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Stealthy speaker options?

bronco loco

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Thanks, the frequency range of the passive sound bar is 40-20,000hz while the kicker 8 inch hideaway have a range of 25-120Hz, I don't think there is a need for the 6x9, but it has been there for so long that is part of the bronco. Onlookers think that the sound is coming from the 6x9 until they take a closer look. lol
 

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Thanks, the frequency range of the passive sound bar is 40-20,000hz while the kicker 8 inch hideaway have a range of 25-120Hz, I don't think there is a need for the 6x9, but it has been there for so long that is part of the bronco. Onlookers think that the sound is coming from the 6x9 until they take a closer look. lol

bronco loco - got it - thx! And having those 6x9s is a good distraction from the hidden good stuff lol!
 
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Finally got around to installing the speaker to the base of the rear seat. Love how stealthy it is - thanks for all the help aligning around a strategy to hide the sound bar!
 

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I will put rear speakers in panels for the back, they look good, and hide wiring etc. also can insulate and make them better speaker enclosures. You could possibly put component speakers in with directional tweeters and get a good sound?
 
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I will put rear speakers in panels for the back, they look good, and hide wiring etc. also can insulate and make them better speaker enclosures. You could possibly put component speakers in with directional tweeters and get a good sound?

I am considering adding the Retrosound's new slim subwoofer under the front passenger seat as the sound-bar doesn't have a ton of 'depth' [bass] but the sound over all is great! Its super loud and stealthy :)
 

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Finally got around to installing the speaker to the base of the rear seat. Love how stealthy it is - thanks for all the help aligning around a strategy to hide the sound bar!

That looks awesome! It looks like the speaker was made for it and I bet it sounds great. Who makes the speaker?
 

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I bought some old enclosed RadioShack Realistics with their mounting brackets off eBay on the cheap years ago. Get loud enough for me off stock radio power and pretty full sounding. They’ve been rained and hosed on (upper vent open) and still kick. Outta sight, outta mind and outta the way!
 

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I built some side panels out of 3/8” MDF and wrapped them in marine grade vinyl. They are attached with bolts going into riv-nuts.
 

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That looks awesome! It looks like the speaker was made for it and I bet it sounds great. Who makes the speaker?

Thanks! It’s a Wet Sounds Stealth 6 sound bar. It puts out great sound but could use a bit of bass. I am considering adding the new retro sound low profile sub under the front passenger seat.
 

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Thanks! It’s a Wet Sounds Stealth 6 sound bar. It puts out great sound but could use a bit of bass. I am considering adding the new retro sound low profile sub under the front passenger seat.

Fixed it for ya...…...
 

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For anyone wanting to run a stealthy amp, I use Clarion XC2510 Marine Amplifier. It's so small it fits perfectly between the lip of the lower dash and the plastic glove box. Five channels, so you have power to a sub and 4 speakers. Pretty slick and not expensive.

Dimensions: 12-1/4"W x 1-5/8"H x 4-3/8"D
 
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