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Speaker upgrade

Posted: 5/2/07 7:13am Message 1 of 8
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Tecumseh, MI - USA
Joined: 9/14/2003
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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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Speaker upgrade

Posted: 5/2/07 10:03am Message 2 of 8
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Manteca, CA - USA
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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.




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Posted: 5/2/07 10:10am Message 3 of 8
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Newport, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 L-48 still in the middle of a frame-off.
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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Posted: 5/2/07 10:32am Message 4 of 8
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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.


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Posted: 5/2/07 10:52am Message 5 of 8
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Huntsville, AL - USA
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Vette(s): 1971 convertible,375 HP 350ci,Muncie 4-speed,Edelbrock aluminum heads and RPM air-gap manifold,HEI distrubiter - old school mechanical tach drive. LOUD side exhaust!
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. Thumbs%20Up 


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Posted: 5/3/07 5:29am Message 6 of 8
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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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Posted: 5/3/07 1:12pm Message 7 of 8
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i just sort mine out, get catologs, all seem to do models in right size.


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Posted: 5/3/07 1:44pm Message 8 of 8
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Davie, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 l48
If you have the original head unit, I understand that putting the 4 ohm speakers in may damage it as you have a 8 ohm or 10 ohm head unit. I'm no audio expert but you may want to check it out.


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