installing 6.5" comp set.. what do i need?

[hittin it 10+ year member]

ok im going to install my 6.5's in my factory 5 1/4 location in the door. what do i need for this? do i need to fabricate a ring to mount it on? ill put the tweeters in the pillars.

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[genxx 10+ year member]

Yes you will need to fabricate a ring from MDF, ensure that you choose a thickness that allows you to clear all door internals. There are prefab mounting plates you can buy made from ABS but I hate these.IMHO Its always a good idea to do some sound deadning.

General-Wire, a way and place to mount x-overs. Have fun don't worry if you make 4 or 5 sets of mounting rings its all learning.

 

[jflash 10+ year member]

youll also need a dremel or something to cut the hole bigger.

 

[genxx 10+ year member]

He will only need a dremel or something like it if mounting it directly to the door and that is not a guaranteed thing. With the MDF ring you should not need it.IMHO

 

[jflash 10+ year member]

i put 6 1/2's in a 6x8 hole w/mdf ring and had to trim some away. it mostly depends on the basket the speaker is in.

 

[genxx 10+ year member]

Was it 6x8 or 4x6. The cone is the widest portion even if its 61/2 in a 6x8 hole, using a 1/2 MDF ring that sounds wierd. Unless your speaker basket is even with the cone all the way down or is wider than the cone surface or lip. I have also put 6 1/2 in an 6x8 hole and never trimmed the door.