Panasonic speaker grills

**ID Mike** · 08-12-2012, 02:16 AM

Hi Does anyone happen to know where I can get a replacement grill for this 6.5 inch panasonic/clarion speaker. Or happen to want to sell one or 4. They are on a 04 Sea Ray Sundeck 220. Thanks

**Danny Troy** · 10-24-2012, 11:29 PM

Sorry, I don't have any for sale, but I have a question. How do you remove the grille? I have a damaged speaker, and since it might be repairable I don't want to damage the grille taking it off. Thanks!

**gerryb** · 10-25-2012, 06:14 AM

DT -turn clockwise to remove the cover - it can be difficult at times so have a small screwdriver handy to help get the cover over the plastic lips. best bet might be to check ebay for replacement cover but I would recommend you upgrade all 4 speakers anyway with a nice JL Audio set.

**Danny Troy** · 10-25-2012, 08:47 AM

Wow, thanks for that info. I would have broken the grille for sure prying it off. I hear you about the JL speakers. I had them on the boat I just sold, but with the cash outlay of the new boat, I have to be selective on what upgrades I make. Right now all speakers are working and they sound pretty good, so I'll stay with the Panasonics for the time being.

BTW, are you sure it's clockwise and not counterclockwise? Usually when removing it's counterclockwise....

**Bucit** · 10-25-2012, 11:27 AM

It's clockwise. I have 4 of them I just removed. All are in good conditon and sound fine. I upgraded to JL Audio speakers and a 660 watt Polk Audio amp. Shoot me a PM and we can discuss price/shipping.

**Danny Troy** · 10-25-2012, 11:55 AM

Oh, I just realized you already answered my question in the 280 thread. CW it is. I'll let you know if I need any speakers. I will attempt to repair the damaged speaker for now.

**johndarnell** · 03-29-2013, 07:06 PM

gerrtb, I have 340 with panasonic EASA 16PX86A1 Speakers, I need to get the one in the radar arch out to run cabling. How in the heck do you get the grill off. I see a slot in the bottom of the grill but I tried prying there and it would not pop off. I have read your post, do I turn the grill? This thing doesn't want to come off. a detailed description would be GREATLY appreciated.

**Danny Troy** · 03-29-2013, 07:48 PM

If it's the same speakers as the 280 you turn clockwise to get them off. It's not easy and you will have to put some muscle into it. I was thinking about making a simple tool to be able to do it without effort. Funny, they really should have made it CCW to remove, as you would to remove or unscrew most things.

**johndarnell** · 03-30-2013, 06:02 PM

Thanks Danny, you were right clockwise twist and they come right off.

**gerryb** · 03-30-2013, 07:24 PM

These pictures should help. Note the tabs on the speakers and the 'slots' on the cover. Only come off one way (unless you break the tabs).

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