scumbag 0 Posted December 21, 2006 So got my new Head unit, and also ordered some infinity reference components as they have got really good reviews on the net. Is is best to have the head unit just turned to the front and disconnect the rears so I dont wreck them, and then just whack a sub in the boot? Also, where, in your experience is the best place to fit the tweeters? I am contemplating the bit on the dash at the botton of the pillars? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cybernck 402 1 Cars Posted December 21, 2006 give the ICE articles on our website a glance . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paintguy 0 Posted December 22, 2006 On my first 205 I fitted the tweeters on the triangular panel where the mirror mounts, removing the adjuster handles to give me some more room. In my current one, I've fitted them in the A pillar trims. In that position they're as far away from me as possible (a good thing), whilst still being high enough not to drag the sound downwards. They aren't quite at the bottom of the pillars, as I wanted to make sure they were firing over the top of the instrument binnacle. Build Gallery Your best bet is to wire them up, and using some blu-tack, stick them in various positions and see which sounds best to you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scumbag 0 Posted December 22, 2006 Those builds look wicked. Maybe one day i'll get my arse into gear and make something as good as that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scumbag 0 Posted December 22, 2006 Also!!! the hoses which the speaker wires run through from door to car, how can I get to them to thread new speaker wires through? And where have you got your crossovers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paintguy 0 Posted December 22, 2006 Thanks The car side of those 'tubes' is accessed by taking off the plastic trim in the kickwells. It comes into the car, then runs upwards for a bit, so that any water would drain into the door. Get the trim off and stick your hand up, and you should find it The door side can just be reached with the speaker out, but it's easier if you take the door card off. My system runs active, so it has a single crossover before the amps, and each speaker gets its own amplifier channel (7 in total). For a regular passive crossover (that fits after the amps or headunit) you can put them anywhere you want really. There's plenty of space to tuck them behind the dash or glovebox. You could even put them in the doors if you want, but just make sure you cover them with something waterproof (like a plastic bag) as they wont like getting wet. My boot looks like this at the minute, but I'm on the lookout for some more powerful matching amps: Bigger Picture Front, left to right - Sub amp, crossover, equaliser/crossover. 6 channel amp for front speakers is the big red thing at the back, with 0 gauge power distribution blocks next to it, and pride of place goes to my Image Dynamics IDQ10 sub Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scumbag 0 Posted December 22, 2006 Ideal, Many thanks. i was considering whacking them in the little stash hole on drivers side on lower dash, but may just hide them up behind the dash somewhere. thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cybernck 402 1 Cars Posted December 23, 2006 paintguy> luckily your boot is waterproof . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paintguy 0 Posted December 23, 2006 paintguy> luckily your boot is waterproof . lol If you look through the gallery, you'll see it's all raised up off the floor on some waterproofed MDF, just in case Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy_boy 0 Posted December 28, 2006 hmm thats a good idea, nice set up you got there by the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
