Component tweeters in factory location?

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Jul 28, 2005 | 01:02 PM

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bixby

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yeah, I like that. Thats a nice clean install once the grilles are put back on. Thanks for the pic, appreciate it!

You're welcome.

Jul 28, 2005 | 07:51 PM

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My install is a mirror image of Platinums. Keep them high on the kick panel so that legs dno't block much sound and try to get directional (moveable) tweets so you can aim them easily. Dremel tool and a rasp is all you need to install in kicks. Braxial install in front of the woofer is a good choice too.

Jul 28, 2005 | 07:52 PM

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i think the best thing to do would be have 1 x set of tweets on dash
and 1 x set in the kicks..

but how many people would do that !!!

and im not glassing these myself, getting it done by an installer
im not experianced with glass, i wouldnt mind trying to make these, but dont have time to mess around with it

Boston acoustics and CDT have ambient products (2nd tweet sets) designed to lift the soundstage of those who have mounted the main tweets low. they work pretty well.

Jul 28, 2005 | 08:20 PM

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I just used a 1" hole saw drill bit to cut mine out to get my new tweeters into place. Heres mine after install.

Jul 29, 2005 | 06:08 AM

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Interesting info here. I plan to take a close look at the CDT system that includes a mid and 2 sets tweeters. This seems to be an excellent solution.

Jul 31, 2005 | 10:54 AM

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Focal suggests that their tweeters be in the door pillar facing the front windshield. The is concave )> not convex (> like most tweets. I had mine installed in the stock location and it sounds great. The menu in the Apline 9835 allows you center the sound from where you sit in the car

Jul 31, 2005 | 02:02 PM

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I just surface mounted mine up high in the stock location. You want them up at ear level as much as possible and with a clear shot to your head - the more reflections and bounces they take the less clear the sound stage. Mid-range and mid-bass are less important but you still want them close.

Jul 31, 2005 | 05:31 PM

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You guys have been extremely helpful! Dave079 & Paul, I like those installs. I may have to play around w/ either there or the Kicks. I usually have a paasenger in the car so the kicks might not be the best for me.

Aug 1, 2005 | 07:19 AM

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I just mounted my CDT's in the A-pillars. They fit perfectly, and it really helps to image the sound right on your dash.

Aug 1, 2005 | 06:22 PM

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I just mounted my CDT's in the A-pillars. They fit perfectly, and it really helps to image the sound right on your dash.

any pics dude ?

Aug 1, 2005 | 07:05 PM

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Sure thing...I also included one of the crossover mounted in the kick. I ran new 16 guage wire through the stock harness, which wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
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Aug 1, 2005 | 07:07 PM

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Oh, gee...how'd that last one get in there!! LOL That's my G35 sedan system (without the false floor installed). All work done by myself.

Aug 1, 2005 | 07:11 PM

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Here's a little link from CDT. Kinda shows what they think about mounting on the A-pillars.

http://www.cdtaudio.com/stagefront_upstage_systems.htm

Aug 2, 2005 | 11:47 AM

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I am about to purchase component speakers and am curious what people are doing to mount their tweeters in the factory location? I want to keep it clean and preferably use the OEM grilles. SO whats the deal, do they fit under there?
thanks for any help or sugestins!

I have my JL Audio tweeter mounted in the OEM location and it looks 100% factory. I just removed the OEM one and modified the bracket a little and bolted in the JL Audio one.

Aug 2, 2005 | 02:28 PM

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I am planning to mount my BA ambient tweeter set in the A-pillar also. Is there enough room behind it for the tweeter or is there sheet metal that you have to cut out?