Re: [DML] Replacing Front Speakers

[Johnny Sawyer <johnny.sawyer@xxxxxxxxx>]

I had the same problem.  What I did was to cut the lip off of a
plastic "Big Gulp" cup and then glued it inside the frame of the
speaker.  I also created a couple of metal brackets that fit into the
lip so the studs would fit.  The speakers sit flush and sound fine.

In hindsight, I should have looked a bit harder because I later found
direct replacements that would sit flush.  Check this link:  this is
where I purchased my 3.5's and 4x10's and they also have them without
the raised tweeters.

http://www.cardiscountstereos.com/speakers.asp

Johnny
5518

On 4/20/05, Marc Levy <malevy_nj@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
> Best to find a speaker that will sit flush..  There
> are some out there.  I have not purchased any
> recently, so cant give you a model number.
> 
> When you are done, the studs may not be long enough
> for the speaker.  I solved this problem, but don't
> remember how!!  Check the DML archives, I know we have
> discussed it before.
> 
> Don't just use washers on the speaker you have.  If
> there is an air gap between the speaker and the
> dashboard with will hurt the sound quality.
> 
> The alternative is to purchase a dual-cone speaker
> instead of a co-axial.
> 
> --- Michael & Denise <luckeys71@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hey gang,
> > I recently purchased a set of replacement front
> > speakers which unfortunately do not sit flush
> > against the dash like the stock Craig ones as they
> > have the tweeter slightly raised.  Has anybody had
> > any experience creating a ring (like a gasket) to go
> > around the speaker so that it would stay flush with
> > the dash like the original?  There must be a simple
> > solution to this but as usual the obvious answer
> > always seems to elude me!
> > Thanks,
> > Mike
> > #3760





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