I have decided that the best location for the tweeter on these vehicles is probably the A-pillar. This position gives the most up-front image and detail, but I would advise like I always have to go active here so you can correctly process the time alignment issues that come with separating the woofer from the tweeter.
The only thing important about using different speakers in the same system is that ideally, they should have the same timbre. If they don't you may find that things do not blend well. Given the rears should be about 15-20dB quieter than the front to maintain a proper front stage, you can use pretty much anything you want back there as long as it sounds good. They are just ambient fill anyway.
If you install a tweeter inside the door panel, you are going to have approximately the same sound you have now, which is probably a more dull and lifeless sound than you wanted. The tweeters do not fare well when they have to pass through a thick plastic door skin with large holes in it, and the angle they are in and the position they are in does not allow those higher frequencies to reach your ears without significant distortion and sound quality loss.
More bass comes in when you properly deaden and seal the door, and amplify the speaker appropriately.
As far as brands? Well I'd truly recommend you find an active solution, then order DIY speakers separately.
The only thing important about using different speakers in the same system is that ideally, they should have the same timbre. If they don't you may find that things do not blend well. Given the rears should be about 15-20dB quieter than the front to maintain a proper front stage, you can use pretty much anything you want back there as long as it sounds good. They are just ambient fill anyway.
If you install a tweeter inside the door panel, you are going to have approximately the same sound you have now, which is probably a more dull and lifeless sound than you wanted. The tweeters do not fare well when they have to pass through a thick plastic door skin with large holes in it, and the angle they are in and the position they are in does not allow those higher frequencies to reach your ears without significant distortion and sound quality loss.
More bass comes in when you properly deaden and seal the door, and amplify the speaker appropriately.
As far as brands? Well I'd truly recommend you find an active solution, then order DIY speakers separately.
brett_frederick said:
