Speakers: Kicks vs. Doors - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

muddpile · 09-16-2005, 01:55 AM

I'm getting ready to tear down and rebuild my truck into a nice daily driver, and am at the point where I need to decide what to replace the radio with. I will be putting a really nice CD/MP3 deck in, and will amp all speakers rather than use the deck amp, but I haven't decided where to put the speakers. The kick panels seem to be good for a number of reasons:
1. No real cutting involved
2. Good place for imaging

But also bad:
1. Easy to kick
2. Potential problem with E-brake, dimmer and side vents (maybe able to modify)

Then we have the positives of the doors:
1. Bigger speaker (6x9) will fit
2. Kept away from feet
3. No interference with any vehicle functions

Again, also some negatives:
1. Have to cut (not a big deal to me though)
2. Not so good imaging
3. Risk of getting wet (I will build a rain hood for them with those plastic bucket things)

Any more input? Thanks!

Mad Dog · 09-16-2005, 08:17 AM

I have mine in the kick panels and they really get in the way of the dimmer. Of course, I wear steel toed Doc's so that could be the problem.

68gmcdually · 09-16-2005, 08:22 AM

My new kick panels, c/w speakers where delivered yesterday. I am hoping to install them tonight. My e-brake will be ok as mine is under the dash. The only interference I will have is the dimmer switch I guess. I am hoping that they work out.

86swb · 09-16-2005, 08:26 AM

I have mine in the kick panels and have no problem with my floor dimmer. I believe you have more problems in the doors with rain water, slamming the door ect. MO

lowrider79 · 09-16-2005, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 86swb

I have mine in the kick panels and have no problem with my floor dimmer. I believe you have more problems in the doors with rain water, slamming the door ect. MO

I agree completly. Mine are in the kick panels plus I put a dual speaker up in the stock dash location. I have had no problem with the kick panels. I think when they are in the doors they sound a like their in a tin can. Which basically they are.

86swb · 09-16-2005, 09:11 AM

If you want BIG speakers-put some behind the seat. I believe there are some post on building speaker boxes for this.

chevyguy_72 · 09-16-2005, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86swb

If you want BIG speakers-put some behind the seat. I believe there are some post on building speaker boxes for this.

anyone have a link?

68gmcdually · 09-16-2005, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowrider79

I agree completly. Mine are in the kick panels plus I put a dual speaker up in the stock dash location. I have had no problem with the kick panels. I think when they are in the doors they sound a like their in a tin can. Which basically they are.

Where did you get that setup, I have been casually looking for that for awhile. I might hold off now since I have the kick panels and 2 x 6" x 9" in the extend a cab. We will wait and see what the sound is like.

76bonanza · 09-16-2005, 11:20 AM

any pics of the kickpanels installed and links.

fade94 · 09-16-2005, 11:26 AM

This is the link of all links, for kickpanels in our trucks...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=141614

sleepyboy · 09-16-2005, 11:53 AM

I put 'em in both. E-brake was cut and welded to the side of the arm for clearance.

lowrider79 · 09-16-2005, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68gmcdually

Where did you get that setup, I have been casually looking for that for awhile. I might hold off now since I have the kick panels and 2 x 6" x 9" in the extend a cab. We will wait and see what the sound is like.

Chevy Duty

flip66 · 09-16-2005, 01:51 PM

The major difference is you can get a bigger speaker in the door and there is more air which will allow for more low-end or base. They do make rain guards for door speakers that covers the top of the to keep the water off of them but I have not seen them for 6X9 in a long time. The best way to do it would be if don’t have a tank behind the seat put some kind of box with a woofer behind the seat with the kick panel speakers for the best imaging. I use to put 6 inch woofers in the doors with a tweeter up high allot that way you had the low-end and could still have the imaging.

09-16-2005, 01:55 AM	#1
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Speakers: Kicks vs. Doors I'm getting ready to tear down and rebuild my truck into a nice daily driver, and am at the point where I need to decide what to replace the radio with. I will be putting a really nice CD/MP3 deck in, and will amp all speakers rather than use the deck amp, but I haven't decided where to put the speakers. The kick panels seem to be good for a number of reasons: 1. No real cutting involved 2. Good place for imaging But also bad: 1. Easy to kick 2. Potential problem with E-brake, dimmer and side vents (maybe able to modify) Then we have the positives of the doors: 1. Bigger speaker (6x9) will fit 2. Kept away from feet 3. No interference with any vehicle functions Again, also some negatives: 1. Have to cut (not a big deal to me though) 2. Not so good imaging 3. Risk of getting wet (I will build a rain hood for them with those plastic bucket things) Any more input? Thanks! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

09-16-2005, 08:17 AM	#2
Mad Dog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Independence MO Posts: 87	I have mine in the kick panels and they really get in the way of the dimmer. Of course, I wear steel toed Doc's so that could be the problem. __________________ 72 C10 longbed 5/7 drop, Telstars, 350/th400(for now) 69 Chevelle SS396 (427/th400) 88 K5 on 35's (355/700R4/208)

09-16-2005, 08:22 AM	#3
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	My new kick panels, c/w speakers where delivered yesterday. I am hoping to install them tonight. My e-brake will be ok as mine is under the dash. The only interference I will have is the dimmer switch I guess. I am hoping that they work out. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

09-16-2005, 08:26 AM	#4
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	I have mine in the kick panels and have no problem with my floor dimmer. I believe you have more problems in the doors with rain water, slamming the door ect. MO __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

09-16-2005, 09:11 AM	#6
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	If you want BIG speakers-put some behind the seat. I believe there are some post on building speaker boxes for this. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

09-16-2005, 11:20 AM	#9
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	any pics of the kickpanels installed and links. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

09-16-2005, 11:26 AM	#10
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	Ask, and you shall receive.... This is the link of all links, for kickpanels in our trucks... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=141614 __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear

09-16-2005, 11:53 AM	#11
sleepyboy '69 Step Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Marion, Texas Posts: 722	I put 'em in both. E-brake was cut and welded to the side of the arm for clearance.

09-16-2005, 01:51 PM	#13
flip66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Garland TX Dallas area Posts: 658	The major difference is you can get a bigger speaker in the door and there is more air which will allow for more low-end or base. They do make rain guards for door speakers that covers the top of the to keep the water off of them but I have not seen them for 6X9 in a long time. The best way to do it would be if don’t have a tank behind the seat put some kind of box with a woofer behind the seat with the kick panel speakers for the best imaging. I use to put 6 inch woofers in the doors with a tweeter up high allot that way you had the low-end and could still have the imaging. __________________ 1998 Pontiac Grad Prix GTP 1969 C10 396 TH400 3.08 posi



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