Suggestions please - 6.5" comps in the $700-$1300 range.

[WheresTheButta 10+ year member]

I decided to go with a set of Earthquake "screamer" tweeters. For my application/budget they are a better fit. Also, I couldn't pass up the great price that thelow had for them. I purchased an ARC audio amp to power them - http://www.woofersetc.com/p6856/FD-2200--ARC-Audio-2-Channel-370-Watt-Amplifier.htm great deal on a nice amp.

I also purchased the set of morel supreme mids. I'm going to power them with my JL 300/2.

To flipx99 who suggested the scan mids: they wouldn't fit in my doors. I'm not chopping my doors under any circumstances.

For the install, I purchased stinger pro series interconnects and kukonceptz karma speaker wire. I have some distro blocks coming in the mail as well. 4ga in 8ga out to split my power and ground connection between my two front stage amps. The 8ga wires will travel less than 12", so I'm not worried about them.

Any suggestions on material to make the plates for the woofers? I've seen some buzz about cedar, is that a proper material for door plates? Also, how does it compare with a thin (maybe 1/2" or 1/4") MDF plate?

One other question about DIY plates - what tool should I use to cut the hole? My jigsaw is old, shoddy, and inaccurate. I don't own a router; should I look for a drill bit that can cut a hole large enough for these woofers?

 

[WheresTheButta 10+ year member]

any box builders care to suggest something?

 

[djman37 5,000+ posts]

use 1/2" mdf. some people use the original baffle and trace that to make the new baffle. If it's too late for that, use construction paper and a crayon to make a rubbing of the baffle area maybe and go from there. You will need to coat the baffle with something to make it waterproof.

jig-wise for making circles, I bought the two pack of jasper jigs from parts express and a plunge router THAT FITS THE JIG.(no harbor freight crap)

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

use 1/2" mdf. some people use the original baffle and trace that to make the new baffle. If it's too late for that, use construction paper and a crayon to make a rubbing of the baffle area maybe and go from there. You will need to coat the baffle with something to make it waterproof.jig-wise for making circles, I bought the two pack of jasper jigs from parts express and a plunge router THAT FITS THE JIG.(no harbor freight crap)

He doesn't have a router so the jasper jig doesn't help.

I think there are people that make rings for next to nothing.

 

[djman37 5,000+ posts]

He doesn't have a router so the jasper jig doesn't help.
I think there are people that make rings for next to nothing.

is it selectproducts or somewhere that sells plates specific to vehicles???

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

is it selectproducts or somewhere that sells plates specific to vehicles???

I forget, to be honest. I know bjfish used to do them quite a bit.

 

[WheresTheButta 10+ year member]

Does anyone know if a major hardware store -such as loews or home depot- would cut the 1/2" MDF for me if I brought them an outline?

Obviously I expect to pay them for the service, but I don't know if they offer that service at all. I'm going to call my local store to ask, but has anyone ever heard of something like that?

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

Does anyone know if a major hardware store -such as loews or home depot- would cut the 1/2" MDF for me if I brought them an outline?
Obviously I expect to pay them for the service, but I don't know if they offer that service at all. I'm going to call my local store to ask, but has anyone ever heard of something like that?

No, they do not offer routing services. The panel saw only makes rip cuts.

A local cabinet/molding shop may do it for you.

 

[WheresTheButta 10+ year member]

hm. I don't know any of those haha. I could just ask the local car audio shop to do them, they did a great job with the fiberglass box they built for me. The only worry with that is they work *very* slowly. Lol.

I get antsy once I get a new toy... I want to play with it immediately like a little kid.

 

[gqjeff 10+ year member]

Why not just get a blade for your jigsaw and a large drill bit.. Drill a large hole in the center to insert the blade and cut the circle? Do the same thing for the outside also.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

hm. I don't know any of those haha. I could just ask the local car audio shop to do them, they did a great job with the fiberglass box they built for me. The only worry with that is they work *very* slowly. Lol.
I get antsy once I get a new toy... I want to play with it immediately like a little kid.

Local shops should do this as well. If it didn't cost any extra, I'd have them flush mount it in the ring.

 

[WheresTheButta 10+ year member]

I think I'm going to do that, as a matter of fact. I think they'll enjoy taking a look at the drivers too - they only sell a handful of mainstream brands, but it was clear upon deeper conversation that they are well versed in more high-end drivers.

 

[WheresTheButta 10+ year member]

Holy cow. My shipment came in from KnuKonceptz today. I have never seen such beefy speaker wire in my entire life. I ordered the karma wires, twisted pair 10ga. The wire is extremely impressive in person.

I think the 10ga *might* be overkill for my front stage lol. I suppose it's better to have overkill than not enough though.

 

[bamaster 10+ year member]

I like KnuKonceptz. But yeah, 10 gauge is probably overkill.

 

[LaserRed38 10+ year member]

Kinda sad to see Morel Supreme mids paired with Earthquake "screamer" tweeters but okay. And 3-way front stage in a Mustang is a lot of work that the OP probably wouldn't be up to. I'm not. I like my simple 2-way FS and sub set-up for now. What is your head unit?