Tools of the trade, Finding speaker mounting locations – Orion HCCA 6.2 User Manual

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TOOLS OF THE TRADE

Listed are the majority of the tools required to perform the installation. Having the
proper tools will make the installation much easier. It is very difficult when you get
half way through the installation and discover that you require a specific tool to
get yourself through a particular part of the installation. Some of these tools are
necessities. Some make the job much easier.

• Marking Pen

• Electric Drill

• /4" Drill Bit

• Phillips Screwdriver

• /8" Drill Bit

• Volt/Ohm Meter (Optional)

• 3/8" Drill Bit

• Needle Nose Pliers

• Hole Saw Arbor

• Assorted Tin Snips

• Wire Crimpers

• Wire Strippers

• 5-5/8" Hole Saw (6-/2" woofer install.)

• 4-3/4" Hole Saw (5-/4" mid/woofer install.)

• 2" or 2-/8" Hole Saw (for flush mount tweeter installation.)

FINDING SPEAKER MOUNTING LOCATIONS

Choosing the correct speaker locations will have the greatest effect on the
sound quality of the system. Different considerations are needed when choosing
the locations that best suit your needs. The locations must be large enough for
the speakers to fit. Care is needed to ensure that the location you have chosen
will not affect any of the mechanical or electrical operations of the vehicle.
Determining the best location for the speakers will depend on your cosmetic needs
and your vehicle's interior. If minimal intrusion in your vehicle is desired, factory
speaker locations may be the ticket for you. Placing the speaker in the factory location
can often give very desirable results.

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