Rear speaker size

[jgurnari]

is 4X6 the standard OEM size for the rear speaker covers? 85" 911 coupe

[jrwilson]

Yes, 4x6 max 2" depth.

[jgurnari]

thanks! lobster interior? bet it’s cool

[porschedude996]

I replaced my factory speakers that had tiny magnets and paper diaphragm. I couldn’t get the speaker to nest in the cavity. I ended up using two sets, with the lower inverted. That raised in up about an inch.



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[FA-18C]

JBLs fit direct drop in

[jgurnari]

did you use the factory speaker covers? …which JBL’S worked for you?

Originally Posted by FA-18C

JBLs fit direct drop in

[autojack]

Which 4x6 rear speaker will fit OEM grille without mods?

[FA-18C]

JBL 6421F, from Crutchfield, $80 a pair. Acceptable sound, used Focal in front, they look stock. You can get VERY original looking covers on Amazon for 15 bucks. Mine were ok, but the mounting base after 34 years crumbled. Those were avail direct from Porsche and weren’t horrible. If you are a base guy you’ll be a little sad, but sounds much better than stock. Plus it’s a Targa…a $4k stereo would be a waste.

[jgurnari]

did the covers from Amazon fit flush to the deck or did they sit high? Found only one 4 x 6 pair... they looked like they where high, about 1/2 inch not flush.

Originally Posted by FA-18C

JBL 6421F, from Crutchfield, $80 a pair. Acceptable sound, used Focal in front, they look stock. You can get VERY original looking covers on Amazon for 15 bucks. Mine were ok, but the mounting base after 34 years crumbled. Those were avail direct from Porsche and weren’t horrible. If you are a base guy you’ll be a little sad, but sounds much better than stock. Plus it’s a Targa…a $4k stereo would be a waste.

[FA-18C]

They are very close to the exact dimensions and look of original. My factory speakers are maybe 1/2” above deck.

[jgurnari]

ok great thanks for your help

[FA-18C]

I’ll take a picture today

[FA-18C]

[FA-18C]

In the above picture bottom is 34 year old OEM the top is the Amazon version…

[porschedude996]

Originally Posted by FA-18C

In the above picture bottom is 34 year old OEM the top is the Amazon version…

The speakers and grills were original to my 1983 911SC. I changed them out recently and the photo from FA-18C look like my ebay ones I bought. My old, warped Original to the car, don't have the screens that cover the retaining screws. They were just simple flat plastic with a small oval screen.





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Lists years used as 1978-87

[dg567]

Late 87 and up went to the 1/2in tall rear cover. Everything before that was the flush grill cover.

[porschedude996]

Originally Posted by dg567

Late 87 and up went to the 1/2in tall rear cover. Everything before that was the flush grill cover.

I was thinking it might have changed.

[FA-18C]

Dude - the screw pattern and shape appear the same, on the 88 it is two parts, there is a base plate that is brittle after all of the years and disintegrates, and the cover. Dealership was surprisingly fair on price when I looked. I did not realize these had changed, my early 87 had the same.

[jgurnari]

Here are mine pictured with a Quarter...think /thought they were stock.

They are much thinner than yours. Remember they cracked immediately after install yrs ago.

Originally Posted by jrwilson

Yes, 4x6 max 2" depth.

[jgurnari]

Possibly why my covers cracked immediately after install..They are too high and pushed again the cover.

Looked on Crutchfield and these Polks are listed as "DOES NOT FIT YOUR VEHICLE"

Guess the seller years ago didn't do any research.