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Car Electronics Resource Center
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Speaker Installation Guide
Component Speaker Considerations
In addition to the midrange driver, component speakers have tweeters and passive crossovers that need be installed. These may be new components to your audio system
without a factory location, so the installation location choice is important. Review the speaker manufacturer’s installation instructions for specific details.
Tweeter Locations
Tweeters should be installed higher up in the vehicle to ‘lift’ the sound off the floor. Recommended
tweeter locations include the top triangle area at the front edge of the door panel (near the side
view mirror), the ‘A-pillar’ windshield trim, or the upper front area of a door panel forward of door
pull hardware. Many component sets offer more than one mounting hardware option including
surface mount, flush mount, or mounting brackets for installation behind an existing speaker grill.
Review the speaker manufacturer’s installation instructions to choose the appropriate hardware for
the tweeter installation.
Passive Crossover Locations
The passive crossover is a critical part of the component
speaker system. Avoid installing it near high current power
wiring where radiated noise can enter the crossover com-
ponents. Also, avoid wet or moist locations, such as inside
a vehicle door cavity with window and locking mechanisms.
Recommended locations include under seats, in the trunk,
or (for door mounted component speakers) on the inner door
skin outside of the moisture barrier plastic between the door
panel and inner door skin metal or in the kick panel area.
Additional speaker wiring may be needed to connect the
amplifier and speakers to the passive crossover. Verify if extra
speaker wiring is included with the component speaker set.
Typical Tweeter Locations
Top of Dash A-Pillar or Sail Panel Top of Door Panel
Possible Passive
Crossover Locations for
Door Mounted Speakers
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