Polk / Miata / Crutchfield

Gempler

I am looking at fitting new front door speakers in a '95 Miata. The factory opening is an odd three screw 6.75" type set up that has few perfect fit replacements (only Kenwood comes to mind). I was thinking that the Polk db650 or db675 would be a good choice but Crutchfield does not list these are compatible... not even with drilling as they suggest is necessary with other brands like Infinity. Cardomain.com says the Polk db650 fit but give no details. Anyone here have insight or suggestions on good choice and fit for a Miata?
Many thanks.

Gempler

let me refine my questions....

does anyone know if the tweeter on the db650 sits proud of the mounting frame? and by how much?

does anyone know if the db650 has predrilled hoes that match the funky mazda 6.75" factory mount.

thank you!

nadams

Mounting holes are a small concern. The DB570's weren't listed as being compatible with my '94 ranger, but I ordered them and found the only problem was the mounting holes. Drilled a few new holes, and I was in business

MacLeod

Same here. Everybody told me the Momo 6x9's would not fit in the doors of my Ram yet with a little ingenuity and prying, they went in.

I would get the MMC6500 components or MMC650 coaxials and then go nuy a sheet of 1/4" wood from Lowes and then fabricate your own mounting plate. Its pretty simple to do.

Gempler

thanks for the suggestions but the mmc650 most definately won't fit behind the factory door panel with integrated grill becuase of that 1/2" tweeter protrusion... it could work with the tweeter located to an alternate location with the surface mount option but that will invite trouble as i park on the street. i want a stealthier installation that is completely hidden behind the factory speaker grill so as not to attract attention. life in the big city means making comprises. and now i see that the db650 is listed as having a 3/8" tweeter protrusion so it won't fit either... the only polk option for this install would be the mmc650 with surface mount tweeter but i just can't have that tweeter hanging out and atracting the theives. my only other option would be the 5.25" ones but i can't image that they sound as full and rich as other brands 6.5" options.... oh well.

MacLeod

Here's an idea.

Get the MMC6500's and take both surface mounts down to your local audio shop. They can dye them to match exactly your door panel color. This will look factory stock and not like an aftermarket installation. Shouldnt cost more than $20.

Then buy an alarm!

PoweredByDodge

haven't played with the exact thing you're talkin about but why not just pull out the surface mounts, lightly sand (very lightly) and spray paint to match? wouldn't cost you more than 99 cents and some paint covered fingers. women love it when i paint stuff and then run around chasing them with paint covered fingers...

ooo baby.

Gempler

I appreciate the suggestions... but I just can't help buy perceive surface mount tweeters as anything other than magnets for thieves... it is a soft top (convertible) that I already not only leave unlocked but also leave the glove compartment hanging open and the center console compartment door open as it communicates to the thieves that there really is nothing inside... otherwise these geniuses would actually slice the top to check for coins in the console... ugh. Also, there is a quality speaker called Clearwater that is a exact fit for Miata that sells for just over $200 (similar to the Polk that has removable tweeter) so i was really just wondering about the Polk db650 that is half the price.... but i got to say that the helpfulness and sense of community around club polk is really great. Thanks again!