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Old Oct 15, 2017 | 08:19 PM
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Has anyone ever attempted a DIY saddlebag speakers with out buying lids with cut-outs?
 
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Old Oct 15, 2017 | 09:48 PM
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You may be able to locate a template from aftermarket audio guys, but I don’t know if I would go that route.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2017 | 10:05 AM
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...... lots of ways to do saddlebag speakers w/o buying specially purposed lids.
.... how smooth do you want the install to look ? Handy w/ Fiberglass/plastic & paint ?
 
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I doubt the lids will work well without the additional bracing that comes with the speaker lids. Personally, if you're going to do it, do it once; do it right.
 
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Ive seen setups in bags that have speaker facing the rear tire on each side.should be fine for sub woofers, not sure about full range sound
 
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