Speaker locations?????

74NJBronco · Feb 10, 2011

Has anyone mounted 6"X9" speakers in a 8" center console that the vendors sell? Interior deminsions are 7.5" wide x 16" plus on some of the consoles.10" wide console would mess up the location of the seatbelts that are bolted down to the stock bolt location. I know I would lack storage space, but I don't know were else to place these speakers. The rollbar speaker bars are looking really good right now. A friend is coming buy today to check out speaker locations.
Please advise masters' of Bronco knowledge!!

itsabronco · Feb 10, 2011

check the post titled " lets see your 73 bronco rangers " in this chat section. There is a photo on one of the posts with a custom speaker mount under the rear seat. I did the same thing for my bronco 10 years ago. works out slick. I need to build a new box though. Its the sixth post down of a baby blue bronco

66ALRIDE · Feb 10, 2011

I just installed the panels in the rear and mounted the speakers in there.

Heus33 · Feb 10, 2011

66ALRIDE said:
I just installed the panels in the rear and mounted the speakers in there.

Are those the plastic quarter panels? Thats what I'm putting in mine and was wondering if they'd be able to support 6x9s or 6.5s.

Broncofan76 · Feb 10, 2011

There are tons of options, not all of them great but then again we are not dealing with an acoustically idea situation in our EBs. First - you looking for front or rear speaker locations? or will these be your only ones? For 6x9s the best options for me are on the side panels as 66AlRide did, place them toward the front if your roll bar allows OR built enclosures to fit under your stock rear seat firing forward. 6.5" opens a few more options like kick panel enclosures or hidden under the dash.
If $$ is a concern I'd just built some panels in the back if you dont already have them and mount them in there.

I'm about to build a box for under my rear seat that will house a 10" and 2 6x9s. should get to work on it this weekend. good luck

66ALRIDE · Feb 10, 2011

Heus33 said:
Are those the plastic quarter panels? Thats what I'm putting in mine and was wondering if they'd be able to support 6x9s or 6.5s.

They are the plastic ones. They seem flimsy, but once screwed in will be plenty to hold the speakers.

70EB · Feb 10, 2011

Did the same thing in the rear panels. I used the aluminum diamond plate versions and then had tan Linex applied which eliminated the diamond plate pattern (a good thing) and also stiffened them up. I then applied Dynamat to the back side of the panels. Quite strong.

canadian broco · Feb 10, 2011

Broncofan76 said:
I'm about to build a box for under my rear seat that will house a 10" and 2 6x9s. should get to work on it this weekend. good luck

I am thinking of doing the same thing. Could you post pics when you're done? Anyone else with boxes under the rear seat with pics?

74NJBronco · Feb 10, 2011

66ALRIDE said:
I just installed the panels in the rear and mounted the speakers in there.

That looks great, nice and custom look that you and everyone else have done, problem is I'm going without the side panels in the bed of the EB. Is that subwoofer or a huge fan in the second pic? LOL. Your neighbors are going to hate you. Nice custom rollbar as well. Going to use TBP tumble seat in the back bed,so under the seat location is out.
Going to take a ride to a couple car stereo installers and pick their brains as well. I also was thinking of those indoor/outdoor high quality patio speakers on metal brackets bolted to the back wheel wells or something like them.
Thanks guys. P.S What brand speakers and head units should I go for?

tasker · Feb 10, 2011

I mounted 5 1/2"s in these factory Ranger speaker boxes behind the seats under the rear bar for the roll bar....

stupidboy · Feb 10, 2011

Bc windshield wiper cover, they have a spot for 2 speakers I think.

74NJBronco · Feb 10, 2011

tasker said:
I mounted 5 1/2"s in these factory Ranger speaker boxes behind the seats under the rear bar for the roll bar....

Yes, that is the idea I'm going for, just ordered 6"x9" MDF boxes for $30.00 cheaper to buy them then going out and building my own. www.speakerbowesusa.com They will sit on a angle facing me. Measurements are 12"long x 8"wide. Low side 4" tall side 6", I asked for no carpet on the outside cause I plan to use left over Hureculiner paint. Thanks for all that responded. Will take pics of the finished product

jmhend · Feb 10, 2011

I will try to find the picture but there was a set mounted in the tranny tunnel area parallel to the shifter.. If I find the pic I will post the link

Broncofan76 · Feb 10, 2011

canadian broco said:
I am thinking of doing the same thing. Could you post pics when you're done? Anyone else with boxes under the rear seat with pics?

Sure I'll post up some pics once I get things going on that project. I'll also try to keep track of all plans for anyone who might want to use them. Unlike many members here I don't plan on really using the backseat much - so speaker box is my first priority.

casadejohnson · Feb 10, 2011

Here is where I mounted my front speakers.

74NJBronco · Feb 10, 2011

casadejohnson said:
Here is where I mounted my front speakers.

I searched through the threads today and came across your center console, looks good, do you use the heater though and if so how well does it work?

casadejohnson · Feb 10, 2011

74NJBronco said:
I searched through the threads today and came across your center console, looks good, do you use the heater though and if so how well does it work?

The heater works great. Its open at the back so it does not block the heater vent.

Rocket600R · Apr 14, 2013

74NJBronco said:
Yes, that is the idea I'm going for, just ordered 6"x9" MDF boxes for $30.00 cheaper to buy them then going out and building my own. www.speakerbowesusa.com They will sit on a angle facing me. Measurements are 12"long x 8"wide. Low side 4" tall side 6", I asked for no carpet on the outside cause I plan to use left over Hureculiner paint. Thanks for all that responded. Will take pics of the finished product

How did your boxes work? Can you post some photos?

I'm looking to do the same, but trying to figure out how to run the wires... Where is your head unit? Mine is in the console.

BRONCOBERT · Apr 14, 2013

I made these panels from weaved fiberglass and painted them metallic grey, they hold 4 of the large style 6X9's and sound great.

panteramatt · Apr 16, 2013

I like those. How did you make em?

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