Dumb stereo question

27 posts · joined Aug 2006 · 7 Nov 2006, 5:52 pm

#553201

When I bought my 74 Beetle it had an old radio/cassette player mounted in the middle of the dash but no speakers.

I assume that one of thr speakers is positioned just next to the speedo (on its right) straight in front of me, but is there a spot for a 2nd speaker? Is it on the opposite side of the speedo to the other one? What size speakers are they?

The reason I ask is that I am going to replace the old radio/cassette with something a little more modern, and I'd like the sound to be as good as possible without going too nuts. Put simply I'd like to only have speakers where they are supposed to be

Many thanks

VG

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aussiebaja Insano Dub Head

738 posts · joined Jun 2006 · 7 Nov 2006, 6:21 pm

#553222

id'e say there 4 inch speakers

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Nov 2006, 7:18 pm

#553241

Hi

There is no spot on the dash for a 2nd speaker, we are talking about cars from the mono era. So the only thing you can do is mount them in the doors (not ideal) or rear 1/4 panels beside the rear seats or in a custom shelf behind the backseat.

Steve

crewcabconnection Being Sid James

1,922 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 7 Nov 2006, 9:22 pm

#553323

splits in the doors and a pair of 6x9s in the back with a small sub under the rear seat. Small amp to run it all. Put HU in the glove box out the way of thieves. or check Das' thread, think he mounted them in the kick panels in the front.

Jaycar has pretty good stuff for not much money.

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velvet glove Casual Dubber

27 posts · joined Aug 2006 · 8 Nov 2006, 9:39 am

#553440

What would people suggest as the cheapest option for the best sound? I was considering a good quality head unit (with MP3). The question then would remain where to put the 2 speakers. If they won't go in the front how expensive is it to get them mounted in say the rear panels next to the back seats.

I may consider an upgrade in a few years, but at this stage all I want to do is break the silence with a reasonable sound quality

Cheers

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bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 8 Nov 2006, 10:34 am

#553458

crewcabconnection wrote:splits in the doors and a pair of 6x9s in the back with a small sub under the rear seat. Small amp to run it all. Put HU in the glove box out the way of thieves. or check Das' thread, think he mounted them in the kick panels in the front.

Jaycar has pretty good stuff for not much money.

what ccc has suggested is a good setup. I got a cheap set a while back, have since disconnected em to continue work, but it included 2 tweeters in the doors, and 2 6'' woofers sittin under the rear seat bolted onto that plate that goes from the floor up to the top seat frame. and by involving the rear seats, the bass created is amazing! let alone the vibes ur whoeva's bum is in the rear.

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27 posts · joined Aug 2006 · 8 Nov 2006, 1:11 pm

#553491

I'm just looking for a basic 2 speaker set up, and the best place to put them

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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 9 Nov 2006, 9:36 pm

#553933

depending on what u want to spend there are plenty of options out there
in the doors defitnalty does suck unless u get some pods but even those protrude and take up alot of space in an already cramped enviroment
so front kickpanel mountings are good
but for just a good quality 2 speaker set up i'd go a mp3 head JVC is good quality at a good price ive found and 2 6x9s in a parcel tray

6x9s are pointless if ur gonna install a sub/subs
3way 6 1/2" are just as good if not a better option

-Joel

[ Edited on 9-11-2006 by DUB74L ]