New and need some help..

[Skrappz]

I have a 96 Mercury sable and I just bought some 300 watt rear speakers. They were just a tad big for the holes already there, and they sound alright unless I turn up the volume too high. Was wondering if there was a way to fix this? I don't know if the hole's have to be exactly the right size. I saw at Canadian tire they had Speaker protects that cover the bottom of the speaker, would that work?

Another thing is I wanted to know if I could use a Home theatre system subwoofer in my car. I found a 150$ 300 watt amplifier and was thinking of getting it, and was wondering if a theatre system sub would work. Also, the passenger side speakers do not work too well, front and back. Does anyone know what could be causing that problem?

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[KngOfThePkngLot 5,000+ posts]

you mean you put 6 x 9's in the 5 x 7 spots? you need a baffle so they will fit correctly...either buy some or make some.

 

[Skrappz]

what's a baffle? and how would it help them fit? is that gonna improve the sound quality?

 

[negativezeroz 5,000+ posts]

What did you exactly buy and what car do you drive?

 

[r1dermon 10+ year member]

are the 5x7's or 6x8's? i think there's an adapter already in the car, your best bet would be to dremel 1/2 inch around the ends of the opening, use a razor to cut out a template for the speakers you bought. also, what kind of speakers did you buy? they'll be louder if you get that thing flush with the metal. also, buy a sheet or two of dynamat and slip that under the lip of the speaker, that'll really help once its lined up.

 

[Skrappz]

They were 6 x9's in a 5 x 7 hole i think. How will baffles help them fit in the whole? I don't want to cut the holes to make them bigger..