Front Component Speaker Install
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Sneakerhead
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From: Princeton, West Virginia
Originally Posted by dicktracy09
To the OP....Thanks for the write up.... just installed my front components today, using your info. went smooth, sounds great.
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Originally Posted by mcnewskie
Nice work! I found an even better spot for the crossovers. Mine fit real snug on the back of the door panel at the bottom between the cup holder and the pocket/storage compartment. I didn't even need to secure them, they fit right in.
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Awesome Content!
First things first, THANK YOU to the OP for the great write-up!
I was all ready to install my components in my 05 SuperCab (already has hole for tweeter in the door panel) and realized I hadn't a clue where I was going to put the crossovers until stumbling across this and seeing how it was done in this instance. I hadn't even thought of tucking it in there where space is plentiful, rather I stared at the back of the door panel trying to figure out where it would fit and be easiest to secure. I ended up putting mine to the front of the speaker opening with the connections facing the opening and just enough room to get a screwdriver on the fasteners if needed without taking it out because the industrial strength Velcro I used it quite difficult to separate. I was then able to run the wire for the tweeter up the door a bit to a small hole that was not being used and everything else is tucked back into the hole. All I had to do to get the tweeters to fit was sand/dremel out the hole to accommodate the awesome mounting brackets Infinity provided. There was only enough wiring for one set to be wired up, not sure what that was all about, but I was able to cut the provided wires in half and then splice the speaker connections off the stock plug adapters on the ends and was good to go. All in all, it took me quite about six hours to do everything needed for front components and rear coaxial speakers to be installed. It went much smoother after finding this post to guide me.
I was all ready to install my components in my 05 SuperCab (already has hole for tweeter in the door panel) and realized I hadn't a clue where I was going to put the crossovers until stumbling across this and seeing how it was done in this instance. I hadn't even thought of tucking it in there where space is plentiful, rather I stared at the back of the door panel trying to figure out where it would fit and be easiest to secure. I ended up putting mine to the front of the speaker opening with the connections facing the opening and just enough room to get a screwdriver on the fasteners if needed without taking it out because the industrial strength Velcro I used it quite difficult to separate. I was then able to run the wire for the tweeter up the door a bit to a small hole that was not being used and everything else is tucked back into the hole. All I had to do to get the tweeters to fit was sand/dremel out the hole to accommodate the awesome mounting brackets Infinity provided. There was only enough wiring for one set to be wired up, not sure what that was all about, but I was able to cut the provided wires in half and then splice the speaker connections off the stock plug adapters on the ends and was good to go. All in all, it took me quite about six hours to do everything needed for front components and rear coaxial speakers to be installed. It went much smoother after finding this post to guide me.
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First things first, THANK YOU to the OP for the great write-up!
I was all ready to install my components in my 05 SuperCab (already has hole for tweeter in the door panel) and realized I hadn't a clue where I was going to put the crossovers until stumbling across this and seeing how it was done in this instance. I hadn't even thought of tucking it in there where space is plentiful, rather I stared at the back of the door panel trying to figure out where it would fit and be easiest to secure. I ended up putting mine to the front of the speaker opening with the connections facing the opening and just enough room to get a screwdriver on the fasteners if needed without taking it out because the industrial strength Velcro I used it quite difficult to separate. I was then able to run the wire for the tweeter up the door a bit to a small hole that was not being used and everything else is tucked back into the hole. All I had to do to get the tweeters to fit was sand/dremel out the hole to accommodate the awesome mounting brackets Infinity provided. There was only enough wiring for one set to be wired up, not sure what that was all about, but I was able to cut the provided wires in half and then splice the speaker connections off the stock plug adapters on the ends and was good to go. All in all, it took me quite about six hours to do everything needed for front components and rear coaxial speakers to be installed. It went much smoother after finding this post to guide me.
I was all ready to install my components in my 05 SuperCab (already has hole for tweeter in the door panel) and realized I hadn't a clue where I was going to put the crossovers until stumbling across this and seeing how it was done in this instance. I hadn't even thought of tucking it in there where space is plentiful, rather I stared at the back of the door panel trying to figure out where it would fit and be easiest to secure. I ended up putting mine to the front of the speaker opening with the connections facing the opening and just enough room to get a screwdriver on the fasteners if needed without taking it out because the industrial strength Velcro I used it quite difficult to separate. I was then able to run the wire for the tweeter up the door a bit to a small hole that was not being used and everything else is tucked back into the hole. All I had to do to get the tweeters to fit was sand/dremel out the hole to accommodate the awesome mounting brackets Infinity provided. There was only enough wiring for one set to be wired up, not sure what that was all about, but I was able to cut the provided wires in half and then splice the speaker connections off the stock plug adapters on the ends and was good to go. All in all, it took me quite about six hours to do everything needed for front components and rear coaxial speakers to be installed. It went much smoother after finding this post to guide me.
I had to move them from where I put them in the pictures (crossovers) because they were getting moisture to them from the door metal getting cold then hot and gathering condensation in there I guess; the screws were starting to oxidize and rust so I guess I moved them just in time. The spot between the cupholder and the door pocket/compartment worked perfect for my crossovers without even needing brackets or velcro.
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I agree man, I really wanted a sub, but once I had my buddy run a 4-channel amp to the front components and the rear 3-ways and I replaced the stock headunit they sounded even better. Enough that I opted out of a sub, couldnt be more happy.
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Nice write up man. I just installed a couple sets of focal components in my truck before I found this post lol. Do you have pics of where you have your crossovers mounted now? Ive got mine in the doors and am concerned about them now. Would like to hear your system in person some time. I'm outside of Morgantown but travel all over the state. Maybe we could meet up sometime.
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Nice write up man. I just installed a couple sets of focal components in my truck before I found this post lol. Do you have pics of where you have your crossovers mounted now? Ive got mine in the doors and am concerned about them now. Would like to hear your system in person some time. I'm outside of Morgantown but travel all over the state. Maybe we could meet up sometime.