Rear Bazooka Subs/Speakers for convertible
11-07-2017, 09:55 PM
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Rear Bazooka Subs/Speakers for convertible Recently did an install for my girlfriend's 1994 Firebird Forumla Convertible. We did some 6.5" Alpines up front and the suggested 6.5" Bazooka Subs/speakers for the rear. However, with the convertible top components there are some major clearance issues and I have had to space out both speakers by about 1.5-2 inches. This causes them to rest against the interior panel and vibrate. Are there any remedies to this? I tried doing a quick search on the matter and have found nothing. Thanks.
11-08-2017, 07:18 AM
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The Bazooka subs are recommended for the sail panels in Monsoon equipped coupes (97-02) and the 10-speaker premium audio coupes (94-96) but never for convertibles due to the fitment issues you have discovered. Your best bet would be to get some shallow speakers for the back.
11-08-2017, 07:51 AM
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Probably the best shallow mount mid-bass at a reasonable price is the CDT Audio CL-6SL. They are available on Amazon for $135 and will fit without any spacers but they are a little smaller than stock so you can't use the factory mounting holes (just rotate the speaker a little and use self-tapping screws). Adding a gasket between the speaker rim and the mounting surface will also help in avoiding buzzing and rattles.