360GLE Speaker size

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360GLE Speaker size

Post by speedydan » 06 Jun 2008 12:37 am

Hey all,

I should really replace the cruddy speakers in the front of my Volvo! Anyone know what size i'll need... and also a good place to get them from?

Thanks :)

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Post by Ronnie » 06 Jun 2008 12:43 am

4" - lots to be found Here

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Post by Aussie 360GLT » 06 Jun 2008 01:15 am

also if u get the right sort of speaker spacers u can fit 6"-6.5" speakers in the front too lol :P
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Post by trabitom99 » 06 Jun 2008 08:20 am

Dan, before you bin the originals, bear in mind that Volvo speakers (even used ones) have been going for quite a bit on Ebay lately. The same goes for 80's Volvo stereos.

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Post by Chris_C » 06 Jun 2008 09:59 am

trabitom99 wrote:Dan, before you bin the originals, bear in mind that Volvo speakers (even used ones) have been going for quite a bit on Ebay lately. The same goes for 80's Volvo stereos.

Tom
They have?! I found at least 4 pairs of fronts, and one or two set of rears when I moved! Hmmm... I see a plan forming...
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Post by trabitom99 » 06 Jun 2008 10:21 am

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... 0051333374
81 Euros

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... 0215997061
75 Euros

OK, these were BNIB, but I've seen used ones go for lots too. You'd have to accept foreign bidders though.

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343 GL Touring B14.1E CVT (155) 98000kms 1980 (sold)
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988

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Post by Figgy » 29 Jun 2008 11:33 am

Aussie 360GLT wrote:also if u get the right sort of speaker spacers u can fit 6"-6.5" speakers in the front too lol :P

Can anyone in-the-know tell me what sort of spacers please? Hubby and I are doing up an '85 360GLT hatch for our daughter to learn to drive in, I'm sure she's going to want bigger/better speakers in the front.

Also, what size speakers fit above the parcel shelf? How are they screwed in? I've looked in the how-to section and seen where the speakers go, but not sure on the fitting. :oops:

Any help greatly appreciated, thanks in advance. :)

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Post by hatch360 » 29 Jun 2008 12:33 pm

Why bother with 6.5 speakers when good 4" would provide descent quality and some cheap 6x9 at the back make up for what is lost.

I think the size is 4x6 above the parcel shelf but its probably easier to install 6x9s on the parcel shelf.

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Post by Figgy » 29 Jun 2008 12:54 pm

hatch360 wrote:Why bother with 6.5 speakers when good 4" would provide descent quality and some cheap 6x9 at the back make up for what is lost.

I think the size is 4x6 above the parcel shelf but its probably easier to install 6x9s on the parcel shelf.
Thanks for the speedy reply, any recommendations for speaker brand, wattage etc?

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Post by kaos » 29 Jun 2008 02:30 pm

hatch360 wrote:Why bother with 6.5 speakers when good 4" would provide descent quality and some cheap 6x9 at the back make up for what is lost.

I think the size is 4x6 above the parcel shelf but its probably easier to install 6x9s on the parcel shelf.
because 6.5" speaker have a bigger cone area that a 4" speaker.

6x9s if your goign full blown audio dont get them as they will ruin the sound system.
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Post by Figgy » 29 Jun 2008 02:34 pm

hmm, now I'm confused lol

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Post by kaos » 29 Jun 2008 02:40 pm

right decent sound reproduction requires as such decent speakers. now the MORE cone area you have (6.5 is bigger than a 5 inch 4 inch etc) this allows better reproduction.

if your running a subwoofer in the rear of the vehicle dont run 6x9s. they will break with in days

end of the day go with what you want. 6.5's in the volvo will require work upfront.
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Post by Figgy » 29 Jun 2008 03:03 pm

kaos wrote:right decent sound reproduction requires as such decent speakers. now the MORE cone area you have (6.5 is bigger than a 5 inch 4 inch etc) this allows better reproduction.

if your running a subwoofer in the rear of the vehicle dont run 6x9s. they will break with in days

end of the day go with what you want. 6.5's in the volvo will require work upfront.

I understand, that 6.5 is larger cone area and will require spacers to fit in behind the exsisting front door speakers....what sort of spacers do I look for?

In the rear above the parcel shelf, the volvo standard one is 4 x 6 ? Should I stay with that size? (there is currently no rear speakers on the vehicle at all, that's why I'm asking all of these dumb questions) :D

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Post by kaos » 29 Jun 2008 03:45 pm

you can make speaker pods yourself. or pay to have it done by a pro.

you'd need some wood to make your own baffles, fibre glass etc.

most show cars only have front speakers as when your watching something live they are in front of you not behind you. this is why they only have front speakers.

end of the day though consult with yoru daugther what shes wants sound wise.
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Post by Jason B » 29 Jun 2008 04:15 pm

get whats cheapest, a set of jbl 6x9's (GTO936e? I think) in the parcel shelf with some cheap 4" up front will be more than enough to keep a non car audiophile happy and provide lots of volume even when powered from a cheap headunit.

Kaos, the stuff you are talking about is extra work for someone who just wants a decent stereo. Though of course you are right the basic rough optimum setup in my opinion is 6.5" component speakers up front and a carefully selected and tuned subwoofer and enclosure all powered from a nice high quality amplifier.
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