new build! jeep wj 4.7

[splwj47]

got started on the box today, didnt get to much done all the wood is cut and the kerfed port is cut glued and drying, gonna let it dry over night and finish the box tomorrow.

[DbDesigns]

in for pics... you still gonna use that dc 2k for powa??

[splwj47]

in for pics... you still gonna use that dc 2k for powa??

for a little while, gonna order a rd amp with the pre sale comming up.

[keep_hope_alive]

You want me to post the tweeter builds here I will.

[splwj47]

You want me to post the tweeter builds here I will.

sure that would be awesome

[-01limited-]

You want me to post the tweeter builds here I will.

Interested in this. I have an 01

[chillin]

Going to be one awesome setup when its done. If I ever head to the land of snow and mosquitos, I'll have to check it out.

[pinoy2o9]

nice start on the build.

[splwj47]

Going to be one awesome setup when its done. If I ever head to the land of snow and mosquitos, I'll have to check it out.

thanks man, but if you ever out this way hit me up forsure.

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nice start on the build.

thanks, i better get my azz in gear tho and get started.

[splwj47]

got some more of the box done, stoped for lunch and to let the glue dry.

[keep_hope_alive]

ok, so I built some tweeter pods

started with PVC caps. I determined that a 40 deg angle was desired from the apillars.



so i started with the cup



and drilled holes at a 40deg angle





and repeat



the threaded lamp rod gives a wire path also



and paint



and test fit

[keep_hope_alive]

soldered wire



twisted wire and added closed cell foam to get the tweeter to sit





assembled

[husker77]

I determined that a 40 deg angle was desired from the apillars.

How do you decide on the angle?

[keep_hope_alive]

angle depends on where you want to aim. you can see the laser pointer. i use that to aim at the C-pillar. then the protractor told me the angle.

that depends on how on- or off-axis you want the tweeters

that depends on the tweeters themselves and if you want a one-seat or a two-seat sound stage.

for the jeep, we did a one-seat soundstage setup. as such, we could aim the tweeters at the C-pillars. keeps the tweeters mostly on-axis with the front seats for more volume and detail. T/A is required though.

[keep_hope_alive]

a few things i left out.

i twist wire with a drill. just insert the two ends in the drill, hold the other end, and activate drill. quickly twists wires.

the close cell foam is what holds the tweeter in the cup. tweeter is rotatable for the logo, and removable, with no adhesives or fasteners. and it is in there tight.