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08-22-2014, 09:29 AM
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center console
wondering what you guys have made for center consoles i am currently designing one so i can avoid cutting up doors or putting in kicker panel speakers and was thinking of putting them in a center console with a modern stereo so i can keep the original look of the dash without gashing a big hole in it for a cd deck.
ill share my design. Also wondering if speakers in that location will work?
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08-22-2014, 11:23 AM
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Re: center console
here is what i had built by a local wood hobby shop for mine
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08-22-2014, 11:24 AM
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Re: center console
I think your idea looks better for Bucket seats, but i still have a bench seat
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08-22-2014, 04:07 PM
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Re: center console
Mine is for a bench I plan on having the high side under the dash
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08-22-2014, 04:28 PM
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Re: center console
I maybe a not over Ambitious with my idea I have yet to go actually take measurements the speakers being so close, is that an issues do they have to be decided in any way? I plan on just having 4" or 5" speakers in there
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08-22-2014, 05:26 PM
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Re: center console
If done right a aftermarket radio looks just fine in the dash. Now if you want a Nav screen then by all means build a console for it!
 As long as there is enough air space in the console they will be fine.
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08-22-2014, 06:59 PM
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Re: center console
I wanted a switch panel above it I want to install a few different things... Such as lights in the grille, kill switch and whatever crazy things I think of.
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08-22-2014, 09:27 PM
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Re: center console
there is plenty of room for speakers even 6x9's and if your not sure just don't seal them in or cut a hole or leave an opening for air to move inside console. I didn't put speakers in mine but I did add a subwoofer.
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08-22-2014, 11:32 PM
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Re: center console
That looks like a might fine design. How would having a port in the console change the sound and quality of sound?
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08-22-2014, 11:58 PM
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Re: center console
Here's mine, I also have a bench seat. I have AC controls, radio and power window buttons in mine...Jim
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08-23-2014, 12:00 AM
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Re: center console
if the area is sealed and is to small for say a pair of 6x9's it might give you a lot of bass, not a lot like a sub but it might sound distorted a little. But that shouldn't be an issue like I said there is plenty of room, you would have to build a tiny console which it doesn't look that way. you can always build it and if they sound dull or don't seem like they are very loud just take a side off or drill out a large hole and try again.
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