Dash mounted Speakers Replacement

LattimerII · 08-02-2009, 08:15 PM

I bought some infinity 3.5 inch speakers for the dash thinking they would fit. They didn't and I had to return them. Some on here have used a couple of other brands. I ended up using the dash for some Kenwood tweeters.

It may sound kind of ghetto, but it worked out great. I took the stock speakers out of the dash, then ripped out the magnet, cone, and voice coil. The metal basket was the perfect size to put my Kenwoods in. Put it back in the dash and put the covers back on,and now it still looks stock but sounds much better.

To get the covers off just take something relatively soft and dull (so you don't scratch anything) and pry them up. They just clip in.

Edit- Infinity 6.5's will fit in the doors and sound great. Probably also sounds kind of ghetto mixing and matching brands, but I think my hybrid Kenwood/Infinity system sounds pretty darned good.

kdo2milger · 08-02-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LattimerII

I bought some infinity 3.5 inch speakers for the dash thinking they would fit. They didn't and I had to return them. Some on here have used a couple of other brands. I ended up using the dash for some Kenwood tweeters.

It may sound kind of ghetto, but it worked out great. I took the stock speakers out of the dash, then ripped out the magnet, cone, and voice coil. The metal basket was the perfect size to put my Kenwoods in. Put it back in the dash and put the covers back on,and now it still looks stock but sounds much better.

To get the covers off just take something relatively soft and dull (so you don't scratch anything) and pry them up. They just clip in.

cool thanks...

M.J. · 08-02-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by LattimerII

I bought some infinity 3.5 inch speakers for the dash thinking they would fit. They didn't and I had to return them.

Which Infinity 3.5s did you buy that didn't fit? I was just looking at their KAPPA 32.9's for my build. Returning things from Hawaii is a pain!

Thanks,
M.J.

LattimerII · 08-03-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by M.J.

Which Infinity 3.5s did you buy that didn't fit? I was just looking at their KAPPA 32.9's for my build. Returning things from Hawaii is a pain!

Thanks,
M.J.

These reference series ones

Infinity - Car Audio

The speaker itself was 3.5" but needed like 5-5.5" for the mount

M.J. · 08-03-2009, 02:29 AM

Thanks for the heads up on that.

2fast4thelaw · 08-10-2009, 12:28 PM

Get a nice compenent set like some focal's. they are super efficient and will run off of deck power and will destroy the stock bose speakers in comparison.

JC-Nismo · 07-07-2016, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by LattimerII

These reference series ones

Infinity - Car Audio

The speaker itself was 3.5" but needed like 5-5.5" for the mount

Are these the ones that didn't fit?
https://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Refe...nity+reference

08-02-2009, 08:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
LattimerII Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: US Posts: 52 Drives: 09 PG 370Z Sport Pkg Rep Power: 16	I bought some infinity 3.5 inch speakers for the dash thinking they would fit. They didn't and I had to return them. Some on here have used a couple of other brands. I ended up using the dash for some Kenwood tweeters. It may sound kind of ghetto, but it worked out great. I took the stock speakers out of the dash, then ripped out the magnet, cone, and voice coil. The metal basket was the perfect size to put my Kenwoods in. Put it back in the dash and put the covers back on,and now it still looks stock but sounds much better. To get the covers off just take something relatively soft and dull (so you don't scratch anything) and pry them up. They just clip in. Edit- Infinity 6.5's will fit in the doors and sound great. Probably also sounds kind of ghetto mixing and matching brands, but I think my hybrid Kenwood/Infinity system sounds pretty darned good. Last edited by LattimerII; 08-02-2009 at 08:18 PM.

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08-03-2009, 02:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
M.J. Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 68 Drives: '09 370 White, 6spd. Rep Power: 17	Thanks for the heads up on that.

08-10-2009, 12:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 51 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 17	Get a nice compenent set like some focal's. they are super efficient and will run off of deck power and will destroy the stock bose speakers in comparison.