I got a pair a while back for 3 inch midranges for my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Fit was excellent and when spray painted with matching matte black for my JGC, it blended quite nicely. Overall, i was super impressed and saved a ton of money and didn't have to try and cobble together something myself that would have probably looked terrible.
Great video. I think a lot of DIYers will appreciate this short cut, I only learned about this website recently but sadly they did not offer a product for my vehicle. Fabricating pillars takes a lot of time but of course there are benefits to building them from scratch. You can recess the speakers a little more, you can finish them how you like for an OEM appearance, and you can ensure the angle is spot on. It would be nice if you followed up this installation video with a listening review, maybe show the angle they chose by mounting a laser or wooden dowel to the speaker mounting surface, and in the future build your own panels to compare and contrast. I also don't think your installation is complete. I think there is benefit to opening up the section of the OEM panel behind these pods to give the midrange more air space. I think the whole panel and pod needs sound deadener treatment and maybe stuffing with polyfill. Lastly, even if angles or the protrusion is undesirable, this gets your speakers installed and working. You can always cut them up and make use of the general shape while creating something custom.
I bought a big pack of the stuff and I've gotten to the point where I just keep a role in every toolbox and lying on every workbench. It seems like I'm always finding another good use for it.
Love all your videos Justin. I’m getting ready to do a complete install on my cherry 2002 Suburban so I’ll being using your 10% off code. I’m installing some CT Sounds Meso 2 way 6.5” components for my front stage. Wish I would have purchased their 3 ways but was thinking about putting the 6.5” CT’s in the door and then also next to it install a 5-1/2” I have that are NOS Poweramper components to get extra mid bass punch. But maybe should just use some 3.5” and tweeters like you install on the pillars. I’m all about the best sound quality. Have several NOS sound quality made in USA Poweramper amps. Also have one of their tube amps to that is NOS. Have a pair of NOS older 12” JL Audio subs I bought back in 1995. I can’t think of which models but think they are 12W0-4 . I need to figure out what new dual din head unit would be best for sound quality and front and rear cameras. Any suggestions from anyone would be great. I’m hearing some good stuff about the newer Kenwood Excelon head units. But like Alpine but think the new ones I’ve heard are not so great and for what they want for them.
Justin I just want to stop and take take some time to say thank you. I really really enjoy all of your videos. I've always been a fan of Big D and Hi-Fi and and I recently discovered you and your channel and also recently discovered Bass Dad and I've got to say you four are for sure my main go-to guys for awesome videos great information & wonderful entertainment. But most of all you just seem to be wonderful true to life down to earth all around good guys.. I love your enthusiasm when you speak about the products and the whole flow of your video is really nice right to the point and very informative.. thank you again for your time and everything you do. Keep it up man. OldSchoolJoe74
When using a hole saw, go slow and easy because when the pilot drill cuts through, the teeth of the hole saw will slam into the workpiece and dig in, usually sending it skittering off or tweaking the wrist of the operator. Slow and easy
Yes. I've never had one cut me. I've had them throw the workpiece at me several times and wrench my elbow or shoulder. Got to be careful with drill bits of all types, they look kind of benign but can do some damage.
Dull blades work best on plastics. I don’t recommend intentionally dulling an expensive holesaw just for a couple of holes though. I like the reverse cut method shown here.
He said he doesn't know what that leaf is...(thick Jamaican accent insert here) sure ya don't mon!!! Wadda boot da bull don't smoke ta sweet leaf mon! Whaan-gwhaan brudda!!! 💪🏼😶🌫️💨🌿🌲
Buongiorno, e complimenti per i tuoi lavori molto utili, posso chiederti dove si trovano quelle modenature in carbonio per l'installazzione dei twitter e mid. anteriori? ciao dall' Italia a presto per un altro video
It depends on what you're trying to do. When you are off access you will get a drop off in the higher frequencies, a DSP can do a lot to help that, but it can only do so much. If you're shooting for the ultimate sound quality set up then you want to make sure that you are on axis before you start using the dsp. But if all you want is a daily driver that sounds awesome then the DSP can fix a lot of the problems from an off-axis setup.
Hey buddy I love your channel I watch all your vids I was going to ask you what speaker or tweeter would you run in my 04 Silverado on the door panel it is a 6.5 speaker and then there is a small looked like a 2 1/2 tweeter of some sort u think I should run one of them peerless by tympany tc9fd18 just off of deck power or small 2 channel
Great video on these and they are nice, but im not seeing them on their website. Would like to get some for my little scion tc. Need to upgrade from my tweeter pods i made using Lhd and Rhd guage pods now that my 18s are ridiculously loud.
@@DIYAudioGuy I also checked a couple vehicles that my friends and family owned that were actually in their categories listed with no luck either. Could it be they just haven't updated their website? Would you happen to have a direct link to their website for the ones you used in the video?
I have watched this video twice and have learned something new both times. I have a question about Air Motion Transformer. Have you listened to this type of tweeter, and does this tweeter belong in car audio?
Superbad idea to mount mid-range and high frequency drivers that high up much better to incorporate into the kick panels at 45°in 30°up angles & using larger midbass drivers 5 1/4" with added midbass acompliments in the doors 6 1/2" to 8" this configuration gives extremely good staging and power output along with ease of balance can be byAmplified or passively crossed.. .
This is definitely a concern for modern vehicles, inspect your vehicle carefully before attempting to install these pods or modify your panels. I just built pannels for a '23 Ford Transit. It has a bolted on hand-hold above the area you would put the pod (most trucks have these these days). The airbag will blow out between the window and the hand-hold so modifications below that will not affect it. But again, be careful removing your panels, inspect everything, and figure out how it might work in a crash before you modify a piece of equipment that could affect safety.
Go to a local shop and ask them how much for a set of custom a-pillars, if they are even willing to tackle the project. Come back and let me know how much they charge.
Ew! Do they have any that match the A pillar color? They seriously look like a bad afterthought. They looked tacky and chintzy. But if they matched the A pillar color, I can see them looking like an amazing add on.
I try to get the a piller pod as it is shown on the video but unfortunately I can't find it on their website 😢 Also I tried to submit a request to get it for my car and they don't have my car on the list 😅 Is there any link direkte to the a piller pod Thank you?
What happened to Car Audio. Everything Fishman taught has been lost There's no way I'd roll with pods. I'd fiberglass my own set using my pillars so it's no a cookie cutter setup
@DIYAudioGuy time or patience 🤔 if I got an $20 1990-2002 for every deck I had to redo after some kid twist and electrical tape the install I probably could have retired early
Get your pods at customspeakerpods.com and use the code DIYAG for 10% off!
Click here for more info: th-cam.com/video/XvKXRdDVu0U/w-d-xo.html
I got a pair a while back for 3 inch midranges for my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Fit was excellent and when spray painted with matching matte black for my JGC, it blended quite nicely. Overall, i was super impressed and saved a ton of money and didn't have to try and cobble together something myself that would have probably looked terrible.
That is why I like them.
the time stamp on the botanist comment.
NICE!
😁👍
I told the guys at custom speaker pods that I was going to do that. I was wondering how long it would take for somebody to notice.
@@DIYAudioGuy i'm a bit of a botanical enthusiast myself LOL!
Great video. I think a lot of DIYers will appreciate this short cut, I only learned about this website recently but sadly they did not offer a product for my vehicle. Fabricating pillars takes a lot of time but of course there are benefits to building them from scratch. You can recess the speakers a little more, you can finish them how you like for an OEM appearance, and you can ensure the angle is spot on. It would be nice if you followed up this installation video with a listening review, maybe show the angle they chose by mounting a laser or wooden dowel to the speaker mounting surface, and in the future build your own panels to compare and contrast.
I also don't think your installation is complete. I think there is benefit to opening up the section of the OEM panel behind these pods to give the midrange more air space. I think the whole panel and pod needs sound deadener treatment and maybe stuffing with polyfill. Lastly, even if angles or the protrusion is undesirable, this gets your speakers installed and working. You can always cut them up and make use of the general shape while creating something custom.
I had a deadline to get the video out, I'll revisit this when I have time to do it right.
Pretty neat, like to do that but also blend them in and dye or warp the whole panel
These things are pretty awesome! And I enjoy my arms and legs
LOL!
The double sided tape trick literally blew my mind.... wow. How have I never thought of that!?
I bought a big pack of the stuff and I've gotten to the point where I just keep a role in every toolbox and lying on every workbench. It seems like I'm always finding another good use for it.
Love all your videos Justin. I’m getting ready to do a complete install on my cherry 2002 Suburban so I’ll being using your 10% off code. I’m installing some CT Sounds Meso 2 way 6.5” components for my front stage. Wish I would have purchased their 3 ways but was thinking about putting the 6.5” CT’s in the door and then also next to it install a 5-1/2” I have that are NOS Poweramper components to get extra mid bass punch. But maybe should just use some 3.5” and tweeters like you install on the pillars. I’m all about the best sound quality. Have several NOS sound quality made in USA Poweramper amps. Also have one of their tube amps to that is NOS. Have a pair of NOS older 12” JL Audio subs I bought back in 1995. I can’t think of which models but think they are 12W0-4 . I need to figure out what new dual din head unit would be best for sound quality and front and rear cameras. Any suggestions from anyone would be great. I’m hearing some good stuff about the newer Kenwood Excelon head units. But like Alpine but think the new ones I’ve heard are not so great and for what they want for them.
You can paint match them with SEM interior paint
Justin I just want to stop and take take some time to say thank you. I really really enjoy all of your videos. I've always been a fan of Big D and Hi-Fi and and I recently discovered you and your channel and also recently discovered Bass Dad and I've got to say you four are for sure my main go-to guys for awesome videos great information & wonderful entertainment. But most of all you just seem to be wonderful true to life down to earth all around good guys.. I love your enthusiasm when you speak about the products and the whole flow of your video is really nice right to the point and very informative.. thank you again for your time and everything you do. Keep it up man. OldSchoolJoe74
Thanks!
When using a hole saw, go slow and easy because when the pilot drill cuts through, the teeth of the hole saw will slam into the workpiece and dig in, usually sending it skittering off or tweaking the wrist of the operator. Slow and easy
Yes. I've never had one cut me. I've had them throw the workpiece at me several times and wrench my elbow or shoulder. Got to be careful with drill bits of all types, they look kind of benign but can do some damage.
Dull blades work best on plastics. I don’t recommend intentionally dulling an expensive holesaw just for a couple of holes though. I like the reverse cut method shown here.
Yeah, those bits can really mangle your hand. Run it in reverse or at least put on a leather glove.
As you found out, when cutting ABS with a hole saw, reversing the drill is the best way. Well, that's if your hole saw is sharp.
Nice comment of the leaf, Stating you know what it was without saying you knew what it was. Nice!
Did you notice the time stamp?
@@DIYAudioGuyJust did! That was awesome.
You can also sand them down and then wrap the entire Pilar in Dani to match.
Kinda cool. They remind of pods that you can order from Summit racing to mount varies gauges on your pillars.
just ordered my set, hoping I can fit the Mille legend tweeters 1.38mm 🔊
"im not a botanist"
No I am not. I cannot recognize plants based just on the leaf.
@@DIYAudioGuyit was a pot leaf
@@adirbshemI thought that was the joke. I thought he made this statement knowing fully what it was.
@@JayRays1truckdon't kid yourself. He's old enough to know exactly what it is.
@@adirbshemwhoosh
These are cool. Ive got a 24 trax. They dont make them that fit yet so im about to make my own.😊
Just watch out for airbags. You don't want to trigger one or put a pot on top of one so that it becomes a projectile in a crash.
@@DIYAudioGuy good advise!thanks
Start you holesaw in reverse and it won't grab your pod
Also you can grind off the dog ears and drill new holes
They look really nice.
Now that they have a bunch of cool colors I think they are even better.
Of the last two midrange drivers. Which one sounds better
It looks like the tomato plant leaves my dad used to grow in the basement
LOL
I believe it's a good idea to use some vinyl and vinyl tubing and the finish would be lot greater
That's very clever.
He said he doesn't know what that leaf is...(thick Jamaican accent insert here) sure ya don't mon!!! Wadda boot da bull don't smoke ta sweet leaf mon! Whaan-gwhaan brudda!!!
💪🏼😶🌫️💨🌿🌲
When it's not real carbon fiber we call it "Carbon Fibber" cause its lying about being real fiber 😅😅😅
That's funny.
Buongiorno, e complimenti per i tuoi lavori molto utili, posso chiederti dove si trovano quelle modenature in carbonio per l'installazzione dei twitter e mid. anteriori? ciao dall' Italia a presto per un altro video
I wonder if you could vinyl wrap the A pillars with the pods installed for a cleaner look.
That might be fun.
Nice, i have been looking for a QLogic alternative
Does q logic still make kick panels?
Do you need to put your speakers “on axis” if you have a DSP? I’m trying to keep my truck looking as factory as possible.
It depends on what you're trying to do. When you are off access you will get a drop off in the higher frequencies, a DSP can do a lot to help that, but it can only do so much. If you're shooting for the ultimate sound quality set up then you want to make sure that you are on axis before you start using the dsp.
But if all you want is a daily driver that sounds awesome then the DSP can fix a lot of the problems from an off-axis setup.
@@DIYAudioGuy Thanks! I appreciate the advice.
thats a cannabis leaf speaker guard, very cool
I don’t think the sell the more on axis pods anymore with the separate tweeter mount.
Reach out to them, they are always looking for ways to improve and serve customers better.
I wish the ones I bought for my f150 came without the holes. Easier to cut than use a drum sander to resize holes.
True
Hey buddy I love your channel I watch all your vids I was going to ask you what speaker or tweeter would you run in my 04 Silverado on the door panel it is a 6.5 speaker and then there is a small looked like a 2 1/2 tweeter of some sort u think I should run one of them peerless by tympany tc9fd18 just off of deck power or small 2 channel
I'm thinking about a trim ring that could go around the pod to hide the screws... wdyt?
Great video on these and they are nice, but im not seeing them on their website. Would like to get some for my little scion tc. Need to upgrade from my tweeter pods i made using Lhd and Rhd guage pods now that my 18s are ridiculously loud.
They might not have any for your car, but they can make them if there's enough interest.
@@DIYAudioGuy I couldn't find them in the universal category or any of the others i checked. Are they just for your specific model?
@@DIYAudioGuy I also checked a couple vehicles that my friends and family owned that were actually in their categories listed with no luck either. Could it be they just haven't updated their website? Would you happen to have a direct link to their website for the ones you used in the video?
@@brian6029 They may not have any for your car.
Very nice. Looks great.
Thank you!
Thank you for the ideas. Sub earned
use a fortner bit for the hole
I don't have any, I have thought about picking up a set.
It would be nice if they made just a tweeter pod like that.
I think they make those for the 4th gen ram.
What happened to your thumbs up button. Your video is great!!!
TH-cam might be running a randomized experiment, they do that every so often to see if removing features or adding features helps their bottom line.
They better include the hardware for that price.
I have watched this video twice and have learned something new both times. I have a question about Air Motion Transformer. Have you listened to this type of tweeter, and does this tweeter belong in car audio?
Yes and yes th-cam.com/video/rh3Zl5qL4Rc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=H1lGnoXOG3nsXtYz
Sweet video
Thanks!
Твиттер должен быть позади среднечастотников и на одном уровне катушек для одинаковой (механической) звуковой задержки. Или я не прав?
1 pod costs more than all the speakers in my truck! Looks good but sheesh
Plant lover😂😂😂
4:18 is ganja mon!
You missed that joke by 2 seconds.
4:20 420 baby 😂
That is some darn fine timing.
Nice
Looks cheap to me. I wonder if you could cover in vinyl or something to make the install look better.
Superbad idea to mount mid-range and high frequency drivers that high up much better to incorporate into the kick panels at 45°in 30°up angles & using larger midbass drivers 5 1/4" with added midbass acompliments in the doors 6 1/2" to 8" this configuration gives extremely good staging and power output along with ease of balance can be byAmplified or passively crossed.. .
lol what
It's a Marijuana leaf.
Could have just screwed them to the table before using the hole saw.
What I should have done was mounted them to the a-pillar and then clamped that the the table.
As a former installer i cant get past drilling holes in your panels. I'm guessing they sound ok but the door pods look hideous.
If you have airbags in your A-pillars, that would scare the hell out of me installing those things.
These things will become projectiles in a crash if there was an airbag in the a-pillar.
Not a problem in this 19-year-old pickup truck.
This is definitely a concern for modern vehicles, inspect your vehicle carefully before attempting to install these pods or modify your panels. I just built pannels for a '23 Ford Transit. It has a bolted on hand-hold above the area you would put the pod (most trucks have these these days). The airbag will blow out between the window and the hand-hold so modifications below that will not affect it. But again, be careful removing your panels, inspect everything, and figure out how it might work in a crash before you modify a piece of equipment that could affect safety.
Yes be VERY CAREFUL. You have to pull the fuse for the pillars of available. Other wise you have to build a custom corner peice
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Screw it down .....with screws. To a board. Clamp board.cut speaker holes.😮
Now that you mention it, I could have screwed them to the a pillars and that would have given me something to hold on to the very least.
It's a weed leaf
Criminally overpriced!
Go to a local shop and ask them how much for a set of custom a-pillars, if they are even willing to tackle the project. Come back and let me know how much they charge.
You're not a botanist and you didn't inhale.
Geez! Wouldn't it be a LOT easier just to install your speakers in the existing openings?
Yes, but there aren't enough factory holes for all the speakers I want to install.
@@DIYAudioGuy Ahhh. Ok. Speaker overkill. Got it.
Gross! lol!
HOW ABOUT using car audio drivers IN A CAR ??? Try that !!! Your welcome
A lot of car audio drivers are just home audio drivers with a car audio brand sticker on them.
Ew! Do they have any that match the A pillar color? They seriously look like a bad afterthought. They looked tacky and chintzy. But if they matched the A pillar color, I can see them looking like an amazing add on.
I try to get the a piller pod as it is shown on the video but unfortunately I can't find it on their website 😢
Also I tried to submit a request to get it for my car and they don't have my car on the list 😅
Is there any link direkte to the a piller pod Thank you?
e-mail them, they will help if they can.
LMAO I spoke too early. unpaused video and you did what I said to do lol... ignore my comment
No worries bro
What happened to Car Audio. Everything Fishman taught has been lost
There's no way I'd roll with pods. I'd fiberglass my own set using my pillars so it's no a cookie cutter setup
Not everybody has the time for that.
@DIYAudioGuy time or patience 🤔 if I got an $20 1990-2002 for every deck I had to redo after some kid twist and electrical tape the install I probably could have retired early
@@koh69r yep
@Ac_Adapter snowflake install, dear zoomer, I way laying fiberglass for Kicker, Orion, etc, before you were laying your deek in your hand