Topic: Speaker upgrade
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Tecumseh, MI - USA
Joined: 9/14/2003
Posts: 221
Vette(s): 1980 all org. with 18000 act. miles dk claret with matching interior..Eagle alloys ..loaded..excellent cond.
I would like to up-grade the rear speakers in my 80. Can't find anything that will fit the opening behind the grills without making modifications.Have the originals, but want more watts.Any ideas out there?
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Manteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold
1975 L48 4 speed
2 out of 3 of my cars I bought with 6"x9" mounted in the rear and you can get some very powerful models. Don't know if those are the original size but they do stick out some.
Jimmy B.
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The place where I purchased mine had a adapter ring to compensate for the depth. With the ring you can put in a nice speaker with no problem. Check with a car audio store. I went to Concept Audio in Angola, IN.

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Frederick, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
The better quality speakers don't rely on a huge magnet like they used to. Newer technology allows them to be much less depth than before and still deliver outstanding sound quality.
Check with a auto stereo shop that carries brands like Boston Acoustics and Infiniti. You should be able to find something.
Check with a auto stereo shop that carries brands like Boston Acoustics and Infiniti. You should be able to find something.
Check out crutchfield.com. They show that everything for the rear of an 80 is a modified fit. Give them a call, they just might have the spacers you need to do the job. I've bought from them before and I've always had good luck with them.

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Tecumseh, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 all org. with 18000 act. miles dk claret with matching interior..Eagle alloys ..loaded..excellent cond.
Thank's for the imput guys. Will check out Chrutchfield's and see what they have to offer...
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