[alfa] Tweeter Location

["Nathan Goyette" <nathan_goyette@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 17:06:51 -0700
> From: alfacybersite <acs@domain.elided>
> Subject: [alfa] Tweeter location
>
> Thanks everyone for your input. It was my understanding the ideal
> location for tweeters is to be ear level and pointed directly at them as
> Dr. Bereznoff suggested.

    It's preferable to have the tweeters at ear level, but hard to
accomplish in a car.  The interesting thing is that your ears will often
"correct" the soundstage and it will appear to be at ear level.
>
> Since a PO cut nasty holes in the kick panels, I'll fill with two 5"
> fairly decent speakers. I might add two 4" x 6" coaxial speakers in the
> rear under the apron. Note to those not familiar with Round-Tail "back
> seat" the apron is just draped down with only a few snaps holding it
> down. One can't hang speakers from it. As previously mentioned, I'd
> perforate the apron in a nice minimalistic pattern.

    You might want to check out some of the higher quality coaxial systems
available today.  Choose a system that is appropriate for your mounting
(sealed enclosure or free air) and you'll have a very listenable system
without having to mess with rear speakers.
>
> I do have a new, unused crossover (Optimus). Not sure how good it is,
> but hopefully should suffice. It's small enough to easily hide.

    It sounds like this crossover is an "active" crossover you put in the
signal path, don't forget that high quality coaxials and separates have
"passive" crossovers that you'll need to mount in the kick panels or under
the dash.
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