How Will This Setup Image in the 3G TL
#1
Dogmatic Dinosaur
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How Will This Setup Image in the 3G TL
Assuming that a tweet with the mid-range in the pillar and the mid-bass in the door is a 10/10 (lets just assume), what would this mid-range and mid-bass setup be? Opinions? If it is a 6 or better, I am probably going to do it. Kicks aren't going to work for me.
I can put 200w each to them.
I can put 200w each to them.
#2
ElectroMechanicalEngineer
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Assuming that a tweet with the mid-range in the pillar and the mid-bass in the door is a 10/10 (lets just assume), what would this mid-range and mid-bass setup be? Opinions? If it is a 6 or better, I am probably going to do it. Kicks aren't going to work for me.
I can put 200w each to them.
I can put 200w each to them.
#4
Dogmatic Dinosaur
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Kicks are out for me. I will ruin them using the car every day, both sides. Been there, tried that, done that... and have some ruined kicks and 6.5s to show for it.
#6
Dogmatic Dinosaur
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These 6.5s will give plenty of midbass, so that is not the issue... I was just wanting to try out a 6.5 midrange in a 3 way. I just did not know how much 80-300hz firing into the side of my ass would be deadened. I got a nice used set (I mostly wanted the tweets), so it cost me nothing to try, but did not want to waste my time.
One day, a lot of years back, I was heading home after getting wet and muddy and my polyglass 6.5s were blowing mud and water into my pants legs. Not good.
One day, a lot of years back, I was heading home after getting wet and muddy and my polyglass 6.5s were blowing mud and water into my pants legs. Not good.
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#9
Dogmatic Dinosaur
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I know that it is not ideal or else I would not have asked. I am in the area of compromise for functionality.
So here are my choices:
End of the Door as Drawn
Rear Deck
On a Shelf Collecting Dust
Particulars:
New door panels are $120 at a junkyard - so $240 if it really sucks to get new panels. I have the speakers, amp, etc. and grills. The passenger speaker will clear the seat 60%. The driver one is 5" from my hip and seat which will cover it 100%. I am looking at about 80-250hz (speck is 60-300hz) and can put up to 400w to them (which is too much, but just saying). The speakers are 165K2P... as if you had to ask.
Please vote.
So here are my choices:
End of the Door as Drawn
Rear Deck
On a Shelf Collecting Dust
Particulars:
New door panels are $120 at a junkyard - so $240 if it really sucks to get new panels. I have the speakers, amp, etc. and grills. The passenger speaker will clear the seat 60%. The driver one is 5" from my hip and seat which will cover it 100%. I am looking at about 80-250hz (speck is 60-300hz) and can put up to 400w to them (which is too much, but just saying). The speakers are 165K2P... as if you had to ask.
Please vote.
#14
Dogmatic Dinosaur
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I ruined a set of speakers in the kicks. They are VERY close to your feet and if you really use the car, then you can get them wet, muddy, etc. I am not doing kicks again unless in a "show" car or I move to Arizona or someplace where it is not very wet.
I have the midrange in the pillar in my other car, but these midrange are 6.5"... so probably too big for the pillar.
I have the midrange in the pillar in my other car, but these midrange are 6.5"... so probably too big for the pillar.
#15
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I ruined a set of speakers in the kicks. They are VERY close to your feet and if you really use the car, then you can get them wet, muddy, etc. I am not doing kicks again unless in a "show" car or I move to Arizona or someplace where it is not very wet.
I have the midrange in the pillar in my other car, but these midrange are 6.5"... so probably too big for the pillar.
I have the midrange in the pillar in my other car, but these midrange are 6.5"... so probably too big for the pillar.
#17
If you are dead set on the idea of putting midbass drivers in the doors, instead of putting them further back where you are thinking I would fab up an enclosure right where the pocket is in the door. This way the two drivers are closer together and it will not fire into your seat which ultimately will decrease amplitude / increase resonance / and ultimately increase localization to driver. You always want to have your drivers furthest away from you and as equidistant as possible in a car. Remember the way humans localize sound is via interaural time difference and interaural level difference. Understanding these things are key to good imaging.
Here is a link that will help you understand more about proper imaging.
http://usdaudio.com/tutorials/imaging.php
However if installed correctly and if you have the correct amount of processing power there is no reason why it will not work great. the key to this working is going be building a solid non resonant baffle for the drivers as well as properly deadening the door with various materials.
Kick panels are really the way to go, an air saw will help you get clearance for larger motors and if you are concerned about damaging a driver by stepping on it ... well that's what GRILL'S are for.
Here is a link that will help you understand more about proper imaging.
http://usdaudio.com/tutorials/imaging.php
However if installed correctly and if you have the correct amount of processing power there is no reason why it will not work great. the key to this working is going be building a solid non resonant baffle for the drivers as well as properly deadening the door with various materials.
Kick panels are really the way to go, an air saw will help you get clearance for larger motors and if you are concerned about damaging a driver by stepping on it ... well that's what GRILL'S are for.
#20
Dogmatic Dinosaur
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Even though I knew that this might not be very good, I went ahead and installed the KBE set into the end of the doors. I used the crossover that came with the set since I don't have a full processor for this car (using the DC1000.4 to process the MR and tweets)... so it is like 60-300hz. I put 150W to them.
I would give this a 8.5 out of 10 for sound. I would give the grills a 0 out of 10 for looks. The install gets a 2.5 out of 10 and will get redone - I am a terrible fabricator. I need to mount these better to the metal and get new grills, but I will be quite happy
Overall, I would do this again if I could keep the frequency low. I am more disappointed with the mid range in the doors where my leg blocks the sound when my knee is not up. I will post a pic of the re-install sometime next week. For now, here is how much exposure the 6.5 gets from my viewpoint in the drivers seat:
FYI - you can easily get 2 sets of wire into the doors through the molex connector. There are vacant spots on the top and the bottom.
I would give this a 8.5 out of 10 for sound. I would give the grills a 0 out of 10 for looks. The install gets a 2.5 out of 10 and will get redone - I am a terrible fabricator. I need to mount these better to the metal and get new grills, but I will be quite happy
Overall, I would do this again if I could keep the frequency low. I am more disappointed with the mid range in the doors where my leg blocks the sound when my knee is not up. I will post a pic of the re-install sometime next week. For now, here is how much exposure the 6.5 gets from my viewpoint in the drivers seat:
FYI - you can easily get 2 sets of wire into the doors through the molex connector. There are vacant spots on the top and the bottom.
#21
Instructor
Dang, I was going to suggest using the stock 6.5" opening for midbass, as that is easily localized. Then maybe finding a place for a 3" midrange and the tweeter. But since its done, yeah, lose the grills. hehe. But I could never do fab like that so, nice!
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