6x9 rear speakers in back seat side panels

[Neodeuccio]

So my stock rear speakers are shot, like most of them, and I picked up a nice set of 6x9's for dirt cheap, which I've been trying to decide where to mount.

I kind of like the idea of mounting them in the side panels of the back seat, but I don't know how difficult this would be. I'd need to cut out a small section of the inner body wall in order to get the required clearance, and I may need to strengthen the side panel itself in to get it to hold the weight (MDF backing?), but I still don't know how successful this would be.

Have you guys ever seen this done before? Anyone have opinions?

[Neodeuccio]

Nobody has an opinion on this?

[92nsx]

I have never seen it done. But you can be the first and report back how it went and sounds.

[airhead04]

So itll be kinda like the eclipses rear speakers. The 90s came like that. Thatd be pretty cool. PICS PICS PICS

[Neodeuccio]

I need to take some measurements to see if I can make it work, but I'll let you know how the install goes.

[airhead04]

If they come out good, lmk, Ill buy a pair if youll make them.

[Poodles]

6x9's tend to not sound as good as a normal round speaker. They were used in GM cars for space reasons usually...

[OfnaRcR4]

6x9's tend to not sound as good as a normal round speaker. They were used in GM cars for space reasons usually...

Although very true, the people here probably won't be able to hear the difference...

[Neodeuccio]

I don't really intend to sell these since fabrication is not my thing. It's just an idea I had, so I figured it was worth a shot. However, if the install goes well, I'll do my best to put together a complete write up. It shouldn't be that hard.

Pood - I've heard that round speakers are better than the off-round ones, but the 6x9's that I have came really cheap. When Circuit City went out of business I picked up a $200 eclipse speakers for 90% off. That, and I think the 6x9's will fit the spot fairly well in that spot.

The only real question I think will be if the sound quality will be any good.

[jugodegolf]

I don't really intend to sell these since fabrication is not my thing. It's just an idea I had, so I figured it was worth a shot. However, if the install goes well, I'll do my best to put together a complete write up. It shouldn't be that hard.

Pood - I've heard that round speakers are better than the off-round ones, but the 6x9's that I have came really cheap. When Circuit City went out of business I picked up a $200 eclipse speakers for 90% off. That, and I think the 6x9's will fit the spot fairly well in that spot.

The only real question I think will be if the sound quality will be any good.

I think a quality amp and superior replacement for stocker is going to be better use of funds.