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Old Jun 14, 2010, 02:27 PM
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Component Door Speakers

I'm really set on the 6.5 polk db6501's, but crutchfield only specifies fitment for the rear deck. Does anyone have experience installing these specific models into the doors? Modification necessary? If impossible, can anyone think of some other great components in the $100-$200 range that could fit without an issue?
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Polk Audio makes a great product, nice choice. I am actually doing all new 6.5's in my 2005 Lancer ES. You will most likely need an adapter for your speakers because the hole in your door panels and rear deck will be too big for your new speakers.

Let me know how it goes...
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Thanks yeah id ideally want the polks but i was unsure on mounting depth issues. anyone know the max depth door speakers could be in our car?
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anyone?
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I just recently purchased these speakers for my car to replace the ****ty ones my previous owner had, they are very nice sound quality and get quite loud if thats your thing.

only 45$ on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=180511668322

trust me you won't be disappointed!
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Originally Posted by ThndrGryLs
I'm really set on the 6.5 polk db6501's, but crutchfield only specifies fitment for the rear deck. Does anyone have experience installing these specific models into the doors? Modification necessary? If impossible, can anyone think of some other great components in the $100-$200 range that could fit without an issue?
They will fit into the front doors but you will need something like this. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=263602_263622

Factory speakers and aftermarket speakers although 6.5" are not the same size when it comes to mounting. As far as the depth goes I would say pull the old speaker out and measure with the window rolled down. If worse comes to worse you can make a bracket similar to what i posted in that link, out of mdf and just trim the plastic on the door to make it fit. It would be much better then having it hit the window.
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You can use the factory speaker mount as a template and trace it out of 1/2" mdf, make your own ring/spacer and your 6.5" mid would mount to it. That's what I did.. here's some pics:


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^^ i did the same thing in my car as well. Very easy to do and works beautifully. My input for speaks - If you can find them legit Morel Tempo's
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ok thanks for all the info guys. gonna be making a box for my new sub with some mdf so will definitely try that out. ill keep everyone updated on how it goes.
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Sound is subjective. Bring a couple CD's of what you usually listen to and try a few different shops checking out what they have on display. If its going to be the only set of speakers you ever buy for the car, take a little extra time and do your own field research.

You dont have to buy from the shops you checked out, but it will give you an idea of what youre looking for
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Originally Posted by majestic*
You can use the factory speaker mount as a template and trace it out of 1/2" mdf, make your own ring/spacer and your 6.5" mid would mount to it. That's what I did.. here's some pics:


where did you get those?
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