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Old 08-27-2007 | 11:33 AM
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To Baffle or Not to Baffle Speakers

Just replaced my stock non-Bose speakers with Infinity Reference 9263I in rear, 6822CF in doors, and 1021 Tweeter in door. I did not use baffles, but now wonder if I should have and what kind any of you recommend for the front door and rear speakers. The new Infinity References sound so much better, no wonder once I saw the paper stock speakers!
Old 08-28-2007 | 01:55 PM
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I originally installed the foam style baffles on my front speakers, but the mid bass response was horrible. I then cut about half of the baffle out and left it as a shield (similar to the stock speaker) and it sounds 100% better.

Since it sounded like crap in the front, I didn't install any on the rears.
Old 08-28-2007 | 05:53 PM
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Yes, I have done the exact same thing and it makes it ALOT better.
Old 08-29-2007 | 01:50 PM
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Thanks guys for the tip to cut the baffle so it is like the OEM speaker. I did see the plastic shield on the top half of the door speakers but thought it was a rain/water guard. Can't wait to see how it improves the sound.
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That is exactly what it is. I highly recommend it in the 8's doors.
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