Replacing Kenwood speakers in 2007 OBV
Last summer I damaged the stock Kenwood - KFC-1680ie 6.5" speakers in our 2007 OBV. We brought on a bit too much water over the bow and blew out all three of the speakers in the row.
I have been looking for a replacement that would fit and perhaps have a bit more power. I just bought two sets of the KICKER KM6200 6" 2-way KM Series Marine Speakers . Before buying the third and final pair of Kickers, I tried installing one of them today only to find out that they appear to be too big?
Not only is the magnet on the Kickers MUCH larger, but once I was able to pull back the cushion to get the speaker in the OEM spot, I couldn't easily get the speaker cover /mount on without lots of force. I looked at the speakers in the cabin area (most forward speaker in the cabin) and noticed that it would be even more difficult to mount.
Has anyone else had this issue when replacing the stock speakers? Any suggestions as to how I may fit the Kickers? or Perhaps other models that are confirmed to fit? Pictures?
Thanks everyone!
J:mad: