Making Speaker Rings & Planning - Custom A-Pillar Speakers

[@k-swiftthejuggernaut4176]

You are the man!! Best online class!! I took the mobile solutions class and I learned slot more than I already know after 23 yrs of install. Mad respect to you bro, you got the skills!!!!

[@R3MIXMODZ]

I bought a KnuKoncepts package of 4 Gauge wire because of you and it works great! It's also really cheap too. Thanks!

[@kevinali1642]

Great job on taking the viewer suggestions for content!

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Pretty much every video I do is things I get asked about all the time! 👍😎

[@kevinali1642]

@@CarAudioFabrication kool, this was one i suggested a few times.

[@MadDragon75]

I just wanted to thank you for being one of the many knowledgeable KZbinrs that are not only willing, but also capable of making these how-to videos. I am currently in the middle of making my very first super tweeter pods. I'm kind of regretting not videoing it because I put them in my c-pillars and I haven't found anything like that here on KZbin yet. I didn't beam them into anybody's ear either. I placed them up high above the head, as if somebody sitting in the backseat would have somebody shouting over the back of their head above them. I'm curious what it will sound like within both firing toward the center console from above. Thanks again for all the knowledge and inspiration.

[@markphilpot4981]

I like the way you do these videos. Think, measure, rethink, plot and cut. Focal has it going on! Can’t go wrong! Even that little driver has a cast basket. That’s what I’m talking about. This is going to be a great install and a great system! Go Mark!👍🏻😊

[@tubamoraz1670]

Perfect timing was bout to start to work on my A pillars. Going to have 2 tweets

[@hellobooom]

I just have one giant ass tweeter.

[@MadDragon75]

It's been 4 months. I'm curious how your project turned out?

[@RJSOONER24]

@@hellobooom or just one high quality SQ tweeter.

[@caseytbss]

Heck I wouldn’t be afraid to eliminate that vent. If you need to defog or defrost side window the dash vents can be aimed. I eliminated mine in my daily driver 4 years ago and haven’t had any issues at all

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Hmmm. Thats a pretty good point. I just dont want to hack up the assembly, I can tell it goes pretty deep under the dash, I'd want to take it apart so it can be reinstalled to go back to OEM, and not really in the mood to pull a dash...

[@caseytbss]

CarAudioFabrication yeah mine were in the sail panels, so they were about a foot long and removed pretty easy. Multi tool and cut it off flush and cap it would allow yours to be put back together with aluminum ducting tape if going back to oem. Might not look the prettiest under the skirt if a person looked, but hey.... I’m assuming that’s only if getting traded. Also a person could look up the parts explosion diagram online and it would show how far back that part goes if you did want to remove. Just throwing this stuff out there as ideas for anyone else that’s getting ready to build pillars. Did you see in one of the Facebook groups how a fella made a deal and he heats the a pillar and remolds it to create a tweeter spot that looks totally OEM? WILD! Looked amazing!

[@chaos4197]

Excited to see more progress on this project.

[@rudygovender9744]

As always.... impressive with your install concepts... truly another masterpiece in the pipeline

[@JP-or1jb]

Great work as always

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Thank you

[@chriswhite4596]

Great Video !!!!! Those Lasers sure make things easier .

[@dellarnold5249]

You have become my MAD GENIUS son that I wanna adopt. I just upgraded my system in my 04 Gran Cherokee Ltd and now want this EXACT pillar design. I can put you in my will if you mail me a set???!!!!

[@cedric9370]

I appreciate and respect the knowledge you have and share on your channel. Now how about doing a nice install, A pillars included, the old school way. No 3D printing, no fancy CNC cutting etc. lets face it, more than half the people watching your videos dont own a fancy 3d printer or fancy CNC machine to cut out those fancy thin rings. We only have a drill or cordless and a jigsaw.

[@jeffpessemier9802]

I have access to a laser and have been thinking about doing something similar, but I think I like your design better. This is going to turn out nice when you’re finished.

[@JCDUDECANTU]

Wow, I'm early! Love the content as always and it give me motivation to make a build of my own! Great Job!

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Heck yeah! That's what I like to hear, what are you building first?

[@JCDUDECANTU]

@@CarAudioFabrication The wiring and amp locations of course! This'll include locations for beauty panel and around the speaker enclosures too! I want to make sure my SQ build is easy and, while complex, effortless the install! I already have the Nakamichi system in my Lexus GS400 so quality is there, just want more 🤩 So adding a little bit more punch, and high frequencies are what I'm looking to accomplish. Also ensuring midbass delivery with sound deadening is a plan of mine in the end

[@onemanbodyshop]

Nicely done and well thought out

[@bunky021543]

Nice work!

[@marke293]

Hi there Mark was there a follow up part 2 to this pillar project ? Thanks

[@shanesubashe787]

How do you know if a speaker has good off-axis response?

[@twinkyunouwantmycreamfilli8297]

If available, you would refer to the frequency response graphs that will show how they performed at varying degrees compared to on axis. Not all manufacturers provide this info, though. But typically the more respected ones do.

[@twinkyunouwantmycreamfilli8297]

@Captain Buff The Third. Uhm.. I'm ok with that. And I'm not disagreeing with you on what you are saying, but saying i am only semi correct isn't really fair now. I just answered the question he asked. Off axis response definitely can be a big factor in which tweeter you select and how you plan to install them.

[@twinkyunouwantmycreamfilli8297]

@Captain Buff The Third. Uhm.. I'm ok with that. And I'm not disagreeing with you on what you are saying, but saying i am only semi correct isn't really fair now. I just answered the question he asked. Off axis response definitely can be a big factor in which tweeter you select and how you plan to install them.

[@SleepyBoiii]

Hey man i was wondering if you can make a quick video on removing and also reinstalling a amp correctly without damaging anything.. Its confusing for me i have multiple batterys.. And need to take mt spare out from my trunk. Thank you

[@polo1984z]

That looks great

[@jasonneal]

Are you gonna make a 2nd and 3rd video on this project ?

[@georgel8960]

Is there a part 2 of this video?

[@bigadventure3797]

I would keep those mids on axis as much as possible away from the glass. I made this mistake in my system, and after many hours of tweaking the sound via DSP, unfortunately I had to eventually put them on axis to achieve the best sound. Remember off axis performance works two ways they are going to bounce a lot of sound off the glass which will boost the 800 to 1200 hertz range, and no matter how much DSP you apply it never will sound perfect.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

If camera I did quite a bit of listening and I like them aimed like I mentioned in this video, can definitely change vehicle to vehicle. 👍

[@MarcoModestoTVD]

quick question, whats your opinion regarding mounting the mid on the door where you have the tweeter? my A-pilar has the airbag starting near the dash so if i put the mid on a-pilar would be way to bulky, so im thinking about mid on door tweeter on a-pilar

[@JosephOlar]

Bravo another fine video

[@Villalobosen]

love your videos they are so inspiring :)

[@genericdude6551]

Must be nice to be able to afford such tools.

[@thedalillama]

Does anyone have experience with the Focal 3" and 4" mids? I have a huge A-pillar and am wondering if it's worth going with the larger the mid. The door will hold a separately controlled 6.5" and is too far away from the A-pillar for my taste. Unfortunately, the O.D. on the 4" is quite a bit larger than the 3". So, this isn't a no-brainer.

[@richardr5888]

Can you mount the midrange in the lower kick panels aimed toward the driver (with an angle similar to the tweeters) and time align them? I have the same vehicle and did it with 6x9 3 way components and it doesn't sound too bad. I just don't know how much better it will sound because I can't fabricate and didn't want speaker pods sticking out.

[@regboss6237]

Hi, hope u r well, if you were to install a full system in you own vehicle and budget was not an issue which brand AMP, which brand SUBS, which brand MIDS and TWEETERS would you install please?

[@weduhpeople8504]

For optimal speaker aiming shouldn’t the midrange speaker and tweeter be on the same plane?

[@twinkyunouwantmycreamfilli8297]

When possible many ppl would do as you mentioned. I believe he just had install reasons for mounting them separately. Other wise there's a good chance he would of mounted them on the same baffle, or similar.

[@weduhpeople8504]

Stephen Carney 😂

[@anaznebrahim]

I have Honda city 2015 India It have four door speakers and 4 tweeters on the door Iam planning to chande the speakers to the component speakers do i have to change the headunit???

[@uptobatentertainment]

I dont have a pnematic sprayer for The contact adhesive you recommend, can it be painted on or is there another kind to purchase ? Thanks

[@CarAudioFabrication]

It can be brushed on

[@uptobatentertainment]

CarAudioFabrication thanks !!!

[@shanesubashe787]

That's cool. Is there a way to make those rings by hand for the majority of us who don't have access to a laser? How about I tell you what speakers I need rings for and pay you to cut some for me?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

I can definitely do that, message me on the website www.caraudiofabrication.com

[@shanesubashe787]

@@CarAudioFabrication awesome! I will wait for this video series and see how it plays out. Thanks!

[@taverasl1]

Hi any suggestion for 2016 smart fortwo 453?

[@datcats]

Great work Mark! Can I borrow the laser

[@weduhpeople8504]

I was debating on buying some aluminum pods from a company in Germany that produces it for specific brand speakers. It comes with hardware that allows for speaker movement that could be locked down for optimal speaker aiming. The con is that it would be enticing to thieves whereas a custom molded pods into the A piller would look almost factory part of the car and less enticing to thieves as well as can be more stealth. What are your thoughts? Also for a common car like the 10th gen Honda civic could you make them for popular speakers and buy them from you? Pretty sure most of your audience doesn’t have all the sophisticated fabrication tools and modeling software you have. So it’s not a viable diy for the shade tree installer.

[@Real-Americans-For-Trump-2024]

Ronald Batalla I purchased a set of those pods for my Hertz Millie legends and I absolutely love them.

[@kondrax85]

When will be part 2 ? 😃

[@conjuntomontemayor93215]

Hi mark what type of software are you using? And what type of laser system?

[@joseflorida74]

Mark how can I get in touch whit you I have a question

[@hvcool]

can we buy premade pillars online ?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Not something I offer

[@oscar199768]

Hello Mark!, My name is Franz and I have big question i know you can answer easily. 1 year ago i got a 4 channel amplifier capable of 75 W rms per channel at 4 ohm and 100 W rms at 2 ohm per channel. I hooked up 4 coaxial full range speakers of 4 ohm (One per channel). The problem was i was lacking of highs. So i am thinking about adding extra tweeters to my system by putting them in parallel with the coaxial speakers with their respective crossover (crossover only for the tweeters because the coaxial are full range(they have mid bass and tweeter)). Is that solution ok, or is it wrong? (For example: 4 ohm coaxial in parallel to 4 ohm tweeter per channel: So the amplifier is gonna see 2 ohm per channel, so my max power per channel is going to be 100 W rms) Mathematically i know, the impedance is not linear in the frequency axis and the coaxial is gonna request more power than the extra tweeter butttt.... And here is another question, if i turn up the volume slowwwwly, how i know when my amplifier or tweeter is gonna blow up or start clipping? Post data: My neighbor has an oscilloscope hehehe. My actual system is: (JBL 600Wrms 4ohm mono amp ==> subwoofer Rockford P3 600Wrms 4ohm) (Rockford prime amp r400-d4 ==> 4 coaxial speakers = Rockford T1650) (in the future ==> one new amp for adding only midrange woofer and bullet tweeter)

[@Cesarsaid]

Hey bro do u have a video on epicenters I couldn't find one

[@CarAudioFabrication]

I've made one that is on the AudioControl channel

[@Cesarsaid]

@@CarAudioFabrication oh great 🤣 didnt know u had 2 channels just barely stumbled on to tour videos couple days ago thanks man

[@MrMr123]

Can I buy these rings? I have the same speaker 🔊 I need to build my a pillars

[@ozcur7624]

I would buy it too

[@marklashta814]

Any reason not to go with a 3d printed set?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

A 3d printer with this size of build volume would be in the $100k club. Coming up with a model for this would require a 3d scanner (well over $20k). Unless you mean a 3d printed pod that is just bolted to the A-Pillar, in which case I don't really like that look, it feels cheap.

[@marklashta814]

@@CarAudioFabrication I mean just printing the speaker rings. The exact same plastic parts as what you made. But instead of laser cut ( congrats on the new laser cutter if thats yours you're using!) just 3d print the rings. Then do the same fiberglassing as you have planned.

[@RumpleBlumpkins]

@@marklashta814 I would think a 3d printed ring has a significant amount more of time involved. The print time for a 3d printer vs cut time of the laser is probably a big factor. 3 minute cut time, vs im sure probably 1-2 hour print time?

[@javelejackson4765]

Dude no seriously can you install a system for me please. Where are you located. Im not kidding. I want it done right.

[@OlympusHeavyCavalry]

Three rings hey, pretty soon you'll have a circus :-)

[@Jacob.Hajarat]

Before you answer a question that nobody asked you (about the circles) answer the question asked u many times! When is the long term project is going to be done? It took u longer than building the pyramids! Does the owner need his car?

[@stephengreco5115]

Couldn't you just mount it just above the vent?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Would look weird in that spot and be too high

[@AraCarrano]

OFC please

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Just because its silver in color doesn't mean it's not OFC. Silver tinned OFC is superior as it will not oxidize.

[@AraCarrano]

@@CarAudioFabrication When you land on their page, the first slideshow has CCA clearly written on the insulator.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

They sell both, like nearly every wire manufacturer.

[@jeterplaysshort]

$2300 for a set of kx3 focals and no mounting rings included ? and only 3 layers of acrylic for them not 65 layers of MDF .... swell!

[@CarAudioFabrication]

The 3 way set includes a pod that holds the tweeter and mid.