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gregbr · 06-18-2005, 12:32 AM

Since my doors have already been cut out.....what kind of 6x9 speaker works best? Should I look for weatherproof speakers since water may leak into the door by the glass? Any thoughts........Thanks

Mudder · 06-18-2005, 05:15 AM

I usually buy the cheaper 6x9's like Sony explodes or something like that. I think the cones are some kind of plastic. These have been in there for a couple of years. Crutchfield use to sell some buckets that they fit in to help keep water off of them. Not sure they still have them.

**special-K** · 06-18-2005, 08:49 AM

I`ve always thought about the leakage.But,just buy what I want.I`ve only had one pair go bad over the years and they lasted at least ten years.Keep good wipers on it.

neonlarry · 06-18-2005, 02:57 PM

These are what I used to keep water off: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-fezZ3Ag...sp?g=762&avf=N

1STtimePRo'71 · 06-18-2005, 03:46 PM

I didnt know that they made such a product. Sold

gregbr · 06-18-2005, 06:38 PM

Thanks to all, especially neonlarry, that's exactly what I was looking for a couple days ago and gave up.

Will use the baffles and the Sony xplods, they're good speakers for the money.

70short · 06-19-2005, 01:52 PM

I was talking to A guy at the local stereo shop, He was saying that the baffles even improve the sound from the speaker. In his opinion

Gary

phanatic32212 · 06-19-2005, 02:12 PM

Speaker baffles can inprove the sound on a speaker. Putting them in a baffle is almost the same as putting them in a box instead of a free air space (door panel) The stiffer the baffles are, the better the speakers themselves will sound. Also, let's see some pics of the speakers mounted when you get them in.

6(sic)6 · 06-19-2005, 04:49 PM

ive got some of those cups on my 6x9's now, Got em at PartsExpress.com

06-18-2005, 12:32 AM	#1
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Door speakers??? Since my doors have already been cut out.....what kind of 6x9 speaker works best? Should I look for weatherproof speakers since water may leak into the door by the glass? Any thoughts........Thanks __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

06-18-2005, 08:49 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	I`ve always thought about the leakage.But,just buy what I want.I`ve only had one pair go bad over the years and they lasted at least ten years.Keep good wipers on it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-18-2005, 02:57 PM	#4
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	These are what I used to keep water off: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-fezZ3Ag...sp?g=762&avf=N __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

06-18-2005, 03:46 PM	#5
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	I didnt know that they made such a product. Sold __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

06-18-2005, 06:38 PM	#6
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Thanks to all, especially neonlarry, that's exactly what I was looking for a couple days ago and gave up. Will use the baffles and the Sony xplods, they're good speakers for the money. __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

06-18-2005, 05:15 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I usually buy the cheaper 6x9's like Sony explodes or something like that. I think the cones are some kind of plastic. These have been in there for a couple of years. Crutchfield use to sell some buckets that they fit in to help keep water off of them. Not sure they still have them.

06-19-2005, 01:52 PM	#7
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	I was talking to A guy at the local stereo shop, He was saying that the baffles even improve the sound from the speaker. In his opinion Gary __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

06-19-2005, 02:12 PM	#8
phanatic32212 It's Done When It Runs!! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL (Orange Park) Posts: 220	Speaker baffles can inprove the sound on a speaker. Putting them in a baffle is almost the same as putting them in a box instead of a free air space (door panel) The stiffer the baffles are, the better the speakers themselves will sound. Also, let's see some pics of the speakers mounted when you get them in. __________________ Or Give Me DEATH

06-19-2005, 04:49 PM	#9
6(sic)6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 199	ive got some of those cups on my 6x9's now, Got em at PartsExpress.com __________________ Daily Driver: 383 sbc Shaved. lowerd

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