Speaker Upgrade

[trox88]

So, needless to say, I've got a blown speaker or two. For some reason, I cannot find my speaker sizes anywhere online, manual, or etc. I have a 2005 LS Tahoe 4.8L. Any help? Also, recommendations for replacement brand? Thanks!

 

[Flanuva]

Should be 6 3/4 in the front doors and 5 1/4 in the rear doors

 

[trox88]

Thank you. Where did you get this information from Walt?

 

[02_Tahoe]

Thank you. Where did you get this information from Walt?

It might be different since it's a different year but I have an 02 LS and I have 6.5" in all doors

 

[Tonyrodz]

It might be different since it's a different year but I have an 02 LS and I have 6.5" in all doors

6.5's, all 4.

 

[trox88]

Is it possible to upgrade my system to be like the Bose? I would love that sound!

 

[W8TVI]

It might be different since it's a different year but I have an 02 LS and I have 6.5" in all doors

I just had 6.5" Alpines installed in all four doors of my '00 Yukon XL.

 

[trox88]

Besides going to Best Buy or my local audio shop,how do I find the definite speaker size?

 

[W8TVI]

Crutchfield has a reference that you can use:
https://www.crutchfield.com/Car/outfitmycar/mycar.aspx

EDIT: I just looked up your truck, then looked up mine, and it shows 5 1/4", 6 1/2", and 6 3/4" as options...

Perhaps Crutchfield isn't as useful as I thought.

 

[trox88]

Lol. I looked it up on crutch field as well. Thank you though.

 

[W8TVI]

Lol. I looked it up on crutch field as well. Thank you though.

Looking at the photos, I think all three sizes have their screw holes in the same spots (longer screw tabs on the 5 1/4" speakers, much shorter on the bigger speakers), so I think we could use any of options.

 

[02_Tahoe]

I just had 6.5" Alpines installed in all four doors of my '00 Yukon XL.

Yeah that's what I'm saying I have 6.5s but idk if it's like that for all years

 

[Fosscore]

My 06 Tahoe LS was replaced with 6.5" in all 4 doors after the OEMs were shot.

Edit: non Bose system on this model.

 

[Mr. 960]

non bose is 6.5 front and rear. Bose is 6.5 front and 5 1/4 rear.

 

[tooeasy]

I just put four 6 1/2" Pioneer TS-A1686R speakers in my 03 Tahoe (non Bose) on Sunday. The speakers that came out of the truck were the same size, front and rear. You can also use 5 1/4" if you want with the adapter that Crutchfield includes. There is no adapter needed for the 6 1/2". The factory front door speakers use an integral plastic bracket that clips the speaker into the door. The bracket can't be transferred, so it's necessary to drill new holes and mount the new speaker directly to the door. On the rear doors, the factory speakers screw into the doors (no adapters), so no drilling is required, 6 1/2"s are a direct replacement.

The Bose system also adds speakers to the A and C pillars, and an amp in the console, so you'd want to pull everything from a complete truck including wiring if you go that way.

 

[trox88]

I replaced my speakers and the sound is great. I have a non Bose vehicle. What do I need to do to make it Bose or very similar?

 

[Tonyrodz]

I replaced my speakers and the sound is great. I have a non Bose vehicle. What do I need to do to make it Bose or very similar?

Lots of stuff, all speakers, tweeters, wiring, amps, sub, Bose factory head unit. Lots. I do have a console amp, rear amp with sub and box, all door speakers and rear pillar speakers. I've got most of it if you'd be interested.

 

[trox88]

Lots of stuff, all speakers, tweeters, wiring, amps, sub, Bose factory head unit. Lots. I do have a console amp, rear amp with sub and box, all door speakers and rear pillar speakers. I've got most of it if you'd be interested.

km
That sounds very inclusive and very above my level of expertise.

 

[05Single]

Lots of stuff, all speakers, tweeters, wiring, amps, sub, Bose factory head unit. Lots. I do have a console amp, rear amp with sub and box, all door speakers and rear pillar speakers. I've got most of it if you'd be interested.

Need all wiring harnesses too.
I'll admit I have bose and it sounds pretty amazing for being an 14 yr old design. The previous owner before me never broke in the stereo so it was like brand new when I got it. I'm slowly destroying it day by day with ice cube and snoop lol.
I'm dreading the day I need to replace the bose because I'll need to spend $$ to get equal or better sound from aftermarket.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Need all wiring harnesses too.
I'll admit I have bose and it sounds pretty amazing for being an 14 yr old design. The previous owner before me never broke in the stereo so it was like brand new when I got it. I'm slowly destroying it day by day with ice cube and snoop lol.
I'm dreading the day I need to replace the bose because I'll need to spend $$ to get equal or better sound from aftermarket.

I've got all the spares you'll need playa! Lol