Yesterday we launched our new range of Classic Mini dash rail speaker pods and I thought it would be good to let everyone know in more detail about our new here in the ICE section on TMF.
We offer Classic Mini dash rail speaker pods for all Vans (1960 to 1982), Pickups (1961 to 1982) and Saloons & Clubmans (1959 to 2000). Available as open backed pods, sealed pods or AP (aperiodic) pods for 4” (10cm), 5” (13cm) or 6.5” (17cm) speakers, in a range of carpet (sides) and vinyl leatherette (faces) coverings.
The pods are installed using existing pre-drilled holes as fixing points and hang conveniently from the bottom dash rail. This enables you to install speakers into the front of your Classic Mini, making maximum use of space without encroaching on leg room and the foot well area.
Open Backed Dash Rail Speaker Pods
Our open backed dash rail speaker pods are ideal for those of you who are looking to install speakers in the front of your Classic Mini easily and economically.
Open backed pods will produce adequate sound. However, we highly recommend that you research our sealed and AP pods before purchasing and if you can afford to stretch your budget that little bit further, we recommend installing either sealed or AP pods.
Sealed Dash Rail Speaker Pods
Our sealed dash rail speaker pods are ideal for those of you who are looking to install a good quality sound install into your Classic Mini easily and economically.
Sealed pods produce tight high notes because they do not allow the sound waves created by the back of the speaker cone to escape from the pod. This means sealed pods have excellent power handling capabilities, which makes them ideal for speakers designed to produce high notes (such as 4" speakers).
However, sealed pods do not allow the speaker motor to cool down. In addition to this, if you are installing speakers that are designed to produce mid to low notes (such as 5" and 6.5" speakers) sealed pods can sound 'tinny' (in comparison to AP pods).
To summarise, sealed pods will produce a perfectly adequate sound but if you are seeking a high quality ICE install please consider researching our AP pods.
AP Dash Rail Speaker Pods
Our AP (also known as aperiodic enclosures) dash rail speaker pods are for those of you who are seeking the ultimate Classic Mini in car entertainment install.
AP pods channel sound waves created by the back of the speaker cone into the listening environment through a membrane, creating the illusion of a large enclosure. A majority of after-market speakers are designed to replace standard manufacturer speakers, installed in door panels which have large enclosures. So, by creating the illusion that the pod is bigger than it actually is AP pods produce a better quality of all round sound (better high, mid and low) and are louder than sealed pods.
Please Note The membrane is located on the back of the pod and it is not obstructed by the speaker pods side panel or the inner wheel arch. This enables the speaker to channel sound waves through the membrane and into the listening environment, which allows the pod to work as it is designed to.
However, if you are installing speakers that are designed to produce high pitched sounds (such as 4" speakers) AP pods will not work effectively (in comparison to sealed pods).
To summarise, AP pods give you a louder, high quality all round sound and will generate better mid to low notes (in comparison with sealed pods).
Special Offer
To launch the range we are offering an incredible 20% off.
To claim this special offer simply add the coupon code below into the ‘Coupon code' box - which is found on the Optimise Automotive shopping basket.
Coupon code: TMFdashpods
This offer will be valid from 04/11/2012 @ 16:00 to 11/11/2012 @ 23:59.
Special offer (coupon code) terms & conditions can be found on the website.
Thanks
Andy @ Optimise Automotive
Website: www.optimise-automotive.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 1782 579 080
