Date:         Tue, 6 Apr 2010 09:02:37 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Stereo Upgrade Project
Comments: To: Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca>
In-Reply-To:  <7E8EF84D-DF98-47BD-952E-2EFE2E8E32B4@shaw.ca>
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Gotcha - likewise just relating my experience.  The 1" dome tweeters in the
6 1'2" speakers deliver definition right to my glasses-holder-uppers!

On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 8:53 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:

> yes, i had my ears re located down there a few years back. it plays hell
> with keeping my glasses on.
>
>
> actually, i found that the "separates" I described sound better than the 4"
> infinities in stock location in my other van. I think partly because the
> mids are bigger elements and also because the tweeters are pushing the highs
> right at me, partially overcoming my high frequency hearing deficit.
>
> alistair
>
> PS I'm not defending to the death, the separate speaker approach. Just
> stating my opinion, ma'am :)
>
>
> On 6-Apr-10, at 8:39 AM, Jake de Villiers wrote:
>
> My '84 has separates like that (Blaupunkt/Polk Audio) and it was a wasted
> effort compared to the higher mounted speakers.
>
> Unless of course, your ears are attached to your
>
>


--
Jake

1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"

Crescent Beach, BC

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