Replacement factory 4x6 speakers 88-94

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Tiny Trucker

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Ive had my gmt400 2 years and have just gotten around to installing the aftermarket stereo in the equalizer slot with an American Accessories kit from ebay.

The previous owner had installed it in the center console and apart from having to open the lid everytime to make any adjustments, the weight of it used to chronically shake and vibrate while driving so I annoyed me enough to fix it.

I have the stereo all installed (after cutting and trimming, especially with air vents poorly fitting in the new stereo surround), and since the aftermarket radio was in the console and the factory wiring for the equalizer, head unit and amp wasnt used. I had to reattach the factory wiring to the speakers.

It currently has some sony 30w 4in components with the tweeter disconnected.

What are some good 4x6 speakers that will fit in the factory front and ext cab rear locations without breaking the bank?

Currently looking at Kicker csc46 but not sure if they will fit. "4x6 speaker" didnt net me any hits in the search bar.

Any help appreciated!
 

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If you want to go with Kicker, you'd be much better off with the KS series instead of the CS series. Specifically the 44KSC4604.

https://www.amazon.com/Kicker-KSC4604-KSC460-Speakers-tweeters/dp/B01NBT4D3H

They're a step up from the CS or DS series, and use rubber surrounds (instead of foam) with silk dome tweeters (instead of foil or mylar). They'll sound a lot better and last much longer.

Typically if you want the best possible 4"x6", I always recommend a plate speaker which will have a 4" round midbass driver, offset slightly, and a tweeter on the other side of the plate. Like these Infinity 64CFX.

https://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Kappa-64CFX-Speaker-System/dp/B07657R646

The only downside is they're expensive. The offset round driver will have a much cleaner sound than the typical oblong oval driver that you'll find in most 4"x6"s and 6"x9"s. Polk Audio used to make a 4"x6" plate speaker like this in their DB series that was much cheaper than the Infinitys (and a typical 4 Ohm impedance instead of the weird 2.5 Ohm of the Infinitys, so they played nicer with a wider range of amps and head units) but unfortunately Polk seem to have discontinued them.

EDIT - Long story short, look for rubber or cloth surrounds and silk dome tweeters as a start. At least that's what I'd recommend. The tweeters are kind of a personal preference thing, metallic ones will be harsher and more susceptible to distortion, silk domes will be smoother sounding.
 

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If you want to go with Kicker, you'd be much better off with the KS series instead of the CS series. Specifically the 44KSC4604.

https://www.amazon.com/Kicker-KSC4604-KSC460-Speakers-tweeters/dp/B01NBT4D3H

They're a step up from the CS or DS series, and use rubber surrounds (instead of foam) with silk dome tweeters (instead of foil or mylar). They'll sound a lot better and last much longer.

Typically if you want the best possible 4"x6", I always recommend a plate speaker which will have a 4" round midbass driver, offset slightly, and a tweeter on the other side of the plate. Like these Infinity 64CFX.

https://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Kappa-64CFX-Speaker-System/dp/B07657R646

The only downside is they're expensive. The offset round driver will have a much cleaner sound than the typical oblong oval driver that you'll find in most 4"x6"s and 6"x9"s. Polk Audio used to make a 4"x6" plate speaker like this in their DB series that was much cheaper than the Infinitys (and a typical 4 Ohm impedance instead of the weird 2.5 Ohm of the Infinitys, so they played nicer with a wider range of amps and head units) but unfortunately Polk seem to have discontinued them.

EDIT - Long story short, look for rubber or cloth surrounds and silk dome tweeters as a start. At least that's what I'd recommend. The tweeters are kind of a personal preference thing, metallic ones will be harsher and more susceptible to distortion, silk domes will be smoother sounding.

Ok I will take that on board. Will look at your suggestions now. Cheers

I think that is what style is in there now, a Sony 4in speaker on a plate with a small tweeter on top with a (unconnected) component speaker on the inside of the plate. The 4in is 30w but the passenger front is distorting at any volume and they look weathered and been in there a while and I would like to replace them.

I havent hooked up the rears yet as I need to pull the panels out and am not willing to do that until I find replacement speakers.

I am not brand specific, I don't mind who makes them as long as they are suitable to run off a 4x50w headunit and clear the air vents and factory speaker covers etc.

I am also looking at these Rockford Fosgate P1462.
https://speakerchampion.com/best-4x6-car-speakers/
 

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I recommend the Kappas that df2x4 posted as I am running them myself front & rear. Best sounding 4x6 speaker I've ever demoed and I've been through a few. I've never wasted money on an oval type though, nor have I ever been satisfied with kicker stuff, too harsh in the treble and upper midrange dept. Those Kappas fit up front with zero modification (I used harness adaptors) and out back I installed them upside down using about an inch of 5/8th's fuel line on each corner of the rear speakers as a spacer in my regular cab truck. The magnets were just a bit too deep to fit as they were. You'll need longer bolts/screws though. Much better bass response than I ever expected to hear from a 4x6 and a very balanced sound everywhere else. These are probably better than the JBL plate speakers I bought for my Firebird, might even be better than the old Boston Acoustics plates I have too. I'm running them with a stock stereo, which actually sounds better than the cheapie ugly Alpine it replaced.
 

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Thanks guys. Unfortunately I couldn't find the 64CFX here in New Zealand, I could find just about every other Infinity speaker though?


I ended up with the Kickers. I impulse bought one pair for now. They are twice the cost of the CS series but I agree on the sentiments for the quality materials, if only as far as the front speakers being in the sunlight and the rubber lasting longer than the foam.

If I am unhappy with them I will try something else.

Cheers
 

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and out back I installed them upside down using about an inch of 5/8th's fuel line on each corner of the rear speakers as a spacer in my regular cab truck.

Can you give more details on this install? I have a regular cab and am looking for speakers. You used the original speaker locations in back? What is the upside down position on these speakers?
 

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Can you give more details on this install? I have a regular cab and am looking for speakers. You used the original speaker locations in back? What is the upside down position on these speakers?
Yep, original location. By upside down, I meant that I just flipped the speaker so instead of the tweeter being up, it was facing downward. I still needed to use something as a spacer though, and the half cocked idea that came to my head first was to use rubber hose. After I got to doing the install I think it was pretty brilliant. I believe it was 5/8th fuel line, all I did was chop eight separate sections of hose at about ~1" long each, using one of these sections per screw at each corner. I have a pic somewhere, I just don't know how to upload pics on this site from my computer without linking to some other site which I don't use. Anyway, sounds just fine with no rattles and the speaker fits in the hole and fits behind the factory speaker grille. I didn't tighten the fasteners beyond what felt right. Once I saw the tabs of the speakers starting to give, I stopped. I doubt the fasteners will back out due to the rubber.
 

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Yep, original location. By upside down, I meant that I just flipped the speaker so instead of the tweeter being up, it was facing downward. I still needed to use something as a spacer though, and the half cocked idea that came to my head first was to use rubber hose. After I got to doing the install I think it was pretty brilliant. I believe it was 5/8th fuel line, all I did was chop eight separate sections of hose at about ~1" long each, using one of these sections per screw at each corner. I have a pic somewhere, I just don't know how to upload pics on this site from my computer without linking to some other site which I don't use. Anyway, sounds just fine with no rattles and the speaker fits in the hole and fits behind the factory speaker grille. I didn't tighten the fasteners beyond what felt right. Once I saw the tabs of the speakers starting to give, I stopped. I doubt the fasteners will back out due to the rubber.

I used the upload a file button and found where the pic was located. I'm on mobile though.
 

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I got my speakers installed at Circuit City when they were still around somewhere around 2005, lol. These were their top of the line (at the time) Klipsch 4X6s, still sound great.
 
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