What 3.5 speakers are you using?

[kgray59]

I had an old set of 3.5 kicker dash speakers from my drag car and figured I'd install them in my 82 but they are to tall and hit the dash ducts before sitting flush.

I'm having trouble finding online a high watt aftermarket speakers for the dash that are shallow enough to bolt in and clear the dash pad above.

Any suggestions ???

[pheonixxx1987]

Im using polk audios in the dash. Careful use of a razor knife and a dremel tool to clear the tweeter without showing any sign of modification from the outside. I only had to remove maybe 1/8 in of material from the dash pad to clear it. But i also have 6x9s in the back and a 10in sub. No hiding that lol.

[86GTConv]

I have the 3.5 JLs, they fit and sound good. There was a thread about this not too long ago and I remember a lot of folks had pioneers. I have a pioneer deck and rear speakers, but opted to spend a little more for the front because so much of the sound is dependent on those small speakers.

[SVT Rob]

I've got Kicker 3.5" in my Capri. Had, as I removed the sound system. They fit just fine.

[Capriman86]

Front speakers that fit the Fox

[kgray59]

Front speakers that fit the Fox

Wow, such wealth of information

[kgray59]

I've got Kicker 3.5" in my Capri. Had, as I removed the sound system. They fit just fine.

Weird, must not be the same kickers I have, mine are to tall and hit the a/c duct before seating in the dash

[Capriman86]

Wow, such wealth of information

You asked about a speaker that fits, it was mentioned there was a Pioneer, I found it and linked it, if it was of no help, sorry it wasn't helpful to you.

[kgray59]

You asked about a speaker that fits, it was mentioned there was a Pioneer, I found it and linked it, if it was of no help, sorry it wasn't helpful to you.

didnt realize it was linked. Sorry! and thank you for the help. It's been one of those days

[PaceFever79]

I have Infinity Kappa speakers in mine with bass blocker filters

I didn't do any cutting, but I slightly massaged the area under the magnets.

It's a tight fit, the dash lays right on top of the speaker grilles.

[midnite9150]

mb quart, they fit fine without any trimming

[Capriman86]

didnt realize it was linked. Sorry! and thank you for the help. It's been one of those days

I'll let it slide this time

[BLK BRD 88]

I have Infinity Kappa speakers in mine with bass blocker filters

I didn't do any cutting, but I slightly massaged the area under the magnets.

It's a tight fit, the dash lays right on top of the speaker grilles.

I installed the same Infinity Speakers in my 83 RS.
As pacefever says a little massaging underneath goes a long way, and these speakers really sound great!
Ron

[netminda85]

I am still running the Pioneer Pioneer TS-A878's 1.5yrs later and they sound great...as great as a 3.5" dash speaker can sound with the stock deck. The small 6" powered Bazooka bass tube in the trunk of my vert is really what made the difference. Just enough low sounds to even out all the highs coming out of the 4 speakers, without any modifications.

Rob

[SVT Rob]

These are the ones I bought, Jacks Stereo had them at the same price, so I bought them "local". They fit without any massaging of anything, the only thing you have to be careful of, the top of the speaker protrudes a little. I had a very old and cracked dash pad, and it finished breaking apart the speaker grilles.

Kicker DS35's

[Johnate0]

Anyone know where I can find the center dash speaker? I will be replacing all 3 dash speakers soon. So I'll get the Pioneer TS-A878 set. Any suggestions for the center one though?

[SVT Rob]

I think the center grille opening is for an AM Mono radio, or the factory amplifier to get cooling. Take some measurements, see what fits

[86Bandit]

Anyone know where I can find the center dash speaker? I will be replacing all 3 dash speakers soon. So I'll get the Pioneer TS-A878 set. Any suggestions for the center one though?

Just FYI, I searched crutchfield and Pioneer for the A878s and found no results. Discontinued?

[Johnate0]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280869108518...84.m1438.l2649

[weaverkb]

I also used JL with bass blockers. No issue with fitment.

[kgray59]

Thanks guys to all of you for all the useful info on the speakers. I might just do a little massaging to the a/c ducts and get some infintys or polks and go all out like I want.

Again thanks guys

[1158]

I have Infinity Kappa speakers in mine with bass blocker filters

I didn't do any cutting, but I slightly massaged the area under the magnets.

It's a tight fit, the dash lays right on top of the speaker grilles.

Also have the Infinity Kappa and I am very happy with the way they sound.

[kgray59]

Also have the Infinity Kappa and I am very happy with the way they sound.

Do you happen to have an idea of exactly which series or a p/n? I've always had a thing for infinity even in my alot younger stereo days

[Mazlem]

Just FYI, I searched crutchfield and Pioneer for the A878s and found no results. Discontinued?

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/psho...67-276&scqty=1

[Jax Rhapsody]

Anyone know where I can find the center dash speaker? I will be replacing all 3 dash speakers soon. So I'll get the Pioneer TS-A878 set. Any suggestions for the center one though?

That spot was for the premium sound amp. You need an amp to run more than four speakers. Cars with multiple speakers usually have satellite speakers, which is a regular dual cone speaker like a mid with a divorced tweeter that is in a different spot like the a pilar but they still count as one speaker. Thts my plan fir the front.