Here's How A Speaker Baffle Could Destroy Your Speakers!

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Here's How A Speaker Baffle Could Destroy Your Speakers!

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Here's How A Speaker Baffle Could Destroy Your Speakers!
Best Speaker Baffle. Boom Mat Speaker Baffle 050331. Watch to the end!!
In this video I install a set of Boom Mat speaker baffles (#050331) that are for a 6.5" speaker. These are the slim model measuring 3" deep. Unfortunately, although the install went well, the window does contact the back of the baffle when rolled down. This will eventually tear the back of the baffle and potentially allow water to enter and sit inside the baffle. So, while I was excited to install these and protect my component speakers, I think I'll have to modify them or completely remove them so they don't cause a problem down the road. The baffles themselves do seem like they'd do the intended job just fine as long as they fit without interruption.
The truck is a 1995 GMC Suburban K1500. This is the GMT400 platform commonly referred to as an OBS (Old Body Style).
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@HONIHONI0805 3 жыл бұрын

Hello I'm Japanese, I own a 1995 Chevy Van. It is difficult to get parts in Japan. But I really like this car. I have already owned it for 20 years. Your video will be very educational. Thank you.

@sutendogaming5205 3 жыл бұрын

Bro you should add me on Facebook if you pay shipping I’ll help you get whatever

@Crackpidgeonextreme 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't think it was possible to keep daily drivers in Japan that long dont you have to put in a new motor at 50k miles?

@djadrian9318 6 ай бұрын

Maybe you should have mounted the baffle on top of the bracket and not under the bracket and made it work somehow that's how I'm going to do it in my Silverado

@cdoublejj Ай бұрын

chevy astro? or old v8 chevy van?

@bradzittell8606 3 жыл бұрын

So tell us, how is a speaker baffle going to destroy your speakers? After all that is the header on your post … …

@tenskeeze 3 жыл бұрын

Because most door speakers are made to be run infinite baffle no enclosure this will kill the low end bad

@MurderousMindstate 3 жыл бұрын

He is stating at the end of the video that because the baffle doesn't clear the window when rolled down, over time the window can wear a hole into the baffle causing water to get inside and possibly sit in the baffle. I do not think it will be of much concern unless you roll your windows up and down repeatedly like every day or something lol. But yes, that is his concern.

@OMGtheykilledKenny42 2 жыл бұрын

@@MurderousMindstate I get the slim-line depth baffles, no problems here :P

@OMGtheykilledKenny42 2 жыл бұрын

I also prefer XTC, not Boomat.

@blazeaglory Жыл бұрын

@@MurderousMindstate so its not the baffle that causes speaker failure but the hole in the baffle that might ruin the speaker

@gwf82 Жыл бұрын

I used these before and they kill bass response because you're basically placing them into an extremely small enclosure that will flex. Car door speakers are built as free air speakers which means they'll perform their best just mounted to the door. I used them for the same reasons you did but ended up cutting out the back and bottom to still allow for protection but also allow for the reverse waves to do their thing properly.

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@luminousfractal420 6 ай бұрын

bigger hole needed is all. that cover is horribly designed, it should have a tube coming off the bottom to run your cables in without any water ingress risk. and allow free air movement. but then im guessing they charge $20 a shot where clingfilm would do the whole job fine.

@zedmadeamps 6 ай бұрын

I did the exact same thing. They killed the low end so I cut half the bottom side off.

@ryanbless3970 6 ай бұрын

I big of a hole?

@toysforboysrc 4 ай бұрын

I just ordered the rubber open-end ones, the recoil brand. Anyone ever get to compare the two types? I’ve never resorted to this but I’m only now using them bcs it’s a 30 yr old sports coup and the audio will be new so no chances. I’d like these to “improve” sound so the speakers have a dryer environment but if it hurts the audio, then that’ll suck to have to choose sound over protection.

@pixelreflectorpro 13 күн бұрын

They aren't built to be in free air, they will perform better in an proper enclosure compared to the door

@jkreviea 3 жыл бұрын

Microwave it for 15 seconds at a time until you get the depth you want.

@Caprice1977 3 жыл бұрын

In the car audio world we always run into these kind of problems and there’s always a solution a spacer but those baffles are awesome I’ve used them in several vehicles and it just brings all speakers to life.

@Stevie_B_0828 3 жыл бұрын

This vid made me so happy!!! I honestly feel like this stuff only happens to ME and I thank you for keeping it real for us and showing that this kinda thing happens to everyone. You could've just left that part out, but ya didn't -- for that, I say "THANK YA". 😉 👍👍 😎

@TechInsomnia Жыл бұрын

BEST COMMENT ON KZfaq OF 2022 💙

@scottbrooks4730 3 жыл бұрын

Just cut them to be a rain baffle. Leave them, but just cut the bottom area from the door skin to the back of the baffle like a 1/4 slice of pie. Any water intrusion in the door will drip off the top of the baffle where it covers the speaker. It also will allow the speaker to still act as an infinite baffle as it was designed.

@johnkusher12 3 жыл бұрын

They are worth it. Just use the plate first then foam

@AWIERD1 3 жыл бұрын

or you could just potentially buy a 6-in speaker cover.?.?.

@ford1546 3 жыл бұрын

The round speaker box is so small that it almost sounds as if the back of the speaker is clogged. with such a small box you will not get good sound!

@mart182003 3 жыл бұрын

@@ford1546 you can also cut a hole on the bottom of the baffle to help with the sound and still protect the speaker from the elements.

@ford1546 3 жыл бұрын

@@mart182003 yes you can but then it will be the same as the plastic that is commonly used to protect the speaker. Take a foam cup and put a speaker inside and you get a thin sound with little bass !! so small boxes are commonly used for midrange in a hifi speaker.

@ford1546 3 жыл бұрын

JOHN KUSHER. you do not know what you are talking about you should use the plastic that is commonly used to protect the speaker. which the factory uses Take a foam cup and put a speaker inside and you get a thin sound with little bass !! so small boxes are commonly used for midrange in a hifi speaker

@sickzoom 3 жыл бұрын

Reverse your foam with that little plate that you added and it’ll move the foam further away from the window and you’ll still have everything the same

@x-man5056 3 жыл бұрын

That could work unless the foam actually touches the back of the speaker, not the design intent.

@1RoadGarage 3 жыл бұрын

I might try that first.

@sickzoom 3 жыл бұрын

I know for a fact I just explain that wrong and I’m sorry

@RicheySynthetics 3 жыл бұрын

1ROAD Even though in the beginning you showed that the foam was too big for the plate just force it in there a little bit it will only be snug around the edge of the plate/adapter. That should shorten the length between your window and baffle. But the speaker will still fit inside it just puts the foam tight around the speaker basket! I have the same exact set up.

@MurderousMindstate 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it may seem like a tight fit but that is ok. It will still be just as effective.

@GrillSergeant 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe put some shims or washers under the baffle before you screw it down so it will clear the window?

@x-man5056 3 жыл бұрын

Winner, winner, chicken dinner.

@1RoadGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro.

@MrTimdtoolman1 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man! That is so frustrating when you do a project and realize there is an issue once you are completely finished. I did the same thing on my 2011 Silverado door speakers, but fortunately I did not have the clearance issues.

@derricka.mccormick6548 3 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain just finished replacing the speakers in my doors yesterday just to come across this video today

@research903 Жыл бұрын

Used them on my S550 Mustang for all my speakers with no clearance issues . Made a big difference in the sound, for the better.

@bullit22 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jimmy, Just Zip tie around the circumference of the baffle. It should draw it in a bit.

@steves835 2 жыл бұрын

Here's how a misleading video description can destroy 10 minutes of your life

@510enator 3 жыл бұрын

Add 1/2 inch spacer. Mount spacer to door frame, then boom Matt baffle followed by speaker

@JS-wc4xs 3 жыл бұрын

The depth of the foam baffles is a very easy fix. Shorten the depth of the baffle yourself! There are many ways to achieve this thus far I've done: electrical tape around the outside to crush the foam, duct tape around the outside to crush the foam, cut and reglue the foam, and heated the foam sides to shorten them. Always ensure 100% fitment before resealing the panel!

@OMGtheykilledKenny42 2 жыл бұрын

That's why I get the "slim-line" variety. Unless it's behind a panel with no window regulator. Like the back seat speakers in a 2-door.

@jewllake 3 жыл бұрын

Anthonyj350 has great videos on these. You really want the speaker to move air and take advantage of the whole door. He cuts them in half and only uses the top part as a cover leaving the bottom side ope to allow drainage and moisture evaporation.

@Driven_Dragon 3 жыл бұрын

Yep! Thats what i did.

@haygood9 10 ай бұрын

I use these all the time and love them.. no problem and they push the sound into the car as Appleseed to it escaping in the door

@323dario 3 жыл бұрын

Completely understand how you feel when something doesn't go the right way LOL why did we even start. Anyhow thanks for the video great help

@brt-jn7kg 2 жыл бұрын

I'm literally doing this tomorrow I'm literally always use these speaker baffles but I've never used them on a pickup like this before. Thank you for posting this video

@brycefujimoto8023 2 жыл бұрын

I just ordered silicone speaker baffles along with speaker baffle protective covers for my car too. I am skeptical about installing it into my car. I want to protect my speakers from getting wet and rusty again. Have a great day!

@rodneydubois7093 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a set from Autozone. They are great in my 2001 Dodge Ram!

@markie1993 Жыл бұрын

I used them for my infinity kappas been working 4 years now . Sounds good

@scottouimet2865 3 жыл бұрын

I think I a just gonna buy that water proof boot spray that's like scotch guard and spray my door speakers with it lol

@NoferTrunions Жыл бұрын

Wow, I was waiting to see the part where you checked if there was room when the window is down! However, you could modify them to reduce their depth. Also, I'm not keen on a sealed cover baffle since it upsets the acoustic tuning (it adds both mass and stiffness). I would be inclined to cut the bottoms out up to 3 and 9-oclock and leave the entire back on. (Or perhaps cut two large windows between 3 & 9.)

@NEURALDELVER Жыл бұрын

Thats smart. That way if some water or condensation did somehow make it into the enclosure it could get out, but I would be weary to put the holes anywhere near where drops would collect, probably a round hole at the bottom would be enough, for the wires, like he did..BUT LIKE 5 TIMES BIGGER

@Art-jw8ho 3 жыл бұрын

Use boom mats in all my car speakers. Provides a noticeable sound difference especially with bass. Basically allows the speakers to float to a degree so it’s not transferring vibration to the doors as much

@gutobiaz 3 жыл бұрын

it is good to know it can improve the bass, will try it :)

@jeffpelletier5186 3 жыл бұрын

That’s not how it works….

@jeffpelletier5186 3 жыл бұрын

Speaker baffles basically create an enclosure. This mitigates cancellation between the sound coming off the back of the cone and the front.

@OMGtheykilledKenny42 2 жыл бұрын

@Jeff Pelletier that's what Dynamats are for, right? Deadening panel distortion?

@ExTrA_Live_ 3 жыл бұрын

Been self teaching my self how to hook my car up through KZfaq vids and its been going very well. I’ll be using this vid by the end of the week, thanks 🙌🏾

@wolfhound1a 3 жыл бұрын

🤣! I fell for that crap! But what i did was cut a hole on the back side so the sound could travel. The rest of the cup will protect the speaker.

@OzarkGuysFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Jimmy, I kinda cheated and used the ones my suburban already had in it, however, I made custom adapters to bring out the speaker about 1" which helps alot for window clearance. Love your channel brother. God Bless.

@x-man5056 3 жыл бұрын

If it misses by a fraction of an inch, it misses by a mile. An inch seems excessive.

@OzarkGuysFishing 3 жыл бұрын

@@x-man5056 I used cabinet birch wood to make the custom adapters. I believe they're 3/8". They worked perfect for the audio setup I did.

@x-man5056 3 жыл бұрын

@@OzarkGuysFishing 3/8" inch sounds more appropriate. Good call. From what I could tell, Jimmy only needs about an 1/8" - 3/16" A few washers will do it for him but your fix sounds professional grade.

@OzarkGuysFishing 3 жыл бұрын

@@x-man5056 I was a bit of a chore to make them, but they work for what I needed. My sound system is all new, and I'm in the process of adding a sub. Once finished, the overall process will be beneficial for my needs. My goal is to have my system sounding like a concert hall. I used coaxials all way around. Custom brackets in the rear deck to adapt 6x9's and eventually will do 6.5" rounds in kicks, where my 4" rounds are now.

@x-man5056 3 жыл бұрын

@@OzarkGuysFishing Yes, something like that would take a scroll saw or at least a very deft hand on a jig saw. I'm not sure that's in Jimmy's skill set yet. I hope your great sounding audio system doesn't make you loose hearing by the time your 50. I was unkind to my ears when I was young, worked on fighter jets and loved loud rock n roll. Not wanting to preach to you, that's your Mom's job, LoL. Just want you to think about it as you are Jamm'n your tunes. Tinnitus and hearing loss ain't no fun. If you like to fish in the Ozarks or about anywhere in the wild, you'll want to be able to hear animals creeping around behind you. Bears love fish. Jus say'n

@1998gst4611 2 жыл бұрын

This is why you always check for depth clearance when you roll your window down before you button everything up and install the door panel back on. This would save you a lot of time and headaches when you catch this mistake early.

@gmax341 3 жыл бұрын

You did all that work and now your done. Good job dont worry about it

@MrBritrider 3 жыл бұрын

The first one I installed made the speaker sound distorted. Without them, sounded normal. Wasted money.

@gmax341 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrBritrider I was also thinking of getting some myself but don't feel the need. Maybe for the rear speakers that have so much space behind them.

@JustinGrosz 3 жыл бұрын

The baffles are a bit stretchy. Just "stretch" it a little tighter on the sides. Makes the depth a bit shallower but should clear the window. I had the same issues lol

@johnbreedveld7708 3 жыл бұрын

I just returned my set! 4 Runner's have 6x9's in the front doors along with needing a special trim ring to mount them. If I had the stock speakers in the boom mat's would make them sound better, but... I'm using Infinity components and they have more excursion and great bass! Good thing I did a sound test before installing the other side, it totally killed my mid bass! The infinity's use the whole door as a bass box! Do yourself a favor... Go to Home Depot and get a roll of the aluminum backed roof patch, stick to Inside of door and it will kill road noise and increase the sound of you speaker inside the cabin!!!

@ottobauner9828 2 жыл бұрын

After 20 plus years in audionthis statement is wrong on multiple levels. First with regards to tour roofing tape that would worsen his sound deading. He already had kilmat which is 80mil thick it is also a butyl rubber based not asphalt like roofing tape. Roofing tape may seal seams and leaks but the ashpalt compisition does nothing for sound deadening. Also apshalt roofikg tape unlike the butyl rubber is sensitive to heat and can melt as it gets hotter like summers here in Ga. Speaker baffles do not kill base. It isolates the acustic sound coming from the rear of the speaker stoping it. From being heard. The baffle like a sealed enclosure give the suspension better cone control and a nore accurate basss note. What your refering to is sub bass which should not be played thrub mid range speaker. And as i also have kappa infinity 6x9s with cross over and seperate tweeters i can tell you that the sound quaility of the kappas is greatly improved with the baffle rather then without.

@rashodeenyassim 3 жыл бұрын

How is the sound?

@MrBowNaxe 3 жыл бұрын

Jimmy, not sure what you did or have done yet but, a buddy of mine did the exact same thing. One side he moved out in front of the ring and the other he just cut off the back part that rubs. His logic was "Have the people say they are crap anyway so we'll see which one works" Haven't heard the results... Thanks for sharing.

@TheLolo919 3 жыл бұрын

That slim baffle boom mat had the same problem with my van

@marshallborder9089 3 жыл бұрын

I used these foam speaker baffles in my 2013 Chevy pickup when I updated the speakers. These chevy's are known too leak water on the OEM speakers from the factory when moisture is present . Of course that's what they claimed.

@punker4Real 3 жыл бұрын

i don't have this issue on my nnbs but it rarely rains and it's been months since i washed it due to the fires ( it just turns back to gray after a day or two)

@niZSht561 3 жыл бұрын

Cut out the bottom half, it's supposed to be trimmed to act as a top drip deflector, basically a half circle/ half moon cutout on lower half! For a better understanding, five star car audio has a video explaining why!

@rthetjr Жыл бұрын

Which video?

@toysforboysrc 4 ай бұрын

At first glance my immediate thoughts was to glue a piece of fabric to the back, like speaker box carpet so it slides easily and it’ll hold the least amount of water/condensation. What did you ultimately do?

@okiebsooner 2 жыл бұрын

The Seven minute mark and your reaction is funny! Sorry to laugh at your expense, but it was relatable, ...and funny! :)

@TXREDVR6 3 жыл бұрын

They going to make your speaker sound like ass because it’s sealed. Cut a little opening so the speaker work properly

@MysteriousSystems 3 жыл бұрын

🤦‍♂️

@ajstalter 3 жыл бұрын

I installed these on my '02 Avalanche and had a horrible experience with them. The sound from my expensive component speakers were muffled. It drove me nuts. I replaced the speakers thinking it was a bad set. Still sounded muffled. Then I removed the second set and installed the factory speakers. They sounded muffled. That's when I figured out it was the baffles. I put the 1st aftermarket set back in with no baffles and they were awesome. No baffles for me. I was also excited to keep the speakers protected. But these are not the way to do it. Plus I realized that if the cheapo factory paper speakers can withstand the small amount of water coming through the window seal, then the expensive speaker can withstand it.

@ford1546 3 жыл бұрын

Yes correct. Far too small box! Make holes at the bottom!

@abyssalreclass 3 жыл бұрын

I bet it's possible to design and 3D print a custom speaker 'splash guard' that deflects any water falling down on it around the speaker, has a big opening in the bottom to not make the speaker sound like crap, and is shallow enough to not interfere with the window.

@NY411Info 3 жыл бұрын

My oem American Motors speakers only had 3 holes at the bottom of the speaker basket. So I recommend 3d print a plastic guard for 3/4 of the speaker basket. Fully enclosing this speaker will drop the bass responce massively.

@Mickparrysstepdad 2 жыл бұрын

Dynamat (or similar) covering all the holes on the 'inside' door skin, and fast rings make far more difference than speaker upgrades. Put a speaker in an enclosure that's too small will raise 'Q' and produce a large hump at resonance. With a circular enclosure, you will also have problems with refections hitting the cone at exactly the same frequency, causing large frequency response irregularities.

@dealershiptechtruth 2 ай бұрын

PRO TIP: install door speakers with the windows in the DOWN position.

@dna59 3 жыл бұрын

Use some Stinger fast rings or NVX silicone baffles and cut to size. Those ones you have are known to trap moisture in them.

@1RoadGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'll look those up.

@jimyounger9490 3 жыл бұрын

In my 97 Chevy Silverado I had door speakers installed. Didn’t like them , went back and got new ones. The speakers were all wet. I instantly wanted a product like this. Needed in the older GM,s.

@mikalakimo2038 3 жыл бұрын

3:52 what not to say to your proctologist 🤣🤣🤣

@MrTaxiRob 3 жыл бұрын

Some commenters say you could mess up your regulators, but TBH they are the easiest regulators to replace in any car ever. I don't know if you pulled he glass to install your sound mat, but it would have only been an extra ten minutes max. I found this out when I installed new outer handles, it's definitely worth the effort and fewer scrapes on the back of your hands and wrists. Anyway, I doubt the foam is going to overpower the window motors.

@marrag1 3 жыл бұрын

You and I are the same I install something out of excitement and forget to see if it will have issues and when you find an issue you don’t want to leave it alone cause it will haunt you forever. It’s hard being a perfectionist lol.

@davidramdhanie4940 2 жыл бұрын

Good effort, you also made me smilel😃

@B12Row 3 жыл бұрын

I bought these baffles from Crutchfield with 4, 6-1/2” Kicker speakers for my 13 Silverado but after seeing some videos and reviews I’m not going to use the baffles instead I’m going to use Stinker Roadkill rings after seeing them installed. I’ll probably use sound barrier wherever I can, get it on the inside of the door if possible. Back to the Boom Mat baffles it showed the depth of 3-1/4” and there was another brand that were 3” in depth. The only feature I did like is the baffles would keep the speakers dry in wet conditions.

@benitoloco892 Жыл бұрын

So why don't you just put the baffle in after the mounting bracket for the speaker? It looks like the window is coming in to contact with the baffle by less than a 1/4". Putting the baffle in after the bracket instead of vise versa might give you the needed clearance. Use felt tape on the bracket mating surface with the door panel if your worried about rattling.

@EfTheTank 3 жыл бұрын

These fit fine in a 2004 Tahoe. 1995 has a thinner door. You also might want to consider cutting a square hole in the bottom of the so that it doesn't completely kill what little bass these speakers put out.

@EfTheTank Жыл бұрын

@my room cut a small hole in the bottom so if water gets in your door it doesn't touch the speaker, but also allows the speaker face to breathe (move back and forth). If there's no hole, there's no where for the air to move, and it dampens the speaker (makes it a lot quieter).

@PanzerPlatform 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I was way off on guessing the video title. lol -Chuck

@AGreedyTree Жыл бұрын

I kinda skipped through this video but if there's one thing I learned, it's to roll the window down before buttoning everything up to make sure everything has clearance.

@jonathanmcc5999 3 жыл бұрын

You have the nicest K1500 Suburban i've ever seen in my life. I would pay 20K for that thing

@tonygarner3942 3 жыл бұрын

Any more than 20watts rms and a small baffle will kill the lows. It causes more cancellation. The only thing you want to add behind the speaker is acoustic foam, which should be on the panel. You should seal all the holes you can on the inner panel with hushmat or some other sound deadening except for the speaker hole.

@PROATV13rb Жыл бұрын

Hole at the bottom for speaker wire I would think the water if it hits it it’s going to run down the sides and collect at the very bottom point. I personally would put it on top with a dab of black etc to seal the wired but really if it’s that much of a concern when it rains just order new window seal and new window wipers inside and out

@1188dale Жыл бұрын

Get some metal tape for duck work, cut the ring to the size, and use the tape to seal it

@blueovalfan23 3 жыл бұрын

if you were worried about the foam letting water in, you could have coated them. flex seal, rubber undercoating or something come to mind.. i would just use it like it is, contact or not just don't roll then down as far. if the ac is good, then you'll be fine. not wrong to worry though. my truck, 06 gmc, i had bad connections and one had the contacts rotted off a set of pioneers. let me clarify, the board that held the terminals on the speaker was in 2 pieces and wires dangling. i'll not do component speakers mainly because i'll need an amp but i'll also have them exposed like that. those enclosures are supposed to add to sound quality more than protect them i think. never used them though so i wouldn't really know. another thought still use the baffles but make a spacer just thick enough to shim it out. plywood would be fine for this i would think it comes in the thickness you'd likely. they also sell adapter plates cheap on line that you could modify if they are thick enough but i doubt it. i fit 6x9s and 6.5s in my ranger this way just using a jig saw and a drill and plywood. factory was 4x6s in both but the kit i had was a left over chistmas pioneer kit clearanced out at wally world. don't get me going on the quality of said kit though. 1 set of speakers left only out that kit with a year or so if daily use..

@josephmarble2059 3 жыл бұрын

They are worth it just put the baffle in between the bracket and speaker. That should help u with ur clearance issue

@joevargas5505 3 жыл бұрын

i ran into same issue when i was swapping out the stock 4x6 door speakers in my '82 Buick Riviera for some 3 ways. first it wasnt fitting inside it properly due to magnets size so than tried it without it & it was able to fit but didnt sound good at all & didnt quite sit well with us either so then i had to wait a few days on the stereo shop to get me a cpl tht were a perfect fit for both speaker magnet & window clearance except for now the tweeter wasnt letting the door panel get put back on due to the grill was in the way now so after a long time messing around with it we ended up jst exchanging the speakers for another 3way pair which actually were much btr since they were able to fit snuggly within the original door cups & we was able to reassemble both door panels with no problem & also they had btr power handling & sounded much better than the other set i was going with. lol :/

@Bigdaddy-Donkyking 3 жыл бұрын

Funny thing i had one made out of hard plastic the best ones are in older toyota cars they have tuned boxs made for their vehicles

@51sopete 3 жыл бұрын

Had the exact issue with my 1999 K-1500 Suburban when I replaced the speakers. Just reinstalled the mats on top of the speaker trim ring and cut off the extra material.

@jamest.5001 Жыл бұрын

You ALWAYS gotta worry about Clarence and Claire they always get in the way!!

@deanhalleck5738 3 жыл бұрын

jewllake below has the RIGHT IDEA - " You really want the speaker to move air and take advantage of the whole door ". -- Without the door volume of airspace the speaker drivers will not sound as good as they were meant to...... jewllake's idea was to cut them in half and only uses the top part as a cover leaving the bottom side open to allow drainage and moisture evaporation, -- I would also cut a half circle out of the remaining back plate leaving about a half inch of the diameter of the back plate to give some extra support to the top half of the cover but not blocking to much of the sound coming out of the back of the speaker driver. 7

@Wrensspeedshop 3 жыл бұрын

Just my two cents, but it’s good to post a video showing products, however a large majority of Colorado tends to require some sort of customizing, whether it be the way that you mount the speakers or adding these phone baffles. One big thing as I mentioned to another person on here is that unless I missed it at no time did you want Stop to check and see if they were going to be any clearance issues between the speakers with the baffles in the window and it’s down position. If you did and I apologize however I don’t recall seeing it. It’s kind of like building a stroker engine and then trying to start it to see if you have any rod to block clearance issues lol.

@artnardone 2 жыл бұрын

Also a good idea for tail lights in metal.

@applejack2374 2 ай бұрын

Does it make the speaker sound better?

@cujoedaman 2 жыл бұрын

The worry is real. I got my dad's truck years ago (2001 Silverado) and noticed that the speakers were blown. I was gonna replace them anyway, but what I found was the dust and dirt and whatever bit of moister got into the door had literally fused one of the coils inside the magnet. The other wasn't as bad, but it still sounded like crap. Some GM engineer sitting there saying "speakers work find in the elements, right?".

@tadlockje 6 ай бұрын

So, it's bad for the foam baffle to contact the glass on the way up and down, but it's ok for the rubber weather seal to squeegie the window as it goes up and down.... I'm confused.

@UltraCon79 3 жыл бұрын

Hand held screwdriver? Guys at 5 Star say 1/32 is the only thickness that won't tweet your acrylic ring. Pull the wires through before you fill the hole.

@marcoapinedajr 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like fashioning a 1/4 to 1/2 inch spacer is in your future. A lil extra work, but it'll eliminate all doubt.

@BjornLoenen 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha OMG i just saw this video and i have the EXACT same problem. And i literally am the same type of person just like you i cant stand the fact that i know it will rub 😂😂

@raymon760 3 жыл бұрын

Same thing happened with my K1500. Same product too. I just left it because I almost never roll down my windows and I’ll fix it the next time I need to pull my door panels off

@PcItalian 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered these for my Yukon and didn't install them for the same issues. They're crap IMO

@alus1713 3 жыл бұрын

You can put some spaces in between that or small wood piece

@mikeb6386 3 жыл бұрын

Well how does it sound with baffles?

@ajstalter 3 жыл бұрын

Mine sounded muffled with baffles. I removed them.

@VenturiLife 3 жыл бұрын

Just shorten the foam baffle length with a sharp craft knife (cut a thin section out) and glue the foam back together with contact cement. I like the baffle idea, not just for protecting the speaker from the elements, but it will probably produce way better sound than using the entire door as an acoustic device. I'd cut some flaps / sections out at the bottom to allow it to vent compression however.

@1RoadGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Great ideas, Thanks!

@hansschmitt9725 3 жыл бұрын

Cut it at an angle use it as a water deflector you want to use the door as your speaker box so you don’t lose any mid range

@derricka.mccormick6548 3 жыл бұрын

After replacing my speakers and installing the baffles can definitely tell I lost some range. But then again I'm kinda a noob on this stuff but I have 4 6 1/2 mtx terminators i replaced the factory speakers with

@TechInsomnia Жыл бұрын

Try the adapter first then the baffle over it. I know it's not necessarily the ideal way because you initially installed it perfect like a pro in my opinion but it might give you just that little bit of extra clearance you need my friend. Not ideal but if it works.. 🤞 LIKED & SUBBED!

@williamdicastro9727 2 жыл бұрын

Would have been nice to hear the before and after how they sound

@anomalous9448 Жыл бұрын

I learned the hard way too but my issue was adding electric window motors with the window up. Screws were too long. Enough said. We all make mistakes.

@thatguy_jose 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the mid bass will be gone because the baffle inside space is way to small. And it'll sound bad..protection yes Sound not really. Cut the lower back half of the baffle and it'll sound properly

@derricka.mccormick6548 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad folks have experienced this. And I'm glad it's not months down the road I'm figuring it out. Definitely gotta do something. About that speakers sound good but after hearing this they could sound better

@jamest.5001 Жыл бұрын

I'd cut the back off about 1" from the back, stick it back inside, and glue it back together it should have plenty of clearance

@corpuschristi6149 7 ай бұрын

put washers behind the foam where the screws go

@robbypro3370 Жыл бұрын

I am the same way, I couldn't leave it that way

@Tony2Pockets 3 жыл бұрын

If u pull it back apart put the mounting plate on the door like u had it and push the bucket in like u initially tried to do it wont hurt anything the design is to improve sound while protecting from the elements

@Tony2Pockets 3 жыл бұрын

Or add a layer or 2 of deadner to the outter skin of the door that will give an 1/8" or more depending on thickness of the deadner

@jimmycake7143 Жыл бұрын

Leave em in , most time AC is on ,windows are up. If rain, also up and sometime you can open 3/4 for air. all ok good job

@seney2 2 жыл бұрын

How did the baffle ruin your speakers like the video title states?

@tonyleung2442 11 ай бұрын

I cut it in half and use them to like a tiny roof for my speakers. My speakers will stop working after heavy raining and I see water spot of the magnet. Some water droplet must have short the circuit.

@ArmySigs 7 ай бұрын

Speakers are NOT meant to be in such tiny enclosures! A MUCH better solution is to replace your door seals!

@oktc68 3 жыл бұрын

How do they effect the sound? Thanks 👍

@lilart13ab 3 жыл бұрын

I would space it out a lil

@HappyfoxBiz 3 жыл бұрын

a simple solution is to have the baffle ahead of the spacer that way the added thickness of the spacer gives the clearance needed. it's just a slight issue

@ercost60 3 жыл бұрын

Marine speakers. Low profile speakers. Planning. Try any of these.

@shaffer4220 3 жыл бұрын

“I’m the type of person that just can’t leave things alone” lol, welcome to the club! You know it will drive you up the wall thinking about this. Is it possible to cut 1/4” of the foam and reduce the depth then use an adhesive spray/silicone to reattach? I don’t know how much clearance is available..... Update: I just read/noticed “Daddyoh” made the same suggestion. In any event, Let us know if you try our method.

@juanm1728 3 жыл бұрын

Esperando actualización y opinion sobre el improvement of the sound with boom mat.

@squirrelkilla7371 3 жыл бұрын

Take whole thing back out, get a thin foam ring, attach that first, then the baffle and then speaker adapter. It just needs to come out a few millimeters

@oldgreg4004 3 жыл бұрын

So the best way I found was as follows. Fold the foam inside out. Put speaker on the foam. Fold it over the speaker. Cut the bottom out of it to allow air for your bass. Screw it in. Then I personally put caulking around the out side of the foam for tighter seal. The glass may rub a little but your not hitting it. Make sure you cut the speaker wire hole on the back side instead

@rudykraker4905 Жыл бұрын

I put my speaker baffles between the speakers and the brackets.

@strix-nebulosa 3 жыл бұрын

"Slime" refers to depth, not diameter. Just install it on top of the mounting ring. If there is a fitment issue in terms of diameter, you could take material off the inside of the ring.