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RE: Power antennas and rear speakers
On Tue, 21 Mar 1995, Michael Moy 21-Mar-1995 0657 wrote:
>
> Someone else was looking for an alternative to the 5.25" speakers in the
> back deck of many Audis. I have found that Boston Acoustic and ADS (analog
> & digital systems) both make a 6"x9" plate speaker that fits without
> modification to the deck. The woofer magnet\cone assembly is between
> 5/5.25" and fits into the existing hole, while the rest of the speaker
> assembly sits on the deck. Pricing was $200 and $300 respectively, at my
> local stereo outlet (Vaseline included). I found that the ADS stay put on
> the carpeted surface without having to mount them, but don't tell the local
> stereo thieves. I'll probably get around to mounting them permanently this
> weekend.
>
> Regards,
> Stott Hare
> 82 4000s
> 82 VW Scirocco 1.8l w\GTi tranny (4-sale) :(
>
Another rear speaker conversion that works well, is the 6 1/2" Blaupunkt
Coax speakers (whatever the current model no. is) I only had to shave
about 1/8" off the edge of the opening. (installed these speakers with
only my Swiss army knife and a power drill!) They also sound great!
erickson@teleport.COM Public Access User --- Not affiliated with Teleport
Public Access UNIX and Internet at (503) 220-1016 (2400-14400, N81)
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