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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / Car Audio / June 2004

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Have you installed Infinity 6.5" in a '98+ Honda Accord?

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Thor - 03 Jun 2004 08:31 GMT
I'm looking at upgrading my factory speakers in my 98 Accord Sedan.
Infinity seems to have a good reputation.  Problem is, according to
Crutchfield, not too many fit in the front doors.  Even the shallow model
(
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-GVWrpGacRum/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=10&g=52000&I
=1086002SI&o=m&a=0&cc=01&avf=N&search=infinity+%2Dharman
)
.  But according to SoundDomain.com and CircuitCity.com they fit with an
adaptor.

Has anyone out there installed Infinity in their Accord that could share
their experience?

Thanks!
Thor
Gordon - 03 Jun 2004 20:36 GMT
Most hondas, including my Integra, have 5.25" paper cone speakers
installed on the front doors.  They are normally super shallow, and
covered with a plastic shield on window side of the door to shield the
driver from moisture.

Most if not all cut through or remove this plastic shield.  If your
drivers are still too deep, it is normally very easy to make an 0.5"
MDF baffle that is installed on the door, and then the speaker on the
baffle.  This gives the speaker depth, as well as allows you to
install larger (ie 6.5") drivers.

It's best to pop the door panel off and see what you have to work
with.

Gordon

> I'm looking at upgrading my factory speakers in my 98 Accord Sedan.
> Infinity seems to have a good reputation.  Problem is, according to
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
> Thanks!
> Thor
Randolph - 04 Jun 2004 00:52 GMT
I have not installed Infinity speakers in an Accord, but I have
installed 6.5" Sony speakers in a Civic. The holders in the front doors
were too shallow for the speakers, but I was able to get a pair of
adapter rings that moved the speakers out about 4 mm. I got the adapter
rings at a local car stereo place, and I think I paid $5 for the pair.
On my car there was plenty of space between the speakers and the speaker
grille in the door, so moving the speakers out a bit did not cause any
problems.

> I'm looking at upgrading my factory speakers in my 98 Accord Sedan.
> Infinity seems to have a good reputation.  Problem is, according to
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
> Thanks!
> Thor
 
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