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84step · 07-19-2008, 10:19 PM

I just went out today and bought myself some new 6.5" JL speakers. I would like to place them near the bottom of the door but the problem is there is a vent there and I was wondering if i put it there would there be a problem with a gap on the sides? If so where would be the next best spot?
thanks everyone

d10s69c10 · 07-22-2008, 08:59 PM

the vent IMO would be a bad idea seeing as how moister can reach the back of your speaker possibly hurting life and SQ of the speaker. they make kick panel kits for the truck that dont look all to bad but if it were up to me i would build a small centerconsole type unit and mount the speakers in there or cut holes in the doors.

84step · 07-22-2008, 09:01 PM

hmm well I have aactually already cut into the vent part and mounted the speakers in so i geuss too late now.... do you have any advice to keep out as much moisture as possible?

d10s69c10 · 07-22-2008, 09:11 PM

hmm honestly i have never checked to see where the air from the vents comes from bit i have noticed leaves and suck coming out of them that sort of leans me towards the vent between your hood and your window. basicly your just gonna want to try to block that off. or not drive when it is raining/ has just rained mud puddles ect.
i dont see any problem with humidity

oh and i had ponderd directly behind the speakers but that will be trick due to the fact that they are "free air" speakers and without proper ventilation your bass will be sacrificed.

Classic69 · 07-23-2008, 10:03 AM

You can buy foam speaker baffles to protect them from water. Check these out:

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-Qk8C9Va...s.html?tp=2809

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_e?...fles&x=23&y=22

I have a pair of 5 1/4" component speakers mounted in my kickpanels. I cut holes in the metal and mounted them there. I dont use these foam baffles because I never drive my truck in the rain. So I dunno how well they actually work. But its an option.

AceX · 07-23-2008, 05:54 PM

I drive my truck rain or shine, daily, for more than two years. I've had two different component sets from two different companies in the kicks, and I have never had a problem with water damage, corrosion, or whatever else people might try and tell you is bad about putting a speaker there...

07-19-2008, 10:19 PM	#1
84step Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 72	Placement question I just went out today and bought myself some new 6.5" JL speakers. I would like to place them near the bottom of the door but the problem is there is a vent there and I was wondering if i put it there would there be a problem with a gap on the sides? If so where would be the next best spot? thanks everyone

07-22-2008, 08:59 PM	#2
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: Placement question the vent IMO would be a bad idea seeing as how moister can reach the back of your speaker possibly hurting life and SQ of the speaker. they make kick panel kits for the truck that dont look all to bad but if it were up to me i would build a small centerconsole type unit and mount the speakers in there or cut holes in the doors. __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid"

07-22-2008, 09:01 PM	#3
84step Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 72	Re: Placement question hmm well I have aactually already cut into the vent part and mounted the speakers in so i geuss too late now.... do you have any advice to keep out as much moisture as possible?

07-22-2008, 09:11 PM	#4
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: Placement question hmm honestly i have never checked to see where the air from the vents comes from bit i have noticed leaves and suck coming out of them that sort of leans me towards the vent between your hood and your window. basicly your just gonna want to try to block that off. or not drive when it is raining/ has just rained mud puddles ect. i dont see any problem with humidity oh and i had ponderd directly behind the speakers but that will be trick due to the fact that they are "free air" speakers and without proper ventilation your bass will be sacrificed. __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid"

07-23-2008, 10:03 AM	#5
Classic69 Love That '69 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 360	Re: Placement question You can buy foam speaker baffles to protect them from water. Check these out: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-Qk8C9Va...s.html?tp=2809 http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_e?...fles&x=23&y=22 I have a pair of 5 1/4" component speakers mounted in my kickpanels. I cut holes in the metal and mounted them there. I dont use these foam baffles because I never drive my truck in the rain. So I dunno how well they actually work. But its an option. __________________ *I AM CANADIAN!!!!!* 1969 Chevy C/10 Truck - SBC V8, TH-350, 3.73 Posi, 1000W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System, Dynomax Headers, Lowered 1" Front & 3" Rear, Front/Rear Sway Bars, Racing Seats, 6000K HID Headlights 2008 Chevy Colorado LT - 3.7L I5, 4 Speed Automatic, Crew Cab, 4X4, Z71 Off-Road Package, "Ground Effects" Package, K&N Cold Air Intake, Supermod PTB, Magnaflow Exhaust w/ Resonator, 500W Kenwood / Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Custom LED Lighting, 6000K HID Low's / High's, Blackcat Customs Gauges / Needles, Carbon Fiber Interior Accents, KrFabs 2" Lift Shackles / Torsion Bar Crank with Rancho RS5000 Shocks, Superskids Skid Plates Last edited by Classic69; 07-23-2008 at 10:07 AM.

07-23-2008, 05:54 PM	#6
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Placement question I drive my truck rain or shine, daily, for more than two years. I've had two different component sets from two different companies in the kicks, and I have never had a problem with water damage, corrosion, or whatever else people might try and tell you is bad about putting a speaker there... __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

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