Opinion on rear speaker mounting

[gdub0717]

Glove Box mounting

Chris- Would it be possible to get a picture of the glove box mounted stereo? I have some ideas on how best to do this but seeing it already done is the best source of information.

Thanks.

 

[Bwana]

A bit off topic

But relavent just the same. Here's some shots of my setup. The radio is brand new technology with XM port, MP3 port, and several AM/FM bands

Radio from Becker autosound U.S.A. I think it's like a two man band, it turned out I ordered my radio from the owner.

http://www.beckerautosound.com/

http://www.beckerautosound.com/Classic/retro%20replacement.html

Check out the knobs! Can you tell the difference?

The electric radio antenna is Hirschmann OEM also. I think this was one of the original mounting positions?

Next stop is the speakers. Figure out why the ones in the rear arm rests aren't hooked up. (looks like I could clean up my trunk a little too )

 

[gdub0717]

Bwana- Looks great!

Have not done much research yet.
I like the USB port. But, it needs Bluetooth to allow handsfree and to play music from my android device.
Hmmmm....Is this available.
I would forget the glove box stereo idea if these options were available.

 

[61porsche]

Picture

of the arm rest speakers, Jeff?

 

[Bwana]

of the arm rest speakers, Jeff?

Yes, I'll probably pull off one of the arm rests this afternoon in my quest for the perfect retractor seatbelt. Will post up pics this evening

 

[x_atlas0]

I've got a pair of 6X9s on the parcel shelf of my coupe, but that was partially driven by my PO's install of a trunk AC system. They used a pair of tin snips to crudely cut some holes for output vents. Rather than leave the broken system and bent metal, I used a dremel to make a pair of nicely-cut (aka easily patched) holes and mounted the speakers on a new parcel shelf I made using 1/2" plywood covered in vinyl, same stuff I used to re-cover my primary console sides. I also mounted the amplifier (Elemental Designs 5 channel) to the underside of the parcel shelf in the trunk, so it is out of the way.

Right now, though, those are the only speakers. I have no functional front setup. As others have said, it is mostly for ambiance, it is never going to be a hi-fi environment.

 

[Bwana]

Hidden speakers

These are in the arm rests in the back. No holes in the fabric. Not hooked up for some reason, will investigate today

 

[m5bb]

What was the original shelf cover material?
I don't like what I have now.

 

[HB Chris]

Black vinyl

 

[Dave B]

Rear speakers

Guys,

when my car was restored 20 years ago, I wanted to try and keep the original (ish) look and not put on after market speaker covers etc. I went for invisible mounted rear speakers. At the time I re-covered the seats, arm rests, side panels and back shelf in leather. I made a new shelf panel and cut a load of holes in the plywood, then covered it with leather and left the leather intact. Sound gets through just fine!

In the boot I went for speakers, and a Pioneer 6xCD autochanger. They are so high up and out the road they do not take up much usable bootspace. I also fitted a rear wing-mounted electric aerial.

In the car I chose a Pioneer face-off radio/CD player. I've not changed a thing since, except radio channels and discs as I have gotten older!!

 

[decoupe]

Personally, I wouldn't put speakers in the rear deck.

I have two six" coaxial speakers and a 10" sub in the rear deck, two 5" coaxial in DIY toe kick enclosures in the front. The 5" and 6" coaxials are driven by a 4 channel amp and the 10" sub driven by a second amp both mounted on the rear fire wall.

Not super high end equipment (lots of power) but then the listening environment isn't great (wind noise being the culpruit) either. Awesome in the garage or loafing in city traffic but futile on the highway at anything but full tilt volume - you can't drown out noise with power - it just gets noisier. On the highway I use a pair of very good sound isolating in-ear buds.

Some things to consider (my opinions only so ....). The holes in the rear deck are just that - holes - and all of the noise in the trunk has unimpeded access to the passenger compartment. The speakers are not a barrier to that area at all. Secondly, given the noisy sound environment, anyone sitting in the rear will experience sound levels in the pain threshold range in order for the driver to get much benefit. Lastly, speakers closer to your ears (the front) are way more effective and enjoyable (why headphones are so cost effective) then ones in the rear that are further away and behind your ears.

The last photo is of a pair of 3" mid/highs that when used (just lying naked in the corners of the dash) with the fronts kick speakers are light years better than anything the rear set up contributes. On my winter list is to get rid of the two amps and rear speakers (close in the holes somehow), upgrade the head unit to an iPod/Bluetooth, find a way to mount the 3" (not in the doors) and run the kicks and dash speakers off the head unit. Way better sound for less money (if you are starting this with process) and reduce the car by about 40lbs in the process.

My two cents worth

Doug

 

[alanmcg]

front speaker solution

doug, agree that speakers up front yield best results, here is what i did:

 

[johanaxelson]

here is what i did - punched the leather with 1/8in hole punch.

definitely something like that. I have that but in black. Quite discreet.

 

[deQuincey]

My original radio setup is so old when I turn on the radio I hear about the imminent fall of Saigon...

I have no wisdom to offer, but just want to share a mystery. The radio works even without a speaker (albeit not very loud). Any theories?

you are the best !
probably you have a charlie down there, somewhere !

the radio was the first thing that i removed from my car when i bought it

 

[gdub0717]

Personally, I wouldn't put speakers in the rear deck.

Not super high end equipment (lots of power) but then the listening environment isn't great (wind noise being the culpruit) either. Awesome in the garage or loafing in city traffic but futile on the highway at anything but full tilt volume - you can't drown out noise with power - it just gets noisier. On the highway I use a pair of very good sound isolating in-ear buds.

Some things to consider (my opinions only so ....). The holes in the rear deck are just that - holes - and all of the noise in the trunk has unimpeded access to the passenger compartment. The speakers are not a barrier to that area at all. Secondly, given the noisy sound environment, anyone sitting in the rear will experience sound levels in the pain threshold range in order for the driver to get much benefit. Lastly, speakers closer to your ears (the front) are way more effective and enjoyable (why headphones are so cost effective) then ones in the rear that are further away and behind your ears.

Against better judgement I installed some speakers on the rear deck. Although untested, I found these covers for the underside of the speakers.
Looks like they may work pretty well.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0039YWTLM/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M3T1_ST1_dp_1


we'll see.

 

[snj5]

I also decided to put speakers in the rear deck after researching the board. After sound matting, we built a wood rear deck for two 6" x 9" speakers and we will cover in black cloth. there is a small JL audio amp under the rear seat.

As I said in another thread, I am installing a hidden Tranzit Blu system so I can listen to internet radio from my phone. Will use a period Blaupunkt Frankfurt as the head unit.