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Old 09-25-2021, 08:20 PM   #1
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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
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Old 09-25-2021, 09:05 PM   #2
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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.
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Old 09-25-2021, 09:12 PM   #3
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I should have mentioned this truck is a 77. Did you notice an improvement in sound when you installed the A pillar tweeters?

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Old 09-25-2021, 09:58 PM   #4
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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.
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Old 09-26-2021, 07:25 AM   #5
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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 .
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Old 09-26-2021, 10:28 PM   #6
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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.
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Old 09-27-2021, 07:09 AM   #7
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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 .
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Old 09-27-2021, 10:14 AM   #8
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I like the component type speakers, they have a real nice sound, can really hear the difference
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Old 09-27-2021, 05:26 PM   #9
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kick panel speakers i made.
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Old 09-28-2021, 07:46 PM   #10
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Does anybody have a preference for a pair of replacement speakers for the single speaker in the center of the dash?
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Old 09-28-2021, 08:14 PM   #11
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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.
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