will 4inch fit in the door?

boomboom · 12-11-2010, 12:42 AM

I have some 4inch diamond audio hex series i wanna use for the doors, but don't know if they can be mounted?

jikhead · 12-11-2010, 01:13 AM

Are you driving a base, sport, or touring?

optiontrader · 12-11-2010, 02:22 AM

You could probably fab up an adapter plate (or buy one). I doubt it's nothing a little creativity couldn't fix.

I prefer the largest midbass drivers up forward, keeps the bass in front better with a rear mounted sub. But I'm sure it'll work; you'll need to tweak your crossover point for the best fit. Wait a min - are you running a sub? Probably should have asked that first.

bigaudiofanat · 12-11-2010, 08:18 AM

Not sure why your trying to put 4 inch other than you have them. I would spend a bit of money and put 6.5 in there for better mid bass as said above no reason to waste space.

If you still want to than yes you can, you just will have to make custom spacers.

90 ST · 12-11-2010, 11:52 AM

Unless you are doing a 3-way set i wouldn't bother with 4's upfront.

bigaudiofanat · 12-11-2010, 12:39 PM

Would be better off doing a 6.5 in the stock location and fiberglass kick panel for the 4 inch if he is doing a 3 way.

boomboom · 12-11-2010, 04:24 PM

Ya I am doing a 12inch sub in the back. The problem is I have the hex series set with the 4inch and the 6.5 inch, but was told I cant use the 6,5 cause it was an add on to the 4inch set? so i was just gonna use the 4inch since i already have it.

I get so confused about this stuff! So I have the 4inch with the tweeter set and crossovers and I have the 6.5 inch add ons.

If I buy a different 6.5 set what would you guys get? Nothing to crazy but quality.

My amps and sub are memphis and alpine head unit.a;pine not baught yet

boomboom · 12-11-2010, 07:23 PM

I am thinking of getting the polk mm 6.5 components. look good for the price?

metz · 12-12-2010, 12:43 AM

You have a 3 way diamond set now then. Why not do the 6.5 in the door and the 4 in the dash and find somewhere for the tweeter?

90 ST · 12-12-2010, 01:57 AM

Depending on the deck and amps you have you could do a active X-over set up and not use the X overs, then you wont have any problems, they then become just speakers. I'm use what started as a comp set, but pulled the X overs out and am using my deck for the X over.

90 ST · 12-12-2010, 01:59 AM

I just noticed you don't have the deck yet, get an Alpine with 3 way X over capabilites, as long as you have 5 channles of amplification...

optiontrader · 12-12-2010, 02:00 AM

You can put the tweeters in the A pillars, but we're talking some custom work.

The Diamonds are nice (so are the Polks you mentioned, but if you've got the Diamonds, I'd use them instead!); since you've got the 6-1/2" midbass and the tweeter, check to see if those drivers are the same used in the set. If so, changing out the crossover will be all that's needed. Unless you VERY sure as to the parameters of the xover used in the 4-1/2" set (xover point, slopes, impedances, etc.), I'd call Diamond first. This way would save you the most $$$ and get you kick-*** sound in the end.

optiontrader · 12-12-2010, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90 ST

Depending on the deck and amps you have you could do a active X-over set up and not use the X overs, then you wont have any problems, they then become just speakers. I'm use what started as a comp set, but pulled the X overs out and am using my deck for the X over.

There's an even better idea in going active, but you'll need to upgrade add an active crossover. Those Diamonds would sing with separate amp channels drivin' em!

90 ST · 12-12-2010, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by optiontrader

There's an even better idea in going active, but you'll need to upgrade add an active crossover. Those Diamonds would sing with separate amp channels drivin' em!

Thats the thing if he needs a deck he can get one with a built in 3 way active, i have a Alpine 9887 with one and it works great, but you'd have to get the new model, which i've heard is not as nice...

boomboom · 12-12-2010, 02:28 AM

I was gonna get the new alpine 117 cause i can run my system active, therefore not needing the crossovers for the 6.5s and the 4,s.

I have a 4 channel Memphis amp so your saying run the 6.5 and the 4inch with that amp? Run the tweeters from the deck and cross all them with the deck?

its this amp:
16-MA3004 - Memphis 75 x 4 Class AB Full Range Marine Amplifier

And this amp for my subs:
16-MAD1000 - Memphis 1100 x 1 Class D Marine Subwoofer Amplifier

heres the 6.5 add ons:
S6.0MX3 - Diamond Audio 6" 3 Way Upgrade System

heres the 4inch set:
DIAMOND AUDIO HEX S400A NEW PRO 4" COMPONENT SPEAKERS on eBay!

So put the 4inch in the dash, 6.5 in the doors and find a spot for the tweets and don't use any of the crossovers, use the one with the 117 deck?

12-11-2010, 12:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
boomboom Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WI Posts: 438 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 16	will 4inch fit in the door? I have some 4inch diamond audio hex series i wanna use for the doors, but don't know if they can be mounted?

12-11-2010, 02:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	You could probably fab up an adapter plate (or buy one). I doubt it's nothing a little creativity couldn't fix. I prefer the largest midbass drivers up forward, keeps the bass in front better with a rear mounted sub. But I'm sure it'll work; you'll need to tweak your crossover point for the best fit. Wait a min - are you running a sub? Probably should have asked that first. __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)

12-11-2010, 08:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Not sure why your trying to put 4 inch other than you have them. I would spend a bit of money and put 6.5 in there for better mid bass as said above no reason to waste space. If you still want to than yes you can, you just will have to make custom spacers. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

12-11-2010, 12:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Would be better off doing a 6.5 in the stock location and fiberglass kick panel for the 4 inch if he is doing a 3 way. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

12-12-2010, 02:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	You can put the tweeters in the A pillars, but we're talking some custom work. The Diamonds are nice (so are the Polks you mentioned, but if you've got the Diamonds, I'd use them instead!); since you've got the 6-1/2" midbass and the tweeter, check to see if those drivers are the same used in the set. If so, changing out the crossover will be all that's needed. Unless you VERY sure as to the parameters of the xover used in the 4-1/2" set (xover point, slopes, impedances, etc.), I'd call Diamond first. This way would save you the most $$$ and get you kick-*** sound in the end. __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)

12-11-2010, 01:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
jikhead Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 425 Drives: 09 370Z Blue 6spd Rep Power: 184	Are you driving a base, sport, or touring?

12-11-2010, 11:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	Unless you are doing a 3-way set i wouldn't bother with 4's upfront.

12-11-2010, 04:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
boomboom Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WI Posts: 438 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 16	Ya I am doing a 12inch sub in the back. The problem is I have the hex series set with the 4inch and the 6.5 inch, but was told I cant use the 6,5 cause it was an add on to the 4inch set? so i was just gonna use the 4inch since i already have it. I get so confused about this stuff! So I have the 4inch with the tweeter set and crossovers and I have the 6.5 inch add ons. If I buy a different 6.5 set what would you guys get? Nothing to crazy but quality. My amps and sub are memphis and alpine head unit.a;pine not baught yet

12-11-2010, 07:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
boomboom Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WI Posts: 438 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 16	I am thinking of getting the polk mm 6.5 components. look good for the price?

12-12-2010, 12:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
metz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 347 Drives: 05 Roush, 2010 40th Rep Power: 15	You have a 3 way diamond set now then. Why not do the 6.5 in the door and the 4 in the dash and find somewhere for the tweeter?

12-12-2010, 01:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	Depending on the deck and amps you have you could do a active X-over set up and not use the X overs, then you wont have any problems, they then become just speakers. I'm use what started as a comp set, but pulled the X overs out and am using my deck for the X over.

12-12-2010, 01:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	I just noticed you don't have the deck yet, get an Alpine with 3 way X over capabilites, as long as you have 5 channles of amplification...

12-12-2010, 02:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
boomboom Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WI Posts: 438 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 16	I was gonna get the new alpine 117 cause i can run my system active, therefore not needing the crossovers for the 6.5s and the 4,s. I have a 4 channel Memphis amp so your saying run the 6.5 and the 4inch with that amp? Run the tweeters from the deck and cross all them with the deck? its this amp: 16-MA3004 - Memphis 75 x 4 Class AB Full Range Marine Amplifier And this amp for my subs: 16-MAD1000 - Memphis 1100 x 1 Class D Marine Subwoofer Amplifier heres the 6.5 add ons: S6.0MX3 - Diamond Audio 6" 3 Way Upgrade System heres the 4inch set: DIAMOND AUDIO HEX S400A NEW PRO 4" COMPONENT SPEAKERS on eBay! So put the 4inch in the dash, 6.5 in the doors and find a spot for the tweets and don't use any of the crossovers, use the one with the 117 deck?

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