door soundproofing and speaker change
#1
door soundproofing and speaker change
Thought I would post up some pics. I believe very strongly in door soundproofing. It really helps the performance of the door speakers as it really seals up the door and removes any "tinny" shakes.
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joemg (09-14-19)
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more pics
As you see, I put soundproofing inside the door over everything possible, but not covering the bottom drain.
Also replace the old plastic piece with full proofing on the door.
As I had the interior out, I also did soundproofing under the entire car.
Soundproofing is from Lowes and is sold for window installation, it is thinner than the professional stuff, but 1/10 the cost. Learned that trick from some custom car guys. $75 did the entire car and both doors.
Also replace the old plastic piece with full proofing on the door.
As I had the interior out, I also did soundproofing under the entire car.
Soundproofing is from Lowes and is sold for window installation, it is thinner than the professional stuff, but 1/10 the cost. Learned that trick from some custom car guys. $75 did the entire car and both doors.
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Awesome project. I was planning on dyna-matting my doors too and was holding off since proper insulation is so expensive. Glad you found an alternative. I'm going to have to give it a try too. Please let us know how it sounds and how those RF Punch sound. I'm a RF man, all the way. Also, could you possibly show what you mean about the "drain." Not sure if you meant in the door or on the interior chassis, but maybe flagging it on a photo would be helpful. I want to make sure I don't make the mistake of blocking it also. Thanks.
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Also, Fj40ih8mud. are you going to use to replace the back seat speakers? If so, with what? I tried to find an acceptable 4" or 5.25" from RF that runs 8ohm. Nada.
Last edited by ShawnOk; 05-18-13 at 06:56 PM.
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#8
...hey Shawn I replaced my backseat speakers with Boston Acoustic RX-47's(4in) & the front doors with Boston Acoustic SX-95's(6x9)...both are 4ohm speakers. I've been running them for about 3yrs without any issues. Also since you're a Rockford fan... I'm running a Rockford P2 10in woofer outback, with a Rockford Prime R-1 Mono amp....with plenty of bass
#9
Does anyone know the verified maximum mounting depths and maximum magnet diameter of the speakers in the door (specifically the woofer), the backseat, and the rear subwoofer? I've read through many threads and there's a few discrepancies between members on these measurements. Although, many do discuss the problem with magnet diameter, especially with the sub. (Anyone know a work around for this problem?) I've found lots of approximations and/or educated guesses. Any help would be appreciated so I can decide if I need to make specialized mounts. Thanks.
#10
Does anyone know the verified maximum mounting depths and maximum magnet diameter of the speakers in the door (specifically the woofer), the backseat, and the rear subwoofer? I've read through many threads and there's a few discrepancies between members on these measurements. Although, many do discuss the problem with magnet diameter, especially with the sub. (Anyone know a work around for this problem?) I've found lots of approximations and/or educated guesses. Any help would be appreciated so I can decide if I need to make specialized mounts. Thanks.
#12
Awesome project. I was planning on dyna-matting my doors too and was holding off since proper insulation is so expensive. Glad you found an alternative. I'm going to have to give it a try too. Please let us know how it sounds and how those RF Punch sound. I'm a RF man, all the way. Also, could you possibly show what you mean about the "drain." Not sure if you meant in the door or on the interior chassis, but maybe flagging it on a photo would be helpful. I want to make sure I don't make the mistake of blocking it also. Thanks.
In regards to the drain, at the bottom of every door there are drain channels that let out any moisture that found its way inside the door. You need to keep those open to let the water out. No cancer(rust) please!
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Does anyone know the verified maximum mounting depths and maximum magnet diameter of the speakers in the door (specifically the woofer), the backseat, and the rear subwoofer? I've read through many threads and there's a few discrepancies between members on these measurements. Although, many do discuss the problem with magnet diameter, especially with the sub. (Anyone know a work around for this problem?) I've found lots of approximations and/or educated guesses. Any help would be appreciated so I can decide if I need to make specialized mounts. Thanks.
#14
Soundproofing is unbelievable. When the top is up, the cabin is so much quieter. This was expected. The surprise was with the top down, how much quieter it still was.
RF speakers are great, but I have to fix that rear sub. Anyone with suggestions without using an extra amp?
RF speakers are great, but I have to fix that rear sub. Anyone with suggestions without using an extra amp?
#15
fj40
I know of no one that makes a 16 ohm sub speaker other then the stock one, that is why I use the Focal1 amp with Polk db 840 8" speaker.
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I know of no one that makes a 16 ohm sub speaker other then the stock one, that is why I use the Focal1 amp with Polk db 840 8" speaker.
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Last edited by bacardi11; 05-29-13 at 11:40 AM.