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Speakers that will fit?
Posted:
Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:49 pm
by inphluence
What speakers (brand & model #s) are guaranteed to fit in our Solara Gen 2 (Non JBL)? I do see mention of speaker sizes, but I would hate to buy some speakers and find out they do not fit. Is there any list available that we can check? I usually check Crutchfield as a starting point, but they didn't research our Solara.
Posted:
Sun Mar 14, 2010 4:50 pm
by Black Bob
Crutchfield did research the Gen 2 Solara, choose the "Outfit My Car" link on the webpage, but this time choose the "JBL w/o Nav" option and you'll see they'll give you choices for REAR speakers from 5.25s to 6x9s. But if you looking for 6x9 DOOR speakers I think we're crap outta luck as far as Crutchfield goes. They pigeon-hole you into getting a 5.25 speaker because they don't sell any shallow-depth 6x9's. Also, for the rear deck you have to drill new holes for the 6x9s they do offer. Crutchfield does offer door adapters if you go a size smaller. That being said, I do remember some members fitting aftermarket 6x9s into the doors but my memory fails me on who did it, what brand was it and which thread was it.
Posted:
Sun Mar 14, 2010 11:29 pm
by inphluence
Thanks for the tip. The front is what I am really worried about due to what you mentioned, the shallow depth. If I have to use adapters for smaller speakers, I guess I will just have to invest in some better quality fronts so I can get some decent bass until I decide to put a system in. I always had systems in my previous cars, but it is hard to find the time now-a-days to dedicate to a simple project like that.
I have to admit tho, I was surprised at how good these paper stock speakers sound after I changed the deck. I never used stock speakers with an aftermarket deck before because I always did a complete audio upgrade.
As for the rears, I will drill away and get some nice 6x9s back there!
Posted:
Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:09 am
by folch52
check on bestbuy.com or crutchfield