Recommendations for a new 4x10 speaker?

[Cipriano]

The dash speaker in my 1976 Sierra Grande probably hasn't worked since the 90's! It have Pioneer head unit but I don't want to deal with speakers behind the seat or in the door.

Has anybody just replaced the dash speaker with a modern 4x10? If so, any recommendations? Retromanufacturing makes two models that should work and both have dual voice coils for stereo. Crutchfield offers a bunch of 4x10 speakers but I have no idea about fitment.

Any experience or advice on specific 4x10 speakers for a satisfying 1 speaker experience?

 

[Ricko1966]

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6593645

 

[Cipriano]

Hmm, interesting. Thanks for the link.

 

[Turbo4whl]

I don't want to deal with speakers behind the seat or in the door.

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[Sad Sack]

https://www.classicindustries.com/shop/search/?q=Dash%20speaker

 

[BadBowtie]

I would get the dual speaker replacement & add new Kicker 3.5" speakers to both front dash corners- Like OE did.

 

[Steelbuddha]

"satisfying 1-speaker experience" is kind of a contradiction in terms. But, you can make just about anything fit the dash.

I have been putting heavy 6x9s in the bottoms of truck doors for more decades than I'd care to admit. Never a problem.

 

[Cipriano]

So, I ordered a fleabay 4x10 adapter and a new pair of Infinity Reference 3032cf 3.5" speakers. I'm not into rumbling bass (I just want clarity) so I think that setup should sound pretty good. $105 all in which is reasonable to supplement the Pioneer MVH-S23BT that the previous owner installed.

While I have the dash off, I'll also service the instrument panel with new bulbs and a clean/polish up the of the bezel.

Thanks for all the ideas.