Speaker Replacement?

holycow · 05-23-2007, 12:55 PM

Sup fellas. I was wondering if anybody out there could help me swap out the stock crappy speakers in my STI. I have a pair of 6.5" and a pair of 5.25" coaxle polk audio speakers from a system I had in a car a long time ago, and im posative they are 1000% better than the stock speakers.

Tips for removing the door panels? Dos? Don'ts? Tools? Will anything custom need to be done, or will they go right into the stock holes?

Thanks for any help i can get.

-Brandon

PCGuRu2K · 05-23-2007, 06:31 PM

This thread shows you how to do the rears. Just reverse the process for the fronts.. How to install 6.5" speakers in the rear door!

You may need some spacers for your front 6.5" speakers. Kartboy and IAPerformance sell spacers.

soundemon · 05-24-2007, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PCGuRu2K

This thread shows you how to do the rears. Just reverse the process for the fronts.. How to install 6.5" speakers in the rear door!

You may need some spacers for your front 6.5" speakers. Kartboy and IAPerformance seel spacers.

It will be a bit different than this. to get 6-1/2" speakers into the front you wont need to do any cutting, and I think that the rear doors accomodate 5-1/4" without cutting and without spacers. The spacer in the front will be tricky. I'm in the process of gathering material to upgrade my stereo as well, and the fronts are the only thing worrying me...

MauiSun · 05-26-2007, 07:49 PM

The fronts should worry. They are a PITA to install. Our front doors are soo shallow. Spacers are generally needed unless you can find a high end 6.5" that can fit it. Most shops carry the tool to get the panel off. I'm looking at the Infinity Kappa 6.1 component system for the fronts and leaving the rear as is. Only problem with the Kappa's is that they desire power. If you have the money, look into the Helix components. I doubt your Polk stuff will fit into the factory location w/o spacers. Let me know how it turns out. I'm looking into the Kappa's for the front w/ my Coustic 240SE, 10" RE sub and a Audison 400.1 for the bass in the trunk. Can't believe how underpar our stock system is. The PT Cruiser I'm renting has a far superior stock system. What a shame. Make sure you spend the extra $ and get the doors sound dampened while you're installing the speakers.

livematrix182 · 05-28-2007, 06:55 AM

I just did a speaker swap a couple weekends ago on my '04 STi w/ the Polk DB650 and DB525. i used the mounting kit from IAPerformance, and everything went in w/o a hitch. They had the spacers, the brackets to mount everything and made it all a breeze.

NOW... i have to find the mounts that you hook up to the stereo b/c my stereo was stolen out of my car on saturday night..anyone have an idea where i can get the mounts cheep and quick?

MauiSun · 05-28-2007, 08:11 AM

Did you sound dampen the doors when you did your install? Also, how do I find out what speakers will fit into the doors with or w/o the spacers?

livematrix182 · 05-28-2007, 09:07 AM

i have not dampened them yet....and for the speaker mounting size...Sorry, but i had to do a little research around the net to find out the actual mounting depths (but dont remember where i had found all the info, some on this site, and some elsewhere).. BUT when i did find out, that is also when i found out about IAPerformance's kit was the thing for the job. There were NO cutting of the door or any other modding whatsoever. I was not sure about the spacers til i mounted the rear 5.25" speakers. That is where i had to use the spacers. But like i said w/ the kit, it all went in w/o a hitch... they had the square pegs to fit in the holes for screwing into. the mounts were flawless.

Update: according to IAPerformance's Site:

Front:
6.5" Cutout Diameter6.5" Mounting Depth5.0" - 5.90"0"-2.92"
Rear:

5.25" Rear adapters fit speakers

Up to 4.61" Cutout Diameter (over this size and metal cutting may be needed)
Infinite mounting depth

PCGuRu2K · 05-28-2007, 06:23 PM

I was looking to get those same speakers for the fronts and rear. Did you run an amp with the speakers? Or you running it off the HeadUnit. How's it sound vs stock?

Quote:

Originally Posted by livematrix182

I just did a speaker swap a couple weekends ago on my '04 STi w/ the Polk DB650 and DB525. i used the mounting kit from IAPerformance, and everything went in w/o a hitch. They had the spacers, the brackets to mount everything and made it all a breeze.

NOW... i have to find the mounts that you hook up to the stereo b/c my stereo was stolen out of my car on saturday night..anyone have an idea where i can get the mounts cheep and quick?

livematrix182 · 05-28-2007, 06:48 PM

before sunday morning..i was running off a sony cdx-mp70...but that was taken out w/o my permission, along with my 30gb ipod, while i was sleeping. and it sounded really good..i just got a quick replacement, alpine cda-9883 and new ipod...but now the problem is finding a replacement set of stereo brackets...b/c the person did not leave those for me...

which leads me to ask..does anyone know where i can get some, quick?

Murphey · 05-29-2007, 06:50 PM

The daeler should have the stereo brackets instock for 5-8 bucks usually

livematrix182 · 05-30-2007, 05:06 AM

Yea..i found that out yesterday...unfortuntately my local dealership DOES NOT KNOW ANYTHING about Subaru. The first guy i talked to at the dealership actually told me that i may have to buy the whole friggin stereo, and that maybe they come with it. So i called, from what i was told, the best dealership in my area, actually 100 miles away, in Atlanta, and they were really helpful, and i posted the actual part numbers under the "forester din pocket" thread...along with the part number for that din pocket as well, for future folks to reference, if need be...and you are right, each bracket was about 5 bucks a piece. Thanks for replying to my question.

EviljokerSTI · 12-31-2007, 04:16 AM

Is there a way to get 6.5 in the rear with out cutting the metal, i would like that to be my last option. I have a set of polk db6501 components and really dont want to go buy another set. THanks in advance

05-23-2007, 12:55 PM	#1
holycow Spec C Club Car: 07 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Stage 2 :D Location: Port Townsend, Washington Posts: 1,043 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Speaker Replacement? Sup fellas. I was wondering if anybody out there could help me swap out the stock crappy speakers in my STI. I have a pair of 6.5" and a pair of 5.25" coaxle polk audio speakers from a system I had in a car a long time ago, and im posative they are 1000% better than the stock speakers. Tips for removing the door panels? Dos? Don'ts? Tools? Will anything custom need to be done, or will they go right into the stock holes? Thanks for any help i can get. -Brandon This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-23-2007, 06:31 PM	#2
PCGuRu2K Senior STI Driver Car: 07 Subaru Satin Whit Fav Mod: Protuned STG 2 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 378 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Speaker Replacement? This thread shows you how to do the rears. Just reverse the process for the fronts.. How to install 6.5" speakers in the rear door! You may need some spacers for your front 6.5" speakers. Kartboy and IAPerformance sell spacers. Last edited by PCGuRu2K : 05-24-2007 at 05:16 PM.

05-26-2007, 07:49 PM	#4
MauiSun Junior STI Driver Car: 07 Subaru Sti OBP Fav Mod: Tune by Ed Location: Marysville Posts: 174 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Speaker Replacement? The fronts should worry. They are a PITA to install. Our front doors are soo shallow. Spacers are generally needed unless you can find a high end 6.5" that can fit it. Most shops carry the tool to get the panel off. I'm looking at the Infinity Kappa 6.1 component system for the fronts and leaving the rear as is. Only problem with the Kappa's is that they desire power. If you have the money, look into the Helix components. I doubt your Polk stuff will fit into the factory location w/o spacers. Let me know how it turns out. I'm looking into the Kappa's for the front w/ my Coustic 240SE, 10" RE sub and a Audison 400.1 for the bass in the trunk. Can't believe how underpar our stock system is. The PT Cruiser I'm renting has a far superior stock system. What a shame. Make sure you spend the extra $ and get the doors sound dampened while you're installing the speakers.

05-28-2007, 06:55 AM	#5
livematrix182 Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Location: Columbus, GeOrGiA Posts: 23 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Speaker Replacement? I just did a speaker swap a couple weekends ago on my '04 STi w/ the Polk DB650 and DB525. i used the mounting kit from IAPerformance, and everything went in w/o a hitch. They had the spacers, the brackets to mount everything and made it all a breeze. NOW... i have to find the mounts that you hook up to the stereo b/c my stereo was stolen out of my car on saturday night..anyone have an idea where i can get the mounts cheep and quick?

05-28-2007, 08:11 AM	#6
MauiSun Junior STI Driver Car: 07 Subaru Sti OBP Fav Mod: Tune by Ed Location: Marysville Posts: 174 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Speaker Replacement? Did you sound dampen the doors when you did your install? Also, how do I find out what speakers will fit into the doors with or w/o the spacers?

05-28-2007, 09:07 AM	#7
livematrix182 Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Location: Columbus, GeOrGiA Posts: 23 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Speaker Replacement? i have not dampened them yet....and for the speaker mounting size...Sorry, but i had to do a little research around the net to find out the actual mounting depths (but dont remember where i had found all the info, some on this site, and some elsewhere).. BUT when i did find out, that is also when i found out about IAPerformance's kit was the thing for the job. There were NO cutting of the door or any other modding whatsoever. I was not sure about the spacers til i mounted the rear 5.25" speakers. That is where i had to use the spacers. But like i said w/ the kit, it all went in w/o a hitch... they had the square pegs to fit in the holes for screwing into. the mounts were flawless. Update: according to IAPerformance's Site: Front: 6.5" Cutout Diameter6.5" Mounting Depth5.0" - 5.90"0"-2.92" Rear: 5.25" Rear adapters fit speakers Up to 4.61" Cutout Diameter (over this size and metal cutting may be needed) Infinite mounting depth Last edited by livematrix182 : 05-28-2007 at 09:14 AM.

05-28-2007, 06:48 PM	#9
livematrix182 Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Location: Columbus, GeOrGiA Posts: 23 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Speaker Replacement? before sunday morning..i was running off a sony cdx-mp70...but that was taken out w/o my permission, along with my 30gb ipod, while i was sleeping. and it sounded really good..i just got a quick replacement, alpine cda-9883 and new ipod...but now the problem is finding a replacement set of stereo brackets...b/c the person did not leave those for me... which leads me to ask..does anyone know where i can get some, quick?

05-29-2007, 06:50 PM	#10
Murphey Lurker Posts: 5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Speaker Replacement? The daeler should have the stereo brackets instock for 5-8 bucks usually

05-30-2007, 05:06 AM	#11
livematrix182 Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Location: Columbus, GeOrGiA Posts: 23 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Speaker Replacement? Yea..i found that out yesterday...unfortuntately my local dealership DOES NOT KNOW ANYTHING about Subaru. The first guy i talked to at the dealership actually told me that i may have to buy the whole friggin stereo, and that maybe they come with it. So i called, from what i was told, the best dealership in my area, actually 100 miles away, in Atlanta, and they were really helpful, and i posted the actual part numbers under the "forester din pocket" thread...along with the part number for that din pocket as well, for future folks to reference, if need be...and you are right, each bracket was about 5 bucks a piece. Thanks for replying to my question.

12-31-2007, 04:16 AM	#12
EviljokerSTI Junior STI Driver Car: O4 Wrx STI Fav Mod: 2 12" Type R subs Location: New York Posts: 144 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Speaker Replacement? Is there a way to get 6.5 in the rear with out cutting the metal, i would like that to be my last option. I have a set of polk db6501 components and really dont want to go buy another set. THanks in advance This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.