[Grumpycanuck]

This coming summer I hope to install 6.5's in my 96BBB. It's 100% original and would like to avoid cutting or drilling holes. Should I surrender to the fact that I will have to trim the opening to fit the magnet?

 

[Z09B4U]

Hard to answer this question. Every speaker is different. The higher wattage or efficiency a speaker is rated at, the bigger the magnet will get in diameter or depth.

If you search template on this forum you will find a 1/2 template mentioned. It might make the difference for you.

You might find a shallow speaker if you shop around.

As a guess if you just want to replace OEM speaker shop around. If you are going high power you will probably need a spacer and a cutting tool.

Aftermarket speakers may sound different with OEM radios as the OEM sometimes has boosted bass to make the OEM speaker sound better.

 

[Grumpycanuck]

I'll be replacing the deck with a single DIN, as well as both front and rear speaker sets. No amps.
I will take a door panel off and measure when it warms up come April lol.

 

[nickss96]

While you're in there, you might want this:

 

[nickss96]

Here is the link for the templates: Door Speaker Template

 

[Grumpycanuck]

Adding sound deadening material worth it for a non-audiophile like me?