FAST RINGS

[Knocker]

Before anyone makes fun of me or calls me an idiot, I'll do it for you. I'm not winnng any fabrication awards anytime soon... I thought I was being clever but it didn't work out like I planned and does not make a tight gasket seal to funnel midbass into the vehicle. It fits tight along the bottom of the inside of the door panel but does not fit tight tight on top (third pic). I probably could have made it better with glue as opposed to electrical tape but am terrified of accidentally getting glue on the driver. If anything I think it might prevent some out of phase inner door reflections from cancelling out certain frequencies but that's about it. I think it's time to order some FAST Rings. Does anyone have any experience with those? Are they as effective as they appear to be?

[Deeznutz]

Apply the same material to the door panel side with tape instead of door side. Apply it to the round edge. Shouldn't take much to get a good seal.

-Frank

[dolarbilz]

Not an idiot for thinking and being creative on your own. Sometimes better to try new.pasrt of the game,trial and error.

[Knocker]

Apply the same material to the door panel side with tape instead of door side. Apply it to the round edge. Shouldn't take much to get a good seal.

-Frank

Not an idiot for thinking and being creative on your own. Sometimes better to try new.pasrt of the game,trial and error.

Thanks guys. I went ahead and ordered the F.A.S.T. Rings. Here's what I ended up doing.http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j25/jessesnyder6/Mobile%20Uploads/20150917_123531_zpsgofdvrza.jpg[/]

I utilized the extra gasket that came with each set and stretched it around the speaker adapter so the main ring would sit properly. It now makes a really good seal against the door panel as seen in last pic .

[Skullz]

I just use some foam on the inner panel to stop any reflection from the inner panel, and just leave the gap between the speaker and door skin. Between the deadener and foam you'll have a really good sounding speaker.

[Knocker]

I just use some foam on the inner panel to stop any reflection from the inner panel, and just leave the gap between the speaker and door skin. Between the deadener and foam you'll have a really good sounding speaker.

I see what you mean. Definitely agree that would do the trick. I think the original reason I wanted to do the ring thing was to (hopefully) funnel the lower midbass frequencies into the cabin. Especially since I am going to be using an 18 inch sub and am pretty sure I will need to fill the gap between the sub stage and the mids. I imagine I will probably end up having to get some dedicated midbass drivers somewhere down the line.

[White Lightning]

Looks clean