6 x9 Speaker Placement ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Ironhorse** · 01-01-2006, 09:46 PM

Since I removed the in-cab tank and placed it under the bed, I've been considering installing a pair of 6x9's in the cab corners facing forward at somewhat of an angle just below the inside cab corner lip. Have a pair of Pioneer tri-axial's 150 watt that ought to do well there but no sure how to mount them. Was thinking of using 1/2" stranded fiber board but not sure how to secure it so that it is stable. Placing removeable metal or plastic grills over the speakers for protection would be a good thing. Want to be able to change or pull out the speakers without a lot of dis-assembly. Any one who has done this care to share some tips and info?

matthufham · 01-01-2006, 10:17 PM

good luck with that. i could only afford 5X7s and i'm now glad because there's not much room for a 6X9

Striker169 · 01-01-2006, 10:54 PM

where is that on your truck?

QKENUF4U · 01-01-2006, 11:05 PM

just get a set of 6x9 speaker boxes and set them in the corners. i have set of really small truck boxes i got from CHECKERS for 15$ and they sound freakin AWESOME. they sit in the corners behind me seat and i installed on 4x6 speaker up under the day in the original spot. truck sounds GREAT now.

matthufham · 01-01-2006, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Striker169

where is that on your truck?

here, but on the opposite side in the above pics. you probably didn't recognize it because i welded that corner shut with a flat piece of metal and cut a speaker hole.

gringoloco · 01-02-2006, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by QKENUF4U

just get a set of 6x9 speaker boxes and set them in the corners. i have set of really small truck boxes i got from CHECKERS for 15$ and they sound freakin AWESOME. they sit in the corners behind me seat and i installed on 4x6 speaker up under the day in the original spot. truck sounds GREAT now.

Agreed. Check with a Jeep distributor, they have small 6x9 boxes made for the tight spot between the inner fender and roll bar that should fit well...

QKENUF4U · 01-02-2006, 12:16 AM

walmart has them right now for like 10$ a piece (or set ?)

**Ironhorse** · 01-02-2006, 09:50 AM

Thanks for the ideas on speaker placement. Will have to look into some of the smaller speaker boxes as the truck has new paint job otherwise the welded panels may have been an option. Should have thought about speaker placement a bit sooner I guess.

Striker169 · 01-02-2006, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by matthufham

here, but on the opposite side in the above pics. you probably didn't recognize it because i welded that corner shut with a flat piece of metal and cut a speaker hole.

haha yeah but thats a really good idea nice work!

01-01-2006, 09:46 PM	#1
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,160	6 x9 Speaker Placement ? Since I removed the in-cab tank and placed it under the bed, I've been considering installing a pair of 6x9's in the cab corners facing forward at somewhat of an angle just below the inside cab corner lip. Have a pair of Pioneer tri-axial's 150 watt that ought to do well there but no sure how to mount them. Was thinking of using 1/2" stranded fiber board but not sure how to secure it so that it is stable. Placing removeable metal or plastic grills over the speakers for protection would be a good thing. Want to be able to change or pull out the speakers without a lot of dis-assembly. Any one who has done this care to share some tips and info? __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

01-01-2006, 10:17 PM	#2
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: 6 x9 Speaker Placement ? good luck with that. i could only afford 5X7s and i'm now glad because there's not much room for a 6X9 Attached Images

01-01-2006, 10:54 PM	#3
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	Re: 6 x9 Speaker Placement ? where is that on your truck?

01-01-2006, 11:05 PM	#4
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: 6 x9 Speaker Placement ? just get a set of 6x9 speaker boxes and set them in the corners. i have set of really small truck boxes i got from CHECKERS for 15$ and they sound freakin AWESOME. they sit in the corners behind me seat and i installed on 4x6 speaker up under the day in the original spot. truck sounds GREAT now.

01-02-2006, 12:16 AM	#7
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: 6 x9 Speaker Placement ? walmart has them right now for like 10$ a piece (or set ?)

01-02-2006, 09:50 AM	#8
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,160	Re: 6 x9 Speaker Placement ? Thanks for the ideas on speaker placement. Will have to look into some of the smaller speaker boxes as the truck has new paint job otherwise the welded panels may have been an option. Should have thought about speaker placement a bit sooner I guess. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks



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