<VV> Door Speakers (cutting the door panel ?)

[Frank DuVal]

OK, no one answered the question yet. You cut the holes to let the high 
frequency out. The bass and mid range will penetrate the cardboard and 
vinyl with minor degredation. the highs will be non-existance. You can 
overpower the cardboard but it will sound very muddy, especially to our 
older ears that have reduced high frequency response. Of course I never 
cut holes in the door panels or other distructive surgery, just mount 
small outdoor type speakers under the dash. Or build a new package shelf 
to fit behind the rear seat (except in convertables).

Frank DuVal

Chris & Bill Strickland wrote:

> now, i've got a question -- why cut the panels in the first place?  
> why can't one just mount the speaker behind the panel and put the 
> panel back in place?  surely you are not installing a system that is 
> so under powered (note this *is* 2006) that it can't be heard through 
> some rather chintzy cardboard door panels ...
>
> maybe you'd be happier taking a look at some of those newer button 
> sized treble speakers designed to be used with a powered sub woofer 
> mounted under the seat. i really don't think that in this day and age 
> one needs to cut 6 x 9 speaker grilles into the upholstery just to 
> have sound in the passenger compartment.
>
> i mean, if one is considering the value of old door panels in the 
> first place ...
>
> bill
>
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