CDT Audio center channel speaker

[djevox]

I talked to CDT Audio today about swapping out the center channel on my Alpine system to one of their 3” speakers. They suggested the ES-03DVC, which (on paper) looks like a great solution. The only thing they couldn’t tell me was whether the depth of the speaker fits the space in the dash. Below are the mounting specs and a link. Does anybody know if this speaker will work without cutting brackets in the dash because of the depth?

Specs:

• Mounting depth: 1.69”(43mm)
• Cut-out diameter: 2.90” (73.7mm)
• Cast frame: OD 3.70” (94mm)

CDT Audio ES-03DVC

 

[Ldc2335]

They are about the same depth as the infinity (36.5mm) that for sure fit, so I don't see why not.

I don't remember it coming close when I installed the infinity. Worst case, a strip of foam gasket or a washer would get you there.

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[Ldc2335]

Looking at them more, I'd be more worried about the mounting points. Stock speaker and infinity have tabs sticking out and the CDT do not.



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[djevox]

Looking at them more, I'd be more worried about the mounting points. Stock speaker and infinity have tabs sticking out and the CDT do not.



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That’s a really good catch, I was so concerned about mounting depth that I didn’t notice that. That means I have to at a minimum fab some ears. I don’t think it’ll be that easy though, so I guess I will have to pull the stock speaker and do some measuring.

 

[CRAIG4FSU]

That’s a really good catch, I was so concerned about mounting depth that I didn’t notice that. That means I have to at a minimum fab some ears. I don’t think it’ll be that easy though, so I guess I will have to pull the stock speaker and do some measuring.

What'd you end up with?

 

[djevox]

What'd you end up with?

Nothing yet. I like the system how it sounds right now