Merv Posted 9August, 2019 Report Share Posted 9August, 2019 The rear speakers on my 88 are toast. What speakers are suggested (not high end) to replace them and still use the existing slot and frames (or very similar frames)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott930 Posted 9August, 2019 Report Share Posted 9August, 2019 I just replaced mine with these..http://www.soundlabsgroup.com.au/p/RetroSound-R463N-Stereo-Speakers/RetroSound+4x6+Inch+Stereo+Speakers+R-463N They fitted perfectly and the sound quality seems good so far, but I am no audiophile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 9August, 2019 Report Share Posted 9August, 2019 You can also buy kits to replace the foam surrounds. Done this to many speakers. EBay is your friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 9August, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 9August, 2019 Thanks. I was also looking at those on Sound Labs. The notion of rebuilding the speaker diaphragm is interesting however. But may not be worth the time if the original drivers are tired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dav Posted 9August, 2019 Report Share Posted 9August, 2019 2 hours ago, Peter M said: You can also buy kits to replace the foam surrounds. Done this to many speakers. EBay is your friend +1 I still have the original Blaupunkt speakers in the back of my '87 and the foam edges were rotted out and had virtually disappeared. I couldn't find a suitable replacement that fitted the hole and under the factory grills so I ended up buying a replacement foam kit from the USA which wasn't too expensive and was easy to install. The speakers work fine now. Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 9August, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 9August, 2019 Can you recall the seller Dav? 4” I assume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 9August, 2019 Report Share Posted 9August, 2019 These dropped directly into my 83. I coloured in the chrome bits with a sharpie and you can’t tell the difference under the original grills. sound is ok - can’t expect much from a 4x6 https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07GZRCYXN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 10August, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 10August, 2019 They look good. But they don’t seem to be on the Amazon Australia site for some reason. Lots of others though. 4 ohms is right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 10August, 2019 Report Share Posted 10August, 2019 Ha I never checked the ohms. Most car audio is 8 ohms I thought. Home stereos are usually 4 ohms. you can probably get away with anything 4x6 that lies flat. yes I bought them off Amazon us. The oz site still has a much smaller selection :/. If you're a prime member you can get a lot of stuff globally shipped for reasonable cost and time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 10August, 2019 Report Share Posted 10August, 2019 I looked at these: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Infinity-Reference-REF-6402CFX-4-x-6-2-Way-45W-RMS-Coaxial-Car-Speakers/352526136617?epid=21026400051&hash=item521431f529:g:gdsAAOSwpYxb-gqr and these: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Infinity-Reference-REF-6402CFX-4-x-6-2-Way-45W-RMS-Coaxial-Car-Speakers/352526136617?epid=21026400051&hash=item521431f529:g:gdsAAOSwpYxb-gqr and then realised that I wanted to keep the original grills and appearance. Then I realised that I can barely hear the stereo anyway so why bother with new, name brand speakers, new foam surrounds on the old ones will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dav Posted 10August, 2019 Report Share Posted 10August, 2019 (edited) 20 hours ago, Merv said: Can you recall the seller Dav? 4” I assume? I got them from here via the USA and postage was prompt and no GST/Duty payable. You need to order two and I just got the standard latex glue for paper cones. No issues with customs and the glue. https://www.speakerworks.com/4-by-6-inch-speaker-repair-kit-p/swk46a.htm Here's some photos I took and it's an easy process. Edited 10August, 2019 by Big Dav Images added 81SC, Peter M and firstone 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 11August, 2019 Report Share Posted 11August, 2019 spend the money on new Infinity Kappa 6x4 and keep the originals for prosperity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 12August, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 12August, 2019 Thanks guys will do this when I get back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe_racer Posted 12August, 2019 Report Share Posted 12August, 2019 These fit in the rear due to the low profile, they also provide amazing sound. You won't get much out of a 4x6. https://www.morelhifi.com/product/virtus-nano-integra-carbon/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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