Date:         Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:57:42 -0400
Reply-To:     greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA
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From:         Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
Subject:      Re: More on Speakers: Crutchfield brand, any good?
Comments: To: Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
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Hi Jeff,

I was able to fit a pair of 6x9s into the rear AC ductwork on my
wolfsburg. They offer excellent sound in that location as they are never
obstructed by passengers or luggage the way they would if they were placed
lower. I had to shim them out a bit with plywood to get the depth I needed
but I did make it work. The sound of the 6x9s was a big improvement.

Later I was able to find a 600W amp and a pair of 12" speakers on eBay for
cheap. I put the 12" subwoofer in the drivers side wall of the rear cargo
area. First I installed a 0.75" sheet of plywood in place of the original
plastic interior panel and then I carefully recessed the speaker into it.
The magnet on the back ended up clearing the body panel by about 0.25". I
still need to finish the enclosure but it sounds good. I will try to get
pics of these tonight. The bass is most pleasing, although it does rattle
the plastic interior cupholders at times.

Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
www.pottsfamily.ca
WWW.BUSESOFTHECORN.CA   <--- NEW .CA DOMAIN!!!
1987 Wolfsburg Weekender hardtop Vanagon
1973 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"


> Michael,
>
> Thanks for the input I appreciate it.
>
> Any chance I could fit 6.5's in the stock location (with some cutting of
> the
> door panel) or is 5.25 all I'm going to get?
>
> I'd like to put 6.5 component speakers up front and then but 6.5 two ways
> in
> the back. I'd eventually like to install a modest shallow sub under the
> rear
> seat as well - I mena modest like 8" or 10" - I don't need to thump I just
> need to be able to hear the music and for it to sound good.
>
> The baffles are a good idea - thank you - fairly cheap as well.
>
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '85 GL (Gertie)
> '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor)
> '86 (We call this one Scrap)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>