1997 blazer rear speaker replacement

[dss56]

Bought a 1997 chevy blazer for my daughter and the rear speakers do not work i checked them and they are blown. What is the size of the speakers and what is a good replacement. Or what other gm car can i get a pair out of from a salvage yard in my area.

thanks

[Cailen]

Those rears are 5.25". I wouldn't go to a salvage to pick any up personally as you can get a pair fairly inexpensively, and your daughter would likely be much happier with the sound produced by a $40-$50 set.

[BlazerLT]

Originally Posted by dss56

Bought a 1997 chevy blazer for my daughter and the rear speakers do not work i checked them and they are blown. What is the size of the speakers and what is a good replacement. Or what other gm car can i get a pair out of from a salvage yard in my area.

thanks

Do you have a 4 door or a 2 door?

[mike2004tct]

Originally Posted by Cailen

Those rears are 5.25". I wouldn't go to a salvage to pick any up personally as you can get a pair fairly inexpensively, and your daughter would likely be much happier with the sound produced by a $40-$50 set.

I don't agree. I have a '97 (2 door). The stock speakers are 6x9 in the rear. The size you're talking about are the door speakers.

Either way (2 or 4 door), take a look at www.crutchfield.com. They'll tell you what fits after you enter your info. Buy at/where your consience tells you.

[dss56]

The blazer is a 4 door took one out and dont know just how to measure meaning do i measure from the plastic side to side or from the speaker inside side to side. and what might be a good replacement?

thanks for the replys

[00BLZRMyWay]

In my year's rear door's, they are 6 1/2." I guess they changed in '98. But to answer your other question, I wouldn't go with some salvaged speakers. I payed $60 for a brand new pair of Pioneers, two years ago. They still sound awesome. These are also being pushed by an amp as well. (not required) Just to put in perspective how long and hard they've worked for me. Never blown a pair. I had some MB Quart speakers go out after 4 months and I payed $300 for them.

[BlazerBoyLT98]

Originally Posted by 00BLZRMyWay

In my year's rear door's, they are 6 1/2." I guess they changed in '98. But to answer your other question, I wouldn't go with some salvaged speakers. I payed $60 for a brand new pair of Pioneers, two years ago. They still sound awesome. These are also being pushed by an amp as well. (not required) Just to put in perspective how long and hard they've worked for me. Never blown a pair. I had some MB Quart speakers go out after 4 months and I payed $300 for them.

I also have 6.5's. Polk audio all around that sound wicked pissa! I highly recomend polk audio especially when circuit ciy and best buy sell them buy one get one half off. Good luck


ps I went to www.crutchfield.com and it says 6.5's fit your vehicle. Let us know!

[BlazerLT]

It is a 6.5".

You cannot install aftermarket speaker in the place of factory and still use the factory deck.

The lower resistance aftermarket will eventually ruin the deck.

[BlazerBoyLT98]

Originally Posted by BlazerLT

It is a 6.5".

You cannot install aftermarket speaker in the place of factory and still use the factory deck.

The lower resistance aftermarket will eventually ruin the deck.

I agree. 8ohm Factory right?

[BlazerLT]

Originally Posted by BlazerBoyLT98

I agree. 8ohm Factory right?

I have seen 5ohm- 8 ohm depending on the year.

Aftermarket is 4 ohm and running a 4 ohm load on a circuit needing 8 ohm will burn the deck out quick and overload it.

[BlazerBoyLT98]

Originally Posted by BlazerLT

I have seen 5ohm- 8 ohm depending on the year.

Aftermarket is 4 ohm and running a 4 ohm load on a circuit needing 8 ohm will burn the deck out quick and overload it.

Yes it will. Any vehicle I have owned I always tweaked the stereo. I love my music

[dss56]

the one i took out says 9.5 ohms and the speaker # is 16158525. Can someone tell me what might be the price for the factory replacemet rear speakers from Chevy.

thanks

[BlazerBoyLT98]

Originally Posted by dss56

the one i took out says 9.5 ohms and the speaker # is 16158525. Can someone tell me what might be the price for the factory replacemet rear speakers from Chevy.

thanks

Some of the factory stuff might be more expensive then buying some cheap after market ones. You can pick up jensen speakers for like $25 a pair when ac delco will probably charge you $50 or $60. But do what you feel is right. I am sure someone on here, most likely BlazerLT will be able to tell you the price for the exact replacement the quickest.

[TRACYCULBERSON]

Originally Posted by mike2004tct

I don't agree. I have a '97 (2 door). The stock speakers are 6x9 in the rear. The size you're talking about are the door speakers.

Either way (2 or 4 door), take a look at www.crutchfield.com. They'll tell you what fits after you enter your info. Buy at/where your consience tells you.

Yes i also have a 2000 blazer with 6x9 in the rear but not for sure about the 4 door. Dude you can buy a very good set of sony 170 watts
6x9 for under 70 bucks and they rock

[BlazerLT]

Originally Posted by dss56

the one i took out says 9.5 ohms and the speaker # is 16158525. Can someone tell me what might be the price for the factory replacemet rear speakers from Chevy.

thanks

I would just contact you dealer or hit up a local junkyard for a couple.

Save big money.