S2 Rear Speaker Drop In Replacement

[webng]

Hey guys,

Rear speaker has started rattling so i think it's time to replace them. What size can I drop straight in? Tried searching but you guys are all going high end gear

[maddowse]

Hi mate I think it's ether 6 inch or 6.5 inch best take it out and

Check . Iv hear people say 6 inch and then others say 6.5 inch I don't know wether they modify it to fit the bigger one ?

[Zorro]

most 6.5's will be a straight fit!

[GoldZilla]

Hi mate I think it's ether 6 inch or 6.5 inch best take it out and

Check . Iv hear people say 6 inch and then others say 6.5 inch I don't know wether they modify it to fit the bigger one ?

Whether it's a 6"or a 6.5"speaker, they're pretty much all interchangable as far as I know (maybe with the exception of a few particualr speaker models) - most people are just too lazy to mention that extra half inch of speaker diameter when they're describing it.

[kidafa]

Be careful of magnet depth nick!

[GoldZilla]

Be careful of magnet depth nick!

Very valid point, Chris! But once that's taken into account, all the buyer/installer has to worry about is if there are enough holes on the frame around the speaker to give you diffferent options when mounting them.

[webng]

Be careful of magnet depth nick!

hiya chris,

i've pulled it out so might just walk into a shop and have a look i suppose. Looking at something pretty standard, not more then $50 for the pair. Can i get 6.5" with a fitty? Where should i look, MOB?

[Chris_Beli]

I changed all four speakers about a month ago, I used pioneer speakers, not sure on model number, they were 6 inch but as others have warned the magnet depth was to big for the standard bracket, to make them fit i ground out the plastic bracket with a grinder attachment for a power drill to allow them to fit, pretty sure i had to drill new screw holes aswell as the originals didnt line up. Also keep in mind depending on what sort of head unit u have, upgrading ur speakers may cause a loss in sound performance if ur setup isnt the right power to run them. The stock speakers are max output of either 25 or 50 watts, i changed to 220 watts and didnt get particularly good sound until i changed the headunit aswell. I would also recomend changing all 4 speakers as the ones in the back are less important to u the driver then the ones in the front, u can use the standard brackers in the front buy using a hack saw to cut out the stock speaker cone and screwing the new speaker onto the standard bracket, the excess depth wasnt a problem for me still plenty of window clearance in the door and all in all a pretty easy job. I got everything i used from jbhifi, speakers were around 120 bucks each from memory, headunit was like 400 with aux and usb in and bluetooth handsfree phone, very convenient.

[Hanso]

I have Alpine Type S 6.5 inch speaakers in the rear doors of my RS-Four S.

Alpine Type S 6 inch splits in the fronts.

[webng]

Yeah i've got the Xanavi head unit and not looking at changing anytime soon. So probably important not to have too good a pair of speakers then

[kidafa]

hiya chris,

i've pulled it out so might just walk into a shop and have a look i suppose. Looking at something pretty standard, not more then $50 for the pair. Can i get 6.5" with a fitty? Where should i look, MOB?

I dont even think I'd bother with MOB, just go to Repco, Supercheap or something like that. If your going to be only spending $50, their speakers will be better quality IMO as they have more purchasing power than a smaller trader like MOB.

For sure take the stocker with you to make sure they are about the same depth, otherwise the power window glass will end up contacting the magnet/back of the speaker, NOT COOL!

The stock white speaker mounts are not very accommodating for larger magnets or deeper cones and you may need to grind some out of them, its very easy though.

[webng]

Ended up getting Sony 6" 2 ways for $52 at JB Hi Fi. Magnet depth wasn't an issue, getting the right holes in the plastic insert was though, had to Dremel out a section of the lip and drill new mount holes. Pretty easy once i got the first one in. Sound isn't much better if at all. But I hardly spend any time in that car so doesn't bother me. The ones in there were Clarions so not too bad for standards.