Alistair, I have the same problems with both locations and have been thinking about a possible remedy. The head liner on a Westy comes down lower than then the headliner on an L or GL passenger van. Sometimes they're backed with Masonite or other semi-rigid structure. When I replace the headliner on my diesel L I plan on adding a lowered headliner in the cabin area (I'm tall, but not that tall) and building some storage into the area for things like speakers. If my estimates are correct there should be a lot more space overhead and there's nothing there to interfere. Some surface mounted speakers on the dash will bring up the high end and the high mounted overheads will fill in the rest. Just and idea, Matt http://zenoswagen.wordpress.com/ -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Alistair Bell Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 8:51 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: speaker low in front door I have spare door panels, but not right colour, otherwise I would replace panels and move speaker, (if it would fit, haven't checked) up to top stock location. I don't like the top location for 3 reasons: 1. limited speaker size 2. window winder interference (although I solved that in my other van by using the extended shaft winders, early 80's cabriolet has them) 3. speaker partially obscured by dash when door closed. I don't like the bottom location for these reasons: 1. prone to being kicked by my ear foot 2. speaker size still limited if not cutting metal (door stowage bin is upper limit) 3. has no plastic backing, so exposed to moisture (that can be easily remedied) 4. I had to have my ears re located to my feet for best sound imaging. |
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