7" Center Speaker Replacement

[HI-NOS-Viper]

Does anyone know of a good 7" speaker to replace the factory center speaker? I have just replaced my two side speakers and they sound good, however the center speaker is now struggling to keep up. Since it is a weird size, I am having a hard time finding a replacement. For those that have upgraded your sound, what did you do to replace that speaker?

 

[Vman455]

It's my understanding that in the Gen III (just like the RT/10) the center subwoofer is 6 1/2". Currently, there are four subwoofers available that will fit, the Kicker 08CVT654, JL Audio 6w3v3-4, Lanzar VW64, and MB Quart PVI 164. There may be depth issues with the JL, though: http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-gts-discussions/621200-subwoofer-guru-needed.html

 

[HI-NOS-Viper]

ok thank you for the information. I want something that will fit without having to cut or hack anything up. What on the JL has a problem fitting? Is it to large of a magnet? I don't mind having a kicker either.

Edit. Just read the fitmemt problem with the JL

 

[08viperviolet]

the jl 6w0 4ohm fits just have to take rubber magnet cover off. Sounds better if you close the port in the box. It also lines up with existing speaker holes. pm if you need me help.

 

[1fastviper]

What about doing this with the gen III? There would be no box behind the speakers but maybe you could use the cover as a box instead Would this work?

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[HI-NOS-Viper]

the jl 6w0 4ohm fits just have to take rubber magnet cover off. Sounds better if you close the port in the box. It also lines up with existing speaker holes. pm if you need me help.

Ok I will be sending you a PM. To be able to take out the center speaker it looks like you have to take off the entire center back piece, is that true? That thing is a pain to take off as I will have to take out the seats. I will probably be going with the Kicker so I don't have to mess with the rubber magnet cover on the JL audio, do they both sound about the same or is the JL better?

 

[HI-NOS-Viper]

I was actually just looking at that picture the other day. I am sure that I could modify mine for 2 custom 8" speakers like that but I really dont want to cut holes in my piece.

What about doing this with the gen III? There would be no box behind the speakers but maybe you could use the cover as a box instead Would this work?

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[1fastviper]

I dont mind cutting mine.Its that i dont know if the back peice would be good eneogh to use as a box Its not air tight and could possibly rattle.

Edit-Actually looking at it i dont think you can make the holes any bigger.Option b please.

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[HI-NOS-Viper]

Yeah I guess that is why they stuck the 6.5" sub instead of an 8". There just isn't any room for much. Obviously they didnt have music in mind when they built the Viper Now why would they skimp on that Must be the exhaust music to my ears.

 

[Black Moon]

I put a Kicker sub in mine that sounds great.

 

[HI-NOS-Viper]

Did you put the 6.5" one in? Do you have any pics?

 

[1fastviper]

I put a Kicker sub in mine that sounds great.

Alpine is still a good speaker so i would say it wouldnt sound much better than stock.Bigger speakers,more power and a bigger box is what you need.Please let me know if im wrong.

 

[billseast]

I am working on a fiberglass box that will hold a shallow mount 8" pioneer sub

 

[HI-NOS-Viper]

I am working on a fiberglass box that will hold a shallow mount 8" pioneer sub

Interested to see the results. Keep us posted with the progress.

 

[billseast]

Hope to have more done this week just have to take my car back apart