After owning this beast for the last 14 years its time to upgrade the stereo. I want to order new speakers but on Crutchfield's website it lists different sizes. Are all of the speaker the same size, Front, Middle and Rear?

 

They're all 4x6, but you can use 5 1/4 or 6 1/2 with adapters.

 

Actually - I believe the originals are 6x8.

 

Sorry for the misinformation. I knew they were 6X8, since I've already replaced mine, but for some reason typed 4x6.

 

If it's any help, I recently grabbed some decent inexpensive 6x8s off Amazon: Rockford Fosgate Punch P1683. Bolted right in.

Get some spade connectors and extra wire for the install; I had to snip the factory speaker harness.

 

You can buy adapters. Check Crutchfield or Ebay. They plug into the factory harness and you don't have to cut or splice any wires.

 

further confirmation of my general ineptitude...

I now am fully aware of the Metra 72-5600 Ford Speaker Harness 1998-UP, on Amazon currently for $6.80....

 

You can also make your own "adapters" out of wood so you can fit a 6.5" round speaker

 

Those are the ones I'm looking at.

 

For those who upgraded the speakers, did you do all 6, and did you notice a difference?
Also, how do you get to the back two?

Mark

 

I did the 4 doors and left the rear speakers stock for several reasons. I don't have a sub woofer and don't really have plans to install one. So, I get a bit more bass out of the factory paper cone speakers than I do from the aftermarkets, although the aftermarkets seem to have adequate bass for my older ears. I usually only have two people in the vehicle, so the far rear speakers are not a high priority. Also, the rears are a bigger pain in the butt to remove than the door speakers. You have to remove the side panels in the rear, although I believe some people have been able to access the speakers by just loosening the front of the panels and accessing the speakers that way. I honestly don't think you'd notice much difference if you replaced the back speakers. Now, if you're planning on installing a high power amp, I'd probably recommend replacing them as I don't believe the factory speakers are rated for very high wattage.

I'm satisfied with the results of my swap. They're being powered by a Pioneer AVIC X940BT (50W peak, 18W RMS), installed by the previous owner and I think it sounds pretty good. I do think the aftermarket speakers provide a crisper sound with better mid-range and highs, which is to be expected.