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This is a collection of brackets I've designed for replacing various speakers in the car without needing to modify any factory parts. They utilize the original mounting positions to ensure a fully reversible installation with proper alignment. Currently, the collection includes brackets for the center speaker, front tweeters, and the subwoofer on the trunk deck of the sedan.
I printed the center and tweeter brackets out of ASA to withstand the interior heat if the car is parked in the sun. The subwoofer bracket was printed using Tritan, which handles vibrations from the subwoofer better in the long term.
I’m undecided about creating brackets for the rear satellites and rear door speakers (most likely not, so dont count on it), as they don't significantly impact the overall sound quality for the driver. However, I might design something for the front 6.5" speakers if i dont really like the existing brackets on the market when i get to replacing it.
Tweeters: This bracket is designed to replace the original front tweeters with the Hertz C 26 OE tweeter (38.63mm outer diameter) and can also accommodate smaller tweeters with a gasket around them. Since it's not a structural part, you can print it with low infill and secure it with hot glue to prevent rattling.
Center Speaker: This bracket mounts a Hertz DCX87.3 speaker at a 45-degree angle, aligning the tweeter with the factory position for aesthetics. The bracket has 2.5mm mounting holes compatible with the screws provided by Hertz. There's also generic brackets in there that should fit most 3.5" speakers without a spacer ring and offers additional mounting options at 25 and 35 degrees. The 2mm holes can be drilled to size if needed.
Subwoofer: This bracket mounts an 8" Kicker subwoofer (like the 48CWR84) to the rear deck of the sedan. It has 8 locating pins to help aligning everything during instalation and to prevent rotation during use. You can reuse the original bolts, but M6x20 bolts are recommended for easier alignment and securing.
P.S.:
Here are the measured impedances of the OEM Bose speakers, in case anyone is interested:
This is a collection of brackets I've designed for replacing various speakers in the car without needing to modify any factory parts. They utilize the original mounting positions to ensure a fully reversible installation with proper alignment. Currently, the collection includes brackets for the center speaker, front tweeters, and the subwoofer on the trunk deck of the sedan.
I printed the center and tweeter brackets out of ASA to withstand the interior heat if the car is parked in the sun. The subwoofer bracket was printed using Tritan, which handles vibrations from the subwoofer better in the long term.
I’m undecided about creating brackets for the rear satellites and rear door speakers (most likely not, so dont count on it), as they don't significantly impact the overall sound quality for the driver. However, I might design something for the front 6.5" speakers if i dont really like the existing brackets on the market when i get to replacing it.
Tweeters: This bracket is designed to replace the original front tweeters with the Hertz C 26 OE tweeter (38.63mm outer diameter) and can also accommodate smaller tweeters with a gasket around them. Since it's not a structural part, you can print it with low infill and secure it with hot glue to prevent rattling.
Center Speaker: This bracket mounts a Hertz DCX87.3 speaker at a 45-degree angle, aligning the tweeter with the factory position for aesthetics. The bracket has 2.5mm mounting holes compatible with the screws provided by Hertz. There's also generic brackets in there that should fit most 3.5" speakers without a spacer ring and offers additional mounting options at 25 and 35 degrees. The 2mm holes can be drilled to size if needed.
Subwoofer: This bracket mounts an 8" Kicker subwoofer (like the 48CWR84) to the rear deck of the sedan. It has 8 locating pins to help aligning everything during instalation and to prevent rotation during use. You can reuse the original bolts, but M6x20 bolts are recommended for easier alignment and securing.
P.S.:
Here are the measured impedances of the OEM Bose speakers, in case anyone is interested:
- Center/Rear Satellites (3"): 3.24 ohms
- Front Speakers (6.5"): 1.98 ohms
- Front Tweeters: 2.94 ohms
- Subwoofer: 1.11 ohms (you can probably get away with using a 1ohm sub without major issues, but do it at your own risk lol)
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