On 12/30/05 8:08 PM, "obeechi@runbox.com" <obeechi@runbox.com> wrote:

> exactly wher ere the tweeters on the dash?

They're mounted on the near corners of the dash (just in front of the side
window defogger vents).  Of course, drilling into the dash is required to
mount and run the wire... But the end result is clean, and sounds good.  The
angle of the dash, coupled w/ the angle of the tweeter's base directs them
fairly well toward the ear.

The only possible drawback to this position is if you or your passenger
likes to put their feet up on the dash, it could a) block the sound, or b)
damage the speaker/mount.  I sometimes put my shoe-less left foot up there
while driving, and it hasn't been a problem.

I can take some photos, if you'd like.  (Of the speakers, not my foot... Or
I guess my foot if you'd prefer.)

James V

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> From: James V <tornadored@GMAIL.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Sound System Suggestions needed
>
>> On 12/30/05 4:36 AM, "Tim" <h2oboxer@OPTONLINE.NET> wrote:
>>
>>> I would like to hear from anyone who has upgraded their van, with specifics
>>> on what they have put in their vans.
>>
>> In my Carat:
>>
>> Pioneer CD/MP3 head unit
>>
>> Pioneer 12 disc changer - mounted under passenger seat, accessible by a
>> cutout made in the front panel
>>
>> Alpine 100wx2 amp - mounted under driver seat
>>
>> MBQuart 5.25 component speakers in front - flush mount door speakers clear
>> the dash, tweeters surface mounted to dash, crossovers mounted under
>> passenger seat
>>
>> Stock speakers in rear
>>
>> Bazooka 8" powered Subwoofer - mounted under rear bench
>>
>>
>> I'm not a hardcore audiofile, but this set up sounds great to me.  The
>> all-in-one sub woofers are often shunned by purists, but, again, to my
>> unpure ear the bazooka sounds very good, adding more than enough bass and
>> fullness.  Except for the cd changer that came w/ the van, I picked up all
>> components new on eBay. If you go this route, use caution, as sellers often
>> have greatly inflated shipping charges and future warranty service may be an
>> issue.  Otherwise, you can get some good deals.
>>
>> I've got plans to add Sirius and iPod connectability.
>>
>> James V
>>
>
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