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75C10 · 09-25-2021, 08:20 PM

I am planning a sound system for my Blazer and am looking for comments that reflect personal experience. Do the aftermarket tweeters for the A pillar work well? How about the pods that utilize the kick panel area at the foot level? The rear speakers are easy. Because I am north of the 49th returning items is typically not worth while. Everybody sells these speaker parts but not many comment on them. Comments are welcome. Thank you

**TKCR** · 09-25-2021, 09:05 PM

I put all new speakers in the original stock places. The 2 3.5” under the dash and 4x10’s behind the seat. BTW, mine is the single cab truck. Then I put the A pillar Tweeters in. I think everything looks and sounds good, but I don’t have to have loud boomin music either.

75C10 · 09-25-2021, 09:12 PM

TKCR
I should have mentioned this truck is a 77. Did you notice an improvement in sound when you installed the A pillar tweeters?

**TKCR** · 09-25-2021, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 75C10

TKCR
I should have mentioned this truck is a 77. Did you notice an improvement in sound when you installed the A pillar tweeters?

I would say it did. I did it all at once, so wether it was the new speakers and/or tweeters, or the new CustomAuto Sound radio, it sounds good now.

4u2nv · 09-26-2021, 07:25 AM

Agree with the original spots
I see guys hacking up original panels and to me it looks like crap and that panel is junk for the next owner , just my opinion .

SunSoaked · 09-26-2021, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 4u2nv

Agree with the original spots
I see guys hacking up original panels and to me it looks like crap and that panel is junk for the next owner , just my opinion .

Panels are replaceable. Besides their usually brittle and faded after 40+ years. If you're a "true" music enthusiast and love music as much as old trucks something has to give. If done professionally, you can have the best of both.

4u2nv · 09-27-2021, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SunSoaked

Panels are replaceable. Besides their usually brittle and faded after 40+ years. If you're a "true" music enthusiast and love music as much as old trucks something has to give. If done professionally, you can have the best of both.

OK you convinced me .

blazer2007 · 09-27-2021, 10:14 AM

I like the component type speakers, they have a real nice sound, can really hear the difference

midnight rambler · 09-27-2021, 05:26 PM

kick panel speakers i made.

TrailerTrash · 09-28-2021, 07:46 PM

Does anybody have a preference for a pair of replacement speakers for the single speaker in the center of the dash?

**TKCR** · 09-28-2021, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TrailerTrash

Does anybody have a preference for a pair of replacement speakers for the single speaker in the center of the dash?

I used Kickers, when I replaced all my oem speakers.

09-25-2021, 08:20 PM	#1
75C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 161	Speaker placement comments wanted I am planning a sound system for my Blazer and am looking for comments that reflect personal experience. Do the aftermarket tweeters for the A pillar work well? How about the pods that utilize the kick panel area at the foot level? The rear speakers are easy. Because I am north of the 49th returning items is typically not worth while. Everybody sells these speaker parts but not many comment on them. Comments are welcome. Thank you

09-25-2021, 09:05 PM	#2
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,979	Re: Speaker placement comments wanted I put all new speakers in the original stock places. The 2 3.5” under the dash and 4x10’s behind the seat. BTW, mine is the single cab truck. Then I put the A pillar Tweeters in. I think everything looks and sounds good, but I don’t have to have loud boomin music either. __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

09-25-2021, 09:12 PM	#3
75C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 161	Re: Speaker placement comments wanted TKCR I should have mentioned this truck is a 77. Did you notice an improvement in sound when you installed the A pillar tweeters? Last edited by 75C10; 09-25-2021 at 09:13 PM. Reason: Spelling error

09-26-2021, 07:25 AM	#5
4u2nv Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Ontario Peterborough Posts: 804	Re: Speaker placement comments wanted Agree with the original spots I see guys hacking up original panels and to me it looks like crap and that panel is junk for the next owner , just my opinion .

09-27-2021, 10:14 AM	#8
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: Speaker placement comments wanted I like the component type speakers, they have a real nice sound, can really hear the difference

09-27-2021, 05:26 PM	#9
midnight rambler Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: san diego ca Posts: 618	Re: Speaker placement comments wanted kick panel speakers i made. Attached Images

09-28-2021, 07:46 PM	#10
TrailerTrash Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: PA Posts: 441	Re: Speaker placement comments wanted Does anybody have a preference for a pair of replacement speakers for the single speaker in the center of the dash? __________________ - When the Reaper makes his deal, trust in your steel - '77 C10 350/350 2/4 drop and a mild street engine



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