Installing stereo > Volvo 850

[Tomaz]

Hey guys!

I am looking to install a Double-Din DVD player to replace my factory, and 8 new speakers to replace the factory. The car comes with a "Priemium Sound Package".

my questions would be: What should I be Looking out for when going to install this equipment? Does anyone know if the stock sound package i have means i would have to bypass an amplifier? And what size if anyone knows, off the top of their heads, are my speakers?

Thank you!

[97'Scort]

Check out crutchfield.com for speaker sizes and dash kits.

It doesn't matter whether you have a factory amp or not, you won't be using it. You can't power 8 speakers off an aftermarket deck.

[futurecivic]

you can power 8 speakers off a deck some manufacters count component speakes as 4 speakers for the pair so if you think about it that could be front components and rear components and that would be 8 speakers. but im not saying all companies use it that way

[futurecivic]

from what i found your speaker sizes are
fronts 5.25 and depth of 2.25
fronts 3.5 and depth of 2
rears 6x9 and depth of 2.5

[97'Scort]

Originally posted by futurecivic
from what i found your speaker sizes are
fronts 5.25 and depth of 2.25
fronts 3.5 and depth of 2
rears 6x9 and depth of 2.5

Gotta love screwed up Euro speaker depths :) You'll be looking for slimline speakers or getting custom spacers if those numbers are accurate.

[A790]

LOL, and I thought the deuce was bad.

[97'Scort]

You should see some of the newer VWs. 1" or less mounting depth. It's almost impossible to replace the factory speakers.

[Tomaz]

Dammit, bloody Volvo!