Will A 2.71" Deep 6.5 Fit??

[mike2002]

the speaker im looking at is MTX t6.6, its a 6.5" component system. its 2.7" deep.......whats the maximum depth you guys got to fit, whats for sure wont fit? its a 4 door if that matters..........i just dont want 4's anymore up front....

thanks

im also looking at phoenix gold zr6.5's....but they weren't hooked up, the mtx were and sounded great, a very warm speaker

what do you guys recommend?

i also looked at the kenwood excelon's, and soundstreams, but i like the mtx's the best

[mikegett]

You will have to do some serious moding to get those to fit. I have the eclipse 6.5's. They are 2and 7/8's of a inch deep. A buffer of 3/4's of a inch needs to be installed or the magnet will hit the window. Unfortunately, the door panel won't go back on. I tried a few things. Removing the grill for one. I finaly took off the map pocket entirely. I then molded a new spot for the speaker to fit on the outside. If you want a good 6.5 that will fit, look into the diamond audio. They have some componants that are slim designs and sound outstanding. I actually regretted the eclipse after I tried them out.

[mike2002]

well im going to go up to his shop today, see what i can get to fit. i BELIEVE he has a phoenix gold zr6.0 set, if thats them they are 2.5" deep, they may fit. they might be the zr6.5's, which are 2.75" deep though

anythoughts on phoenix gold zr components? i want a warm setup (they do have a 1" silk dome tweeter) with good midbass......i dont know if phoenix gold is "known" for in there speakers

thanks

[mikegett]

It all depends on your taste. Remember that you don't have to buy anything. Have them set it up and see if it is right for you. However, be aware that every speaker will sound different on a board from what it sounds in the car. If the speakers are 2.5 you may be in luck. Just don't try to force anything in that will be damaged by the plastic of the door.

[BLK03GXS]

4chanel+alpine xtype componants + custome door work = problems solved.

[mike2002]

i went ahead and ordered Phoenix gold octane zr6.0's ill give an update on how they fit when i get them, 2.5" depth is pushing it....

blacko3gxs....ive already got a amp, i did not car at all for the alpine type s or type r's i heard at ultimate electronics, but the x's are more expensive.

[mike2002]

i went ahead and ordered Phoenix gold octane zr6.0's ill give an update on how they fit when i get them, 2.5" depth is pushing it....

blacko3gxs....ive already got a amp, i did not car at all for the alpine type s or type r's i heard at ultimate electronics, but the x's are more expensive.

[BLK03GXS]

Originally posted by mike2002@Jan 31 2005, 03:43 PM
i went ahead and ordered Phoenix gold octane zr6.0's ill give an update on how they fit when i get them, 2.5" depth is pushing it....

blko3gxs....ive already got a amp, i did not care at all for the alpine type s or type r's i heard at ultimate electronics, but the x's are more expensive.

Each to their own

mini hijack, how did these speakers fit?

Im looking at some 5 1/4 components with a top mount depth of 2 and 5/16ths or some 6 1/2 components with a top mount depth of 1 and 15/16ths

Did you have any problems with the diameter of the 6 1/2's?

[DRA-GON]

I Got PG 6.5 Comp.'s in front with the tweeters mounted in the doors around were the side mirriors are , and PG 6x9's in the back custome PG gold Sub box with 2 10's in it PG 5.0.1 AMP for the subs and a 5.0.4 PG amp for internels , never had to cut a thing other then the holes for the tweeters the 6.5 COMPS fit the front perfect no cutting at all




(pardon my spelling I type faster then I think) B)

[mike2002]

i got the PG 6.0's to fit.....but it was a pain the ass, i dont know how you got your to fit DRA-GON. i know they made some 6.5" adapter, you must have used that, that would make it worlds easier i think, but i didn't know about it untill after

[mikegett]

I agree. I had to make custom fiberglass panels to fit my comps (2 7/16"). They didn't even come close otherwise.

[DRA-GON]

I watched the guy at the audio shop put them in and the mounted perfect no cutting at all , even he told me before he starting do the install that he might have to cut the door a little but i was there when he did it and the fit no prob, mine is a GL 2.4L 4 door don't knwo if that makes a diff. but they fit perfect i watched him do it.

[jamcllw]

I have Infinity 6.5" components and they fit fine too.

[mike2002]

you used that adapter though? i didnt' know about that when i put mine in...LOL

[mikegett]

The depth was my problem. 2 and 7/8's would place the magnet against the window and the cone slammed into the door.