Miata Mailing List: July 1993, Message #68
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   From: Milton Horst <71155.674@CompuServe.COM>
Subject: Aftermarket Sound
   Date: Thu, 8 Jul 1993 17:25:31 -0400


When I installed a stereo in by base model Miata in the summer
of '90, I used Boston Acoustics model 767 speakers.  These were
the biggest ones I could find which would fit in the door openings
without cutting (6.5 inch, I believe), and even came with 3
mounting holes, although the bolt circle is a little smaller than
Mazda uses.  These are 2-way units with dome tweeters, and I am
very satisfied with the sound.  I did have to cut and bend the lip
of the speaker frame a bit to be able to use the existing mounting
holes in the door (drill my new car? never!).  These speakers are
open at the back, so you will need a couple of these foam plastic
enclosures (from a car stereo dealer or J.C. Whitney) to keep them
dry (also improves the bass).  My Denon stereo cassette drives
them just fine by itself.  BTW, having a DIN-mount stereo instead
of that Mazda thing means I could keep that handy storage bin in
front of the shifter (with a little careful cutting).

Milton Horst
Seattle, WA