Front speakers mk2 ph2

[Spammy]

What size can you fit in with no funny cutting up mdf etc?

Cheers

 

[The Big Yin]

51/4 is standard will drop straight in

 

[Bryan]

yup 13cm/5.25" are OE size, depth is IRO 60mm IIRC

 

[Spammy]

Will 6.5"s go in alright?

 

[Da]

6.5" in a 5.25" hole...erm not really mate! lol

 

[Spammy]

My bro got 6" no problem!

 

[The Big Yin]

Quote: Originally posted by Spammy on 06 March 2005

My bro got 6" no problem!

Hmmm really ????? Lucky him It will go but a bit of a squeeze means cutting out etc which you dont want to do

 

[Bryan]

they do go in, but quality of speakers wont be much, the magnets would be pretty small to fit

but yes, it is possible, but not without mdf

 

[hydeyho]

Ive just fitted some 6.5s but its not straight forward. You need to make some mdf spacers, about 1inch deep. They are a very snug fit though. Her is a couple of pics so you can compare 5.25s and 6.5s:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/hydeyho/07032005002.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/hydeyho/07032005001.jpg

 

[Da]

Quote: Originally posted by Spammy on 06 March 2005

My bro got 6" no problem!

Lucky him, but your question was 6.5" without cutting mdf etc, the answer to which remains no.

 

[Spammy]

Hmm, thanks for all the help. My bro had his installed at a professional ICE installer, they are 6.5" and dont seem to have any MDF. But at least it seems possible, and for a much better sound, it must be done!

 

[hydeyho]

The only way of doing it without mdf is to remove the speaker reccess behind the door card (which would mean that the speakers will prob foul on the window) or to get these slimline speakers that some companies now offer.

 

[Spammy]

Does your grille still fit over the top? What have you actually screwed the screws into? Cant tell from that pic :S

 

[The Big Yin]

Quote: Originally posted by Spammy on 07 March 2005

Hmm, thanks for all the help. My bro had his installed at a professional ICE installer, they are 6.5" and dont seem to have any MDF. But at least it seems possible, and for a much better sound, it must be done!

Simply not the case mate , there are many 5.25 that will waste 6.5 in the quality stakes , size is not as important as quality i.e. good speakers,amp and stereo all play a part on the way