What speakers size actually fits the WRX

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Apr 21, 2003 | 11:49 AM

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nqwan

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Well my installer couldnt get 6.5" Diamond Audio Hex components (s600s) to fit no matter what size spacer he made. If he spaced it enough so it wouldnt hit the window, it would hit the panel. Oh well, the 5.25" Hex's (s500s) I have in there sound great either way

Apr 21, 2003 | 02:24 PM

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I have HEARD (not tried yet) that you can shim out the window track with some washers to buy an extra 1/4" or so behind the magnets if you're getting really tight with the speakers you want.

Apr 22, 2003 | 03:23 PM

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jobs99

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He can't install the s600 hex? hmmm....the speaker is only
2.53 inches in depth why can't he do it. I have read on a
post on the other suby site that he had the 6 1/2" hex with a
spacer, not sure how big are the spacer though.

Apr 22, 2003 | 11:07 PM

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Jalapeno Man

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i got 6.5' separets to fit in both the front and rear doors. wonder why yours dont fit?

Apr 25, 2003 | 12:08 PM

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Humm, I couldnt get most of the 61/2 components I wanted to fit in the front doors ( I want a good speaker, needs to handle 100w). Most of the magnets are to large. I didnt try this myself this is what the installer said. So I got some cheaper smaller components. But I am wanting to upgrade again......What speaker will fit (61/2) in the front doors that handle 100w(rms) and what do I need to do to make them fit? How about infinity kappas or something along thoes lines, thanks.

Apr 25, 2003 | 02:40 PM

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If you want to use large 6.5" components you are going to need to make a trim ring of MDF or plastic that will move the speaker out from the door panel, and possibly shim the window-track in the opposite direction to make some more clearance.

Apr 25, 2003 | 02:42 PM

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Jalapeno Man

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Kappas sucks b*lls for the price that u pay for them .If u want damn good speakers, you want ADS, Bostons, or Focals. I think right now these are some of the best brands you can buy. I have the top of the line ADS's in my car and they fit just fine. Yes, they r 6.5' and are components.

Apr 25, 2003 | 04:35 PM

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I would place CDT Audio, Diamond Audio, and Image Dynamics up with or above most of these (and WELL above Kappas), unless you're counting ADS speakers that were made a few years ago.

Edit - Focals are of course excellent speakers but have a very distinct sound so if you like that sound, they're the best - otherwise they fall down the list pretty quick!

I happen to like them quite a lot and would put Utopias or Polykevlars up against almost anything out there.

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May 8, 2003 | 01:08 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by surfertech
you really dont need thin speakers all you need is custom made spacers so the speakers can sit on them

do you need to cut any plastic off of the inside of the door panel?

just curious.

May 8, 2003 | 02:19 PM

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Bagin,DVS

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all you have to do is cut the ribbing off the back othe door molding, it is there juswt to give the door some extra support.

May 11, 2003 | 05:39 PM

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voyager2000

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Eclipse Point Source 8952's

nice but how much power can handling?

May 12, 2003 | 07:19 AM

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PimpRS420

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I have 5 1//4 all around in my 02 RS. I also wanted to get the rockford components in the front but i couldn't get the 5 1/4 to fit let alone a 6 1/2. The magnet was just too big to fit without shaving glass or some kind of mounting bracket. If your lookin to get something to fit with no extras needed look at the kenwood KFC series. They have really small magnets and fit fairly easily. Sound decent too. Depending on what your lookin for.
Andy

May 15, 2003 | 12:35 PM

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gila

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How about know successful installs

This thread comes up all the time. How about we make it the "What speakers do fit without hacking the door up" thread.

PS I heard the diamond hex were one of the sure things in terms of fit. Lots of folks run em on the board.

Cruthfield has like 2 pairs that fit and 1 of those is like 4 inch coax.

What else works easy but sounds good ?

Thanks
Rich

May 21, 2003 | 08:50 PM

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scoobymods.com there is a complete install with pictures on 6.50 speakers.step by step pretty good.

May 28, 2003 | 01:46 PM

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tubbytreats

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Car Info: 2002 WRX sedan (black)

To end this discussion, pick up some WRX-02-03 Spacer Brackets here:
http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/showth...threadid=26006

These WILL fit your wagon OR sedan, and he sells front and rear brackets.

Fronts: Will allow you to install ANY 6.5" round speaker with mounting depth of 2 1/4" or less

Rears: Will allow you to install ANY 5.25" round speaker with mounting depth of 2 1/4" or less

Enjoy. I bought them myself and installation worked quite well.

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