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Old 07-28-2008, 12:38 PM   #7
PHOENIX
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Re: pic request: how'd you do your speakers?

I don't have pics, but my 6x9s are in the bottom of the door.

The good:
  • Sound travels well from this location
  • Cheap
  • More foot room than kick panel mounted speakers

The bad:
  • holes have to be cut in the door (this is permanent)
  • must route wires into door and protect the wire
  • speakers get kicked a lot
  • pressure from shutting the doors may damage speakers
  • any leaks around the window often end up in the door. There is a drain hole at the bottom of the door, but the speaker (if not in a "cup") can get wet.

If I was to do it again I would probably do kick panels. Mostly because of running wires into the door and having permanent holes in the door. I guess the holes could be covered up with a carpet piece, I like the painted steel though.
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