6.5 Speaker Mounts

[Ken Vega]

I really dont think the speakers have to be Marine grade unless the speakers are constantly exposed to a high moisture environment like a hot tub or boat. The occassional rainshower should not harm the polypropylene cone and rubber surrounds. Unless you jam a hose and soak directly into the speaker. This opens up the options greatly. Marine speakers are traditionally white and the ones that have a black grill usually have a bright color cone for some reason.

[OhioVoyager]

Some guys have used non-marine grade speakers. I believe the speakers BrucerZX14 (OP) used are non-marine grade. He figures even if they corrode or otherwise get destroyed he'll just spend another $70 in a few years for a new set.

I agree, though, that not sticking to marine-grade opens up the options dramatically! However, it also opens up to a plethora of mounting screw options and I don't know that all of them will fit the adapter's mounting hole locations! :)

Originally Posted by Ken Vega

I really dont think the speakers have to be Marine grade unless the speakers are constantly exposed to a high moisture environment like a hot tub or boat. The occassional rainshower should not harm the polypropylene cone and rubber surrounds. Unless you jam a hose and soak directly into the speaker. This opens up the options greatly. Marine speakers are traditionally white and the ones that have a black grill usually have a bright color cone for some reason.

[MPSS]

Originally Posted by c3po

Just ordered a set of the adapters. Looking forward to upsizing those 5.25's Was told there is about a 10-12 day hang time on orders.

so where is everyone ordering these adapters from, someone on the forum, Amazon etc, please share a link

Thanks

Ron

[RACNRAY]

Originally Posted by OhioVoyager

Some guys have used non-marine grade speakers. I believe the speakers BrucerZX14 (OP) used are non-marine grade. He figures even if they corrode or otherwise get destroyed he'll just spend another $70 in a few years for a new set.

I agree, though, that not sticking to marine-grade opens up the options dramatically! However, it also opens up to a plethora of mounting screw options and I don't know that all of them will fit the adapter's mounting hole locations! :)

Originally Posted by MPSS

so where is everyone ordering these adapters from, someone on the forum, Amazon etc, please share a link

Thanks

Ron

From the gentle man right ab0ve you.

[Ken Vega]

Randy, do these appear to fit within the bolt pattern design for the adapters?

[OhioVoyager]

I can't go just by appearance. The adapters have a 4-bolt pattern as well as a 5-bolt and 6-bolt. Are you able to look up the bolt spacing on those? I can't even tell what model they are.

Originally Posted by Ken Vega

Randy, do these appear to fit within the bolt pattern design for the adapters?

[captj3]

Originally Posted by Ken Vega

I really dont think the speakers have to be Marine grade unless the speakers are constantly exposed to a high moisture environment like a hot tub or boat. The occassional rainshower should not harm the polypropylene cone and rubber surrounds. Unless you jam a hose and soak directly into the speaker. This opens up the options greatly. Marine speakers are traditionally white and the ones that have a black grill usually have a bright color cone for some reason.

Ken there is more to a marine speaker than the cone and rubber surrounds. The electrical wiring and connections is the other part of the equation. But, yes if you look outside marine it opens up a lot of choices. To each his own on which way to go.

[Ken Vega]

Originally Posted by captj3

Ken there is more to a marine speaker than the cone and rubber surrounds. The electrical wiring and connections is the other part of the equation. But, yes if you look outside marine it opens up a lot of choices. To each his own on which way to go.

I like the Polk db651 marine grade speakers. I am pretty sure others used thos with the adapters. The speakers in the photo I believe are Alpine SPE-6000. My friends call me Doppler Vega because I avoid rain like the plague..lol

[Ken Vega]

Looks like it has a Universal bolt pattern.

[OhioVoyager]

Those do look like they have universal mounting options. The holes are also elongated so my best guess is they would mount. Without hard numbers I can't guarantee it of course, but it looks like they have most of the bases covered, lol!

Originally Posted by Ken Vega

Looks like it has a Universal bolt pattern.

[captj3]

Originally Posted by Ken Vega

My friends call me Doppler Vega because I avoid rain like the plague..lol

Funny you say that, my friends call me Mr. weather...lol

[OhioVoyager]

We have a regionally famous weatherman in Cleveland named Dick Goddard. The guys is practically a legend and has been a staple longer than my memory serves!

Around these parts if we reference anyone to weather we call them Dick Goddard!!

"Hey, looks like it's raining out" "oh, thanks Dick Goddard!"

[Ken Vega]

I met with C3PO at a riding event today. Hell of a nice guy. I got to see your handy work up close Randy. Those adapters look awesome. The bike sounds night and day with the 6.5 speakers. I will say though, my infinity speakers must have broken in because today was the first 200 mile ride with the amp installed and man the system sounded friggin awesome. Clear and precise well over 80 mph and my wife could hear it perfectly too.

[Ken Vega]

Finally got my sound system completed. Very happy with the results. 6.5 inch Polk db651 speakers and Alpine KTP 445u amplifier.

[CaptKurt]

Pics of finished install with Infinity m612s. I find them to be a bit hollow and tinny sounding, but significantly louder without even adding the amp yet.

Per Ken's advise, I am gonna leave them in and run for at least 25 hours before I move to the Polks.