I have a 1994 Toyota Camry (4-door Sedan) and know that I need 6 1/2" speakers for the front of my car. Crutchfield claims that only a select few 6 1/2" speakers will work, otherwise the factory grill will not work and I will have to cut. Best buy, on the other hand claims that any 6 1/2" speakers will fit fine - has anyone installed speakers to know? I don't want to be limited to a smaller selection, but I want to make sure the speakers I buy will fit. Thanks for any help.

off the top of my head only speakers with 2.5" mounting depth or less will fit. someone correct me if im wrong.

It is possible the width of the speakers is different. Most 6-1/2" speakers are 16 cm. However, there is a small group that are actually 6-3/4" or 17 cm (I think the speaker size is the same, but the mounting brackets are larger). My understanding is that Toyota's require the 6-3/4" speakers which usually cost a premium and come in limited selection. I have found Sony, Kenwood, and Pioneer speakers that come in the 6-3/4" size, but they start at $80 on sale for 2-way speakers. There is supposed to be an adapter bracket that you can use to mount the 6-1/2" speakers in Toyota's. I have seen some on ebay for $5 and Wal-Mart had some for $13. I am in the process of changing out the speakers in my car if I ever get around to it. I hadn't heard anything about the depths being different and causing problems, but that could be true.

I recently upgraded the speakers in my 95 camry. I purchased the speakers from Crutchfield. The front speakers came with adapters and yes, I needed them. I have dealt with Crutchfield several times in the past and have always been impressed with their product knowledge. They've never let me down.

I also upgraded my speakers on my '00 Camry with speakers purchased from Crutchfield. 6 3/4" Rockford Fosgates for the front. Came with wiring harness, no adapters and excellent fit.

I'd go with the Crutchfiled reccomendation