Speaker Baffles

[semrod 2]

Has anyone ever use speaker baffles for their door speakers and did you notice an improvement in sq?

[Julian 641]

I'm following but Im not, any solid surface with a hole in it for a speaker could be considered a baffle..

[altoncustomtech 773]

I assume you mean one cut and made from MDF, Birch, or some other wood. I have them in my van, and have them cut and ready to install for my Jimmy.

It stands to reason that having a heavy, solid place to mount the driver will help reduce resonances and help overall output by not losing the driving force of the motor into a flimsy baffle. Or, at least those were the reasons I've read and done it for and there's definitely a noticeable difference between a good MDF baffle and the factory plastic or sheet metal of the door IMHO. So I feel it's worth it, others may disagree.

[Julian 641]

Well said!

[semrod 2]

Thanks fellas I installed Polk components in my 02 Altima and notice there is nothing behind the speaker except sheet metal. So I guess I'll give them a try hopefully they'll give me a fuller sound than I currently have from my front stage.

[Julian 641]

I'd shoot Don an email on his site www.sounddeadenershowdown.com he can help you fully to meet your goals instead of going in completely blind.

[semrod 2]

Well I did put sound deadener on the door. I think all the bass my components are producing is being wasted in the rest of my door panel. So I was hoping to use speaker bafffles so the energy isnt wasted in the door.

[Julian 641]

He can help you with that