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    A-pillar mounting for Aurasound Whisper...

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    Hi.
    I'm about to start putting some Whispers in my a-pillars.

    I'm not competing, so I don't need something to physically protect them, but I want something to reduce their visibility to the thieving scum!

    I've seen Justin Zazzi's pillars (I have the same mkiv Golf) and want to do something similar, but as I don't need the metal grill, could I speed things up by sliding a tube over the end of the Whispers that extends enough to clear xmax, then covering with acoustic cloth?

    I know there is a risk of diffraction, I also have read the a round over would help prevent that diffraction, but the articles I've read about that suggest a big round over for the frequencies we're talking about (probably down to around 1k, maybe a little lower if testing shows the Whispers can keep up with my midbass)

    So do I bother with a round over at all, or just try it with the tube?

    Thanks in advance

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    Re: A-pillar mounting for Aurasound Whisper...

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    Something like the above (assuming I worked out the pics!)

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    Re: A-pillar mounting for Aurasound Whisper...

    If the round over is unnecessary or impossible for midrange frequencies, should I make the tube as close as possible to the surround of the Whispers or bigger?

    If I use a bigger tube, can I line the edge of the tube to smooth some diffraction?

    Can I extend the tube at the back of the driver to block some reflection from reaching the windscreen?

    Am I massively over thinking this!?

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    Wave Shepherd - aka Jazzi Justin Zazzi's Avatar
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    Re: A-pillar mounting for Aurasound Whisper...

    Since we have the same car, have you considered the sail panels? I hid a tweeter in there for a long time in the factory location and it was really easy.





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    Re: A-pillar mounting for Aurasound Whisper...

    I replied in the Justin zazzi thread

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    Wave Shepherd - aka Jazzi Justin Zazzi's Avatar
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    Re: A-pillar mounting for Aurasound Whisper...

    I replied in the Justin Zazzi thread that I replied here.

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    Measure with mics, mark with chalk, cut with torch, grind to fit, sand to finish, paint to match.
    Updated Justin tuning sheet (Justin and Erica tuning companion for SMAART and REW)
    Do it for them.

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