Another Dirtstiff Speaker Thread

[Dirtstiff's F6B]

After reading this entire thread and without too much contemplation, I ordered a set of speakers and set out to install them on Wednesday. I ended up not having to cut them at all, however, I kinda wish I had in hindsight. It took LOTS of "coaxing" to get them in and the left speaker has some malformed sheet metal on its left side, but they are mounted up, sound fantastic and ready for the trip to Russellville. Thanks everyone for the guidance.

Fantastic,
I also hand molded the first pair in. Not hard and worked just fine.
I blew them up trying to see just how hard I could push them. The second pair, I cut like many other speaker donors.
Glad they bring you better sound.
Jim

[Phantom]

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[Redlinez]

Think I'm gonna order a set. Can't beat $49 shipped for a true upgrade.

[jford]

I run DS 18 pro audio 6.5 shallow in factory location .... with 2 Focal 5.25 in front storage pocket 2 4 " tweeters dwn low below the radio control panel 2 8" focal in the right saddle bag. all this is ran by a DS 18 6 ch amp.Attachment 24452Attachment 24453Attachment 24454

[Jimmytee]

I run DS 18 pro audio 6.5 shallow in factory location .... with 2 Focal 5.25 in front storage pocket 2 4 " tweeters dwn low below the radio control panel 2 8" focal in the right saddle bag. all this is ran by a DS 18 6 ch amp.Attachment 24452Attachment 24453Attachment 24454

Good to see ya on here.

[STRaider]

Just ordered a set of the JBL's. Is the only plastic that needs to come off for the install the dash piece with the speaker grills?

[naga viper]

Finally got around to ordering a pair.
Has anyone attempted to waterproof these by misting with silicone?

[Dirtstiff's F6B]

I wouldn't, they are made to flex and resonate. Silicone would seal and stiffen imo. They are made if water resistant components. As long as they don't get the garden hose, they will resist moisture fine.

[53driver]

You can treat the cone itself with Kiwi Wet-Pruf.
The cones should be stiff anyway.
I know several large manufacturers of PA gear use this to make their systems "weather resistant."

Where you need to be careful is around the flexible perimeter.
Depending upon what technique the speaker uses for that area, you might be able to treat it and you might not.

Cheers,
Steve

[CoCoKola]

Impressive work all. I'm very happy with my setup although next year I may upgrade the sub solution. I have a brand new "drop in" set of j&m series 2 speakers for sale if you want an upgrade without requiring an amp.