kick panels Vs. 6x9's in the door. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Clos'84TX · 03-30-2005, 01:31 PM

What would say has a better sound?
6.5 component speakers in kick panels or 6x9's mounted in the door in our trucks?

Or is there a better audio config?

76bonanza · 03-30-2005, 05:09 PM

kickpanels and components will rock over 6x9 at least good ones.

cochino12 · 03-30-2005, 05:14 PM

do both. I dont think you can get the same amount of midbass out of a 5-1/4's. I run them both in my '85 and it kicks a$$

Clos'84TX · 03-30-2005, 05:34 PM

Thanks, that's sounds like a dam good idea...... both backed with a 4 channel amp

piecesparts · 03-31-2005, 03:08 PM

Kick panels will work well with speakers that you don'[t want much base response out of. There is no or very little clearance behind the speaker for any reverberation to give the sound depth. A speaker that is doing nothing but highs or even some mid range sounds will work in the kick panels, but the 6x9 in the door will give a more of a mid base sound. I put an 8" speeaker in my kick panels with some offset box building and then put a 6" and 2" tweeter where the door trash pocket used to be. It seems to work well for me.

u2slow · 03-31-2005, 09:30 PM

I think the power window motor sits exactly where you want to put the 6x9's

On manual doors it works fine.

trixter99 · 03-31-2005, 09:58 PM

Yea if you have power windows the motor mounting bracket is in the way .I put 5 1/4 speakers in mine and had to grind some of the mount off to clear the magnet. If you want to go much bigger you'll have to build door panels.

dalred · 04-01-2005, 11:01 AM

kick panels will give you the best imaging for your highs. i have a three piece component set with a 5.25 and a 6.5 mid bass driver. being that bass frequencies are non directional, you could even mount them towards the rear of the door if you wanted. this is probably what i will do. so i will have tweeters and 5.25 in kicks and 6.5 in the doors or maybe i will do buckets and build a custom console and mount them there.

cliffsta · 04-01-2005, 01:42 PM

Well you could look at it objectively based on money, and know that if you put 6x9s in the door its free, as in your just cutting metal. Kick panel enclosures, even if you fabricate them yourself, you have to invest money into making them.

That is of course a moot point since the whole point of this is JAMMING! I have my 6x9s in my door and they sound awesome. I was amazed at the bass they put out. And the vent slots in the door act like a bass port and the whole door acts like an enclosure. The downside to the doors is of course hacking up the door right there in the bottum is difficult b/c it is reinforced for the door hinges and it is a BIA to cut that stuff.

TrainD5115 · 04-02-2005, 02:51 PM

I will agree with everything being said. My 6x9's sound good but I have trouble with the driver's door grazing the wires and breaking them. About every 7-8 months I have to splice the wires back together because the door is a little too close to the cab. I know, move the door out dummy. I plan to when I get my new door pins.

03-30-2005, 01:31 PM	#1
Clos'84TX Foom, foom, foom! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 106	kick panels Vs. 6x9's in the door. What would say has a better sound? 6.5 component speakers in kick panels or 6x9's mounted in the door in our trucks? Or is there a better audio config? __________________ - Dan 84' LWB C10 // 2.5" from collector back. duel Turbo Mufflers // 350 w/ TH350 long Headers//3.73 rearend gears Future Mods *3/4 suspension drop*

03-30-2005, 05:09 PM	#2
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	kickpanels and components will rock over 6x9 at least good ones. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

03-30-2005, 05:14 PM	#3
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	do both. I dont think you can get the same amount of midbass out of a 5-1/4's. I run them both in my '85 and it kicks a$$ __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

03-30-2005, 05:34 PM	#4
Clos'84TX Foom, foom, foom! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 106	Thanks, that's sounds like a dam good idea...... both backed with a 4 channel amp __________________ - Dan 84' LWB C10 // 2.5" from collector back. duel Turbo Mufflers // 350 w/ TH350 long Headers//3.73 rearend gears Future Mods *3/4 suspension drop*

03-31-2005, 09:30 PM	#6
u2slow Web Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: BC, Canada, eh? Posts: 388	I think the power window motor sits exactly where you want to put the 6x9's On manual doors it works fine. __________________ '66 C10 longstep - Clifford equiped '84 C20 Suburban 6.2L - awaiting 4x4 conversion '91 V3500 Crewcab - awaiting diesel swap

03-31-2005, 03:08 PM	#5
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Kick panels will work well with speakers that you don'[t want much base response out of. There is no or very little clearance behind the speaker for any reverberation to give the sound depth. A speaker that is doing nothing but highs or even some mid range sounds will work in the kick panels, but the 6x9 in the door will give a more of a mid base sound. I put an 8" speeaker in my kick panels with some offset box building and then put a 6" and 2" tweeter where the door trash pocket used to be. It seems to work well for me.

03-31-2005, 09:58 PM	#7
trixter99 I have no time for this Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort St John B.C. CANADA Posts: 434	Yea if you have power windows the motor mounting bracket is in the way .I put 5 1/4 speakers in mine and had to grind some of the mount off to clear the magnet. If you want to go much bigger you'll have to build door panels. __________________ 1986 Chevy short box ( PROJECT ) 1994 Chevy Blazer lifted 6" 2009 Gmc 2500 HD 1999 Hugger orange Camaro SS 2007 BMW X5 Sport

04-01-2005, 11:01 AM	#8
dalred Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6	kick panels will give you the best imaging for your highs. i have a three piece component set with a 5.25 and a 6.5 mid bass driver. being that bass frequencies are non directional, you could even mount them towards the rear of the door if you wanted. this is probably what i will do. so i will have tweeters and 5.25 in kicks and 6.5 in the doors or maybe i will do buckets and build a custom console and mount them there.

04-01-2005, 01:42 PM	#9
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Well you could look at it objectively based on money, and know that if you put 6x9s in the door its free, as in your just cutting metal. Kick panel enclosures, even if you fabricate them yourself, you have to invest money into making them. That is of course a moot point since the whole point of this is JAMMING! I have my 6x9s in my door and they sound awesome. I was amazed at the bass they put out. And the vent slots in the door act like a bass port and the whole door acts like an enclosure. The downside to the doors is of course hacking up the door right there in the bottum is difficult b/c it is reinforced for the door hinges and it is a BIA to cut that stuff. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

04-02-2005, 02:51 PM	#10
TrainD5115 North Coast, baby! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 437	I will agree with everything being said. My 6x9's sound good but I have trouble with the driver's door grazing the wires and breaking them. About every 7-8 months I have to splice the wires back together because the door is a little too close to the cab. I know, move the door out dummy. I plan to when I get my new door pins. __________________ Brad 79 Scottsdale C20 350/350 3.73's Still running full CA smog gear!



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