Installing the SR6500 comp for pure SQ

[Bandieramonte 10+ year member]

Interesting. So, between installing the tweeters in the sail panels, in the A-Pillar, or in some kick panels, where would you recommend me most?

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

Interesting. So, between installing the tweeters in the sail panels, in the A-Pillar, or in some kick panels, where would you recommend me most?

Kicks. If you are going 2 way only up front I would keep my mid and tweet closer together.

 

[Bandieramonte 10+ year member]

So is it better to install each side tweeter and mid together in the kick panels facing on-axis, than to install them in the A-Pillars facing on-axis too, even if the later case is installed at a higher level?

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

So is it better to install each side tweeter and mid together in the kick panels facing on-axis, than to install them in the A-Pillars facing on-axis too, even if the later case is installed at a higher level?

to me kicks are better than A-pillars. I have heard both done in very good systems, but on the average I like kicks best.

 

[Ekeko 10+ year member]

Epa Chamo!

When working with Venezuelan Installers, I found useful to set up some space in my garage, bought a router and a couple of other tools and always plan carefully the installation in stages...I end up doing some of the work myself and give them detailed instructions on the rest. To go active without having a tech that is trained in tunning you could seriously mess things up. In my opinion, your two best choices are: 1. pick a kickpanel loction, keep all drivers close and start with the stock crossover (KISS!). 2. If you REALLY want to go active and separate drivers...get a JBL MS8. It's not cheap, but it will do all the time alignment and EQ properly in a pinch. Also, if I remember well, DON'T LEAVE THAT THING PARKED ON THE STREET!...lol..

Also...the SR6500 are designed to work well when mounted coaxially. I Have Coaxial Cabasse Gallia speakers in my HT and, while the tweeter does loose some "air", the concentric mounting creates a beautiful sweetspot with incredible imaging...give up one thing but gain another one... make sure you try them both ways to find out which one you like best.