6 inch front speakers??

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6 inch front speakers??

Postby Jt-1600 » Sat Jul 28, 2007 3:10 pm

Hi, i am currently in the process over researching for a new stereo system upgrade for my 90 model na6.. I was wondering if it is possible to fit 6 inch speakers in the doors without cutting anything?? Also would I be better of running 6x9's in the rear or would 6 inch splits be a better option??
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Postby marcusus » Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:51 pm

Depends on your music tastes. I personally run 6x9's in the boot because I need something that will pick up the frequencies the sub won't, and the frequencies that the stock bose won't. Problem is that I need to mount them into the cabin to actually hear them better.

The 6\" splits will do you nicely if you just want something better than stock and don't listen to any doof doof.

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Postby Alex » Sun Jul 29, 2007 1:40 am

not sure what size speakers are in the front of the NA
are you getting a sub as well or just looking at full range speakers?
if you are getting a sub then just some cheap co-axials will be fine for rear fill (some people think rear fill isn't required in a 2 seater and will recommend not running anything at the rear but some like it), if you aren't running a sub then get some 6x9's since they can handle the lower frequencies better
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Postby Ajay » Sun Jul 29, 2007 11:12 am

i have 6.5\" crossovers in the front of mine and 6\" behind the seats...

i did however cut the door panel only to fit the tweeter.. it looks good though and sits nice and flush..

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Postby Jt-1600 » Sun Jul 29, 2007 2:01 pm

thanks for the help guys.. i had a look at the front speakers today and i measured them to be 5 inches.. but if you say you've got 6's in yours thats all wanna hear, lol, i think i'll put 6x9s on the parcel shelf.. im just after quality sound.. nothin thats gonna blast the poor 5 to pieces.. haha

oh and thanks for the pics mx5_boy, ur car is really tidy, should be proud of it.. nice work

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Postby muzzy66 » Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:28 pm

What is your budget?

A Clarion HX-D2 is a nice, simple looking head unit with some of the best sound quality and build quality around but they aren't cheap ($2,099rrp).

If you hunt around, you may be able to find one for a reasoanble price though.

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Postby manga_blue » Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:27 am

Jaycar Kevlar Splits fit into NA doors with the tweeters usually cut in low in the dash. They're a popular choice for MX5s at $150.
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Postby sweep77 » Thu Mar 20, 2008 9:49 am

clarion hx-d2 is very nice, but has no internal amp so u need external amps to use it. i had one of these in my last car.

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Postby Steampunk » Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:18 am

6\" fitted no probs in my NA8 doors.
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Postby tjcool » Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:47 pm

leave the gun.... take the canoli's

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Postby Matty » Thu Mar 20, 2008 4:51 pm

6 or 6.5\" is fine, just be careful if they have really big magnets. (You won't see why with the door open though, only when you close it do you realise that the door stay protrudes into the magnet area.)


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