Speaker sizes

[Shwoop]

Howdy!
Got a 440 71 Chrysler 300 and looking to replace the speakers due to dry rot. I would like to know the size in back from research I believe they’re 6x9 just want to confirm this. Also the front dash size as well.

 

[CBODY67]

Front stereo speaks are 3.5" diameter. Probably need to find some with the OEM-type small magnets due to limited room issues. Most replacementrs will handle 100 watts of power, which is not needed, and also means a much larger magnet, too.

Rear speaks should be 6x9s, possibly with FOUR such mounting holes in the rear deck. Most of the coax or tri-ax 6x9s have a bridge to mount the mid-range and tweeters on, which increases build height and/or requires you use their supplied speaker grilles, rather than mount the speakers from the underside of the rear shelf panel under the factory-supplied rear deck board (with slots for the speaker's souind to come through). ALSO important to have some sort of grille cloth over the upward-facing speakers to keep accumulated debris from getting into them, too!

The factory "center front" speaker is also part of the factory stereo/multiplex 5-speaker equipment! Usually, it is 4x10 on the Fuselage platforms. So . . . 2x3.5 round speakerss for the upper corners of the instrument panel + 1-4x10 for the "center" or "center, off-set to the right side" for the total of 3 front speakers. With 2-6x9s for the rear speakers, run by a ganged front/rear fader on the instrument panel (mono rear speakers have a similar knob, but only one fader attached to it). For an ultimte total of 5 speakers in the factory stereo/multiplex radio sound system, on non-convertibles.

Enjoy!
CBODY67

Seems like there is a vendor on here that refurbishes factory speakers? Use the "Search" function to find that thread.

 

[Shwoop]

Thank you very much for your time

 

[1970FuryConv]

Front stereo speaks are 3.5" diameter. Probably need to find some with the OEM-type small magnets due to limited room issues. Most replacementrs will handle 100 watts of power, which is not needed, and also means a much larger magnet, too.

Rear speaks should be 6x9s, possibly with FOUR such mounting holes in the rear deck. Most of the coax or tri-ax 6x9s have a bridge to mount the mid-range and tweeters on, which increases build height and/or requires you use their supplied speaker grilles, rather than mount the speakers from the underside of the rear shelf panel under the factory-supplied rear deck board (with slots for the speaker's souind to come through). ALSO important to have some sort of grille cloth over the upward-facing speakers to keep accumulated debris from getting into them, too!

The factory "center front" speaker is also part of the factory stereo/multiplex 5-speaker equipment! Usually, it is 4x10 on the Fuselage platforms. So . . . 2x3.5 round speakerss for the upper corners of the instrument panel + 1-4x10 for the "center" or "center, off-set to the right side" for the total of 3 front speakers. With 2-6x9s for the rear speakers, run by a ganged front/rear fader on the instrument panel (mono rear speakers have a similar knob, but only one fader attached to it). For an ultimte total of 5 speakers in the factory stereo/multiplex radio sound system, on non-convertibles.

Enjoy!
CBODY67

Seems like there is a vendor on here that refurbishes factory speakers? Use the "Search" function to find that thread.

Is there a radio that you can conceal that would drive the factory speakers if they're working?

 

[Lowbudget]

Is there a radio that you can conceal that would drive the factory speakers if they're working?

It would have to be 8 ohms like the stock one. I went with a Retrosound in my Valiant.

 

[Lowbudget]

. Most of the coax or tri-ax 6x9s have a bridge to mount the mid-range and tweeters on, which increases build height and/or requires you use their supplied speaker grilles, rather than mount the speakers from the underside of the rear shelf panel under the factory-supplied rear deck board (with slots for the speaker's souind to come through

You can get speaker spacers so the coax or triax will fit under the rear shelf. I did that with my Fifth avenue. There are many types but here is one on Amazon,Amazon.com : 6x9 speaker spacer I think I got mine from Crutchfield, Just make sure that the speakers are 8 ohm if you are using stock deck,

 

[bnz84]

Home speakers are 8ohm. Check out parts express. Or go crazy and get 2 pair of 5 1/4 4ohm and wire each pair in series.

 

[1970FuryConv]

It would have to be 8 ohms like the stock one. I went with a Retrosound in my Valiant.

Do you have a link for retrosound?

 

[Lowbudget]

RetroSound. Modern Sound for Your Classic. You can also get their stuff through Amazon and Crutchfield.