Miata Mailing List: March 1993, Message #130
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Subject: Re: Headrest Speakers?
   Date: (none)

I used a little of that metal bracket material used to install
stereos.  The bracket material resembles the stuff you tear of
of computer paper meant for tractor-feed printers.  Basically a
thin strip of sheet-metal with a line of holes in it.

Anyways,  I used it to mount some tweeters in the headreast.

As far as wiring goes,  I fished the speaker wires down the inside
of the seat fabric.  I then ran the wires under the carpet by fishing them
again.  I used some black zip-tubing around any exposed wires for
a factory appearance.

In my case I used tweeters and they seem to work fine.  I had to
buy an extra set for the other seat though.  I personally feel 
that most companies are charging WAY too much for the headrest
speakers I've seen advertised.  The speakers are Sony HLS-55's.

If you're ever in the Mountain View area during the work day
I can show you most of what I did.

mark



> Has anyone succeeded in installing headrest speakers on their own  
> (i.e. without having a dealer do it)?  I undid the zipper, and found  
> the "slots" for the speakers, but I don't know what kind of speakers  
> fit, nor where the wiring is.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
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