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vht · 03-11-2022, 09:16 PM

Just bought a 1994 chevy 1500 4x4, 3 out of 4 speakers are shot. What size are they, I'm going with after market and I'll replace front dash speakers and the rear also, so if someone can give me a size I'll find a set on Ebay, don't need nothing fancy.

Just call me Sean · 03-11-2022, 10:35 PM

Mine has 4x6s front and back.

b454rat · 03-12-2022, 08:55 AM

crutchfield lists all speaker sizes for a bunch of trucks...

LT7A · 03-12-2022, 09:19 AM

My 93 has 4x6s. Think I went with round speakers in front on 4x6 chassis.

**Palf70Step** · 03-13-2022, 08:59 AM

Mine and Ed's experience are the front ones tend to last sbout 2 years. I guess from sitting in our sun so much. But yeah, I think 4x6 the size

**special-K** · 03-13-2022, 01:32 PM

I think they went to 6.5" round in '95. That's what I remember buying.

Only my back speakers work at first. If I drive long enough the front right comes on. I've had the front left start working on a longer drive. The other day one of the fronts started working after hitting a bad bump. It never seemed shock related before, more like temperature.

Just call me Sean · 03-13-2022, 02:52 PM

Correction, mine is supposed to have 4x6s front and back. I changed the rears a while back, but these have been in the front since I got it. I got a pair of covers but never got new speakers for the front yet.

Tom · 03-14-2022, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by vht

don't need nothing fancy.

Yes you do.

**Boog** · 03-14-2022, 10:40 PM

All mine work in the 91 but I can't help but think the stock radio would sound much better with some new if not better speakers without spending $200.
I don't care for amps and subs and all that jazz though.

Just call me Sean · 03-14-2022, 11:33 PM

The only thing that makes a stock radio sound better is turning it off.

**Boog** · 03-15-2022, 12:00 AM

Yeah, it sure doesn't compare with my Delco/Bose fac tree radio in the 06 GMC! But after exhaustive searching I've quit looking for a replacement for the stock 91 radio.

Just call me Sean · 03-15-2022, 01:28 AM

I'm guessing your radio is above the climate control? I have the cubby and the radio is where the tape player goes. Any double DIN will work, you just need the install kit.

**special-K** · 03-15-2022, 07:55 AM

I thought the radio in my '92 sounded great. It was the top of the line for '92. The stock radio in the '95 sounds pretty darn good once the front speakers come on. I have the AM/FM/CD/CASS OEM radio to pop in there. Then I'll see how the speakers sound. I'm figuring the off & on front speaker problem is in the unit not the speakers

**Boog** · 03-15-2022, 08:01 AM

Yes my 91 radio is the stock one above heater controls with cassette and equalizer in the center under the vents. I know about the install kit needed to install an aftermarket radio in the center location. I just haven't found a replacement radio I'd want.

**special-K** · 03-16-2022, 07:32 AM

Those stereos with the equalizer are the coolest. I like all the control displays in that dash.

LT7A · 03-18-2022, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom

Yes you do.

Hahaha! I like this plan.

**Boog** · 03-18-2022, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Those stereos with the equalizer are the coolest. I like all the control displays in that dash.

I like that the fac tree controls are within easy reach of the driver. I had an aftermarket stereo in my old 88 GMC under the center vents and it just wasn't close enough and difficult to read the display while driving. I don't want that setup in this 91. I'm now thinking of just upgrading my speakers to get a little better sound out of this one. They are 31 years old.

**special-K** · 03-19-2022, 08:40 AM

That's what I always wanted to do, go with better speakers.

vht · 03-24-2022, 08:20 PM

Bought a couple 4x6 off ebay for the front, now I need to do the rear, thanks.

LT7A · 03-24-2022, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vht

Bought a couple 4x6 off ebay for the front, now I need to do the rear, thanks.

From what I've heard, you might want to read up on how to remove the back panel where those speakers are. I've heard that it can be tough too do right and get reinstalled well. I haven't done it myself.

**Boog** · 07-16-2022, 12:21 PM

Well I did pop for that Retro Sound Santa Cruz radio after all since my OG radio crapped out in the '91. It's the only one I found that fits in the OE spot. Perfect.
I definitely need new speakers now. One of the back ones is all but dead now. After all they are 31 yrs old.

Since I bought this radio from Crutchfield, I guess I'll buy the correct 4x6 speakers from them also to match this radio.

**Richard** · 07-17-2022, 03:42 AM

For any speaker used you want to make sure that the mounting surface has no holes. If you do not the lower frequency's will be cancelled out. That is mid-bass and the limited bass that the speaker is capable of. The dash speakers still have a rear path under the dash. But anything you can do seal will make them sound better.

03-11-2022, 09:16 PM	#1
vht Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brooksville Ky Posts: 531	Speakers Just bought a 1994 chevy 1500 4x4, 3 out of 4 speakers are shot. What size are they, I'm going with after market and I'll replace front dash speakers and the rear also, so if someone can give me a size I'll find a set on Ebay, don't need nothing fancy.

03-12-2022, 08:55 AM	#3
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,453	Re: Speakers crutchfield lists all speaker sizes for a bunch of trucks... __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 6” lift 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 4" SAS

03-12-2022, 09:19 AM	#4
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,496	Re: Speakers My 93 has 4x6s. Think I went with round speakers in front on 4x6 chassis.

03-13-2022, 08:59 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,607	Re: Speakers Mine and Ed's experience are the front ones tend to last sbout 2 years. I guess from sitting in our sun so much. But yeah, I think 4x6 the size __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 03-14-2022 at 07:35 PM.

03-13-2022, 01:32 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Speakers I think they went to 6.5" round in '95. That's what I remember buying. Only my back speakers work at first. If I drive long enough the front right comes on. I've had the front left start working on a longer drive. The other day one of the fronts started working after hitting a bad bump. It never seemed shock related before, more like temperature. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-14-2022, 10:40 PM	#9
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,946	Re: Speakers All mine work in the 91 but I can't help but think the stock radio would sound much better with some new if not better speakers without spending $200. I don't care for amps and subs and all that jazz though. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-15-2022, 12:00 AM	#11
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,946	Re: Speakers Yeah, it sure doesn't compare with my Delco/Bose fac tree radio in the 06 GMC! But after exhaustive searching I've quit looking for a replacement for the stock 91 radio. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-15-2022, 07:55 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Speakers I thought the radio in my '92 sounded great. It was the top of the line for '92. The stock radio in the '95 sounds pretty darn good once the front speakers come on. I have the AM/FM/CD/CASS OEM radio to pop in there. Then I'll see how the speakers sound. I'm figuring the off & on front speaker problem is in the unit not the speakers __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-15-2022, 08:01 AM	#14
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,946	Re: Speakers Yes my 91 radio is the stock one above heater controls with cassette and equalizer in the center under the vents. I know about the install kit needed to install an aftermarket radio in the center location. I just haven't found a replacement radio I'd want. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-16-2022, 07:32 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Speakers Those stereos with the equalizer are the coolest. I like all the control displays in that dash. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-19-2022, 08:40 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Speakers That's what I always wanted to do, go with better speakers. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-24-2022, 08:20 PM	#19
vht Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brooksville Ky Posts: 531	Re: Speakers Bought a couple 4x6 off ebay for the front, now I need to do the rear, thanks.

07-16-2022, 12:21 PM	#21
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,946	Re: Speakers Well I did pop for that Retro Sound Santa Cruz radio after all since my OG radio crapped out in the '91. It's the only one I found that fits in the OE spot. Perfect. I definitely need new speakers now. One of the back ones is all but dead now. After all they are 31 yrs old. Since I bought this radio from Crutchfield, I guess I'll buy the correct 4x6 speakers from them also to match this radio. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-17-2022, 03:42 AM	#22
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,692	Re: Speakers For any speaker used you want to make sure that the mounting surface has no holes. If you do not the lower frequency's will be cancelled out. That is mid-bass and the limited bass that the speaker is capable of. The dash speakers still have a rear path under the dash. But anything you can do seal will make them sound better. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

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