--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Chris Hawes" <chris@...> wrote: > Anything can be done, it is a matter of how much work you want to do. 4" will fit right in, anything bigger will require reworking the dash (making holes) and rejiggering some kind of mounting. Be aware that if you do not get a speaker that mounts flush the tweeter horn will project and interfere with the mounting of the speaker. Some speakers will require extending the mounting studs. The stock radio only puts out less than 10 watts per channel so don't go crazy over the speakers unless you plan to upgrade the radio. You can go a little bigger on the rear speakers but it won't change anything much except the $$ you will spend. Rectangular speakers are inherently junky. The theory of car stereos is that the front speakers (which are closest to the listeners) mainly function as tweeters being small and very directional. The rear speakers mainly give out omni-directional bass (low frequencies). You are correct that the OEM speakers are way past their prime. The stock radio will sound many times better with new speakers. The old ones are stiff, probably cracked, and very old technology. They were inexpensive to begin with and never meant to last this long. Check out Crutchfield.com. They have some good speakers at reasonable prices. They can help you select something that will fit in easily, sound good, and fit your budget. David Teitelbaum vin 10757 > I am looking to upgrade my speakers as the originals are well past their > sell by date. > > > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/