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Subject:Re: kappa tweeters in the dash? - speaker grille modification
From:James V
Date:Tue, 24 Feb 2004 13:53:30 -0800

> I got an idea from someone else (maybe on the list) and I sort of expanded
> on it.  I bought some Infinity Reference 4" speakers to fit into the doors
> and of course the stock grilles hit the dash and the window crank.

That's a good idea.  I was already thinking about bending the grill as you
suggest to clear the dash.  So, you didn't use the plastic surround at all,
right?

I've got power windows, so window crank clearance isn't an issue for me.
I've also heard that you can bend the crank arm outward slightly, or add a
spacer.

> I'm not sure if I can set the low pass frequency high enough to compensate
> for the lack of midrange of the 4" speakers.  Anyone have experience with
> this?  I don't want to be able to tell the midrange is emanating from the
> back seat.  I was thinking at worst I could add another 6" or so speaker
> to the front doors near the bottom.

I'm FAR from an audiophile, but I would think it be better NOT to use the
10" in the rear for the mids.  I know you already have the 4's (w/ custom
installation!), but have you considered component speakers?  If you're
thinking about getting additional speakers up front, for a little more $,
you could get a 5.25" or 6.5" component set up which include crossovers and
replace the 4" w/ the mid-woofer and install the tweeter in the dash/door.

James
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