MX5Mods - Speakers In The Rear Deck

Gordy writes "I have noticed quite a few people asking questions about headrest speakers and thought I would tell you of an alternative mounting point which can be used instead of or in addition to these speakers.

If you remove the carpet on the rear shelf you will notice that there is quite a large area on each side of the petrol tank and a long thin space infront of it. The Gap on either side is big enough to accept a 6x9" speaker and the long thin gap can accomodate a 4" speaker. In my car I have fitted Infinity Kappa CS-1 component speakers in these positions. The CS-1 is a three way component speaker with a sepatate crossover network (which can also be fitted in the long thin gap). The tweeters for these units are fitted flush in the seatbelt turrets, which is as high and wide appart as possible for good sterio separation. The 4" mid range units fit in the position mentioned earlier and sit facing forward just either side of the centre console so as not to be obstructed by the seat. The base driver sits in the shelf facing upwards. I have all the speaker cones visible but for a stealth install I believe they could be mounted under the shelf and covered with a sutable accousticly transparent carpet. If this is too much then a pair of three way dual axsis 6x9" speakers mounted ether side of the fuel tank should also provide a good result. Also Clearwater custom make a subwoofer box which fits in this position along the whole back shelf but I dont know if this is avalable in the UK. Sorry but i don't have any photos of my install but I could take some if people are interested. " "