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SR5_4WD · 08-11-2005, 04:37 PM

I bought new 2-way 60 Watt Kicker 4" speakers the other day that fit in the stock front enclosures.
The stock speakers are: Front - 4"
Back - 5 1/4"
The stock rear ones have no rattling whatsoever, but the front drivers speaker rattles every time there is any type of bass. Can someone tell me what this is all about ? Did I tighten it enough? What possible solutions are there?

So far I've only used them with the radio, and I know that the quality isn't the same as a CD, but I'm seeking advice. Let me know what you think !!!

TakeABao · 08-11-2005, 09:02 PM

www.raamaudio.com

Get it.

Pb · 08-12-2005, 05:34 AM

I would certainly add some dampening material to the door. And if that doesn't work, that rattling sound could actually be the speaker bottoming out. 4" speakers don't handle a lot of bass very well. The voice coil might be over-extending and hitting the back of the magnet. You might want to add an inline bass filter.

Bass Blocker

SR5_4WD · 08-12-2005, 08:34 AM

Hey thats a good idea, because the rest of my speakers are good in all frequency.
Thanks for the help!
Bryn-

TeXaScHaMp · 08-13-2005, 11:04 PM

Dont buy Dynomat its too expensive. Usually you can go to Lowes and buy Peel and Seal for 15 bucks less a roll. My advice is to make a bigger hole like about 6 1/2 and you should be fine.

Anshu · 08-15-2005, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TeXaScHaMp

Dont buy Dynomat its too expensive. Usually you can go to Lowes and buy Peel and Seal for 15 bucks less a roll. My advice is to make a bigger hole like about 6 1/2 and you should be fine.

get a real mat its worth it

TeXaScHaMp · 08-15-2005, 02:08 PM

Real mat? Dynomat and Peel and Seal are the same its just Dynomate actually has a label on it so its so damn expensive.

Delay_FTB · 08-15-2005, 02:35 PM

I couldn't imagine that there isn't ANY difference between Dynamat & P&S. There would nearly have to be just for the prices. Generally, you do get what you pay for. But there are other alternatives that are just as good for less. Dynamat has an advantage as it is far more well known. But other brands like Raammat, Second Skin, eDead, etc...provide less expensive alternatives. Some are claimed to be even better.

Its like the difference between buying your clothes at Goodwill and buying your clothes at insert-well-known-expensive-brand-name-retail-store-here. Sure, clothes are clothes, but if you had they money to burn, where would you buy from? But those aren't the only two alternatives.

Also, however, those are mainly for stopping panel vibrations and outside noise. if you truly have a rattle, not a vibration, and it isn't due to your speaker bottoming out or something along those lines, check your panels. Plastic trim rattles more than anything in my car. I bought some RattlePad and my rattles are virtually non existent.

Anshu · 08-16-2005, 01:13 AM

agreed, i dont reccomend dynamat but certainly not p&s. ive read too many threads where people buy that and then go out and get real mat.

TeXaScHaMp · 08-16-2005, 01:17 AM

Construction wise there is VERY little difference between Dynomat and Peel and Seal. The aluminum backing is slightly thicker on the Peel and Seal as where the adhesive on the Dynomat is a bit stronger. But there is no reason to heat tje Peel and Seal because it sticks fine. My point is Dynomat is 6.7 times the cost as Peel and Seal and considering the performance is identical in the end, it would be wise to go with the lower end Peel and Seal.

My 2 cents......

RedPhoenix · 08-16-2005, 05:20 AM

not to mention, when your doing your matting and you need another few feet, Peel and Seal is pretty handy.

Delay_FTB · 08-17-2005, 10:15 AM

I highly reccommend using a liquid. They will make your life so much easier and still give you good results. I've used both mat and liquid, and I really prefer the liquid. Its just like painting. If you want to do stuff right the first time and not have to worry about it down the road, I woudn't reccommend P&S. Again, you get what you pay for most times. Since other mats are specifically designed for car audio and the like, whereas P&S is general purpose, it would make sense that the Sound Deadeners would be more effective. To think that there isn't any difference in composition and designing of the two is nuts. If you've got some real questions or just wanna find out more, hop on ECA and ask Rick from Raammat. He knows his shit.