New Speakers

[67 GTX]

Hello,

I've heard of speakers that can be mounted under the front seat. Has anyone done this? Was a lot of drilling/modification needed on the seat frames to mount the speakers?

Thanks!

 

[Wietse]

Check on Classic Industries catalogue, I've came across some speakers you can install under the seats.
These do not require any drilling and modifications I think, dimensions are given so can be checked if fit.
No comments on the sound quality etc. but I think its a good option if you don't want to modify the car.

 

[Mike67]

They make a powered sub that is able to be slid under your seat, they work pretty well. Designed for lower freqs, ( mids & subs) which is where most older vehicles are lacking acoustically.
Infinity makes a nice one that is reasonably priced, I think its called a Basslink

 

[Yatzee]

Hello,

I've heard of speakers that can be mounted under the front seat. Has anyone done this? Was a lot of drilling/modification needed on the seat frames to mount the speakers?

Thanks!

I just went through this senario with a friend of mine and discovered a lot of interesting information after calling custom auto stereo suppliers. If your using your original radio the output is about 20 watts max in mono. That means stereo is out as is speakers that aren't 4 ohms and under 30 watts. You need to divide the output of the radio by the number of speakers. Also an underseat sub cannot really be used as it needs a dedicated channel. OE radios that are mono have only one output and that's to the speakers. There is an interface you can buy but it's pricey. If you have converted your radio to FM and stereo and know the output, say 50 watts per channel, and you connect 100 watt speakers x2 your radio will be at pretty high volume and the sound may be kinda poor. A better choice would be speakers that are 50 watts and under to match the radio's output. Lower wattage makes for more efficiency and and doesn't overheat the radio. Rockford Fosgate make such speakers and the price is really good.

 

[MOPOWER871]

check out this site http://www.classiccarstereos.com/secret-audio-srms-the-system-super-package.html I'm in the middle of installing a Secretradio SST system in my 67 GTX

Mounted two Alpine SPR-6 x 9"s

Apine KTP-445U POWER AMP,

A Kickers 10" sub

so far so good, going to mount the controller in the console..out of site, USB flash drive , and I-pod hook up. know to wire it up neatly and correctly.Ill post some pick when its done.

Hello,

I've heard of speakers that can be mounted under the front seat. Has anyone done this? Was a lot of drilling/modification needed on the seat frames to mount the speakers?

Thanks!

 

[The Rebel]

Nice! Take some pics when your done.

 

[themechanic]

I installed the items in the photo. The Sub will fit under the front passenger seat but barely if you use thick insulation, as I did. There is a remote volume control you can mount at your convenience. It is $149 here https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Ordnance-B-8PTD-Powered-Subwoofer/dp/B00IF9IIWK

 

[67 GTX]

Thanks for all the replies guys
My plan is to keep the original mono AM radio, and leave that alone with the front speaker.
Then add a modern radio in the glove box, and have it run to the rear two speakers in the package tray, and hopefully some speakers under the front seats.
I believe that using a modern radio should eliminate some of the issues that Yatzee mentioned earlier.

 

[themechanic]

I forgot to mention, I have a working AM radio and dash speaker. I used an under dash DIN bracket to mount the new stereo under the glove box. It has a remote, too. Using the glove box for radio mounts can make it difficult to get to a blown fuse.

 

[polywideblock]

I have these but there not in yet http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Hidden-...ash=item5446ce13ab:g:DMQAAOSwNyFWculO&vxp=mtr

 

[Wietse]

Personally I would go with a OEM looking radio but with all the modern goodies.