[Jmiller0352]

So replacing the front speakers on a 95 SS. Went thru Crutchfield as they have always been solid in the past when used.
All info said use current opening and brackets.
Problem is the new speakers flange has a roll around it that doesn't allow a good seat in the bracket. But all the holes line up, Well will need washers on screws but other than that great fit...
Here's my question. Could I use some 1\8" wide flat foam weather seal to put under those areas to support it and then screw it down and mount it?
I don't want pods. I like the original look.

 

[Z09B4U]

Should work if I understand you correctly.
There should not be a gap between the speaker and the mount that air can get through. If the gaps are big enough you might lose bass.
If the foam supports the speaker there should be fewer vibrations/rattles.

Do not be surprised if the new speakers are quieter. The new ones may have better sound but they usually need more power than the OEM speakers did.

 

[1slow96]

Most of us use the forum template for front door speakers to mount their 6.5" round speakers.

 

[Jimpala95]

Should work if I understand you correctly.
There should not be a gap between the speaker and the mount that air can get through. If the gaps are big enough you might lose bass.
If the foam supports the speaker there should be fewer vibrations/rattles.

Do not be surprised if the new speakers are quieter. The new ones may have better sound but they usually need more power than the OEM speakers did.

I left my stock front speakers alone and upgraded the rears.Running the stock radio as well. I think the stock fronts sound good combined with upgraded rear speakers.
Jim

 

[Jmiller0352]

Im running 16ga wire for the speakers and upgrading the stereo. That speaker wire.. It's like 7 strands of copper.

 

[Jmiller0352]

Should work if I understand you correctly.
There should not be a gap between the speaker and the mount that air can get through. If the gaps are big enough you might lose bass.
If the foam supports the speaker there should be fewer vibrations/rattles.

Do not be surprised if the new speakers are quieter. The new ones may have better sound but they usually need more power than the OEM speakers did.

Thank you

 

[Z09B4U]

Im running 16ga wire for the speakers and upgrading the stereo. That speaker wire.. It's like 7 strands of copper.

When I was in the car stereo game most companies would not use the wire supplied with the new speakers and replaced the OEM. There are two reasons: One was the wire was too small and audio power would be lost. For the stock radio 16ga is "OK" The second reason was the aftermarket wire would not survive the door closing cycles. In areas where the weather goes below freezing this is a greater problem.

For wire cables that flex, more strands usually mean the cable will flex easier. This is one of the reasons welding cables have more strands than battery cables.

 

[Z09B4U]

I left my stock front speakers alone and upgraded the rear

These cars are over 25 years old now. Even "garage queens" may now be showing speaker damage due to temperature and humidity cycles. If the OEM is not bad I too would not want to go down the "speaker shopping road" The "road bumps" include physical speaker shape, impedance matching (Ohms), and volume loss due to lower speaker efficiency SPL [email protected]@1Meter.

 

[1slow96]

The original 4x6" speakers pale in comparison to any quality 6.5" round speaker.
Ones made by Polk I recently installed in the doors of my late model pickup also came
with a adjustable crossover box ,and separate tweeter. Point is that even with a stock radio
the improvement in sound quality is not only noticeable ,but dramatic.

 

[Z09B4U]

I have not looked at speakers in a while. The PO of my car used speakers which added bass. Some of the local radio stations add a lot of bass. This lead to this radio and the wheel controls. Note the EQ curve required to get a flat frequency response. Less 40Hz, 100Hz, 4K Hz and 12K Hz.

 

[Jimpala95]

I'm not a stereo head. I tried front 4x6 Kenwood's in the doors but didn't like the sound of them with the rear Kenwood's I put in. I do really like the Kenwood 6x9's I put in rear deck,though.To my old ears the rear Kenwood's with stock fronts sounds good. I run a stock head unit with an aux input,from 1 Factory Radio.I'm quite satisfied with the radio/speaker combo.
Jim

 

[Norcal Industries]

I have not looked at speakers in a while. The PO of my car used speakers which added bass. Some of the local radio stations add a lot of bass. This lead to this radio and the wheel controls. Note the EQ curve required to get a flat frequency response. Less 40Hz, 100Hz, 4K Hz and 12K Hz. View attachment 202857

What steering wheel is that?

 

[Z09B4U]

What steering wheel is that?

97-99 Lumina wheel if my memory is correct.
Other choices
95-99 monte carlo (94-96?)
Firebird Grand Prix Bonnieville Regal (94-02?)
Camaro (01-02?)
This is a quick list do not buy a wheel without research as this list might not be correct.

The important part is getting a air bag that matches the b body SIR system.
The Lumina has the chevy logo and can be found in gray or black.

I like the Lumina wheel better than the Corvette wheel my car came with or the Caprice wheel.

If you are interested in this mod do a little searching and if that does not work start a thread and I will try when I have time to add old links to it.