off axis or on axis

jetguy · 06-08-2010, 10:00 AM

just ordered a set of pioneer ts-c720prs components. i understand the tweets can be a little harsh.

what is the optimal location to mount the tweets?
1) stock location to kill some of the supposed harshness.
2) on axis to have ultimate sound stage?

also anyone have pics of on axis mounting in the 370z?

bigaudiofanat · 06-08-2010, 10:31 AM

I think you would have more harshness with the tweeters balring at your window and than coming at you. I think on axis would be my recommendation. Just where to put them I am not sure.

kenchan · 06-08-2010, 11:11 AM

doesnt the crossover have different settings you can wire your tw up to?

if not i'd play with the EQ's on your HU, if that doesnt cut it, try different thickness cloth/felt over the tweeter (between the grill and baffle). that dampens sound considerably.

as big mentioned, i too would consider tweeter to be in phase with the mid range or woofer.

speedfreak28 · 06-09-2010, 03:05 PM

The tweets are harsh, Id mount them low on the door possibly and off axis. Its not the tweeter itself that is harsh, its the crossover that comes with the set thats the issue. If running active is a possibility its a night and day difference.

jetguy · 06-10-2010, 08:52 AM

any recommendations on a good active crossover for my set-up.

jetguy · 06-10-2010, 08:57 AM

i have components up front with a 2 chan amp driving them, and two 6" bazooka tubes in back

jetguy · 06-10-2010, 09:35 AM

if i get an active crossover like maybe the kicker kx3, would i then just get rid of the passive crossover that came with my components?

speedfreak28 · 06-10-2010, 12:19 PM

What HU do you have?

jetguy · 06-11-2010, 07:14 AM

just the stock base hu. maybe by september i will get a little better ice in the hu dept

06-08-2010, 10:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
jetguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 311 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	off axis or on axis just ordered a set of pioneer ts-c720prs components. i understand the tweets can be a little harsh. what is the optimal location to mount the tweets? 1) stock location to kill some of the supposed harshness. 2) on axis to have ultimate sound stage? also anyone have pics of on axis mounting in the 370z?

06-08-2010, 10:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	I think you would have more harshness with the tweeters balring at your window and than coming at you. I think on axis would be my recommendation. Just where to put them I am not sure. __________________ 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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06-08-2010, 11:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	doesnt the crossover have different settings you can wire your tw up to? if not i'd play with the EQ's on your HU, if that doesnt cut it, try different thickness cloth/felt over the tweeter (between the grill and baffle). that dampens sound considerably. as big mentioned, i too would consider tweeter to be in phase with the mid range or woofer.

06-09-2010, 03:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
speedfreak28 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south jersey Posts: 247 Drives: 05 ram, 79 z28 Rep Power: 15	The tweets are harsh, Id mount them low on the door possibly and off axis. Its not the tweeter itself that is harsh, its the crossover that comes with the set thats the issue. If running active is a possibility its a night and day difference.

06-10-2010, 08:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
jetguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 311 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	any recommendations on a good active crossover for my set-up.

06-10-2010, 08:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
jetguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 311 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	i have components up front with a 2 chan amp driving them, and two 6" bazooka tubes in back

06-10-2010, 09:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
jetguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 311 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	if i get an active crossover like maybe the kicker kx3, would i then just get rid of the passive crossover that came with my components?

06-10-2010, 12:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
speedfreak28 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south jersey Posts: 247 Drives: 05 ram, 79 z28 Rep Power: 15	What HU do you have?

06-11-2010, 07:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
jetguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 311 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	just the stock base hu. maybe by september i will get a little better ice in the hu dept