Anyone running MB Quart 4x6's in the rear?

SeaDweller · 01-04-2005, 01:52 PM

I've read that the MB Quart 4x6's can be used as a replacement for the rear speakers in a Carrera, and that the factory speaker grills can also be used.

Does anyone have these installed in a Carrera? Were you able to use the small, rectangular plastic, factory grills?

What model speakers are they? DKD146?

I'm determined to keep the "factory" look, and was able to install MB Quart 5.25" speakers in the doors, while using the factory grills. Now it's on to the rear, and if possible, I'd like to use the same brand of speaker.

Thanks!

jbrinkley · 01-04-2005, 02:22 PM

I really thought about getting those for the rear, but in the end they're still just fill. I put some cheap4x6 in there and reused the grills. Depth was the biggest issue

scottb · 01-04-2005, 03:17 PM

I have them in my 84, and the fit perfectly with the stock grills. (I don't recall the model number.)

SeaDweller · 01-04-2005, 04:12 PM

Thanks......I can only find one MB Quart 4x6 model, the Discus series DKD146......I guess I'll have to give it a shot......

webini · webini's Garage

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I'm determined to keep the "factory" look, and was able to install MB Quart 5.25" speakers in the doors, while using the factory grills. Now it's on to the rear, and if possible, I'd like to use the same brand of speaker.

Thanks!

What specific model MB Quart 5.25" were you able to fit in the doors?

SeaDweller · 01-04-2005, 04:55 PM

DKD 113 - $39 at Ikes Sound which was a bargain!!

webini · webini's Garage

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Originally posted by SeaDweller
DKD 113 - $39 at Ikes Sound which was a bargain!!

Thanks! Not familar with Ike Sound. OK to mail order?

howie944 · 01-04-2005, 10:27 PM

Just a quick call to Rod Birch at Car Audio Innovations should get you an answer to the fitment of the speakers. Or you can E mail him. He's big on the MB speakers.

SeaDweller · 01-05-2005, 02:35 AM

Yes, they're pretty much 100% mail order......Bought mine, and they arrived in 3 days.....

Wil Ferch · 01-05-2005, 04:30 AM

Qart...right?....no "u" ?......

Wil

porschenut · 01-05-2005, 07:05 AM

MB Quart.

webini · webini's Garage

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Originally posted by SeaDweller
Yes, they're pretty much 100% mail order......Bought mine, and they arrived in 3 days.....

I took a look at their site and they are still available at that price. They are SO much lower than other sites that I have to wonder if the speakers are authentic. There are fakes of everything out there. Sometimes so good that the packaging and appearance is almost perfect.

Maybe I am just a suspicious sort.

SeaDweller · 01-05-2005, 03:54 PM

I can't see anyone going to this extent with a fake...The adapters, grills and hardware wouldn't be cheap to duplicate, and this was an all inclusive package...They're the real deal alright.....

webini · webini's Garage

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Originally posted by SeaDweller
I can't see anyone going to this extent with a fake...The adapters, grills and hardware wouldn't be cheap to duplicate, and this was an all inclusive package...They're the real deal alright.....

I rolled the dice about 10 minutes after my post above and ordered them.

jtratza · 01-05-2005, 04:28 PM

Sony makes a set that fits nice even in a Targa. The sound is fine but they are no way stock in look. I've blown out several other sets (amplifier does that) so went with something that would handle the volume I need when the roof is stowed.

randywebb · 01-05-2005, 04:55 PM

Get a higher quality amp if you are blowing speakers.