Question about Speaker Spacer Inner Diameter

Spec Jay · 12-30-2009, 01:16 PM

I noticed when i was trying to order my subencosure, spacers, and stickers(+10 hp)there were different inner diamters for them. i'm not sure what speakers ill be going with. would it be ok to go ahead and get the biggest i/d? would it affect anything if the id of the speaker is smaller?

vipor · 12-30-2009, 01:21 PM

worst case scenario you take a jigsaw or something and make them larger. some subs have MUCH larger baskets than others and i've had to do this many times.

Division · 12-30-2009, 01:23 PM

Typically, no. Although, I'd probably recommend the opposite. It's much easier to remove material if your speakers are too big - and rather difficult to add it back if you end up with smaller diameter speakers.

Rogue370z · 08-24-2010, 11:42 AM

I went to the web site for the speakers I was buying and found the inner diameter of the cage. Typically manufactors have all the mounting detail about their speakers. In my case they had a pdf with a diagram of the speaker with the size in mm. I then converted that to inches and placed my order for the correct speaker spacers. That would be the best way to ensure that you are ordering the right inner diameter.

bigaudiofanat · 08-24-2010, 12:22 PM

When I did the install in Cali, the sub was a tad bigger than the sub box from zenclosures so out came the dremel with a cutting bit and went to town.

kenchan · 08-24-2010, 02:32 PM

great thing about MDF is it is very easy to work with.

cptspeed · 08-24-2010, 03:35 PM

Just call mike at zenclosures and tell him the type of speaker you are using. He should be able to tell you which size you need.

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vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	worst case scenario you take a jigsaw or something and make them larger. some subs have MUCH larger baskets than others and i've had to do this many times. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

08-24-2010, 11:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rogue370z Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 154 Drives: 2010 Nismo #519 Rep Power: 14	I went to the web site for the speakers I was buying and found the inner diameter of the cage. Typically manufactors have all the mounting detail about their speakers. In my case they had a pdf with a diagram of the speaker with the size in mm. I then converted that to inches and placed my order for the correct speaker spacers. That would be the best way to ensure that you are ordering the right inner diameter. __________________ 2010 370Z NISMO #519 Pearl White 05 LeMans Sunset 350Z Roadster SOLD--07 Antifreeze Green Top Secret Wide-body 350Z Roadster

08-24-2010, 12:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	When I did the install in Cali, the sub was a tad bigger than the sub box from zenclosures so out came the dremel with a cutting bit and went to town. __________________ 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/

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cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 16	Just call mike at zenclosures and tell him the type of speaker you are using. He should be able to tell you which size you need. __________________ FI CBE, 20" forged specialties rims, swift springs, boston subs, kicker amp, focal components

12-30-2009, 01:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Division Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 199 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Rep Power: 15	Typically, no. Although, I'd probably recommend the opposite. It's much easier to remove material if your speakers are too big - and rather difficult to add it back if you end up with smaller diameter speakers.

08-24-2010, 02:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	great thing about MDF is it is very easy to work with.

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