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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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Looking for different location to mount tweeter (Pics included)

Ok...So here you will see where the tweeter is mounted for my component set, I'm thinking about moving the location closer to the mid for obvious reasons. Seems to be too bright up high and I'd like to get the best imaging I can.

The red circle is the area I was thinking, It's really the only other flat surface I can mount to in this car.





But then I was thinking the crank would be in the way, And I know if something is in front of the tweeter it will effect the sound. But I think I can get away with it if I put the tweeter around 12" away from the mid which would be a lot closer than it is now. Right now the tweeter is over 2' from the mid.

Any suggestions guys? Would really like to take care of this once I get my amp!
Old Dec 12, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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how about 12" away but up and to the left(closer to glove box) and use the reccess parts that a tweetr normally gets?
Old Dec 12, 2010 | 03:31 PM
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Hmm not sure if I can flush mount there, It's on a big curve and when the window crank would be used it would be hitting the mount .
Old Dec 12, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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make a piece that fits in the door's pocket with the tweet facing up or angled
then the window crank will not be in the way
Old Dec 12, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by dbs
make a piece that fits in the door's pocket with the tweet facing up or angled
then the window crank will not be in the way
Might be able to do that.

Too bad I didn't buy a car with power windows, I would have more options!
Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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I think you put too much value on having the tweet closer to the mid. IMO if a choice is to be made it is more important to get the speakers in the right spot rather than close together.

If you want to improve your imaging I would try the tweeter farther forward where the Apillar meets the dash and windshield or in the kickpanel.
Old Dec 12, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Dukk
I think you put too much value on having the tweet closer to the mid. IMO if a choice is to be made it is more important to get the speakers in the right spot rather than close together.

If you want to improve your imaging I would try the tweeter farther forward where the Apillar meets the dash and windshield or in the kickpanel.
Do you mean here?

Old Dec 12, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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If imaging is a concern the map pocket is not the way to go, especially if you ever have a passenger. The map pocket will most likely give great imaging for your ankles though.

Dukk points out 2 good locations, you might want put 3 feet of wire on the tweeter and move the the tweeter around ( holding it in place with no residue blue masking tape) till you find the location that meets your needs of a smoother treble and good imaging (in your car). I would also check out the area on the door panel by the vent facing in or on top of the door panel facing up.
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Originally Posted by Darin
Do you mean here?
Right area, as far forward as possible.

Last edited by Dukk; Dec 14, 2010 at 02:42 PM.
Old Dec 13, 2010 | 03:21 PM
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[QUOTE=Dukk;638194]
Originally Posted by Darin
Do you mean here?QUOTE]

Right area, as far forward as possible.
Thanks Dukk, Will test it out!



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