Wanted - MDF Speaker Rings - Page 4

Jakg · 21st September 2011, 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by spyder

Will have to take a look at the back speaker, are the sizes different ?

Sizes (diamater) are the same - mounting intrusions will be different.

spyder · 22nd September 2011, 09:07

I am going to make a set of these for myself, PM me if you are interested and I will see how many Sets may be needed. I would have to make them all together as a one-off basically.

I will do both back and front. Once I take my door card off To see the size and thickness, I will have an idea of price. If I can keep it below £30 for all four ??? but will see when time permits.
Non standard speakers would be possible, but a whole different ballgame I think.

Anyone any idea of postage for somthing like this, light but bulky ?

Craig

Jakg · 22nd September 2011, 09:58

The worst case scenario would be a courier - ~£7 via MyHermes for a 20*20*20cm 15KG package (Parcel2Go).

spyder · 22nd September 2011, 11:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakg

The worst case scenario would be a courier - ~£7 via MyHermes for a 20*20*20cm 15KG package (Parcel2Go).

I agree but will check with PO.
Size will be 36mm x190.

What terrible looking speakers though ?

spyder · 22nd September 2011, 18:47

Oh well got one done today, using a slightly different method.
It fits well. Need 2 holes to secure and job done.
Results ?? Played with the balance controll on the DD with the fader on the front. There is a difference with the base and the loudness up, at higher volumes. But the speakers are so bad..., but it is less tinny.

Jakg · 22nd September 2011, 18:49

Not to sound too negative - but it would sound a lot better if it sealed properly to the door.

EDIT - Although they way you've done it now is still a lot better than the plastic mounts

spyder · 22nd September 2011, 19:04

It does seal a bit better than it looks, as it is tappered further in.
As I say work in progress, so that can be done.

Question though-does one want speakers to seal ? or do they need pace for the air to move. My expensive Wharfdales are open at the back.
Anybody know more about this ?

Jakg · 22nd September 2011, 19:05

They need to seal - they use the doors themselves as an enclosure.

Your speakers may be "open", but it's more than likely they have an enclosure and then a port.

spyder · 22nd September 2011, 19:10

Okay , I shall work on that, using foam rubber(window seal) may also work, especially around the wires for a perfect seal.

Thank you for your input, not negative at all

Jakg · 22nd September 2011, 19:13

To be honest, it's not a massive issue - the doors are inherently "leaky" as they have large holes in them. However, it would be nice to have a good (not necessarily perfect) seal thee to help the enclosure - especially as I'd like to seal the doors up a bit better later on.

I wouldn't bother using window-seals etc - if the mount is close enough, the weatherseal (grey thing) will do the rest of the job.

22nd September 2011, 09:07	#32
spyder This is my second home 75 CDT Auto Tourer , Rover 45 , Astra, Zaffira, Chev Captiva Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wilts Posts: 3,342 Thanks: 203 Thanked 436 Times in 360 Posts	I am going to make a set of these for myself, PM me if you are interested and I will see how many Sets may be needed. I would have to make them all together as a one-off basically. I will do both back and front. Once I take my door card off To see the size and thickness, I will have an idea of price. If I can keep it below £30 for all four ??? but will see when time permits. Non standard speakers would be possible, but a whole different ballgame I think. Anyone any idea of postage for somthing like this, light but bulky ? Craig __________________ Chrome skull caps, EGR cleaned (original housing), Mondeo lower mounting, 12V outlets in the armrest and tourer boot, cat fixed, working FBH, Lidl plenum covers, DD with reverse camera.New speakesr/Tweeters with MDF rings. wood dash, Memory leather seats, wooden finished steering and handbrake, Xenon headlights.

22nd September 2011, 19:04	#37
spyder This is my second home 75 CDT Auto Tourer , Rover 45 , Astra, Zaffira, Chev Captiva Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wilts Posts: 3,342 Thanks: 203 Thanked 436 Times in 360 Posts	It does seal a bit better than it looks, as it is tappered further in. As I say work in progress, so that can be done. Question though-does one want speakers to seal ? or do they need pace for the air to move. My expensive Wharfdales are open at the back. Anybody know more about this ? __________________ Chrome skull caps, EGR cleaned (original housing), Mondeo lower mounting, 12V outlets in the armrest and tourer boot, cat fixed, working FBH, Lidl plenum covers, DD with reverse camera.New speakesr/Tweeters with MDF rings. wood dash, Memory leather seats, wooden finished steering and handbrake, Xenon headlights.

22nd September 2011, 19:10	#39
spyder This is my second home 75 CDT Auto Tourer , Rover 45 , Astra, Zaffira, Chev Captiva Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wilts Posts: 3,342 Thanks: 203 Thanked 436 Times in 360 Posts	Okay , I shall work on that, using foam rubber(window seal) may also work, especially around the wires for a perfect seal. Thank you for your input, not negative at all __________________ Chrome skull caps, EGR cleaned (original housing), Mondeo lower mounting, 12V outlets in the armrest and tourer boot, cat fixed, working FBH, Lidl plenum covers, DD with reverse camera.New speakesr/Tweeters with MDF rings. wood dash, Memory leather seats, wooden finished steering and handbrake, Xenon headlights.

22nd September 2011, 09:58	#33
Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	The worst case scenario would be a courier - ~£7 via MyHermes for a 202020cm 15KG package (Parcel2Go).

22nd September 2011, 18:49	#36
Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	Not to sound too negative - but it would sound a lot better if it sealed properly to the door. EDIT - Although they way you've done it now is still a lot better than the plastic mounts

22nd September 2011, 19:05	#38
Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	They need to seal - they use the doors themselves as an enclosure. Your speakers may be "open", but it's more than likely they have an enclosure and then a port.

22nd September 2011, 19:13	#40
Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	To be honest, it's not a massive issue - the doors are inherently "leaky" as they have large holes in them. However, it would be nice to have a good (not necessarily perfect) seal thee to help the enclosure - especially as I'd like to seal the doors up a bit better later on. I wouldn't bother using window-seals etc - if the mount is close enough, the weatherseal (grey thing) will do the rest of the job.