Mounting speakers on sides of rear bench- Ideas?

[Needafunboat]

Hello Guys,

OK, so I've decided to take the advice on mounting speakers on the padded panels on the sides of my rear bench. They could use a recovering anyhow, so why not.

Problem is that they have about 1" of foam padding between the backing board and the vinyl. - I'm not sure how to mount the speakers - compress the foam and put the speakers right over the vinyl, cut the foam out and let the vinyl wrinkle? I'm at a loss!!

It's a good spot for them, they should sound pretty good there for open air speakers on a fiberglass "bell". I'd get marine speakers 'cause they'll see some moisture and alot of sun.

I've seen pictures of speakers mounted there, but I have no idea how to do it. Let me know what you guys think - Thanks!!!

 

[175checkmate]

If you are able to remove the panel and not going to be installing new vinyl. I would remove the staples holding the vinyl in place until you are down past where you are going to mount the speaker. Mark and cut the hole for the speaker, (don't forget to drill the holes for the speaker mounting bolts) and reinstall the vinyl covering the hole you just made. This will keep the vinyl looking right and tight. Then find the approximate center of you speaker cutout. Use a razor blade to carefully cut an x in the speaker hole. Fold the material around the back and staple. Mix up resin or some type of wood sealer to coat the inside of the cutout to seal the wood. Find the mounting holes for the screws and poke a hole in the vinyl and then mount the speaker. It will compress the foam and should look really good.

 

[Needafunboat]

Thanks 175,

Since i have one tear in the vinyl, I will be putting in new stuff. There is a very good shop near me that will do the whole thing (cut hole, mount speaker and put in new vinyl, foam and buttons) for $50 per panel.

So I'm taking the easy way out - BUT - I didn't think about sealing the surface that's been cut! Thanks!