You'll most likely be disappointed, as the stock speakers sound like crap. There are small speakers (Sony makes one) that fit in the stock enclosure. Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message -----
> I'm going retro. I found original speakers in an '89 in a local
> junkyard and grabbed them for my doors to replace the "upgraded' ones
> with the newer stereo the PO installed in our '87 Westy. Tired of
> knocking the grilles off them and scraping my knuckles when winding
> the windows down or up.
> I know about the Cabrio rear window handle extenders and other options
> but I found these first so will try this approach. I don't listen to
> music so do not think these oldsters will affect the quality of NPR
> talk listening. I could be wrong.
> Stephen
> --- On Fri, 3/8/13, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> From: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Latest on speakers
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Date: Friday, March 8, 2013, 1:04 PM
> Well, it's Friday, so why not. I searched the archives for the past
> two
> years and found a couple of posts: Alistair (Boston Acoustic
> separates)
> and Dennis (6x9s in bottom of door).
> Just wondering if you are still satisfied or if anyone has other
> ideas. I'm
> thinking of the Pioneer speakers Go Westy sells (but from Amazon) for
> the
> rear, but I'm open to ideas for the front. Pioneers plus a 6x9, or
> matched
> separates?
> The last time I installed 6x9s in the door the grille was flimsy and I
> kept
> kicking it off getting out of the van, so I won't make that mistake
> again.
> Thanks for sharing your experiences!
> Stuart
> '85 Westy