Date:         Tue, 2 Dec 2003 12:12:31 -0500
Reply-To:     robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
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From:         robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: speaker mounting
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> Adam, 
> 
> This past summer I upgraded my car stereo, I too had the same issue with the
> rear sound. I had seen people cut out holes on the left and right of the rear
> heater unit and put subwoofers in or other speakers but decided it was to much
> work and opted to replace the standard 4¹ high top rear units on roof with a
> speaker by ³sound design²  and it worked out great, adding a nice fullness to
> the sound. The only problem I have is that when I crank it up the grills
> sometimes fall off.
> 
>  I also added an Infiniti ³bass link² 200watt self powered subwoofer and and a
> set of front mounted 6.5 inch infinity kappa speakers. The sound is pretty
> full, could use a little more mid range though. Lastly I added a SONY cd
> player with detachable face and remote w/4x45watt.
> 
> I would think you could fit a large speaker in rear side panels near the rear
> wiper fluid unit but I think it might have to be a shallow speaker.
> 
> Let me know what wind up doing, I am planning on adding some more speakers
> myself in the future, I am always interested in other people¹s setups.
> 
> Robert
> NYC
> 89 Carat Auto
> 
> 
> Hey everyone,
> 
> I installed a JVC CD/Mp3 into my Vanagon, as well as some Alpine 6.5 inchers
> in the door panels. The previous owner had cut holes in the bottom of the
> panel for speakers, so I just put the new ones in there. Sounds great! Anyway,
> my
> question is, where can I mount speakers in the back of the van? It has those
> crap stock ones hanging from the roof. I want to put some speakers back there
> to fill the van up with sound. I was thinking maybe the side panels behind the
> rear seat, but I dont know how much room is behind there and I am worried if I
> take the panel off I'll break those button things holding it on. I also
> thought about putting speakers in where the ash trays are, but that limits me
> to a
> pretty small speaker. Any suggestions on where to mount speakers?
> Thanks
> Adam