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the_guy · 06-23-2010, 07:57 PM

Is it worth installing some 6x9 speakers in the corner of my cab behind my seat? Anyone else do this? I was debating doing this but I don't want to go through all the hassle of getting the speakers and making a mount if they are going to sound like trash because of where they sit.

Prerunner1982 · 06-23-2010, 08:06 PM

No reason to make a mount when a board members makes and sells his own... will get link in just a sec.

Edit: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345494

Scootin 81 C20 · 06-23-2010, 08:28 PM

I've got 6x9s behind my seat in the corners and it sounds great.

JohnC · 06-23-2010, 09:37 PM

Yeah the ones Jeff is making are nice. I haven't heard anything bad about them after the guys have them installed in the trucks.

TeXaS 86 C10 · 06-23-2010, 09:39 PM

just buy an enclosed box for 6x9s

54Caddy · 06-23-2010, 10:01 PM

I have them behind my seat in some enclosed boxes and they sound great.

bitchin85 · 06-23-2010, 10:33 PM

i think i got you all topped in the origonality dept... i got two 6x9s laying on the floor behind the seat cuz im too broke to buy those boxes made here( which are awesome) and too busy/lazy to make my own lol. and ya they sound like they came straight out of a transister radio..

joe231 · 06-23-2010, 10:42 PM

I have the corner brackets....and I must say.....
I love them!
They look and sound great.

bigblock73 · 06-23-2010, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TeXaS 86 C10

just buy an enclosed box for 6x9s

Why? Mine don't cost that much more, are made better, won't take up any space behind the seat, and don't look like crap.

Thanks for the compliments fellas!

Walts_restoration · 06-23-2010, 10:44 PM

corner brackets as well, did some fabbing to them as my 4 1/8 magnet infinity kappas no fit so well, but the plastic i used cracked before they even had a speaker on them, so going to have to re-engineer them again, but i like them no complaints.

Cherub · 06-23-2010, 10:59 PM

I have the board members corner speakers and have yet to install them but i like the look and quality

54Caddy · 06-23-2010, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Why? Mine don't cost that much more, are made better, won't take up any space behind the seat, and don't look like crap.

Thanks for the compliments fellas!

You cant ever beat free! Ahahah how much for yours though?

bigblock73 · 06-23-2010, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54Caddy

You cant ever beat free! Ahahah how much for yours though?

$63 shipped to your door if you live in the lower 48.

Not ripping on anyone installs, just saying if you are going to spend the $$ on carpeted boxes, why not spend a few more bucks and have a cleaner looking and better functioning install? But I am bias.

100 plus sets sold, zero complaints.

TeXaS 86 C10 · 06-23-2010, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Why? Mine don't cost that much more, are made better, won't take up any space behind the seat, and don't look like crap.

Thanks for the compliments fellas!

BB73
id like to see some pix if possible

im getting ready to plan out a small system, so im game for any options. i just said that because i figured they were cheap and movable

bigblock73 · 06-23-2010, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeXaS 86 C10

BB73
id like to see some pix if possible

im getting ready to plan out a small system, so im game for any options. i just said that because i figured they were cheap and movable

There is a pic and description here

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345494

Or if you go to my site, www.73-87.com, there are pictures right on the home page.

Jeepwm69 · 06-24-2010, 11:18 PM

I put bigblocks boxes in early this week. Sound SO much better and they are completely out of the way and look great.

Put some $35 Kenwood 6x9's I got on ebay in mine along with some $9 pioneer 4" speakers in the dash corners. Sounds great for not much $$$.

asphaltburner · 06-24-2010, 11:27 PM

Yo!
More surface area with 2 6.5" speakers than a single 6x9", so I mounted four 6.5" three ways:

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They sound fantastic!
Todd.

BruthaMan · 06-25-2010, 02:25 AM

You can't go wrong with Jeff's (BigBlock73) speaker brackets.

I had mine powder coated. here's a few pics of the install:

87GMCChris · 06-25-2010, 05:51 PM

Those look great... but i've got factory ones. If i needed them i would get them.

MONTEZ · 06-25-2010, 06:45 PM

As far as them sounding good, they'll sound fine. BUT, (I know most will disagree), I am not a fan of rear staging in a vehicle, unless it is used for rear fill for a surround sound set up for video use. I have run live sound for many years, and had my own recording studio for 5 years and well their just aren't many times that music is engineered to have rear fill speakers. All sound staging is recorded to come from the front as it would at live performance, it's more natural. I usually add more front speakers and take the rears out. It's less confusing musically.

raiders3581 · 06-25-2010, 07:15 PM

I say if you have the funds go for the corner prefabbed big block sells. I have a set with some kicker 6x9s and top mounted

tweeters. I love them I have had those carpeted boxes sound way to punchy. I put some pillow stuffing behind mine to slow down the air from bouncing off the back of the cab. Made a difference. Just my 2cents

raiders3581 · 06-25-2010, 07:16 PM

I say if you have the funds go for the corner prefabbed big block sells. I have a set with some kicker 6x9s and top mounted

tweeters. I love them I have had those carpeted boxes sound way to punchy. I put some pillow stuffing behind mine to slow down the air from bouncing off the back of the cab. Made a difference. Just my 2cents

06-23-2010, 07:57 PM	#1
the_guy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Valdosta Georgia Posts: 6	Rear speaker install Is it worth installing some 6x9 speakers in the corner of my cab behind my seat? Anyone else do this? I was debating doing this but I don't want to go through all the hassle of getting the speakers and making a mount if they are going to sound like trash because of where they sit.

06-23-2010, 08:06 PM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Rear speaker install No reason to make a mount when a board members makes and sells his own... will get link in just a sec. Edit: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345494 __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call Last edited by Prerunner1982; 06-23-2010 at 08:07 PM.

06-23-2010, 08:28 PM	#3
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Rear speaker install I've got 6x9s behind my seat in the corners and it sounds great. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

06-23-2010, 09:37 PM	#4
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Rear speaker install Yeah the ones Jeff is making are nice. I haven't heard anything bad about them after the guys have them installed in the trucks.

06-23-2010, 09:39 PM	#5
TeXaS 86 C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston TX Posts: 40	Re: Rear speaker install just buy an enclosed box for 6x9s __________________ 1986 LWB C-10 305/th400 Daily Driver and beer runner

06-23-2010, 10:01 PM	#6
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Rear speaker install I have them behind my seat in some enclosed boxes and they sound great. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

06-23-2010, 10:33 PM	#7
bitchin85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lambertville MI Posts: 962	Re: Rear speaker install i think i got you all topped in the origonality dept... i got two 6x9s laying on the floor behind the seat cuz im too broke to buy those boxes made here( which are awesome) and too busy/lazy to make my own lol. and ya they sound like they came straight out of a transister radio.. __________________ "I'll keep my guns, money, and freedom. You can keep the "change"

06-23-2010, 10:42 PM	#8
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Rear speaker install I have the corner brackets....and I must say..... I love them! They look and sound great. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

06-23-2010, 10:44 PM	#10
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Rear speaker install corner brackets as well, did some fabbing to them as my 4 1/8 magnet infinity kappas no fit so well, but the plastic i used cracked before they even had a speaker on them, so going to have to re-engineer them again, but i like them no complaints. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums Last edited by Walts_restoration; 06-23-2010 at 10:45 PM.

06-23-2010, 10:59 PM	#11
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Rear speaker install I have the board members corner speakers and have yet to install them but i like the look and quality __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

06-24-2010, 11:18 PM	#16
Jeepwm69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 687	Re: Rear speaker install I put bigblocks boxes in early this week. Sound SO much better and they are completely out of the way and look great. Put some $35 Kenwood 6x9's I got on ebay in mine along with some $9 pioneer 4" speakers in the dash corners. Sounds great for not much $$$.

06-24-2010, 11:27 PM	#17
asphaltburner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ault, Colorado Posts: 862	Re: Rear speaker install Yo! More surface area with 2 6.5" speakers than a single 6x9", so I mounted four 6.5" three ways: They sound fantastic! Todd. __________________ '78 3/4 ton 4x4 custom "Todd-built" FRANKENTRUCK!

06-25-2010, 02:25 AM	#18
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: Rear speaker install You can't go wrong with Jeff's (BigBlock73) speaker brackets. I had mine powder coated. here's a few pics of the install: __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

06-25-2010, 05:51 PM	#19
87GMCChris Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: London, Ontairio Posts: 163	Re: Rear speaker install Those look great... but i've got factory ones. If i needed them i would get them. Attached Images __________________ 1987 GMC Wrangler - 305TBI/TH400/Duals 1968 Camaro - Resto 2010 Ranger I only drive truck 6 months a year... Dam Canadian winters.

06-25-2010, 06:45 PM	#20
MONTEZ Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nacogdoches,Texas Posts: 330	Re: Rear speaker install As far as them sounding good, they'll sound fine. BUT, (I know most will disagree), I am not a fan of rear staging in a vehicle, unless it is used for rear fill for a surround sound set up for video use. I have run live sound for many years, and had my own recording studio for 5 years and well their just aren't many times that music is engineered to have rear fill speakers. All sound staging is recorded to come from the front as it would at live performance, it's more natural. I usually add more front speakers and take the rears out. It's less confusing musically.



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06-25-2010, 07:15 PM	#21
raiders3581 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: pomona ca Posts: 187	Re: Rear speaker install I say if you have the funds go for the corner prefabbed big block sells. I have a set with some kicker 6x9s and top mounted tweeters. I love them I have had those carpeted boxes sound way to punchy. I put some pillow stuffing behind mine to slow down the air from bouncing off the back of the cab. Made a difference. Just my 2cents __________________ 67 short bed fleetside/1997 c1500 exteded cab/ 2004 accord/87 c10silverado 350 od tbi

06-25-2010, 07:16 PM	#22
raiders3581 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: pomona ca Posts: 187	Re: Rear speaker install I say if you have the funds go for the corner prefabbed big block sells. I have a set with some kicker 6x9s and top mounted tweeters. I love them I have had those carpeted boxes sound way to punchy. I put some pillow stuffing behind mine to slow down the air from bouncing off the back of the cab. Made a difference. Just my 2cents __________________ 67 short bed fleetside/1997 c1500 exteded cab/ 2004 accord/87 c10silverado 350 od tbi

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