4X10 to 6X9 speaker adaptor - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

apstguy · 05-17-2004, 08:23 PM

I know this has been beat to death already, but 4X10 speakers sound like crap. They are just not a good size speaker. I found these looking for option to change the 4X10s to 6X9s in our Tahoe

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-G0WyeNp...&avf=N&search=

Do you think it would work for our trucks?

79BIG10 · 05-17-2004, 09:28 PM

Why not add two small speakers in the same place that way you have 4 channel system you can use all 4 then?

*1FaastC10* · 05-17-2004, 10:18 PM

take the 4x10 brackets, and switch them side to side. supposed to be able to clear 6x9s that way.

Slonaker · 05-17-2004, 11:25 PM

A friend of mine did the side to side switch trick and it worked out really well. He was able to fit some very large Pioneer 6X9s into the cab corners.

Slonaker

soleeagle · 05-17-2004, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1FaastC10

take the 4x10 brackets, and switch them side to side. supposed to be able to clear 6x9s that way.

I did this switch and it worked good.

**N2TRUX** · 05-18-2004, 12:33 AM

So these brackets will work if you swap sides? How does the 6x9 mount?

79BIG10 · 05-18-2004, 01:56 AM

But if you're like me and you got only the single speaker it sucks.

bigblock73 · 05-18-2004, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

So these brackets will work if you swap sides? How does the 6x9 mount?

Ken, those are not "77 correct" though.

I can see a judge docking points already!

**N2TRUX** · 05-18-2004, 07:55 AM

Yeah thay may not be "correct" for 77, but neither is the bags and 20's.

I have to put something in there. I want use OEM parts when I can even if they aren't "correct" for that year.

What years were these brackets used?

bigblock73 · 05-18-2004, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Yeah thay may not be "correct" for 77, but neither is the bags and 20's.

I have to put something in there. I want use OEM parts when I can even if they aren't "correct" for that year.

What years were these brackets used?

81 and up I believe.

Slonaker · 05-18-2004, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

So these brackets will work if you swap sides? How does the 6x9 mount?

You just have to drill some new holes, and mount it to the spot the 4X10 goes. For some reason, those brackets don't look right. I have not looked at mine in a while, though.

Slonaker

bigblock73 · 05-18-2004, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slonaker

For some reason, those brackets don't look right. I have not looked at mine in a while, though.

Slonaker

No, they are the correct 81-87 brackets, they look identical to mine.

Justins76 · 05-19-2004, 02:24 AM

Does anyone have any pics of the brackets and speakers installed? Thanks

**N2TRUX** · 05-19-2004, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justins76

Does anyone have any pics of the brackets and speakers installed? Thanks

Yeah, what he said....

Slonaker · 05-19-2004, 09:41 AM

I can take some pics of mine with the 4X10s installed if that will help, but I suspect you guys are looking for the 6X9 conversion pics. I can't help you with that because my friend who did the conversion (Woodman @ Chevytalk) just bought a Dodge and gave the Chevy to his brother in another state.

Let me know if you would like pics with the 4X10...

Slonaker

Justins76 · 05-19-2004, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slonaker

Let me know if you would like pics with the 4X10...
Slonaker

Sure, that'd be great. I don't know how even the stock brackets mount.

Slonaker · 05-20-2004, 10:43 AM

It might take me a couple of days, but I will get them...

Slonaker

Justins76 · 05-23-2004, 07:04 PM

Any pics yet? Thanks

Slonaker · 05-24-2004, 12:55 AM

Sorry. I'm having surgery tomorrow that will have me on crutches for the next 6 weeks. I have been really busy trying to finish everything I was originally planing to do during that period of time. <sigh>.

Driver's side speaker:

Passenger's side speaker:

This is a picture of the 6X9 brackets that will go in their place as soon as cornfed63 is finished copying them.

Slonaker

Justins76 · 05-24-2004, 05:10 AM

Sorry, didn't mean to rush you.
Thank you Slonaker and good luck with your surgery.

05-17-2004, 08:23 PM	#1
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	4X10 to 6X9 speaker adaptor I know this has been beat to death already, but 4X10 speakers sound like crap. They are just not a good size speaker. I found these looking for option to change the 4X10s to 6X9s in our Tahoe http://www.crutchfield.com/S-G0WyeNp...&avf=N&search= Do you think it would work for our trucks? __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

05-17-2004, 09:28 PM	#2
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Why not add two small speakers in the same place that way you have 4 channel system you can use all 4 then? __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

05-17-2004, 11:25 PM	#4
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	A friend of mine did the side to side switch trick and it worked out really well. He was able to fit some very large Pioneer 6X9s into the cab corners. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

05-18-2004, 01:56 AM	#7
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	But if you're like me and you got only the single speaker it sucks. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

05-19-2004, 02:24 AM	#13
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Does anyone have any pics of the brackets and speakers installed? Thanks __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

05-17-2004, 10:18 PM	#3
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	take the 4x10 brackets, and switch them side to side. supposed to be able to clear 6x9s that way.

05-18-2004, 12:33 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	So these brackets will work if you swap sides? How does the 6x9 mount?

05-18-2004, 07:55 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Yeah thay may not be "correct" for 77, but neither is the bags and 20's. I have to put something in there. I want use OEM parts when I can even if they aren't "correct" for that year. What years were these brackets used?

05-19-2004, 09:41 AM	#15
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	I can take some pics of mine with the 4X10s installed if that will help, but I suspect you guys are looking for the 6X9 conversion pics. I can't help you with that because my friend who did the conversion (Woodman @ Chevytalk) just bought a Dodge and gave the Chevy to his brother in another state. Let me know if you would like pics with the 4X10... Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

05-20-2004, 10:43 AM	#17
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	It might take me a couple of days, but I will get them... Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

05-23-2004, 07:04 PM	#18
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Any pics yet? Thanks __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

05-24-2004, 12:55 AM	#19
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Sorry. I'm having surgery tomorrow that will have me on crutches for the next 6 weeks. I have been really busy trying to finish everything I was originally planing to do during that period of time. <sigh>. Driver's side speaker: Passenger's side speaker: This is a picture of the 6X9 brackets that will go in their place as soon as cornfed63 is finished copying them. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

05-24-2004, 05:10 AM	#20
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Sorry, didn't mean to rush you. Thank you Slonaker and good luck with your surgery. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

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