Answer to the restrictive front speaker covers
02-04-2008, 01:00 PM
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Answer to the restrictive front speaker covers
Anyone that's looked at their front speakers before has noticed the restricted, only about half open speaker cover. Well, since I upgraded my speakers, I thought of ways to get most of the sound out.
Tools:
Cordless Drill
1/16 drill bit
a steady hand
lots of patience
vacuum
Took me 50 minutes to do the one. I still have to go over it with a pin and clean out every hole
. Hopefully, this will result in more sound coming from the speaker.
The stock restrictive speaker cover
After drilling the holes
Side-by-side comparison
Tools:
Cordless Drill
1/16 drill bit
a steady hand
lots of patience
vacuum
Took me 50 minutes to do the one. I still have to go over it with a pin and clean out every hole
. Hopefully, this will result in more sound coming from the speaker.The stock restrictive speaker cover
After drilling the holes
Side-by-side comparison
02-04-2008, 01:03 PM
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https://my350z.com/forum/audio-video-and-electronics-diy/240044-write-up-my-solution-to-the-stock-sound-blocking-door-speaker-grills.html
Thats what I did to mine and for some reason I kinda like the cloth look more.
Thats what I did to mine and for some reason I kinda like the cloth look more.
02-04-2008, 01:08 PM
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Yes, the snow gives me extra time, but depression goes along with it .
Greg that's what I originally though about, but I don't really like the fabric look.
My preference might change and I might end up doing it later down the road, we'll see.
Where can I find the speaker grill material tho?
.Greg that's what I originally though about, but I don't really like the fabric look.
My preference might change and I might end up doing it later down the road, we'll see.Where can I find the speaker grill material tho?
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02-04-2008, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
Yes, the snow gives me extra time, but depression goes along with it .
Greg that's what I originally though about, but I don't really like the fabric look. My preference might change and I might end up doing it later down the road, we'll see.
.Greg that's what I originally though about, but I don't really like the fabric look.
My preference might change and I might end up doing it later down the road, we'll see.
02-04-2008, 03:08 PM
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Wow both look great (drill bits and the cloth). So tedious, though..
Q: Speakers come with their own grills, right? Will those not work (probably won't fit the contours of the door - wow that sucks)..?
Wow why would they have that blocked from the factory..
Q: Speakers come with their own grills, right? Will those not work (probably won't fit the contours of the door - wow that sucks)..?
Wow why would they have that blocked from the factory..
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MustGoFaster - I read your cloth post. I think both jobs look fine and do the trick. I can probably handle either, but with my luck I would F*ck something up.
Are you still considering doing the speakers for $35?
Are you still considering doing the speakers for $35?
06-07-2008, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by blasian
Thats what I did to mine and for some reason I kinda like the cloth look more.
Only problem is it sounds better overall but there is a hissing sound.
06-10-2008, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by cbr900son
I'm with greg the cloth looks sooo much better!
Only problem is it sounds better overall but there is a hissing sound.
Only problem is it sounds better overall but there is a hissing sound.
im sorry but imo that looks horrible.. fake snake skin.. yuck. maybe if it were just black cloth it might be ok.. but whynot just get some/build some speaker pods this will be worlds better sounds better and looks better.. just my opinion though..
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Originally Posted by drumminguy81
im sorry but imo that looks horrible.. fake snake skin.. yuck. maybe if it were just black cloth it might be ok.. but whynot just get some/build some speaker pods this will be worlds better sounds better and looks better.. just my opinion though..
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Originally Posted by sintaxeror
Way to not have a sense of humor and not get the joke.
