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JoeKan · 02-20-2009, 10:09 PM

Hello,
I'm going to be replacing the original speaker in my dash and was wondering if anyone could recommend the dual dash speaker that that I've seen some venders offering? Does it sound good? Is it difficult to remove the old speaker and replace it with the new dual speaker?
Thank you!
Joe

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-20-2009, 10:21 PM

Unfortunately, I don't have any experience with that speaker or any like it, but I'm probably going to stick a 6"x9" Clarion in there so that I have some sound from up front to match my two Clarion 10's and four 6.5's. But I might just route a air duct to it to use for more heat. But it would probably be quite easier to use a really good aftermarket speaker and build a bracket to hold it under there.

*LILRED66* · 02-20-2009, 10:31 PM

There are a number of aftermarket solutions to your need, however, I did this with an original dash-mounted speaker chassis. The solutions are only limited to the speaker choices you want to retro-fit into a factory dash-mounting chassis. I used a few dash-mounted GM speakers from an '88 Chevy truck I had in my inventory. With the factory AM radio head unit, with only a single channel, I wired both in series. Not HIFI, but sufficient for this old-timer.

TimE · 02-21-2009, 12:05 AM

I bought one of the dash speakers that you are talking about. It sounds pretty good but I have heard better. The reason I bought the aftermarket setup was b/c there was no speaker or mount in the truck I had at the time and it seemed to be the easiest alternative at the time. If I had it to do over again, I think I would steal Tony's idea and buy a pair of high quality speakers that would fit in the stock speaker grill. Good job Tony!

JoeKan · 02-22-2009, 12:39 AM

Thank you. I also just bought an original am radio. The PO (I think he was on meth) cut the radio slot out to fit a junkie am radio in it from the 70s. I'm hoping it's not too cut up or I'll have to get a replacement piece for it.
Thanks again,
Joe

jason65 · 02-22-2009, 12:43 AM

I bought the duel set up from lmc but havent put them in yet. They are supposed to fit like the original. But never heard them sing.

**Captainfab** · 02-23-2009, 12:21 AM

I bought one of the dual speaker setups as well.....about 17 years ago. I'm not a big critic on spaekers, so it has been just fine for me. The next time I need something like it, I will just make it myself. The ones you buy are really quite simple to duplicate.

02-20-2009, 10:09 PM	#1
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	dash speakers Hello, I'm going to be replacing the original speaker in my dash and was wondering if anyone could recommend the dual dash speaker that that I've seen some venders offering? Does it sound good? Is it difficult to remove the old speaker and replace it with the new dual speaker? Thank you! Joe

02-20-2009, 10:21 PM	#2
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: dash speakers Unfortunately, I don't have any experience with that speaker or any like it, but I'm probably going to stick a 6"x9" Clarion in there so that I have some sound from up front to match my two Clarion 10's and four 6.5's. But I might just route a air duct to it to use for more heat. But it would probably be quite easier to use a really good aftermarket speaker and build a bracket to hold it under there. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

02-20-2009, 10:31 PM	#3
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: dash speakers There are a number of aftermarket solutions to your need, however, I did this with an original dash-mounted speaker chassis. The solutions are only limited to the speaker choices you want to retro-fit into a factory dash-mounting chassis. I used a few dash-mounted GM speakers from an '88 Chevy truck I had in my inventory. With the factory AM radio head unit, with only a single channel, I wired both in series. Not HIFI, but sufficient for this old-timer. Attached Images Last edited by LILRED66; 02-20-2009 at 10:33 PM.

02-21-2009, 12:05 AM	#4
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: dash speakers I bought one of the dash speakers that you are talking about. It sounds pretty good but I have heard better. The reason I bought the aftermarket setup was b/c there was no speaker or mount in the truck I had at the time and it seemed to be the easiest alternative at the time. If I had it to do over again, I think I would steal Tony's idea and buy a pair of high quality speakers that would fit in the stock speaker grill. Good job Tony! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

02-22-2009, 12:39 AM	#5
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Re: dash speakers Thank you. I also just bought an original am radio. The PO (I think he was on meth) cut the radio slot out to fit a junkie am radio in it from the 70s. I'm hoping it's not too cut up or I'll have to get a replacement piece for it. Thanks again, Joe

02-22-2009, 12:43 AM	#6
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: dash speakers I bought the duel set up from lmc but havent put them in yet. They are supposed to fit like the original. But never heard them sing.

02-23-2009, 12:21 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: dash speakers I bought one of the dual speaker setups as well.....about 17 years ago. I'm not a big critic on spaekers, so it has been just fine for me. The next time I need something like it, I will just make it myself. The ones you buy are really quite simple to duplicate. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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