Another door speaker install (6.5's all around)

[ERG80]

98 SNAKE EATER, How did you use all 4 factory retaining clips up front without having the speaker tilted? Do you have any pics of the fronts mounted without the covers on?

Thanks

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

98 SNAKE EATER, How did you use all 4 factory retaining clips up front without having the speaker tilted? Do you have any pics of the fronts mounted without the covers on?

Thanks

I only used the top and bottom clips.

They lined up perfectly with the holes on the speaker.

I could've used the other clips, but that would mean drilling more holes into the speaker ring.

Felt solid with two, so I didn't bother with the rest

 

[flow]

snake eater,
did you notice better sound quality after taking the factory amp out or getting rid of the other speakers? im wondering if it would be better to leave in those other small factory speakers which still work or remove all that old stuff and just run the four kenwood 6.5s from my aftermarket HU.

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

snake eater,
did you notice better sound quality after taking the factory amp out or getting rid of the other speakers? im wondering if it would be better to leave in those other small factory speakers which still work or remove all that old stuff and just run the four kenwood 6.5s from my aftermarket HU.

When I installed my HU, I disconnected the factory amps at the same time.

The sound was 10 times better, even with the factory speakers

Now with the new 6.5's all around, it sounds louder, clearer and it's actually more efficient as I only need to go up to 24 or so on the volume settings

With the factory speakers, I had to bump it up to 33 or 34

 

[jlg32281]

Pioneer TS-G1643R (tsg1643r) - 6-1/2" Speakers - Sonic Electronix

 

[ERG80]

Thanks. Thats what i was wondering.

I only used the top and bottom clips.

They lined up perfectly with the holes on the speaker.

I could've used the other clips, but that would mean drilling more holes into the speaker ring.

Felt solid with two, so I didn't bother with the rest

 

[AMMO]

Nice mod at a great price, just picked up 2 sets for myself at the local wallyworld for 40bucks a set!

I like that the grills are not all flashy with chrome or bright colors, looks simple and clean.

 

[ERG80]

I like that the grills are not all flashy with chrome or bright colors, looks simple and clean.

Same here. That and price are the reasons I went with these. I still decided to paint mine and make them blend even more.

Thanks 98 SNAKE EATER for this thread.

 

[jlg32281]

Those look really good. Look like they came w/ the truck. If I ever get a job, I'll put this on the "to do" list.

 

[flem0061]

I found these at my local wally's world for $40 and would just like confirmation that these will fit in front for a 1997 LX450 (with the additional bracing in the door). I don't mind the non-stock speaker grills and will probably paint them as shown above.

I also found pioneer ts-a1702c separates for a deal that I may see if I can make work (same depth I think)

Thanks!

 

[96r50]

Are folks attaching these speakers (front and rear) to the door trim panel or to the sheet metal behind it?

 

[bmac1996acc]

Same here. That and price are the reasons I went with these. I still decided to paint mine and make them blend even more.

Thanks 98 SNAKE EATER for this thread.

That looks A LOT better. I never have wanted to replace with anything I can't fit behind the factory grill. Painting the aftermarket grill and removing the logos makes it look closer to OEM.

 

[Eicca]

Are folks attaching these speakers (front and rear) to the door trim panel or to the sheet metal behind it?

x2.

I'll be getting a pair next time I'm at Walmart

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Are folks attaching these speakers (front and rear) to the door trim panel or to the sheet metal behind it?

The fronts use the original plastic inserts in the sheet metal.

For the rears, I drilled pilot holes into the sheetmetal and used short tek screws.

 

[96r50]

Thanks for the clarification. My fronts have some PO Best Buy installed Pioneers already in place, but they use metal clips and screw to the trim panel, not the sheet metal. I may switch that next time I'm in there.

 

[flem0061]

98 SNAKE - what screws did you use to fasten the front speakers with? The OEM ones are way short on mine.


THanks

 

[Stone]

While you're in there upgrading your door speakers, it's well worth putting in some Dynamat while you have the door panels off. I've done this ona couple of different vehicles, and they are a really functional and cheap upgrade. They make mediocre speakers sound pretty good.

Mine cost me only $11 for a package of 2 squares (enough for two doors) at the local Future Shop.

 

[ERG80]

I wish I had done that when I was installing mine. I probably will at some point.

While you're in there upgrading your door speakers, it's well worth putting in some Dynamat while you have the door panels off. I've done this ona couple of different vehicles, and they are a really functional and cheap upgrade. They make mediocre speakers sound pretty good.

Mine cost me only $11 for a package of 2 squares (enough for two doors) at the local Future Shop.

 

[nocrawl]

Hey snake my 80 is still in the shop but you gotta see the custom door panels this shop in miami (miami power wheels) built for me. Im running 2 x 6.5's in each door i'll go take some pics this weekend and send them to you.

 

[asn007]

Just bought 2 sets at Sonic Electronix. $80 bucks & change with free shipping! Can't wait to get these in, will be installing in a 92 FJ80 with blown speakers. Using OEM HU. Anyone else using the stock HU with these speakers? Also, where do I get the dynamat squares for $11?