Is it difficult to install 6.5" speakers in the front doors?

Hello!, I have an Aveo Hatchback 2007, which front door speakers size is just 4" as you already know.

I read on this forum that a 6.5" speaker may fit if they are shallow depth and with an 1" spacer, although I didn't find any detailed info on how to install them.

I want to know if anyone of you have done this, and please tell me how did you make it.

I'm thinking of buying these speakers: Polk Audio DB651 along with Scosche SS65 1-Inch Universal for 5+-Inch or 6+-Inch Speaker Spacer (http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-SS65-1...3354639&sr=1-2).
Do you think this spacer will do?

Thank you in advance!

its pretty simple actually, you take off the door panel. the stock 4" speaker is held in by a houseing mounted to the door just remove the speaker and the housing its in. now in the original place of the housing the spacer should fit. the only thing is the OEM housing screws are offset weird so my spacer is only held in by 3 screws but i've had no trouble with it.

Thank you for replying!

I read an user on this forum saying that you have to use self tapping screws 8-[

Could you make a photo to your speaker? I want to have an idea of how it'll look like. I couldn't find any photo on internet =(

Thanks again!!

it just used the original screws but like i said there's only 3 holding it in which works very well. and i wish i did take pictures when i took it off but i never did sorry about that.

I really need to update my site.. I recently installed some 6.5" speakers. Here is the picasa link to the pictures.

http://picasaweb.google.com/subachad/20 ... erInstall#

Thank you very much!! [-o< :D

Question....with those speakers which looks like ones I got. Can u still put down your front windows all the way?

Yes, the spacer allow you to roll down the windows and still put the stock door panel on without modifying the panel.

i used self taping screws because i wanted 4 screws in there and factory screws were too short for the spacers i had to use.. ive since changed out the speaker and installed even deeper 6.5"s and dynamated around the speakers..

Well dont you need an amp for those 6 inchers? or does that only involve subs? cuz ive thought about going out buying some 6 inchers my self for my 08 sedan.

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Originally Posted by Jet321

Well dont you need an amp for those 6 inchers? or does that only involve subs? cuz ive thought about going out buying some 6 inchers my self for my 08 sedan.

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They will work off your factory deck, they are not exactly high end. I have a Clarion in my car with hands free bluetooth for my phone. Great price for a lot of features. Heres the link to my install. I actually just moved my mic from the corner to come out from the dome light last night.

http://www.uniquemotorsports.com/2009/0 ... mber-2009/

I have an '09 and I was wondering if there was any interference between the door panel and the front of the speaker? This definitely looks like something I'm going to do. Thanks.

I was just talking to a kicker guy about this 2 days ago. Unfortunately he wasn't familiar enough with the aveo's to have an answer. Has anyone gone with a deeper 6.5'' speaker and modified the door panel to mount it?

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Originally Posted by daug1502

I was just talking to a kicker guy about this 2 days ago. Unfortunately he wasn't familiar enough with the aveo's to have an answer. Has anyone gone with a deeper 6.5'' speaker and modified the door panel to mount it?

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the deeper the speaker the more of a spacer you will need.. or you will need a custom mounting bracket

I was talking about taking out the normal speaker cover that is built into the door panel, not the mount for the door itself and putting a speaker there. You would see the speaker sure, but It would allow a deeper speaker to be put in.

I will look at it here in a minute and see if it's all solid of if that cover comes out of the door panel.

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This is the piece I was talking about, Unfortunately it is a part of the door panel, and not screwed into place.

Has anyone tried cutting this out to make a custom speaker mount that fills in the gap or attaches to the door panel itself?

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Originally Posted by daug1502

I was talking about taking out the normal speaker cover that is built into the door panel, not the mount for the door itself and putting a speaker there. You would see the speaker sure, but It would allow a deeper speaker to be put in.

I will look at it here in a minute and see if it's all solid of if that cover comes out of the door panel.

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the speaker grill your talking about it made into the fender and will not just "pop" out if you wanted to do something like that you would have to prolly fiberglass over it and make it a solid piece to mount your speaker into

Right, so no one else on here has done it yet? figures, now I just need some money, and a really good fiberglass guy. . .

I know this is an old thread, but what diameter are the stock speaker screws? Need to get some longer screws in advance of the project.

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Originally Posted by geoffny25

I know this is an old thread, but what diameter are the stock speaker screws? Need to get some longer screws in advance of the project.

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just take one out and go to your local hardware store or call up a GM dealer and ask..

Point is to know the diameter before taking the screw out...

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Originally Posted by geoffny25

Point is to know the diameter before taking the screw out...

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i dont think anyones actually cared anough to keep track of the screw size... i just took them out and used 4 self tapping screws and a 1" spacer and your all set..

if you want to know exact sizes and whatnot call GM or take it out other than that im pretty sure no one here would know the size

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Originally Posted by Link-GC

Hello!, I have an Aveo Hatchback 2007, which front door speakers size is just 4" as you already know.

I read on this forum that a 6.5" speaker may fit if they are shallow depth and with an 1" spacer, although I didn't find any detailed info on how to install them.

I want to know if anyone of you have done this, and please tell me how did you make it.

I'm thinking of buying these speakers: Polk Audio DB651 along with Scosche SS65 1-Inch Universal for 5+-Inch or 6+-Inch Speaker Spacer (Amazon.com: Scosche SS65 1-Inch Universal for 5+-Inch or 6+-Inch Speaker Spacer: Electronics).
Do you think this spacer will do?

Thank you in advance!

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I opted for 5.25s in my doors, I made my own 2 piece baffles though. using 3/4" mdf, i cut a piece of mdf to be the same rough shape as the stock speaker mount. I cut a circle out of the middle then marked where the 3 stock screw holes were, then used 1.25" wood screws and screwed the first portion of my baffle to the door. then I cut a second piece of the mdf for the actual speaker to mount to. I screwed the 2nd piece of the baffle to the first piece, then mounted the speaker. I have no issues rolling the window all the way down and no issues with door panel fitment. I know you are asking about 6.5s and I have 5.25s but you can do it the way I did with no problems at all. Hopefully this will help if you have not already found a way to mount your speakers yet

first time poster, long time lurker.

I guess I am a novice in regards to audio and 6.5 in the front of my 08 Hatchback. I have done numerous searches on the site and think all the ideas for this vehicle are awesome.
My issue:
I have tried to research the depth difference in the Polk DXi650 and the Polk DXi650s. I can't find a difference in depth for these speakers even though they both have 2 inches.
My question is, should I be able to put the DXi650 in the front of my aveo with a one inch spacer. Does anyone know the exact depth to avoid? (ie over a certain size)

Thanks so much for the help in advance.

I ended up going with 5 /14 components JL c5's I would've had to cut the steel to get a decent 6.5 in the door. Even with the 5.25 I still get just the slightest contact on the speaker if I roll the window down all the way.

i know my pioneers are 44mm which is about 1.75 inch depth and i get no contact with my windows. But from what i could see it was really close but never did make contact. 2010 aveo sedan by the way. I am using a 1inch spacer aswell.

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Originally Posted by okcornjerker

first time poster, long time lurker.

I guess I am a novice in regards to audio and 6.5 in the front of my 08 Hatchback. I have done numerous searches on the site and think all the ideas for this vehicle are awesome.
My issue:
I have tried to research the depth difference in the Polk DXi650 and the Polk DXi650s. I can't find a difference in depth for these speakers even though they both have 2 inches.
My question is, should I be able to put the DXi650 in the front of my aveo with a one inch spacer. Does anyone know the exact depth to avoid? (ie over a certain size)

Thanks so much for the help in advance.

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I've been running Polk Audio DB651's (non-slim mount) with a 1" spacer. They fit fine and don't interfere with the window. Keep in mind this is on a 2006 Aveo. The only issue I've had is that the molding on the inside of the door panel made a tear in the plastic foam thing that holds the cone to the frame of the speaker. My solution to that problem was to grind down the moldings that stick out.

Hello the thing im about to ask may have been answered but i havnt looked though every post aha, But i have the 10 reg aveo and from the photos at the start of the thread the door panel is different but the mounting of the factory speaker is the same, will i still be okay with 6.5" speakers with the spacers or not, as im looking at speakers on a site were i got all my sound stuff from and the depth is 54mm ?? im confusing myself will they fit or not aha thanks

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Originally Posted by Aveowego

I ended up going with 5 /14 components JL c5's I would've had to cut the steel to get a decent 6.5 in the door. Even with the 5.25 I still get just the slightest contact on the speaker if I roll the window down all the way.

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i have no problem with 5.25

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how deep is your JL c5?