Is a single 6X9 Kenwood KFC6966S, 4 ohm speaker, a good replacement for the stock AM radio speaker? I want to install a new speaker before installing the dash so I'm not lying on my back on the floor. I'll probably be doing that enough w/o planning to. Thanks
To be perfectly honest...ANY modern day speaker that fits in the dash will be a gigantic improvement over what was original equipment. And certainly anything that means not having to lay on your back...is a WIN! :003:
Terry, you didn't mention the radio you are using with this speaker. Make sure the ohm rating for the speaker is compatible with the radio.............Make sure they like each other.
John
I am planning to use the stock radio, for now. I want the dash to appear stock but may install a FM/AM radio in the jockey box at some point.
If I remember, the original speaker is not a 6x9 but it will work but you will have to drill holes in the speaker frame. I used a cheap speaker with a "voice cone" for the stock radio. I switched to a speaker with separate tweeters when I went to a stereo radio.
John, 2:45 am ?, Just couldn't sleep or what
Sleep? I don't do much of that. 5 Hours is my norm. Wish it was more. But it is not.
Quote from: KYBlueOval on 2021-06-15 17:10
Sleep? I don't do much of that. 5 Hours is my norm. Wish it was more. But it is not.
My next really good sleep...will come when I am dead! :003: I know....morbid...but hey with all the aches and pains...just a fact of life.
Quote from: lalessi1 on 2021-06-15 14:03
If I remember, the original speaker is not a 6x9 but it will work but you will have to drill holes in the speaker frame. I used a cheap speaker with a "voice cone" for the stock radio. I switched to a speaker with separate tweeters when I went to a stereo radio.
Now that I think about it I bought a 5x7 and I had to drill the holes out to get it to fit.
I was fortunate that the Kenwood fit w/o modification but...I had to use hex nuts to secure it as the wing nuts wouldn't clear the body of the speaker.
I am in the process of assembling the dash and had to replace the wire harness as the original had the main heavy yellow wire, melted. Now I cannot find the female connectors to hook up the blower switch. While contemplating the wires, I have to paint the inserts which hold the air vent pulls.
Thanks to all for the information and assistance.