Hi,
Just wondering what the maximum size splits does the 2003 Impreza take at the front? Somebody told me it was 5.25" ? Is it possible to fit a woofer of greater diamater or not because it is also deeper?
I've heard there isnt alot of room to play with in terms of depth, what would be the maximum depth of woofer i should purchase?
Thanks Andrew
Try "What Fits My Car?" at Crutchfield.com
-T
I believe my '02 WRX has the same interior as other Impreza's. When I had my speakers replaced, they couldn't even put a 4" speaker behind the stock grill without modification. There was enough room width-wise for the 6.5" speakers I wanted, but to even fit the 4" depth-wise, they had to fabricate a mount to move the cone as close as possible to the grill. The stock 5.25" woofers have the smallest magnet I've ever seen on a speaker of that size. Crutchfield.com doesn't list any speakers that will fit of any diameter. That said, the 4" speakers from JL Audio sound an order of magnitude better than the bigger ones they replaced, even (especially?) at extended volume levels.
-Byron
Based on measurements taken on my '02 WRX, I would be surprised if a
6in driver could be placed in the front without having to cut the door plastic. The problem is both depth behind the speaker, and clearance in front of it (between speaker and plastic). I have installed 5 1/4in Infinity Kappa speakers in mine using a 1/2 inch spacer/adaptor, and it was real close; I had to trim some plastic ribs from the inside of the door panel. If you visit my server and look thru the junk there you will find fotos, and a .txt file describing the process (wrxaudio.txt? too lazy to go over and look ;-) with actual measured clearances. Also a pin-out for the stereo and some other stuff, help yourself to anything that looks interesting.ByeBye! S.
Steve Jernigan KG0MB Laboratory Manager Microelectronics Research University of Colorado (719) 262-3101
Hi Steve!
Thanks so much for your help! I am looking at some infinity kappas since they are quite shallow I'm not aware of any other decent splits that are of a similar depth.
I will check out your install pics!!
I had no problem putting 6.5" JBL speakers into the stock location in the doors of my 02 WRX. I did have to make up some 5/8" spacers/adapters but they fit just fine, and there's even some more depth available.
I am using Infinity Kappa Perfect 6.1 components up front with spacers. Had to push out the panel plastic with the assistance of a heat gun because of the rattling.
I would caution you if you plan on getting the Kappa's. The metal dome tweeter stinks--very harsh and glaring.
I have previous experience with the Infinity 605cs and feel it is a much better (and far cheaper) system. Basket depth and thickness will cause you less problems too.
CW
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