Speaker dimensions

[vandenplasxjs (Jack Chambazyan)]

So i have a 1995 xjs v12 2+2 convertible and need to change the speakers. I was wondering if anyone knows what the measurements are for both the front and rear ones. Thank you

[sbobev (Steve)]

Changing speakers – reading through this thread by Bob is a must:

Stereo Project Write Up

When I had my console out for the five speed project, I ran new RCA’s and speaker wires for a future stereo project. The last couple weekends I’ve had time and motivation, so the stereo project is now complete. The high-end speakers were done sometime ago, details are on my site here. GoFlyRC.com - 1989 Jaguar XJS Coupe Because originally I had simply hooked a new deck and new speakers up using factory speaker wires, I knew I was going to have to pull new speaker wires, because we all know the…

[BobPhx (Bob Brackney - 89 XJS V12, 5 sp/Marelli | 2013 XKR)]

Thanks @sbobev Steve!

Facelift cars will have larger speakers in front than mine. @Veekay and others will have good ideas. I think rear speakers convertibles are different as well, somebody here will know.

The stuff about soundstage, crossovers, amp set up, etc. applies no matter what.

Bob

[Veekay]

Do a forum search using “speaker” in the title, posted by me.

Like this:

[xj-s] Facelift Speakers (1996)

I replaced the front speakers in my 1996 XJS. Even though the originals were 5-1/4, I want to tell you that I was able to fit a 6-1/2 Alpine SPS610 speaker. What you’ll need to know is that the speaker hole can handle a speaker requiring something no greater than a 5’’ cutout. The hole is a 5’’ diameter, so although I was able to fit a 6.5’’ Alpine speaker, not all 6.5’’ speakers will fit. Check that cutout dimension. Make sure it is less than 5’’. Not sure if a 5’’ would fit. The Alpi…

I tried to share as much as I can with what I learn.

I currently have JBL Stadium 620 in the front.

Alpines in the back.

[vandenplasxjs (Jack Chambazyan)]

So how did that 6.5 fit just perfectly into that 5" hole?

[Veekay]

The back of the speaker is smaller than the front. Again; you’re looking for the “cutout” dimension. That’s the size of the hole that the rear of the speaker needs to fit into.

[vandenplasxjs (Jack Chambazyan)]

Yes the magnet coil is much smaller than the cone. So basically bottom line is that the housing hole is exactly 5" and the factory speaker is 5.4" correct ?

[Veekay]

Whatever my posts say. It’s been years…