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08-16-2013, 09:25 PM #1
LEDs in Exile XM9s...
I've had a ton of people ask me how I did it, so I thought I'd post some pictures.
First things first, I use 5050 SMD RGB led strips that I cut to length.
I use these plugs;
http://bit.ly/1ba70jg
So, I take the speaker apart, drill a hole through the speaker surround between 2 of the screw holes, this is so you can route the LED wire through the hole.
Affix the LEDs along the inside of the xm9 grill;
Drill another hole in the pod, about an inch from the clamp collar, this is to run your 4 pin connector through.
I used a hot glue gun to seal the holes, but any type of epoxy or thick glue should work.
I then drilled a hole in the tower to route the other end of the 4 pin connector through;
I used telephone wire to run through the tower, mostly because its very small and easy to run;
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08-16-2013, 09:25 PM #2
LEDs in Exile XM9s...
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08-16-2013, 11:16 PM #3
Looks pretty good Ian.
One question I have tho is will they work with swivel clamps the way you have it? I don't see how it would? I would think the LEDs would have to be part of the wiring in the clamp? Just wondering..........
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08-17-2013, 08:08 AM #4
LEDs in Exile XM9s...
The swivels work, but the LEDs being connected limits the amount of rotation. If the plug is disconnected rotation is not restricted.
I never face my speakers any direction but back, so that wasn't a concern for me.
Modifying the clamp to allow 4 additional wires to pass through the center without disrupting the speaker connection would be a chore!2013 Outback V
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08-19-2013, 09:23 AM #5
Ian - I noticed that the wiring comes thru the crossbar. is there a hole in the tubing where the crossbar is welded?
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08-22-2013, 08:55 AM #6
LEDs in Exile XM9s...
Nope, I had to drill a hole through the down tune, then into the crossbar. I used a $.20 black plastic plug from Ace Hardware and its virtually invisible.
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08-24-2013, 11:02 PM #7
im wanting to do this, looking to order some strips tonight but im not home to measure my speakers, do you remember roughly how long the strips in led's were?
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08-25-2013, 04:21 AM #8
LEDs in Exile XM9s...
About 30" - I didn't measure and cut, I just bought a roll, wrapped around and cut.
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04-29-2015, 12:19 PM #9Member
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Was that 30" for all four speaker? I couldn't imagine each speaker being 30"..lol