Speakers on 6n Parcel Shelf

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Speakers on 6n Parcel Shelf

Post by dob-polo6n »

Hi folks hows it goin..!

Im not to clued up on ICE installs and i was wondering if people here who have speakers in the rear of their MK4's had made a custom shelf or whether some people mounted the speakers in the current standard shelf. Also are 6x9's the best to go for? i have had a look around at speakers, and my current setup is a Pioneer CD head Unit and the front speakers are standard..

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Post by KarlM »

If your running a sub dont bother with 6x9s - you wont hear the bass.

You can cut holes in your shelf if you want but its not advised. Best (for security and sound) to get a proper audio shelf from a specialist.
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Post by Josh_PoloGTi »

Nooooooooooo!

Don't do it!

Just get some nice speakers up front and a small sub...

That's all you need!
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Post by dob-polo6n »

cheers guys, maybe think of something else to do, didnt really like the idea of cutting stuff in my parcel shelf etc.. heh
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Post by wul3er »

Ive got 4 6*9's on my custom made shelf with a sub in the boot and components up front. Its sound really good. Its all Pioneer and the 6*9's are ran from 800w 4ch Amp. The shelf was made for looks, But if how it looks isnt a problem i would say get a stealth shelf.

I would also recomend 7*10's a bit harder to get but sound really good.
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Post by Clawz »

Most people get hold of a stealth shelf for 6 x 9's that I know of, it more secure caseu you can't see the speakers and it holds them nice and snug..

Infact I know people who have got stealth Shelves just for the holes where the base from subs can get through unhindered without compromising the security of your car by showing the subs off...

Just thought I'd add that :P
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Post by simon pope »

im running a set of Infinity kappas at the front 225w kick ass, i have a set of 7*5's Kickers Impulse on a custom rear shelf, im running all speakers as mids from a 4x50w amp, then i have a 10" KIcker Impulse sub in an enclosed box in the boot, sounds lovely even at high frequency, no distortion wots so eva!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ( have 2 port holes in the shelf)
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Post by Exinferis »

Does anyone know if 6x9's will go on the parcel shelf of the saloon model? I don't know if it's the same as the hatchback version...

I have a pair of Pioneer speakers which fitted fine in my '86 Polo saloon, so I was under the impression they'd fit in the 'new' saloon!

If this isn't the case, where would I find a 'steath shelf'? as I've never heard of one! :oops:

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Post by KarlM »

shelf speakers will fit on the shelf of any car (except M3s - long story) its just a matter of cutting the holes
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Post by Exinferis »

That's what I thought. As I don't actually have the car yet I was just asking to comfort my already addled mind! :wink: :lol:
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