Has anyone installed Alpine SPR-68 speakers in a 99 NB1? If so, any alterations needed to the door.
TIA
Ron
Has anyone installed Alpine SPR-68 speakers in a 99 NB1? If so, any alterations needed to the door.
TIA
Ron
'99 Classic Red 12/97 #380
Sometimes it's a little better to travel than to arrive -Robert M. Pirsig
(Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance)
got any links to the speakers? Im looking to upgrade as well.
cheapest I found them was from Sonic Electronix now $109.95 (on Ebay or their Brick & mortar store.), they were $99.95. Sonic and other sellers on Ebay are not authorized dealers, if you have a problem for warranty purpose they have to be sent back to them, not Alpine. Crutchfield and a local authorized dealersare selling them for $199.95. Big Rub is Crutchfield states they do not fit in my 99 Miata. Sonic (via email) says they will I'm looking for something else.
www-sonicelectronix-com
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alpine-SPR-6...item53f236c390
EDIT:
check out miata.net link
http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=484255
Last edited by Ronpc; 12-24-2012 at 02:01 PM.
'99 Classic Red 12/97 #380
Sometimes it's a little better to travel than to arrive -Robert M. Pirsig
(Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance)
Not yet. Would buy the Alpine SPR-68's if I was sure they fit without a lot of modifications. Hearing is not as good as it was 30 years ago, just going to look for
something that will "drop in". Polk DB-571 or Polk DXI-570 (both 5x7's, no modifications). guy on Miata.net (link posted my above #3) installed Lanzar VX830 8" with no problems (cheaper than the Polks)
'99 Classic Red 12/97 #380
Sometimes it's a little better to travel than to arrive -Robert M. Pirsig
(Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance)
The best way to go, in my opinion, is a decent 6.5" speaker with an adapter ring. I even made my own rings for my Polks if you want to have a quick look:
http://gearheadsmiataclub.net/vB/sho...h-stock-door-p
There is a little more involved if you're using a stock Bose stereo with Bose amp but just for a quick answer to your post above...
'99 Classic Red 12/97 #380
Sometimes it's a little better to travel than to arrive -Robert M. Pirsig
(Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance)
'99 Classic Red 12/97 #380
Sometimes it's a little better to travel than to arrive -Robert M. Pirsig
(Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance)
Opps..Speakers arrived yesterday. Talking about ordering DB571's..Realized today I ordered DB 651s 6 1/2's. Speaker brackets arrived today. Inside hole diameter is 5 1/2,
speakers diameter is 5". All mounting holes do not match up, there is no meat on the bracket to re drill. Any suggestions? Put a nut and bolt through with a washer? Seal speakers to the bracket?
Anyone
'99 Classic Red 12/97 #380
Sometimes it's a little better to travel than to arrive -Robert M. Pirsig
(Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance)
I never recommended a 5.25" speaker. I said 6.5" and really, you got the correct speakers in my opinion. Adapters are cheap so I wouldn't go forcing a 6.5" speaker into the wrong adapter with glue or something.
Just try to source a pair of adapters locally from Best Buy or a stereo shop if you want to install tomorrow. Otherwise, just order the correct ones or mail yours back for exchange or refund.
I just made my own in a couple hours but I could have bought them around town. This is not a crisis so pat yourself on the back for getting some nice Polk 6.5s by accident.
By the way, what stereo are you using these speakers with?
Last edited by Ronpc; 01-26-2013 at 04:56 PM. Reason: update
'99 Classic Red 12/97 #380
Sometimes it's a little better to travel than to arrive -Robert M. Pirsig
(Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance)