Component Speakers need advice...

[kje36610]

Hello everyone,

Have anyone installed component speakers in the Front doors? If so, how did you install them (tweeters) and where did you place the crossover box? I just need an idea before I start this project.. If you pics that would great also... Thanks, I just need some advice...

[-Ray-]

I read your post, but can't advise since audio is my my thing.

[mdogg]

Infinity 6030cs 6.5" component system in the front is what I installed a couple weeks ago. I have the crossover mounted in the door (on the inside of the moisture barrier/skin). The woofer is mounted in the stock location in the door and the tweeter mounted in the stock location on the corner of the top of the dash. Sounds MUCH better than stock!

If you search for "tweeter" on the boards then you'll find some good pics so you know what you're up against with the tweeter mounting situation. I was able to get some thin aluminum flashing cut in a 3/4" strip then bent into an angled S-shape for mounting using the stock mounting screw. That was the hardest part of the front install... by FAR

[pokey]

I installed a pair of Polk audio componets DB6501 a week or two ago. I'll be posting up my tips and pictures maybe tomorrow if I get a chance. Crossover box I put under the front seats / trim piece towards the door. Tweeters, with the Polk I was able to mount the (below surface) flush mounting cups on the stock mount and had enough room under the trim piece after modifying the Polk mounting cup. In my opinion the hardest part about the install was removing and reinstalling the plastic dash pieces without screwing anything up. (which I did and had to fix) :facepalm2:

[kje36610]

Thanks for the reply... Are the woofer and tweeter hooked together or separately (factory) .. The reason why I asked this is because I could leave the factory tweeter alone and place the component tweeter close to the woofer (if that makes sense).. Thanks

[mdogg]

The front tweeter and the front woofer each receive the exact same front signal for that side (L/R). The tweeter has an in-line 3.3 micro-Farad capacitor that functions as the high-pass filter to allow only the highs to pass and be heard. Personally, I wouldn't leave the OEM tweeter.... to say it is lacking is quite an understatement.

[pokey]

To add to mdogg's post, they are wired separately but act as one I believe for L-R and Front / Back. I also agree I would probably remove the factory tweets, or at least try the setup with them in before finishing your job. If you leave them you may end up with too much treble in the front. my .02

[kje36610]

Thanks for the help... I have one more question is it necessary to take off the a-pillar panel to get tweeters out? Or can I just take off the tweeter/defrost panel Thanks

[pokey]

I would take off the a-pillar. I didn't and ended up breaking one of my dash pieces. A-pillar: There are two clips, one towards the top the other in the middle. Pull from the top and it will release pretty easy. There is a plastic cord which I couldn't get to release but it is long enough to pull the a-pillar out of your way and leave it attached.

After pulling from the top and releasing the two clips, you have to pull straight up to get it past the dash piece. Mine was a pain to get back in place.

[pokey]

Here's a couple pictures to help you.

blue tape marks where the clips are, this piece pulls straight out at an angle. (not up)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2697/4474235127_c4a289f22b_o.jpg

In this one you can see the mounting slots for the clips, also how the a-pillar has two tabs which hold the bottom in place.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2701/4475011006_9b509d7130_o.jpg

[Paniller]

I installed the crossover between the plastic door skin and the door panel. I recall removing a little bit of the foam barrier to make room. Cut it out with a blade in one small section. Then, just a strip of electrical tape to hold it in place until the panel was replaced. The crossover signal is from the door signal, then I ran a fresh wire down from the tweeter. The original tweeter wires are disconnected, as is the center channel.

For the tweeter, I used the stock location. I grabbed a $0.30 metal bracket from home depot that had various holes drilled. I just snapped the end off for each side, which had two holes ~.5" apart. One bolted to the stock tweeter location, the other side to the tweeter, moving it out a hair so as not to interfere with the dash panel.

The grommet in the door jamb, to run the wires through, is easy to remove/reinstall. So, pop that out. Put a stick/screwdriver through the center of it, then tape your wire to the stick and pull through. Then reinstall. I believe on the passenger side, the pass through hole is obstructed, so that's the only real challenge..but do-able.

[kje36610]

Thanks for all the help...