My original speakers were totally shot. NPR broadcasts sounded like in underwater kazoo. 

Bought four slightly larger two ways and the smallest amplified tube for a little bass. Now I realize my radio is ready for replacement. Need a Bluetooth radio so my phone becomes an enhancement and not a hazard (hands free).

Any suggestions for inexpensive reliable radios?

Smile
Peter Marsh
Naples
Vanilla Shake. 

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On Mar 8, 2013, at 15:19, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Good luck!  My '85s paper cones are shot and full of tears.  Found some from
> an '89 and they were the same.  They also distort badly at volumes need to
> hear NPR over the road noise at my age!
> 
> 
> 
> Stuart
> 
> 
> 
> From: Stephen Grisanti [mailto:bike2vcu@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 11:44 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM; Stuart MacMillan
> Subject: Re: Latest on speakers
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 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