Fook! Speakers don't fit!

Schizophonic · 08-02-2004

I got these the other week.

Brought them to my Garage to fit them in and they won't go in. I have to trim the metal door panel to do so which i don't

The actual speak frame at the back don't go in properly even with spacers - the speakers are gonna be too wide to fit in.

This is the list of speakers i was chosing.
Speakers

Do you have any of them and which one will actually fit.

NOTE: This is for a UK spec Civic 03 1.4i but i'm sure it wouldn't be a problem. BTW, are the back speakers 6 1/2 as well?

civic2uner · 08-02-2004

i have the alpine type s and i bought a spacer for the speaker.

coop · 08-03-2004

I don't know if there is an aftermarket speaker made that will fit without at LEAST a spacer....

BlueTroll · 08-03-2004

sonys will fit.

fonto · 08-03-2004

Dude, all you need is a spacer...or cut out a spacer with 3/4 inch MDF.

...it should be all good

NoLeadEmSoMuch · 08-03-2004

My Boston Acoustics fit fine in the rear but needed the well cut up front. No big thing.

MegaHurtz · 08-03-2004

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Originally Posted by civic2uner

i have the alpine type s and i bought a spacer for the speaker.

Did you buy a component set or just the 6.5" driver?

MegaHurtz · 08-03-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schizophonic

I got these the other week.
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Brought them to my Garage to fit them in and they won't go in. I have to trim the metal door panel to do so which i don't

The actual speak frame at the back don't go in properly even with spacers - the speakers are gonna be too wide to fit in.

This is the list of speakers i was chosing.
Speakers

Do you have any of them and which one will actually fit.

NOTE: This is for a UK spec Civic 03 1.4i but i'm sure it wouldn't be a problem. BTW, are the back speakers 6 1/2 as well?

You need spacers, they don't make em for nothing

I believe rear speakers in a sedan are 6.5, but in a coupe they are 6x9

civic2uner · 08-03-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by MegaHurtz

Did you buy a component set or just the 6.5" driver?

not sure they were 100$, look like this....

MegaHurtz · 08-03-2004

Ahh coaxials

Components are the 3-piece set including 6.5" driver, tweeter, and xover

The reason I ask is that spacers for a 7gen are included with the component set.

Schizophonic · 08-03-2004

Well the good news was that i removed my back stock speakers (6 1/2 btw) and they fit in just perfectly. Only 2/3 screw holes fit easily. The 3rd is a no go. But i an't too bothered. The reason why they didn't fit was becuase the frame was too big to fit in the door panel. The actual width doesn't fit in properly. I will need to go out and but some thinner speakers.

But was this speaker set a good set to go with? Whats the differance between the 2way and 3 way. Would i have got more out with a 3 way.

And yeah i need a new head unit to go with the speakers, the stock HD just isn't making good use of the new rear speakers.

I DID MY FIRST CAR MOD!

brash · 08-04-2004

2 way = two separate speakers, almost always woofer + tweeter.
3 way = three speakers, generally woofer + tweeter + supertweeter, I believe. Sometimes woofer + midbass + tweeter. I don't know which it is for the specific model you are looking at.

IMHO "3 way" (and especially "4 way") is mostly just a gimmicky term to try to make people think the speakers are better.

Ed · 08-04-2004

yeah, i don't think a 3 way is necessary at all, I got a set of cheap 3 ways from a member here and the highs seemed extremely piercing, i turned my treble down a lot to be comfortable

MegaHurtz · 08-04-2004

Most high end systems use only a coaxial or component system in the front which is 2 way

Schizophonic · 08-05-2004

My back speakers are not at full use! Should i get an amp to power the speakers first or wait to find an KICK ASS head unit?