How to properly install a speaker in the door

Okay, who wants to be the one that make some money producing 5.25 and 6.5 inch rings?

Originally Posted by bikergeek

That's pretty slick. Can you tell me more about how you did the V1 remote display? I have a V1 also and the previous owner of my new-to-me 330Ci did me the favor of putting a hardwire connection in for his V1 up near the top of the windscreen.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=164294

Originally Posted by ca1242

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=164294

Wow, pretty amazing. That was a lot of work. Bit (well, a lot, frankly) beyond my skills, I'm afraid. But thanks for sharing!

Amazon has the best price I've seen for the Jasper circle Jig-plus free shipping. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=228013
If you dont want to do your own rings check out Able-audio-They sell all sizes of rings:
http://shop.able-audio.com/index.php...f5220b80cec2bc

Originally Posted by dan4081

Amazon has the best price I've seen for the Jasper circle Jig-plus free shipping. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=228013
If you dont want to do your own rings check out Able-audio-They sell all sizes of rings:
http://shop.able-audio.com/index.php...f5220b80cec2bc

Thanks for the link...I saw the same exact rings on ebay for $9 and I think shipping was $8. I'm not sure if these would work though...these are the specs:

6.5" Speaker Ring - 3/4" MDF - 5 1/8" Cutout - 6 1/2" Outside Diameter

My first thought is that the inner ring (5 1/8) isn't big enough, and my second thought is that the outer ring should provide some more room. Lastly, you'd probably have to buy three sets in order to bring out the speaker at least 2 inches...

Originally Posted by RSPDiver

Okay, who wants to be the one that make some money producing 5.25 and 6.5 inch rings?

Seriously...i second that, I'd rather buy the rings themselves than buy a rotozip that I would probably only use once...

...I mean, if I had the cut out already made and a handy router (hint hint), I could probably produce a few perfect rings for my fellow fanatics (for a few bucks of course)...

Originally Posted by low

nice work. i may move my speakers to the door from the panel eventually perhaps it will get me higher scores at competitions

Hold on, weren't you telling me to cut my door when I was planning on how to mount my speakers to the door? And you have not done this yourself? That's messed up

I can make some rings sometime next week and ship before new years. $7 each pair doesn't matter what size. Shipping will be $7.80 via USPS Priority. I use a flat rate box so the rate is the same no matter how many you buy, provided they fit in the box.

Email me at bigjae1976@hotmail.com if you want some.

Specify the following:

Inner diameter
Outer diamter
Thickness
Quantity

Originally Posted by bigjae1976

I can make some rings sometime next week and ship before new years. $7 each pair doesn't matter what size. Shipping will be $7.80 via USPS Priority. I use a flat rate box so the rate is the same no matter how many you buy, provided they fit in the box.

Email me at bigjae1976@hotmail.com if you want some.

Specify the following:

Inner diameter
Outer diamter
Thickness
Quantity

You're a lifesaver...sent you an email

Originally Posted by 3onDubs

You're a lifesaver...sent you an email

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

Hold on, weren't you telling me to cut my door when I was planning on how to mount my speakers to the door? And you have not done this yourself? That's messed up

yes, i was there preaching to you to cut your damn doors!! i did cut my doors and they still ARE mounted to the panel..maybe thats the secret

Originally Posted by low

yes, i was there preaching to you to cut your damn doors!! i did cut my doors and they still ARE mounted to the panel..maybe thats the secret

Okay, then I retract my prior statement.

Is there any chance the back of the speaker would be subjected to rain/water seeping past the weatherstripping?

I'd suggest dynamatting the inside of the door. You can spray some undercoating or spray dampener in the joints which will seal any opening that water can enter. Also, your mid will sound better.

I believe that the spray form of sound dampening materials (about $20 a can)is a marketing ploy. I have yet to confirm, but every spray product that I've seen remarkably resembles automotive undercoating, which costs $4 a can.

The speaker will be subjected to moisture, but all speakers are designed to withstand moisture.

When mounting to the door, is it recomended that all the holes in the door are sealed. For example, the large hole in the middle of the door underneath the weather strip and all of the other random holes that serve absolutely no purpose. I'm going to be putting in CDT EF's which perform optimally in a ported box, good in a sealed box, and average in an open area. Also, how difficult would it be to build a ported enclosure behind the speaker ring and mount that inside the door (if that makes any sense)...maybe using fiberglass if necessary?

finding enough room for a ported box in a door is an ambitious project - same with sealed - to be more blunt, it's not going to happen in an e46...

most all car audio drivers are designed for infinite baffle installation - that should yield great results.

DO NOT cover the holes in the bottom of the door cavity! They are drain holes for water that gets in the door.

Originally Posted by 3onDubs

When mounting to the door, is it recomended that all the holes in the door are sealed. For example, the large hole in the middle of the door underneath the weather strip and all of the other random holes that serve absolutely no purpose. I'm going to be putting in CDT EF's which perform optimally in a ported box, good in a sealed box, and average in an open area. Also, how difficult would it be to build a ported enclosure behind the speaker ring and mount that inside the door (if that makes any sense)...maybe using fiberglass if necessary?

I see...so basically, the main concern is to provide a solid mounting area with enough sound deadening to prevent rattle. For those of you who have your speakers mounted this way, how much of a difference does it make in sound quality? Is it clearly noticeable, or is it a slight improvement?

Originally Posted by 3onDubs

I see...so basically, the main concern is to provide a solid mounting area with enough sound deadening to prevent rattle. For those of you who have your speakers mounted this way, how much of a difference does it make in sound quality? Is it clearly noticeable, or is it a slight improvement?

You'll never be able to seal the door because of the window so don't worry about that. Yes, solid surface is THE reason why you would mount the speaker to the door vice the door panel.

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