Speakers 6 x 9

[jdc697410]

Does anyone have 6 x 9 speakers in their firebird? I have a 99 Firebird, and I am curious to know if they fit in the normal slots in the rear.

I bought some 6 1/2 speakers and they are not doing me justice.

[CreepingDeath94]

The 6x9 fit in the rear speaker slot behind the rear seat in my '94 Trans-Am, but Im not sure if the back seat speakers are still 6x9s.

[jdc697410]

Originally Posted by CreepingDeath94

The 6x9 fit in the rear speaker slot behind the rear seat in my '94 Trans-Am, but Im not sure if the back seat speakers are still 6x9s.

hey

yea, the rear seat speakers are now 6.5, but i guess I could put some 6 x 9's behind the seat. do you know where i can get the hatchback pieces that have the speaker holes cut in them or would I have to make the holes myself?

[CreepingDeath94]

Im pretty sure that some T/A's had the holes cut from the factory. I would check salvage yards, ebay, and maybe the dealer if you want to buy one new. My holes and grill pieces looked factory anyway. Good luck.

[jason-1995fbody]

in 94 the rear deck speakers are also like 4-1/4 you could cut yer own holes in the back see though

[jdc697410]

Originally Posted by jason-1995fbody

in 94 the rear deck speakers are also like 4-1/4 you could cut yer own holes in the back see though

do you happen to know what the pieces are called that have the holes in them? also, do you know if all firebirds are equipped to handle the rear deck speakers or will i have to run my own lines?

[jason-1995fbody]

dont know what they are called and dont know about a 99 but most likely they are pre wired cuz they wouldent change the wires that would loose gm time and money

[jdc697410]

Originally Posted by jason-1995fbody

dont know what they are called and dont know about a 99 but most likely they are pre wired cuz they wouldent change the wires that would loose gm time and money

I pulled my hatch pieces off and I have 2 wires already pre-run on each side in that area that is not connected to anything. The left wire is slightly bigger than the right side. Do you think the left is a for a subwoofer & the right for a smaller speaker?

Or does anyone know

[jason-1995fbody]

no the factory 10 speaker system had the subs in the rear seat they were 6.5 and the rear deck had a small full range speaker and tweater on each side

[jason-1995fbody]

try this and see if it helps any did know specs on yer radio so heres all of it[IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]
its all for a 99 firebird

[jason-1995fbody]

try matching colors and then try some cheap speakers just in case

[blindeyed]

Originally Posted by jdc697410

I pulled my hatch pieces off and I have 2 wires already pre-run on each side in that area that is not connected to anything. The left wire is slightly bigger than the right side. Do you think the left is a for a subwoofer & the right for a smaller speaker?

Or does anyone know

The left, I'm pretty sure, is bigger because it's already prewired for the factory CD Changer that would normally be on that "shelf-like/step-like" area in the back left in your hatch area. It should have one large plug and a smaller plug. The large plug is for the CD changer, and the smaller one of course is for the speaker. I'm assuming that you don't have the Monsoon sound system since you don't have the speakers in the rear. What I would suggest is to go to a junk yard and find a firebird between the years of 1993 and 2002 that have those same colored panels in the back that are already equipped with the speakers in them. The speakers in them aren't that great (IMO), so what some people do is cut a hole in it and rig up a 6x9 speaker holder in it. It's really up to you.

[Egoman04]

Ok here's the deal my friend... i have a 2000 firebird and believe me i hated the stock sound system. Your firebird can have 6 by 9s however i would not hang them in the hatchback area. Here is what i did, on either side of the rear "seats" there are 7" rounds, pull those out and take the speaker cover off. now make sure you trace the hole where the speaker was on the metal as a reference. you can, if you are willing and patient, fit 6 by 9s int this spot. make sure that you drill into the metal at several point to hold the speakers in place. when you put the panel back on you might have to cut some of it off, i did not however, and if you do cut some off you should be able to take it to any reputable sound shop and they can make some covers for you out of plexiglass. not only will it sound better, louder, and clearer with the 6 by 9s closer to you, it will look awesome with plexiglass covering them. I personally used smoked plexiglass with blue neons on either side of the speakers... it looks killer at night.

I hope this helps.

[blindeyed]

Originally Posted by Egoman04

Ok here's the deal my friend... i have a 2000 firebird and believe me i hated the stock sound system. Your firebird can have 6 by 9s however i would not hang them in the hatchback area. Here is what i did, on either side of the rear "seats" there are 7" rounds, pull those out and take the speaker cover off. now make sure you trace the hole where the speaker was on the metal as a reference. you can, if you are willing and patient, fit 6 by 9s int this spot. make sure that you drill into the metal at several point to hold the speakers in place. when you put the panel back on you might have to cut some of it off, i did not however, and if you do cut some off you should be able to take it to any reputable sound shop and they can make some covers for you out of plexiglass. not only will it sound better, louder, and clearer with the 6 by 9s closer to you, it will look awesome with plexiglass covering them. I personally used smoked plexiglass with blue neons on either side of the speakers... it looks killer at night.

I hope this helps.

Wow egoman, sounds awesome. Got any pics of it by any chance? I wouldn't mind seeing that.

[cndctrdj]

on my system i custom mounted some nice compnents up from took out my mid speakers and removed the rear speakers and put in a sub. im down to three speakers from ten or so. but it sounds better and now there is room for the roll cage