Speaker replacement questions ('95 ST, 4-speaker system), a little lost... Options

[deadwolfbones]

Hey guys,

First time poster, long-time reader, etc etc...

I recently replaced the head unit in my '95 ST Liftback (with a JVC XR810--love it) and it's made me realize just how inadequate the factory speakers are. I'm looking to replace all four. I have the base speaker package—2 in the front doors, 2 in the back seats.

I've done a lot of reading on this forum and from what I understand, the front speakers are 8", and not many manufacturers make 8" units these days (except for marine purposes). I've seen a lot of how-to's regarding cutting the cones out of the factory speakers and using the carcasses to mount 6.5" aftermarket speakers, but I'm looking for the easiest, most hassle-free install possible. I'm not very mechanically minded and I don't want to be doing a lot of custom work. I'd prefer to stick to coax or triax speakers and not venture into the component realm right now.

So... what are my best options for replacing the factory gear?

[96stgreendemon]

I have no idea if this is just my car or affects some other ST's but when i pulled the door panel off i had 6.5 in speakers in a 6.5 in hole, no 8 inch adapter needed, but then again my ST is like base base model, no power anything lol

[d3ath2009]

I have no idea if this is just my car or affects some other ST's but when i pulled the door panel off i had 6.5 in speakers in a 6.5 in hole, no 8 inch adapter needed, but then again my ST is like base base model, no power anything lol

u r talkin about the hole at the bottom of the dorr panel, right?.. there is an adapter built around the speaker. that spot is made for 8" woofer, if u measure the speaker cover, its 8". the only way u have the same size speaker as the cover is if u have the 8" woofer in there. i also have an ST, and had to make an adapter for a new set of 6.5" to fit