Finding Speaker Mounting Locations

Choosing the correct speaker locations will have the greatest effect on the sound quality of the system.. Different considerations are needed when choosing the locations that best suit your needs.. The locations must be large enough for the speakers to fit.. Care is needed to ensure that the location you have chosen will not affect any of the mechanical or electrical operations of the vehicle..

Determining the best location for the speakers will depend on your cosmetic needs and your vehicle's interior.. If minimal intrusion in your vehicle is desired, factory speaker locations may be the ticket for you.. Placing the speaker in the factory location can often give very desirable results..

DOOR MOUNTING

When checking for possible speaker locations in the doors, check the operation of the window and all of the doors assemblies.. There is also a stabilizer stop bar in between the door and the door jamb.. This bar prevents the door from opening too far.. Pay particular attention to this so you do not damage the speaker when you close the door..

Figure 1

Figura 1

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Inside	Dampening Mat
of Door	Dampening Mat
Speaker
cut out
Speaker installed	Coaxial
with no gaps	Coaxial
or air leaks	Driver
	Driver
Door	Grille	Screws
Door		Screws
Panel
Dampening on
top of outer
door skin

REAR DECK MOUNTING

In rear deck installations, check the operation of the trunk suspension springs or tension bars.. These tension bars move in the opening and closing of the trunk.. You cannot be too cautious during this part of the installation, In addition, do not locate the speakers too close to the back of the rear deck.. Mounting the far screws will only be possible with the removal of the rear window..