alpine type s (6.5) and alpine type r (6.5)
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alpine type s (6.5) and alpine type r (6.5)
jw if anyone had install these into their integra 94-01 hows the sound quality on them? also i been hearing that the alpine type r magnet were a little bigger the the type s magnet is this true and will be alot harder to install lmk need some help
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Re: alpine type s (6.5) and alpine type r (6.5)
http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/spr-17c/Specs
http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/sps-600/Specs
You did not say if it is the coax or the component Alpine 6.5"...
http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/spr-17s/Specs
http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/sps-600c/Specs
The stock speaker is a "standard" 6.5", needing a 5" diameter mounting hole and a 2" mounting depth.
As you can see all the above need more then 2" of mounting depth, no biggie, a spacer or cutting a hole for the magnet in the back of the stock speaker housing will allow for the extra depth, the type S mounting hole diameter isjust less then 5" so they will fit, the type R however are "oversized" and require a larger then 5" diameter mounting hole.
For the best possible SQ from any speaker installed the stock plastic speaker housing should be replaced with custom MDF housings, not hard to build and well worth it. 94
http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/sps-600/Specs
You did not say if it is the coax or the component Alpine 6.5"...
http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/spr-17s/Specs
http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/sps-600c/Specs
The stock speaker is a "standard" 6.5", needing a 5" diameter mounting hole and a 2" mounting depth.
As you can see all the above need more then 2" of mounting depth, no biggie, a spacer or cutting a hole for the magnet in the back of the stock speaker housing will allow for the extra depth, the type S mounting hole diameter isjust less then 5" so they will fit, the type R however are "oversized" and require a larger then 5" diameter mounting hole.
For the best possible SQ from any speaker installed the stock plastic speaker housing should be replaced with custom MDF housings, not hard to build and well worth it. 94
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Re: alpine type s (6.5) and alpine type r (6.5)
aite thanks for the info guess ill have to go with the type s for a while than jw is there any write up on how to make the mounting hole bigger for the integra? and if i was to buy the alpine type r from best buy and had them install for me will they be able to make it fit or have to custom it somehow and charge me for tat as well?
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Re: alpine type s (6.5) and alpine type r (6.5)
I would go listen to them first before you buy them. I am not a fan of their sound.
Best buy will most likely hack them in there. It's easy to do yourself if you have the right tools.
Best buy will most likely hack them in there. It's easy to do yourself if you have the right tools.
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Re: alpine type s (6.5) and alpine type r (6.5)
As mentioned,it is not that hard to do yourself, very basic wood working skills and tools are all that is needed.
The easy way to install an oversized 6.5" is to make a spacer with the proper diameter mounting hole and attatching it to the plastic housing and then mounting speaker to it, the best way is to replace the stock housing completely.
The SQ of the speaker is very dependent on it's install and can make a much bigger diff. then the speaker itself. 94
The easy way to install an oversized 6.5" is to make a spacer with the proper diameter mounting hole and attatching it to the plastic housing and then mounting speaker to it, the best way is to replace the stock housing completely.
The SQ of the speaker is very dependent on it's install and can make a much bigger diff. then the speaker itself. 94
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Re: alpine type s (6.5) and alpine type r (6.5)
When I originially bought my car I has type s coaxials and even unamplified, the sound was pretty good. never heard the type r's so I cant really compare it, but I dont think you will be let down by the S's. Like stated, you will need a spacer, which you can make out of mdf for a few bucks. Might be worth finishing it off with a few sq ft of sound dampening around the speakers as well
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