[kalel34]

I'm looking to get a component set for the front doors soon. But I'm debating where to place the tweeters. The OEM location (the door/window sail panel) or a little lower on the door (closer to the floor)?

I've seen another thread where someone put aftermarket tweeters in the door/sail, just popping out the old ones and fitting in the new. Clean install.

But I know that tweeters closer to the floor, but aimed towards the ears will create a better soundstage. But will that look tacky, leaving the OEM tweeters where they are?

 

[theWatusi]

Optimal tweeter placement depends on what tweeter you're using and how your system is tuned.

I found for my setup the best place was on the dash in the corner at the A pillar/windshield and aimed at the dome light. Best thing to do is try out a few places with tape/velco/whatever until you find what you like best.

 

[RazorTaz18]

I originally had mine in the factory location just because it was easy and I figured Honda likes em there. I always thought they were kind of harsh there even with eq-ing. After doing some reading and my own experimenting I found the best location to the kick panel on axis. Like "The Watsui" said try them in different locations in your car using Velcro of double sided sticky tape.

 

[PaulD]

EVERYONE says to use velcro or double sided tape. I swear I don't know what brands of tape) everyone else is using, that stuff NEVER EVER EVER sticks for me more than a few seconds before it comes off/ falls off/ completely changes the direction of the speaker.

 

[RazorTaz18]

I used an "automotive" grade double sided sticky tape I got at autozone. Can't remember the brand. Worked great though.

 

[Aarmin]

Me being the n00b I was rushed into hacking my door panels to fit Diamond Audio tweeters (latter replaced with CDT components as pictured). :sorry:

I feel a little ashamed; hacking the door panel is a bit bold, because they are not cheap.

As previously said, temporary mount the tweeters in different locations to see what fits you. My silk CDTs do pretty decent off-axis from what I can tell.

 

[Chaos-Shadow]

I have mine attached to the sail panesl. It gives a different ambience, kind of like its a higher class car. Maybe because the silver matches the trim? :dunno:

As for quality, they can be kind of bright at times, I tuned down the treble and it sounds alright, maybe that's because the crossover is set to +3.

 

[theWatusi]

As for quality, they can be kind of bright at times, I tuned down the treble and it sounds alright, maybe that's because the crossover is set to +3.

I'd change the setting on the crossover before dropping the treble.

 

[nodrog321]

I have mine attached to the sail panesl. It gives a different ambience, kind of like its a higher class car. Maybe because the silver matches the trim? :dunno:

As for quality, they can be kind of bright at times, I tuned down the treble and it sounds alright, maybe that's because the crossover is set to +3.

thats exactly where i have mine too. i got polks too.

 

[Chaos-Shadow]

Yeah I've been meaning too but that would require me to open the door panels again, and if I'm going to break more clips I'm going to wait until I can at least dynamat a a bit.

nodrog321 what do you have the crossover set to? and is it too bright? My S's are harsh at times. :/

 

[nodrog321]

yea i have the same problem with the S's. especially that i prefer female singers (LOL dont judge). but i have it set at -1 and i just have it hooked up to the oem HU no amps. so i just set on the HU +6 bass and i bumped the treble to +2. i still get some hissing sounds for the S's but i think its alright.

just read your post again, i forgot was the crossover like -3 to 3? i have it on the negative side.

 

[Chaos-Shadow]

Yeah that's what I can't remember either, my treble at +2 is shreeky, and that's putting it lightly. I can't remember if its 3 or 1 but either way still harsh, I may have to open it sooner than I thought. Can't tomorrow, I gotta work at 6am and go have fun later in the day. Life stinks when you work at a Starbucks in O'Hare, on the plus side, double pay

 

[PaulD]

I tried sails too, my problem is that I would get a double image. If you look at the pics chaos put up, you will see the tweeter is facing down somewhat into the dash. Try putting a towel on the front dash just in front of where the tweet is aiming. It should cut down some of the harshness.