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Dandeluxe · 09-15-2002, 10:01 PM

Does anybody sell speakers that fit under the seat. a while back i thought somebody said they make a set of speakers that fit under the seat with like a 4 inch woofer and a mid spkr and a tweeter? that sound good im not gonna cut my doors up its a sin to do that. thanks, DAN

Suicide-D · 09-15-2002, 10:21 PM

i have 6x9's in boxes under my seat. it kinda hits your butt on a hard bump but it sounds ok. I'm not into the loud and thumping, as I was in my youth...so i didn't look too hard. I let my exhaust make all the noise

WB72 · 09-15-2002, 11:01 PM

I custom built a set. I took an old set of "TRUCK SPEAKERS" you know the kind that has a woofer, Mid range and a tweeter all built to sit behind your seat. I cut thte boxes to fit under the seat, It took many tries to get them right, I had to keep trimming down bit by bit. I believe thet they can'y be any higher than 4 1/2" high. Then I recovered them with that grey carpet stuff that they use for that stuff.

They sound great, mind you the tweeter could be a little higher, but the speakers under the seat ar my Rear speakers, Yes I did cut speakers in my doors. (I know, I know its a sin, But I did it years ago.)

barn9 · 09-15-2002, 11:25 PM

I have a set of Pioneer speakers in a factory case that sound great under the seat. They made these several years ago for vans, truck sleepers, etc. The last place I remember seeing them was in a Crutchfield's catalog. Check out any place that sells or installs custom stereo systems for availibility. Nice to hear someone has enough class and common sense to not butcher up their truck!

lotik · 09-15-2002, 11:28 PM

i personally would put any high or mid ranged speakers under the seat, because it seems like the sound would be muffled. now if you could fit a sub under there it would be different.

bobs409 · 09-16-2002, 08:17 AM

I have a pair of Pioneers TSX-8's under the seat. These are the old box type with 3 speakers each. I like the sound of them there. (where else can you put them in a truck anyway?)

MattS · 09-16-2002, 12:39 PM

I bought a set of standard 6x9 boxes and set them on the floor just in front of the seat. I put in high end Boston Accoustics that I had from another vehicle and they sound great. Still get the highs and the boxes sit right between the backs of your legs and the seat without being in the way. Just a convenient way to get good sound without buying separate mid-range and tweeters and not being sinful by cutting you're doors.

Southpa · 09-16-2002, 01:11 PM

Speakers under my seat? No thanks. lol The music I listen to, at my usual volume, would loosen my bowels if the speakers were under my seat.

barn9 · 09-16-2002, 11:07 PM

Dammit Southpa, I ..........uh................uh................never mind, I have to use the bathroom!

Dropped67step · 09-17-2002, 12:10 AM

ther is a speaker shop her in ft. worth Its called Toby's he make his own speakers and boxes the guy is awesome all speakers come with a two year warranty i think. He sell a set made exp, for ower trucks they rock. I can get you more info if you would like later B.

Kas68c10 · 09-17-2002, 11:18 AM

I guess it depends how you like your music and how good the stereo is. I had speakers on the floor, was always moving them, but sound was good. I put them under the seat, sound was too muffled and I didn't want to buy a higher output stereo. When I moved the gas tank, I put them behind the seat, and that was ok, but again, they were in the road of a shelving unit I put back there, couldnt put the seat all the way back. Then, mainly for appearances, I bought the headliner fron jc whitney with the 4 speakers in it. Best solution imo. The music doesn't have to be too loud, and the headliner looks good. The speakers are not the best quality, will probably change em after I blow em out.

hjalbert · 09-17-2002, 01:03 PM

mine are under my seat and i cant really hear them at all, ive got a pioneer deck and pioneer 6x9 4 ways, it creates to much base, and not enough treble. i end up turning the base all the way down and the treble up, now if i had some mids on the dash it would be perfect

gabet40 · 09-17-2002, 04:54 PM

ive got a pair of custom made boxes with 8" Kicker woofers in them that used to be under the seat that ive taken out since i relocated my gas tank. anyone interested? $50+shipping takes all and ill even re-carpet and seal the boxes

i woundnt recommend and mids or high under the seat either due to muffled sounds. but these speakers were great for bass until i made the room behind the seat available.

woodrow59 · 09-17-2002, 05:58 PM

Not a choice for high quality sound but if anybody is like me and just wants to listen to the radio, I found these at Big Lots (yes,,Big Lots LOL). They actually wedged perfectly between the floorboard and the rail at the bottom of the seat so they are facing forward and the sound isn't muffled. The best part is they were only $20.
Again,,,,,,,,not high quality,,,,,,,cheap speakers that fit !!!!!!!!!

09-15-2002, 10:01 PM	#1
Dandeluxe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: st.louis mo. Posts: 717	Speakers Under The Seat? Does anybody sell speakers that fit under the seat. a while back i thought somebody said they make a set of speakers that fit under the seat with like a 4 inch woofer and a mid spkr and a tweeter? that sound good im not gonna cut my doors up its a sin to do that. thanks, DAN __________________ 1969 cst swb 350/400 th . DANNY C . ["]FRIENDS DONT LET FRIENDS DRIVE F@RD$!! 1969 cst swb corvette hugger orange with 400 hp sbc I started out with nothing and i held on to it

09-15-2002, 11:01 PM	#3
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	I custom built a set. I took an old set of "TRUCK SPEAKERS" you know the kind that has a woofer, Mid range and a tweeter all built to sit behind your seat. I cut thte boxes to fit under the seat, It took many tries to get them right, I had to keep trimming down bit by bit. I believe thet they can'y be any higher than 4 1/2" high. Then I recovered them with that grey carpet stuff that they use for that stuff. They sound great, mind you the tweeter could be a little higher, but the speakers under the seat ar my Rear speakers, Yes I did cut speakers in my doors. (I know, I know its a sin, But I did it years ago.) __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

09-15-2002, 11:25 PM	#4
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	I have a set of Pioneer speakers in a factory case that sound great under the seat. They made these several years ago for vans, truck sleepers, etc. The last place I remember seeing them was in a Crutchfield's catalog. Check out any place that sells or installs custom stereo systems for availibility. Nice to hear someone has enough class and common sense to not butcher up their truck! __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

09-15-2002, 11:28 PM	#5
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	i personally would put any high or mid ranged speakers under the seat, because it seems like the sound would be muffled. now if you could fit a sub under there it would be different. __________________ negative camber //LA\\

09-16-2002, 08:17 AM	#6
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I have a pair of Pioneers TSX-8's under the seat. These are the old box type with 3 speakers each. I like the sound of them there. (where else can you put them in a truck anyway?) __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

09-15-2002, 10:21 PM	#2
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	i have 6x9's in boxes under my seat. it kinda hits your butt on a hard bump but it sounds ok. I'm not into the loud and thumping, as I was in my youth...so i didn't look too hard. I let my exhaust make all the noise

09-16-2002, 12:39 PM	#7
MattS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 43	I bought a set of standard 6x9 boxes and set them on the floor just in front of the seat. I put in high end Boston Accoustics that I had from another vehicle and they sound great. Still get the highs and the boxes sit right between the backs of your legs and the seat without being in the way. Just a convenient way to get good sound without buying separate mid-range and tweeters and not being sinful by cutting you're doors.

09-16-2002, 01:11 PM	#8
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,409	Speakers under my seat? No thanks. lol The music I listen to, at my usual volume, would loosen my bowels if the speakers were under my seat. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

09-16-2002, 11:07 PM	#9
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Dammit Southpa, I ..........uh................uh................never mind, I have to use the bathroom! __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

09-17-2002, 12:10 AM	#10
Dropped67step Gearhead since birth Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ft. Worth TX. Posts: 190	ther is a speaker shop her in ft. worth Its called Toby's he make his own speakers and boxes the guy is awesome all speakers come with a two year warranty i think. He sell a set made exp, for ower trucks they rock. I can get you more info if you would like later B.

09-17-2002, 11:18 AM	#11
Kas68c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Freeland,Michigan,USA Posts: 312	I guess it depends how you like your music and how good the stereo is. I had speakers on the floor, was always moving them, but sound was good. I put them under the seat, sound was too muffled and I didn't want to buy a higher output stereo. When I moved the gas tank, I put them behind the seat, and that was ok, but again, they were in the road of a shelving unit I put back there, couldnt put the seat all the way back. Then, mainly for appearances, I bought the headliner fron jc whitney with the 4 speakers in it. Best solution imo. The music doesn't have to be too loud, and the headliner looks good. The speakers are not the best quality, will probably change em after I blow em out. __________________ 1968 SWB Stepside, 250,pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,Seat from a later truck with built in seatbelts, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,Weber k550cub carburator...WORK IN PROGRESS, Freeland MI , Just bought a 72 Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!

09-17-2002, 01:03 PM	#12
hjalbert cracker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 1,021	mine are under my seat and i cant really hear them at all, ive got a pioneer deck and pioneer 6x9 4 ways, it creates to much base, and not enough treble. i end up turning the base all the way down and the treble up, now if i had some mids on the dash it would be perfect __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Harry John Albert III located in Phoenix, AZ 1972 GMC JIMMY, 1969 lwb Chevy Frame, 1999 bmw k1200 ltc 1992 Kawasaki concours 1991 bmw k75 1973 cortez motorhome

09-17-2002, 04:54 PM	#13
gabet40 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 565	ive got a pair of custom made boxes with 8" Kicker woofers in them that used to be under the seat that ive taken out since i relocated my gas tank. anyone interested? $50+shipping takes all and ill even re-carpet and seal the boxes i woundnt recommend and mids or high under the seat either due to muffled sounds. but these speakers were great for bass until i made the room behind the seat available. __________________ Current owner of 2016 2500 Silverado Midnight Edition. Former owner of: 69 1/2 ton, change from long/fleet to short/fleet, shaved door handles, shaved tailgate, 4/6 drop, power windows, 700r4 72 blazer, 350 with Holley Commander 950 DFI, crane energizer cam, 350 tranny, dual sanderson blockhuggers/magnaflow exhaust

09-17-2002, 05:58 PM	#14
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	Not a choice for high quality sound but if anybody is like me and just wants to listen to the radio, I found these at Big Lots (yes,,Big Lots LOL). They actually wedged perfectly between the floorboard and the rail at the bottom of the seat so they are facing forward and the sound isn't muffled. The best part is they were only $20. Again,,,,,,,,not high quality,,,,,,,cheap speakers that fit !!!!!!!!! Attached Images __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)



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