How to make podiums for speakers on VAZ 2112, 2111, 2110

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• 2 Important information about acoustic shelves

  2.1 Making the rear shelf

• 2.2 Manufacturing an acoustic system in the door of a VAZ 2110
• 2.3 Manufacturing an acoustic system for the seats of the VAZ 2110

Acoustic shelf VAZ 2110

The acoustic shelf of the VAZ 2110 is made with your own hands if the standard one is not satisfactory for various reasons. Firstly, the factory shelf cannot in any way improve the quality of car audio that the owner so desires. Secondly, the factory shelf does not make it possible to install speakers with a wider diameter. On the VAZ 2110, the acoustic shelf can be made independently without any problems, although it can also be purchased at some store.

Why install speakers on podiums in the doors of a VAZ 2110

The simplest explanation for why a podium is needed on a VAZ 2110 is, at first glance, quite easy to understand; using them, you can move the speaker out of its usual seat.
But this is not the main reason out of several that still exist. In order for any car speaker to sound great, you definitely need to calculate everything correctly, starting first with the acoustic design and ending with a rigid base. When the internal acoustics are turned on, they begin to experience heavy loads. If in this case it is not drowned out, they begin to flow onto the trim panel and other elements made of thin material. And how correctly the sound distortion occurs. The podiums serve precisely to dampen vibrations.

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I decided to put off the Priora salon for now until it warms up, or until I can properly heat the garage. Yes, and it was necessary to first try on something that was not a pity. My old skins were bought on Avito, and over time they became very worn out. I put up with this disgrace for a very long time, but finally the opportunity arose to fix it.

I started the process from the corners. In fact, I started it back in January - I set up the rings, drilled holes at the points of contact with the resin (as advised) and everything calmed down because there was no place to work with the resin.

As a result, only in August I got down to business, but broke down. The furniture stapler did not penetrate the plastic, so I had to go to my friends and use a pneumatic stapler. One corner pulled perfectly, but the second fell apart and had to be re-glued.

I put it in two layers of glass mat and coated it a little with resin on the inside.

Then I sanded it with a petal attachment on an angle grinder, and a little by hand. And I’ve finished the work for now, I’m waiting for a salary to putty it all.

Then I started working on the door cards, peeled off the foam in layers, cleaned it, adjusted the rings, then again, and again - everything was fine.

I'm tired of displaying them. I tightened the board so that all the speakers were placed in the same plane. I screwed it on with self-tapping screws and substituted plywood scraps to ensure rigidity. Then I drilled holes along the planned contour.

Next, I stretched the lycra and started nailing it with a stapler - it’s absolutely terrible, the casing simply broke in several places, I had to screw a piece of tin on the bend to give it shape, otherwise it wouldn’t have worked (in the end I removed it and it turned out as if it had happened).

Finally I started applying resin and glass mat. In the end, I made a mistake when, having applied only one layer of resin and letting it dry, I began to cut off the back of the skin; it apparently had not completely dried and sagged a little. Lumps appeared (I did the second skin differently - I applied a layer of glass mat on the front side, then cut off the back wall and put two layers on the inside. The same with the first.

Everything took a very long time to dry, it was cold in the garage, I had to turn the heater on them while I was in the garage. All this took me probably two weeks, while everything dried, new layers were applied. There was also not enough time to work. But in the end everything dried out, and I began to remove the whole thing with a petal nozzle and sandpaper.

It turned out well, but there are some problems. There's still a lot of puttying and sanding involved, but that's for another time. You also need to make a separate volume for the middle, the resin just ran out

The speakers are: -Ural Armada D200 from about 100Hz -Alphard Machete MM-60 from about 200Hz -Alphard HLS-20 from 6kHz (temporarily not connected) Having installed the 20's, I simply went crazy with the volume, very unexpectedly. Impressive lows appeared. Of course, this is all a dishman budget, but it’s enough for now. Result: About 3 liters of polyester resin were spent

300r/kg. Glass mat approximately 2 kg. Lycra small piece (about 1*1)

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What are podiums

The acoustic podium is the base for the speaker, thanks to which it is fixed in the desired position. The podium serves as a speaker mount, for example, in a car door or pillar.

Those speakers that are built into the podiums give a completely different sound: richer and deeper, with clearly distinguishable high and low frequencies.

What are speaker shelves used for?

We can say that the podium performs several functions in the car interior:

1. the variety of appearance of the podiums helps to hide an unattractive sound system or emphasize the strengths of the interior design;
2. expands the acoustic capabilities of the speakers in the cabin;
3. podiums can be made from various materials and decorated with leather, wood, velor and other types of finishing fabrics to create a unique interior;
4. in complex-shaped podiums it is easy to place non-standard and large-sized speakers, for example, a horn.

What types of podiums are there?

Podiums are divided into only two types: external and internal.

External ones can be considered podiums that are mounted directly in the car interior - for example, on the rear parcel shelf. However, most often, car enthusiasts use internal podiums in car doors to better fix the speaker and improve the character of the sound.

Traditionally, most cars already have standard speakers or holes for them. Usually their sizes depend on the make of the car. Domestic cars typically have speakers with a diameter of 130 mm. Foreign cars can have built-in podiums of larger sizes - 160, 200 and even 250 mm.

Car door speakers are usually round or oval in shape. Depending on the car model, podiums must take this feature into account. In general, the shape of the podium can be absolutely any, since the main purpose of this element is to securely fix the speaker in order to give volume and clarity to the sound.

Round speakers of different sizes can be installed in the doors of any car

Modern podiums

Acoustic podiums yourself

Sound organization is a set of measures that includes not only sound insulation or installation of a subwoofer, but also installation in the front doors of the podiums. You don’t have to buy them, although you can find almost any option in stores today. You can make podiums with your own hands if you know the basic nuances of the operation presented in our instructions below. Modern acoustic podiums are not too different from those that came before. Although, this is at first glance, but if you take a closer look, you will see the following:

• Modern podiums are made of high-quality material, which significantly increases their service life. If earlier they were made of plastic, which soon became covered with cracks and delaminated, today podiums are made of more durable material;

Modern acoustic podium

• Acoustically, modern podiums have an excellent and comfortable matte surface that does not leave dirty marks. High-quality plastic or plywood, from which modern podiums are made, is quite difficult to accidentally damage;
• The current podiums are made in such a way that they provide the opportunity to conveniently lay hidden electrical wiring to the speakers;
• Modern podiums are distinguished by a slightly modified configuration, which allows the installation of not one, but several speakers that reproduce different frequencies.

Acoustic podiums for yourself

Dimensions and shape of the acoustic podium

The technology described below involves the manufacture of podiums for speakers located in the front or rear doors of the car. Most often, there is one speaker with a diameter of 13 centimeters in the door. However, regardless of its size, the podium manufacturing technology will be the same:

• First you need to figure out what kind of podium shape is suitable for the interior of your car.
• It is necessary to measure both the dimensions of the existing speaker and the dimensions of its protective mesh.
• The diameter of the speaker ring will correspond to the diameter of the seat for it in the podium. And the outer diameter of the ring will be equal to the diameter of the protective mesh.
• Once you have approved the form, you need to draw it on a piece of cardboard.
• The resulting template must be carefully cut with scissors.
• Next, we apply the template to a piece of plywood and trace it with a pencil.
• For two doors we will need two plywood blanks that can be cut with a hacksaw or jigsaw.
• It is necessary to cut out the hole in the podium as accurately as possible, since if the proportions are violated, the speaker in the pocket will not be securely fixed.

Photo: correct procedure for making a shelf in a car door

It is recommended to carefully calculate all the parameters of the speaker in order to cut out a ring with the required dimensions

The hole must exactly follow the shape of the podium

Giving the podium volume and the desired shape is an important stage of the procedure

In order to give the plywood podium an attractive appearance, polyurethane foam is usually used. It is applied to the surface of the plywood. Then you need to do the following:

1. when the foam has completely hardened, you need to work on the shape using a stationery knife or blade - you can give the workpiece absolutely any shape;
2. After initial processing, you will need to apply one or two layers of putty to the product. After it has dried, you will need to give the podium the smoothest and most embossed shape possible by treating it with fine-grained sandpaper;
3. the resulting product can be painted in any color, and it is advisable to paint in three layers for deep color saturation;
4. As another design option, reupholstery is also allowed - that is, the use of elastic fabrics that can be attached using adhesives to decorate the podiums. You can cover the podium blanks with almost any type of fabric or artificial leather, but you should take into account the practicality of the material and its durability.

Upholstery with artificial leather is one of the most labor-intensive stages in design.

Video: how to make a podium in a car door with your own hands

The process of creating podiums - from coming up with the shape to cutting the foam and polishing the workpiece - turns into a real art for creative people. Every car enthusiast can feel like a sculptor creating a masterpiece!

Made of plywood and treated with polyurethane foam, this podium is no different from the factory one

What should the podiums be like for the VAZ 2110?

As a result, it was found out by people over time that podiums are intended not only to improve the appearance, namely the midrange. After all, the sound quality of speakers of various sizes depends on it.

To achieve a more effective result and subsequently dampen unwanted vibrations, the podiums on the VAZ 2110 must be quite heavy despite their small dimensions.

In order to make the podium heavier, it is best to make it from a special material. But motorists most often opt for cheaper material such as plywood. It is very easy to process it at home with your own hands.

As you know, plywood itself is a fairly light material and, in order to increase its weight, the podium for the VAZ 2110 needs to be made as large as possible. But at the same time, you should definitely take into account all the features of the vehicle inside the cabin.

In the process of determining the right size, you need to focus on the quality of the outgoing sound of the outgoing music, but you should make sure that additional elements do not interfere with the operation of the main devices. For example, you can take a newly installed speaker; it should not interfere with the subsequent use of the door handle. Acoustic podiums on the VAZ 2110 must be attached to a metal base, but not to the door trim.

Why is this necessary:

1. First of all, a weak mounting base does not provide complete vibration absorption.
2. Secondly, it simply cannot withstand a heavy podium with a speaker.

Algorithm for making a podium for a car ceiling

The podium on the ceiling of the car is characterized by large dimensions, since the largest speakers are usually located in this place.

Despite this, any car owner can make a podium on the ceiling - you just need to very carefully install the structure:

• It will be necessary to dismantle the headliner so as not to damage it during operation.
• The shape and appearance of the podium are selected based on the size of the speaker.
• Usually plywood and polyurethane foam are also used.

Obviously, the procedure for manufacturing ceiling podiums is similar to the similar process in the production of door podiums.

It is noteworthy that these schemes for the manufacture and further design of podiums are suitable for any type of speakers - both round and oval. Regardless of the available speaker dimensions (13, 16, 20 and 25, as well as oval 6*9), the podium will fulfill its main purpose - to improve the sound quality of the acoustics in the cabin and securely fix the speaker in the desired position.

Photo: step-by-step production of a plywood shelf

The procedure requires caution, as it is easy to damage the interior trim.

It is necessary to accurately calculate the dimensions of the podium based on the size of the speaker

The workpiece must be treated with polyurethane foam, sanded and painted

What are the benefits of an acoustic shelf?

VAZ 2112 acoustic shelf

As you know, achieving good sound in a car interior, where there is very little free space, is quite difficult. But this can be done if you use some devices, one of which is a homemade or store-bought acoustic shelf. There are a lot of components inside a car that interfere with normal sound. It's not just the noise of the engine or the hum of a moving car. The weak stereo effect is mostly due to the rear speakers and the direction of their sound. In other words, a large number of barriers arise between the speaker and the listener, in which the sound disappears. Of course, the problem can be solved and this can be done in several ways:

Acoustic shelf VAZ 2112 with sides

• Point sound. This method involves installing the speakers (see How to choose speakers for your car radio yourself) so that they are aimed directly at the listener. In order not to deprive any of the passengers of sound, this method involves directing the speakers to the center of the cabin, thereby avoiding obstacles.

Note. In this case, the speakers are installed on the ceiling using a podium. But this method has disadvantages. In particular, there is no way to firmly fix the speaker, which will lead to rattling and other errors. In addition, this method of installing the speaker risks a complete lack of bass.

• Reflected sound. The speakers in this case are directed to the rear window. Thus, the stereo effect is enhanced, and the sound becomes much more voluminous. This method is much easier to implement than the first and the bass sound will not suffer from such a dislocation.

Note. The reflected sound method implies the presence of an acoustic shelf. Only the store shelf is made in such a way that the speakers face the ceiling, where some of the sound is dampened by soft and fleecy material. In addition, if the VAZ 2112 car has headrests on the seats, then these are additional obstacles. Therefore, it is recommended to make a shelf yourself, especially since it is not so difficult.

Modern fashion for car audio

Today, most modern vehicles come with standard speakers. However, lovers of loud music in cars are often not satisfied with their sound, so they buy larger speakers. In this case, a different kind of problem arises - how to install large-sized equipment in the cabin so that, on the one hand, it does not disturb passengers, and on the other hand, to create truly clear sound?

One of the common ways to solve the problem is to make podiums for speakers. They can not only improve sound quality, but also take the performance of the speaker system to a whole new level.

A DIY acoustic shelf allows you to mount speakers of different sizes and shapes

How to make and install podiums for 16 and 20 speakers on a VAZ 2110 with your own hands?

In order to carry out independent work on making a podium for any speakers, you need to prepare the following materials:

Any plywood or any other suitable material. This is necessary so that in the future it would be possible to cut out the ring parts.

Next, you will need sheet material that can absorb vibrations. It is needed for subsequent processing of the vehicle body in the place where it is planned to install new podiums on the VAZ 2110 in the future.

To make quite complex parts with your own hands, you also need to have fiberglass on hand.

Epoxy resin composition with hardener.

Nylon women's tights or any other similar synthetic material for making parts using technology, which in turn is called hosiery.

• Elastic glue
• Sandpaper
• Special acoustic fabric
• For subsequent work you will need the following tools:
• Complete set of keys
• Screwdrivers are different
• Stationery or construction knife
• Sharp scissors
• Electric drill
• Electric jigsaw
• Tassels

Making a podium in machine racks

The option of placing shelves in racks is more complicated due to the fact that they will need to be dismantled. However, it is quite possible for a neat car enthusiast to independently manufacture podiums on racks.

So, the work consists of performing the following steps:

• Dismantling the racks.
• The position of the speakers and their height on the stand should be carefully calculated so that they do not obstruct the driver’s view.
• In the right place you will need to screw the speaker cup with self-tapping screws.
• After this, you can use nylon to give the stand the desired shape.
• Next, the product is treated with epoxy glue to give it greater strength.
• To make the stand look smooth and even, you can lightly sand its surface with sandpaper, and then apply epoxy glue again.
• Then a layer of putty is applied, and after it dries, the final sanding of the stand is carried out.

Further, at the request of the car enthusiast, you can either paint the rack or reupholster it.

Video: how to make your own shelf in racks for tweeters and tweeters

New podiums on the Priora in the front doors: differences and features of the products

Before choosing a podium for Priora tweeters, the buyer needs to determine their appropriate size. This applies not only to the purchased speakers, but also to the free space left for a comfortable stay in the cabin. It is unacceptable to install an element that is too bulky, since it will not allow either the driver or the passenger to sit properly in the cabin.

In addition, the podiums should be conveniently attached to the side pads. The newly acquired elements must lie exactly on the surface of the door, without blocking the pocket. And special podiums for Priora, installed in the upper part of the sidewall near the pillar, will allow you to add new notes to the sound. And also achieve surround sound transmission.

The external design of the podiums also plays an important role. For example, in a car with a classic black and gray finish, you can buy podiums on a Priora in regular black or dark gray. But silver linings will look no less attractive, giving the interior a more modern look.

A car with a brown or beige finish should be complemented with podiums in a coffee or pleasant brown shade.

Small additions should not only be of high quality and convenient. The elements must look stylish in the car where they are installed. That is why only stylish podiums on Priora with tweeters can complement the interior and create really good sound from the media system. And during operation they will not cause any discomfort or noise.

Why do you need a podium for speakers, and how to make it yourself

Many motorists, when buying a car, first of all strive to improve and improve the sound of the audio system. A number of different solutions are used for this. One of them is to install a podium under the speakers. This is done in order to improve the sound and increase the quality of the acoustics.

Moreover, it is not at all necessary to contact a tuning studio. Many car enthusiasts manage to achieve the desired result by simply spending a few hours in their own garage.

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