6.5 inch Front Door Speakers, MAXX size

[ChIoVnIdCa]

Dont use mdf unless you make it waterproof

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Dont use mdf unless you make it waterproof

Does it fall apart or something when it gets wet

[nusdogg]

i dont know either.

[ChIoVnIdCa]

Does it fall apart or something when it gets wet

No but it will get moldy and make you sick

[mak]

I havent go time to make an MDF one.... so i was just thinking of placing a couple of washers under the screws to push the speaker out a bit..this would work too right? OR do i need to create a tight seal around the actual speaker

If the speaker isn't sealed to the door nice and tight, you'll lose a lot of midbass response.

I have Polk SR6500 components mounted directly to the metal door pane and they clear the window just fine.. there's even a small gap behind the magnet when the window is down. My SR6500's are 2-9/16" mounting depth.

I used to have Polk DB6501's that were, I believe, 2 5/16" mounting depth, those fit fine as well and are a common mounting depth amongst component speakers.

Does it fall apart or something when it gets wet

When MDF gets wet, it swells up and the wood becomes, more often than not, useless. If the water damage is sever (more than a couple of tbs I'd say) the wood will swell up to a point where you won't be able to sand the damage away.

For custom door rings/spacers, I'd recommend birch ply. I've used birch ply on custom installs for years and it's very rugged wood, especially compared to MDF and HDF.

-mak

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For custom door rings/spacers, I'd recommend birch ply. I've used birch ply on custom installs for years and it's very rugged wood, especially compared to MDF and HDF.

Thanks for the info so where can i get birch ply?

Does Home Depot have it?

[mak]

Thanks for the info so where can i get birch ply?

Does Home Depot have it?

Yes.

Home Depot, Menards, etc - they should all stock Birch Ply.

The Menards here sells Birch Ply by the 1/4, 1/2 and full sheet as well. For two (2) door rings you'll only need 1/4 sheet of 1/2" to 3/4". I'd go with 1/2" since it's all you should need for most components/speakers, and you can double it up if need be since 1/4 sheet of Birch Ply is 4' x 2'.

-mak

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Alright thanks for the help.

[mak]

Alright thanks for the help.

Anytime

[loud92CB7]

also MDF if u paint it works fine. i would recommend the truckbed coat from a parts store.
i favor MDF because i have tons of scrap for random uses. lol but ur deepest u can go is endless.... i used 3/4 brackets/rings for my speakers everything clears the panel fine .... just another choice!