What do buy for a standard dash speaker? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

W. Higgins · 09-25-2012, 01:29 PM

I just scored an AM/FM unit for my '71 GMC and would like to replace the speaker when I install it. I'm pretty sound system illiterate and am not looking for anything exotic. I just want an OEM replacement speaker. What should I be looking for? I don't even know where to start.

Tuff Gong · 09-25-2012, 01:33 PM

You can get original ones reconed for around $50 or there is a company that sells repo ones that are dead on for about $65 I think. I will try to find the site.

W. Higgins · 09-25-2012, 02:23 PM

Thanks!

Twisted78SS · 09-25-2012, 02:32 PM

I found at least one other option, while I was searching for the same thing. I may have bookmarked additional sites, I'll keep looking

http://www.pciwholesale.com/index.cf...ategory_ID=280
Found some others

http://www.ecklerstrucks.com/chevy-t...1947-1953.html
http://www.classicindustries.com/tru...ents/?p=1&sb=0
http://www.classiccarstereos.com/cat...-Speakers.html

GMCJOE · 09-25-2012, 02:53 PM

I like going to audio shop's when I have a bad speaker. I ask them if they have any used speakers from installs that fit whatever I am looking for. Usually get a great deal since it is probably going to end up in the trash anyway.

W. Higgins · 09-25-2012, 03:32 PM

So, is what I'm looking for called a 4" x 10" and is there anything else to know with regard to hole spacing, etc.?

hayhauler71 · 09-25-2012, 05:00 PM

I bought one from this guy top notch people here is a link scroll down and you will find the truck speaker $49.00 http://www.turnswitch.com/speakers.htm it is a 4x10 speaker

Tuff Gong · 09-25-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by hayhauler71

I bought one from this guy top notch people here is a link scroll down and you will find the truck speaker $49.00 http://www.turnswitch.com/speakers.htm it is a 4x10 speaker

Thats the place I was talking about. Heard only good things from them.

slikside · 09-25-2012, 08:47 PM

subscribed. great info.

W. Higgins · 09-25-2012, 10:23 PM

Fantastic! This is everything I needed to get going in the right direction. Thanks guys!

PanelDeland · 09-26-2012, 10:09 AM

I usually go to Radio Shack.They usually have as good a speaker as anyone and the price and availability is good.

camrycurt · 09-26-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by hayhauler71

I bought one from this guy top notch people here is a link scroll down and you will find the truck speaker $49.00 http://www.turnswitch.com/speakers.htm it is a 4x10 speaker

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Originally Posted by Brian Atkinson

Thats the place I was talking about. Heard only good things from them.

x3 on turnswitch for the speaker. Perfect reproduction of the original, and it has the proper impedance so it won't burn up your stock radio.

FuzeMagazine · 09-29-2012, 02:55 PM

I have some 4x10 Kickers (BNIB) if anyone is interested. Kicker is pretty much the only popular brand that makes them still.

weever82 · 09-29-2012, 03:14 PM

Do you still have the original speaker mount? I seen some on the board here for sale not to long ago. Take a few pics when u get it done and installed. Score on the radio!

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09-25-2012, 01:29 PM	#1
W. Higgins Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 61	What do buy for a standard dash speaker? I just scored an AM/FM unit for my '71 GMC and would like to replace the speaker when I install it. I'm pretty sound system illiterate and am not looking for anything exotic. I just want an OEM replacement speaker. What should I be looking for? I don't even know where to start.

09-25-2012, 01:33 PM	#2
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: What do buy for a standard dash speaker? You can get original ones reconed for around $50 or there is a company that sells repo ones that are dead on for about $65 I think. I will try to find the site.

09-25-2012, 02:23 PM	#3
W. Higgins Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 61	Re: What do buy for a standard dash speaker? Thanks!

09-25-2012, 02:32 PM	#4
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: What do buy for a standard dash speaker? I found at least one other option, while I was searching for the same thing. I may have bookmarked additional sites, I'll keep looking http://www.pciwholesale.com/index.cf...ategory_ID=280 Found some others http://www.ecklerstrucks.com/chevy-t...1947-1953.html http://www.classicindustries.com/tru...ents/?p=1&sb=0 http://www.classiccarstereos.com/cat...-Speakers.html __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired Last edited by Twisted78SS; 09-25-2012 at 02:37 PM. Reason: additional info added

09-25-2012, 02:53 PM	#5
GMCJOE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Junction City, KS Posts: 782	Re: What do buy for a standard dash speaker? I like going to audio shop's when I have a bad speaker. I ask them if they have any used speakers from installs that fit whatever I am looking for. Usually get a great deal since it is probably going to end up in the trash anyway. __________________ Joseph Joe's 69 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543253 1969 GMC SWB-350 SBC 700R4 2013 Ram 2500 CC Laramie Longhorn Edition-6.7 PPEI EFI Live CSP5 5” ProFlo Exhaust

09-25-2012, 03:32 PM	#6
W. Higgins Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 61	Re: What do buy for a standard dash speaker? So, is what I'm looking for called a 4" x 10" and is there anything else to know with regard to hole spacing, etc.?

09-25-2012, 05:00 PM	#7
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: What do buy for a standard dash speaker? I bought one from this guy top notch people here is a link scroll down and you will find the truck speaker $49.00 http://www.turnswitch.com/speakers.htm it is a 4x10 speaker __________________ Fuzzy

09-25-2012, 08:47 PM	#9
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,179	Re: What do buy for a standard dash speaker? subscribed. great info.

09-25-2012, 10:23 PM	#10
W. Higgins Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 61	Re: What do buy for a standard dash speaker? Fantastic! This is everything I needed to get going in the right direction. Thanks guys!

09-26-2012, 10:09 AM	#11
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: What do buy for a standard dash speaker? I usually go to Radio Shack.They usually have as good a speaker as anyone and the price and availability is good. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

09-29-2012, 02:55 PM	#13
FuzeMagazine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Albany, Georgia Posts: 12	Re: What do buy for a standard dash speaker? I have some 4x10 Kickers (BNIB) if anyone is interested. Kicker is pretty much the only popular brand that makes them still.

09-29-2012, 03:14 PM	#14
weever82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 551	Re: What do buy for a standard dash speaker? Do you still have the original speaker mount? I seen some on the board here for sale not to long ago. Take a few pics when u get it done and installed. Score on the radio! Weev- Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Weev- Life's tough...... It's even tougher when your stupid - John Wayne



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