Tweeters in A pillars?
Le Mans Master
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that is awesome!
a couple questions, how did you take apart the mirror?
and what do you mean by this:
great job though!
a couple questions, how did you take apart the mirror?
and what do you mean by this:
Originally Posted by mnotx
The sound stage dances around on the top.
great job though!
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Originally Posted by 74-Roadster
WOW!!! Can you adopt me?
Really cool install . . . you probably just created more work for me.
Really cool install . . . you probably just created more work for me.
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Originally Posted by scott_fx
that is awesome!
a couple questions, how did you take apart the mirror?
and what do you mean by this:
great job though!
a couple questions, how did you take apart the mirror?
and what do you mean by this:
great job though!
As for the sound stage, when you listen to the music it sounds like the band is playing live on your dashboard. If you close your eyes, it's hard to tell it isn't "live."
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Scott, I have all my wires run for a front stage (165K2Ps) and the subs with a JL 1000/1 and a 300/2 for the components. If I were to add more tweets and possible a mid in the dash like this would I need a different amp? How would you do the wiring config on this? A third amp may be better in this scenario.
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Originally Posted by Cajundude
Scott, I have all my wires run for a front stage (165K2Ps) and the subs with a JL 1000/1 and a 300/2 for the components. If I were to add more tweets and possible a mid in the dash like this would I need a different amp? How would you do the wiring config on this? A third amp may be better in this scenario.
Since the dash tweeter will be there for stage height, you would want them crossovered high, possibly as high as 10khz
My plans were to do tweets in the corners firing into the glass. I plan on using the unused HU power (50 watts X 4
) and a custom passive crossover with some antenuation. Currently short on $ and time 
Thinking about putting Lambo doors on the C5
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Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette
Thinking about putting Lambo doors on the C5
. . . dang, the C7 may be out before I get done modding my C5.
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For those looking at the additional tweeters in "MNOTX" setup, CDT Audio has a new "Center Stage" configuration (similar to their "Stage Front" setup which I think works off the same amp as your main tweeters). Instead of a single midrange the additional center tweeters are suppose to play down into the midrange frequencies. I never heard any of the CDT equipment but have read many good post here on the forum about their speakers.
http://www.cdtaudio.com/car_audio.htm
http://www.cdtaudio.com/car_audio.htm
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Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette
In that case, a small 4-channel amp would work. 2 channels to the tweeters, and the other 2 channels bridged to the midrange. I would also make sure the amp has built-in crossovers to make your life easier.
Since the dash tweeter will be there for stage height, you would want them crossovered high, possibly as high as 10khz
My plans were to do tweets in the corners firing into the glass. I plan on using the unused HU power (50 watts X 4 ) and a custom passive crossover with some antenuation. Currently short on $ and time Thinking about putting Lambo doors on the C5
Since the dash tweeter will be there for stage height, you would want them crossovered high, possibly as high as 10khz
My plans were to do tweets in the corners firing into the glass. I plan on using the unused HU power (50 watts X 4
) and a custom passive crossover with some antenuation. Currently short on $ and time Thinking about putting Lambo doors on the C5
as usual. 
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Thanks guys! Aside from money, there wouldn't be any problem just throwing in another amp to the mix right? I've already purchased the 300/2 for the Focals.
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Originally Posted by scott_fx
make sure you have the right size fuse and thick enough wire. I think you also have to think about the voltage of the line out, it's going to drop now becuase it's being shared.
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Great thread. I woulda never thought about the rear view mirror. That must be one HECK of a shop that will fly out a tech to install. Dont wanna know how much that cost ya 
Great ideas though, I think I will adapt some of this to my own system.
Are you running a center channel processor? How are those rearview tweeters wired? Just L and R? What about that single midrange up there?
Great ideas though, I think I will adapt some of this to my own system.
Are you running a center channel processor? How are those rearview tweeters wired? Just L and R? What about that single midrange up there?
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I'm still trying to figure out where the hell to get a speaker small enough to fit in that defroster vent and if I can find one, will it be worth a crap?
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There are some manufacturers that make a 1/2" tweeter. I would use a high crossover frequency like 10 KHz or so. MB Quart had them but they were MDS (Audax) line?? Anyone else remember them???? Parts Express would be a good place to look.
I also will look at home (at work now
). I maybe have some that might fit and would give them to you. I'm thinking the magnets will be too large though
I also will look at home (at work now
). I maybe have some that might fit and would give them to you. I'm thinking the magnets will be too large though
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Here's one that might fit (1 inch mounting depth and just over an inch total height). It's freq. range spec says it goes down to 250 Hz but I'm not sure that's low enough to keep certain voices (Tracy Chapman, Garth Brooks, etc.) from "dropping" down from the dash to the doors/kick panels.
http://www.morelhifi.com/products/mo...ers_cdm54.html
http://www.morelhifi.com/products/mo...ers_cdm54.html
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From: Cresskill NJ
Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette
Howdy mnotx (aka stereo guru )
I'm too interested in the equipment names and model numbers. Could you please post the info.
)I'm too interested in the equipment names and model numbers. Could you please post the info.
I could be wrong, but everything sort of looks like the stuff from here http://www.cdtaudio.com/car_audio.htm
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Originally Posted by DngrZne
I could be wrong, but everything sort of looks like the stuff from here http://www.cdtaudio.com/car_audio.htm
Reus Systems
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Originally Posted by mnotx
that had to cost you both arms and both legs
