Water proof speakers??

[wingedmare]

If it's not one thing, it's another...and this time it is the radio. Granted I knew it was just a mater of time, but now I have a question for you guys about speakers.
I'm sure most of you have water proof sound systems in your CJ and I know if I don't want to replace my system on a regular basis I should too. The stereo is no biggy, the speakers however I am having trouble with and as I am not a "sound system" person I have no idea what names to give the things I am looking for.

Basically I only have the two dash speakers in my CJ. And obviously since they mount behind there they need to be flat. Soooo, I guess I am asking who (if anyone) makes flat water proof/resistant speakers that will fit back there?

 

[Saddle Tramp]

Marine speakers; boats have been using them for years. Check the internet.

 

[wingedmare]

Marine speakers; boats have been using them for years. Check the internet.

I have been looking, but all I am finding are the some shaped ones you drop in a cut out. I wasn't sure if there was a specific term used for a flat fronted speaker that would mount flush.

 

[MoparJoel]

the term would be the size of the speaker with a marine application attached
Like 6x9 or 6.5 for the circumference of the speaker just go on ebay or google and type in marine speakers and look for the price and size your looking for pretty simple. heres cheap set took me 20 sec to find PLMR67B Black Pyle Pair 6 5" 120 Watt Marine Car Boat Waterproof Speakers System | eBay

 

[Robs85cj7]

Best Buy has a great selection on marine speakers that would work well...just looked at the website. most that I would fit in my '85 are around $70 for the pair. 6 1/2's 6's and there was one set of 5 1/4's.

 

[IOPort51]

the dash speakers are 4" round, good luck finding then in marine. I used good heavy 4" and put some "weed cloth" from the gardening dept in front of them to avoid straight on hosing.

 

[PaRenegade]

Here's some affordable marine speakers. I'm pretty sure the dash studs are for 5 1/4" speakers. You just need to verify that the grilles aren't attached. Most aren't.
Marine Speakers (Speaker Size: 5-1/4") | Marine Audio & Video at Sonic Electronix

 

[CJ]

I also use foam speaker baffles to keep the water off the back of the speakers (my cowl gasket leaks and water usually drips down the back of the dash.)

Speaker Baffles -->> https://www.google.com/search?q=foa...DN-j8yAGcvYGYBw&ved=0CFoQsxg&biw=1558&bih=912

 

[wingedmare]

Thanks! Great Idea on the weed cloth! I always have that laying around, never thought to use it. Thanks for the links too. Once I get them bought, the real fun begins....squeezing under the dash WOOHOO

 

[Jawbox]

Thanks! Great Idea on the weed cloth! I always have that laying around, never thought to use it. Thanks for the links too. Once I get them bought, the real fun begins....squeezing under the dash WOOHOO

It really just takes 5 minutes to take out all the dash bolts. You don't need to remove it completely and you can get at things like switches and stuff.

 

[diddy2003]

This is what I did:
http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f49/aftermarket-stereo-stock-84-dash-12071/