Door speaker water shield

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avidedtr

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Can anyone tell me where I can source something like these that aren't as ridgid around the baffle.


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Like, a thinner foam?

I recently used the silicone versions from NVX and REALLY like them. But they are kind of a stretch to fit around the speaker basket.
 
chithead said:
Like, a thinner foam?
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Yes sir, thinner around the baffle. I tried XTC types and there was so much resistance between the baffle and metal. Either I'm doing something wrong and need to review my approach or the product is what it is.

do you have a link to the NVX product used for a 6-1/2" ?

Thanks
 
Ohhh, I know what you're talking about. Sometimes the factory opening makes it difficult to push the foam baffles through, and then when you try to push the midbass in... no go.

Here are the NVX baffles - NVX XBAF65 Silicone Rubber Speaker Baffle

I used the 6x9" versions, and they were a tight fit into the Ram carrier plates, but I believe they are notorious for having a small size speaker cutout. With a few minutes of patience though, got the Frog GS690 midbass and those NVX baffles in there.
 
chithead said:
Ohhh, I know what you're talking about. Sometimes the factory opening makes it difficult to push the foam baffles through, and then when you try to push the midbass in... no go.

Here are the NVX baffles - NVX XBAF65 Silicone Rubber Speaker Baffle

I used the 6x9" versions, and they were a tight fit into the Ram carrier plates, but I believe they are notorious for having a small size speaker cutout. With a few minutes of patience though, got the Frog GS690 midbass and those NVX baffles in there.
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Ordered, hopefully these go easier. Trying to FIT and ARC RS60 isn't fun in a Honda :P CHEERS AND THANKS
 
Keep us updated. Was my first time trying those, and definitely think they are my go to water shield from now on.
 
I just used a set of the silicone rings last weekend installing some 6x9's in the doors of my dad's Tundra. I won't use the foam ones anymore without a specific reason.
 
avidedtr said:
Can anyone tell me where I can source something like these that aren't as ridgid around the baffle.


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these won’t do the sound of a driver in a door any good, restrictive for the flow of pressure off the rear of the cone, even if the lower section is cut out (it should be at least opened up) these make a negative difference to sound from experience of removing several sets (both cut (shocking) and uncut!)
 
Those NVX baffles look really nice, I like how they flare forward to seal against the door card. I might just grab a pair to replace my windowed XTC foam baffles, going to wait and see how they work out for you. Trying to decide if it's worth taking my doors apart again...
 
The NVX were absolutely fantastic to work with. Thanks for the recommendation everyone.

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Ah dammit. Those look great, I think I'm going to have to get a pair to try out. Ideally I'll try to motivate myself to take a "before" RTA with the current XTC baffles and an "after" RTA with the NVX ones, just for the sake of curiosity.
 
avidedtr said:
The NVX were absolutely fantastic to work with. Thanks for the recommendation everyone.


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I also have a pair of cut up XTC baffles that I was attempting to make a water shield out of, these definitely look interesting. Curious if you ended up using anything on the front of the speaker or are you using the NVX baffle to try and act as a "seal" to the door card?

I got some SoundSkins v3 "rings" to try and fill the gap between the GS690's and the inner door card. I'm not sure how much space I'd need to fill but I would think the NVX baffles alone would not be enough.
 
ajt976 said:
I also have a pair of cut up XTC baffles that I was attempting to make a water shield out of, these definitely look interesting. Curious if you ended up using anything on the front of the speaker or are you using the NVX baffle to try and act as a "seal" to the door card?

I got some SoundSkins v3 "rings" to try and fill the gap between the GS690's and the inner door card. I'm not sure how much space I'd need to fill but I would think the NVX baffles alone would not be enough.
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The Ridgeline's gap from the edge of the speaker flange to the door card is 1/2" - super tight. The NVX mold naturally folded itself away from the driver, which I could only imagine (because I can't see) is sealing most of the front wave - if not all of it.

My buddy Jim ordered the XTCs and after witnessing their advantages, he ordered two pairs for his 2019 Tundra.



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ajt976 said:
I got some SoundSkins v3 "rings" to try and fill the gap between the GS690's and the inner door card. I'm not sure how much space I'd need to fill but I would think the NVX baffles alone would not be enough.
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I'm using Resonix 5mm CF, I didn't apply any CF within 1" of the baffle/OEM grill

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avidedtr said:
The Ridgeline's gap from the edge of the speaker flange to the door card is 1/2" - super tight. The NVX mold naturally folded itself away from the driver, which I could only imagine (because I can't see) is sealing most of the front wave - if not all of it.

My buddy Jim ordered the XTCs and after witnessing their advantages, he ordered two pairs for his 2019 Tundra.



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Yea, I'd be willing to bet that I have more than 1/2" inch, though I haven't actually measured it. Good info though, I imagine if one had to, the NVX mold could be folded or trimmed down on the front to allow for another means of sealing the front of the speaker to the card.
 
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