let see

[acchonda]

The speakers sound better in the pods (my judgement). I have them sealed to the pod and the back of it is deadened so no rattles. The bass was tighter and more defined in the pod than just having them in the door.

[sleepygreen]

looks like im on the market for some pods!!!

[sonikaccord]

but you could use the 6.5" pods and seal the door, and you'll have better low end extension. I'm sure those speakers would love the extra airspace.

[sleepygreen]

but you could use the 6.5" pods and seal the door, and you'll have better low end extension. I'm sure those speakers would love the extra airspace.

if i use the pods and seal the door...wouldn't the pods still restrict airspace?

[sonikaccord]

the 6.5" pods have kind of an open back to them, so no they wouldn't restrict airspace as much as the stock ex pods.

[sleepygreen]

the 6.5" pods have kind of an open back to them, so no they wouldn't restrict airspace as much as the stock ex pods.

so these 6.5 pods your talkin about are different from ex pods? which ones are the ones above?

[acchonda]

The ones I have are the EX pods.

[sonikaccord]

so these 6.5 pods your talkin about are different from ex pods? which ones are the ones above?

Yes, the ex pods(5.25") are smaller than the lx/dx(6.5") pods.

[sleepygreen]

i have an lx how come i dont have pods?are they pretty easy to find?

[hybrid90accord]

why not just make baffles out of 3/4' MDF and then go to crutchfield and use the XTC foam enclosure pods for like $8 as an enclosure for better sound and protection from moisture and the elements. Also it will sound much better then the EX pods hands down. Most BMW's/BENZ/Cadillac use foam pods to get better sound quality and protection then just a free floating speaker