Component Tweeter placment

[evoq007]

Im thinking about buying a 6.5in component set for the front. I would just get an adaptor plate and put the 6.5 in the stock speaker hole. They do fit right?? Anyways where would you guys suggest placing the tweeter? Can i see some pics of setups you guys got

Thanks

Scott

 

[BBQ_HotDogs]

Have you thought about getting that kick out panel from Explorer Express. It is made for just what you are doing. It holds the mid and a tweeter in the perfect location. I personally am having components installed also, but have no clue how they are mounting them yet.

 

[evoq007]

i thought about it, but they look like they take up a lot of room, and plus they are awefully expensive...i would rather just get adaptor plates and stuff.

Scott

 

[BBQ_HotDogs]

What brand of components are you going to run? So you are really planning on leaving them in the doors and just modifying the brackets there?

 

[Indifference126]

before you try and put 6.5's in the doors PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check the depth of your speakers and make sure they will fit

I tried the same thing and it was the BIGGEST headache to find out that my focals were too deep... also the adapter plate i got from Metra did NOT hold my 6.5s... and even if they did the speaker was too deep to fit in the stock hole

check this link.. this is what i had to do... couldnt cut the metal behind the door due to window frames.. was too deep.. and wouldnt angle correctly

a whole lot of hassel... but i am satisfied with them =)

 

[evoq007]

hmm would it be just easier to go with 5.25in components with a nice amp? i dont know what brand yet.

Scott

 

[expo5.0]

ANY 6.5s will fit if your adapter plate is also a spacer. up to 3/4" mdf will work in most situations to make extra room for the speaker.

I would either do the tweeters right next to the speakers on the plate, or else facing straight up off the windshield in the defrost vents

 

[brandonloserkid]

i like to put the tweeters high up on the dash.. mmm sexy glass reflection... you could always mount it in the A pillars, or like they said, kick panels.. then theres the doors, the center console (with angle mounts)... your imagination is key

 

[ShadowA2J]

Mine sound great here, and I had no problem fitting my 6.5s in the stock speaker hole.

 

[Fish Man]

i put mine where shadow did and i like them there alot too. come to think of it i really didnt put much thought into it...just started cuttin and put em in. now thinking about kick panels for another set...

 

[bilbo99]

I got mine up on the dash reflecting off the windshield. If you do this reverse the polarity of the tweeters. These CDT tweets can be swiveled and I have them pointing out a bit to make up for having them in a bit. Imaging is fantastic!

 

[Cartman]

This is where mine went and they sound pretty good,

 

[MONMIX]

Look down below the dash right by the gas pedal, there is mine.
Works just fine for me.

 

[KPT]

Mine are mounted in the same spot as Shadow's too. Sounds fine for me.

Don't get 5 1/4"s. I started out with 5 1/4"s. Bass response sucked. Had to keep them crossed above 100 hz. I put some 6.5"s in and now I can turn the HPF off most of the time. Gotta cross them at 77 hz if I'm playing a song with a lot of bass though.

 

[M.Scott]

I did it the way Shadow did too. Although I've not listened to kick panels myself this morning's drive with 4 windows down, sunroof open, and traffic calls for tweets pointing at your head with no interference. That and more power...always more power...

I too used a plywood adapter/spacer. Think it was 1/2 " worked great for my 7" crystal component woofer. I started with the metra adapter for my old 6.5s but as described it only works for some speakers - shallow ones. Plus once done I could push in the plastic trim over the woofer so I know there is more room than just the 1/2"

Right under the tweeter behind the door trim there is space for the crossover too. I used stock speaker wires for minimal hassle.

 

[typhoon43]

I went with the defrost vents. Great staging, and pretty stealthy as well.