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FINDING SPEAKER MOUNTING LOCATIONS
Choosing the correct speaker locations will have the greatest effect on the
sound quality of the system. Different considerations are needed when choosing
the locations that best suit your needs. The locations must be large enough for
the speakers to fit. Care is needed to ensure that the location you have chosen
will not affect any of the mechanical or electrical operations of the vehicle.
Determining the best location for the speakers will depend on your cosmetic needs
and your vehicle's interior. If minimal intrusion in your vehicle is desired, factory
speaker locations may be the ticket for you. Placing the speaker in the factory location
can often give very desirable results.
DOOR MOUNTING
When checking for possible speaker locations in the doors, check the
operation of the window and all of the doors assemblies. There is also a
stabilizer stop bar in between the door and the door jamb. This bar prevents
the door from opening too far. Pay particular attention to this so you do not
damage the speaker when you close the door.
Figure 1
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Stagger the holes for the wiring and use a rubber or
plastic grommet to protect the wire from damage
Figure 3
Front Door
Body
Front Dash
Kick Panel
Speaker
cut-out
To the
amplifier
or source
unit
3
Inside
of Door
Speaker
cut out
Coaxial
Driver
Dampening Mat
Speaker installed
with no gaps
or air leaks
Dampening on
top of outer
door skin
Door
Panel
Rear/Trunk
of Car
Rear Seat
Grille
Screws
REAR DECK MOUNTING
In rear deck installations, check the operation of the trunk suspension springs
or tension bars. These tension bars move in the opening and closing of the
trunk. You cannot be too cautious during this part of the installation, In
addition, do not locate the speakers too close to the back of the rear deck.
Mounting the far screws will only be possible with the removal of the rear
window.