jgraphix73 Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Just asking to see if anyone can recommend a good set of speakers for the V70 model? I'm looking for a bit more smoother bass and some good steady mids. Nothing outside a factory look. Thanks!Never mind... just saw the link.. http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php/topic/12944-70-series-speaker-sizes/ MOD, please delete. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washdup Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I'm surprised you got anything useful out of that thread. It gives me a headache. I think one of my rear door speakers is blown. Ok, I just read that whole thread for the umpteenth time. Takeaway (for V70): You can use 6.5" shallow-mount speakers to replace the front doors, and 6.5" regular speakers to replace the rear doors, but others say it's better to use a 5.5" replacement for the rear doors because of an unspecified fitment issue involving the retaining ring. Further edit: went to crutchfield.com and found these infinity's on sale. I'm thinking of going with these front and rear and ditching the component tweeters. Crutchfield's site says they are a "fit" for the rears, but only want to sell me component kits for the fronts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washdup Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Can anyone confirm these will work? I'd like to order them and some door panel clips and a bone tool, and install them this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firepuma Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I just looked at those too. Who knows if they will fit, but if you get them and they do, please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb5 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Can anyone confirm these will work? I'd like to order them and some door panel clips and a bone tool, and install them this weekend. I'm 99.9999% sure those will fit. They are significantly smaller than the Alpine SPS's I'm running (components up front, co-axes in the rear) that fit right into the stock brackets without any problems. I removed the speakers from the stock brackets, and the Alpine's fit right in, down to the bolt placement. If you'd like me to explain how I removed the stock speakers, IM me and I'll explain in depth. I have no problems with clearance, even at max excursion. I know you don't want to run components in the front, but they really do sound much better and are not much more work to install: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washdup Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Ok, we'll have to talk (I'm at work atm). I didn't order the Alpines yet, and I'm now considering going with some Polk coaxials for the rears. Would only be a matter of time before doing the fronts. Thanks for being a great resource! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb5 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Ok, we'll have to talk (I'm at work atm). I didn't order the Alpines yet and I'm now considering going with some Polk coaxials for the rears. Would only be a matter of time before doing the fronts. Thanks for being a great resource! Cool sounds good And I thought you were looking at the Infinity's you linked earlier, not Alpine's?? Either one will sound better than stock, just wondering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washdup Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 You're right. That was a mis-speak. :monkey: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb5 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 You're right. That was a mis-speak. No sweat, its all good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washdup Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Decided to go with Polk db651 for $68 a pair from sonicelectronix.com. Thanks Andy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firepuma Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 We don't need the db651s for the shallow mount fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washdup Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 From everything I hear, the answer is shallows are not needed for the rear doors. Hope they're right. :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEJinFBK Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Can anyone confirm these will work? I'd like to order them and some door panel clips and a bone tool, and install them this weekend. A bone tool is handy to have around for a lotta stuff, but for door panels? Blow a couple of bucks on a Panel Popper: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb5 Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Decided to go with Polk db651 for $68 a pair from sonicelectronix.com. Thanks Andy! Your welcome Mitch! Keep us updated on how it goes We don't need the db651s for the shallow mount fit? Nope, the standard 651's should clear without a problem. Their mounting depth is well within the depth allowed by the stock bracket, and there is enough room between the back of the door panel and the mounting bracket to allow full cone excursion without issues. The only potential issue is having to drill new mounting holes for the Polk's screws to fit into the stock speaker bracket, which would take all of 2 minutes So all in all, should be pretty much plug'n'play. The rear door speakers use a rather deep mounting bracket that protrudes through the inner sheet metal into the window channel (since the glass can't reach the bottom of the door, clearance is fine) to allow plenty of depth for speakers to fit, and to act as an enclosure (aka subwoofer box) of sorts to improve low end response in the stock system. This means you have several inches of mounting depth to work with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washdup Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 A bone tool is handy to have around for a lotta stuff, but for door panels? Blow a couple of bucks on a Panel Popper: Now you tell me! And I was just at Harbor Freight Tools yesterday and saw those. I got something similar though, and only $4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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