How do you guys mount aftermarket tweeters in your OEM tweeter location (I had BOSE).

This is basically what my tweeter looks like. It's not this one, but exactly like it - it's 1". It has options to be mounted invisible behind the OEM BOSE A-Pillar grill, flushmounted with a larger 2.5" smooth cutout, or angle mounted (swivels) with 2 trim pieces, one locks into the other (like most have).

(Look at the TW-25 picture for both visible mounting options.

http://www.cdtaudio.com/cdt10lp.htm

The OEM BOSE tweeter seems to be fastened on by a metal bracket. Will that bracket fit this tweet? The components I got (CDT CL-61) came with 3M tape, but I am worried if I hit a bump or something, they will fall down.

I guess I will just keep the OEM BOSE Tweeter Grill, cuz it looks aight, but I was thinking about finding some non-Bose Maxima A-Pillar trim pieces, and flush-mounting the tweeter (I'd use mine, but the grill is large and would leave some opening in it), but the flushmount won't really fit (A-pillar trim is too curvy)).

Also, where'd you guys put your component x-overs?? I thought about flush mounting them in the door panel, but the only 2 options would be by your hip (when door is closed) or up next to dash, making them only visible when the door is opened (stealth).

Lastly, how did you run the wires through the doorjambs? Did you just tape new wire to the bose wire and pull it through -- or did you just cut and re-crimp and re-use the bose wire for your new speakers?

Thanks in advance,
Kevin

 

There is an excellent thread in the audio forum using Polk tweeters in the stock location.

 

I mounted mine with 3m double-sided tape. It holds really nice.

 

Thanks, I'll look for it..

*EDIT* Found one which only talks about 4th gens... and the one about the Polks on a 5th gen, doesn't say anything except he got them to work. I'll PM him.

Any other 5th gen owners have aftermarket tweets/components?

 

SWEET!! kwd2kSE sent me this link by TimW:

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....hreadid=182778