2015 Mondo Stereo Build

[mark540]

I think i found out why they don't fit and he is giving a discount. They are actually their 7.7 cans, marketed as fitting some 8" speakers. Is he giving $25 off? That is the price difference between the two cans. The KM8s may slightly smaller than 8", but they are definitely larger than 7.7". You will need to drill holes as well they are to far inboard for the KM8 location.

MLA a skil saw is a good idea, but how do hold them while cutting? I started to do this, but it was a bear to cut and hug the can at the same time. I thought about making a jig out wood(shape of an L) to bolt the can to, but figured i would have more time in that then breaking out the dremel.

[MLA]

Although the 7.7 and KM8 are both in an 8" speaker class, the KM8 is slightly larger. The 7.7 need a 6-1/4" cutout and the KM8 needs a 6-11/16" cutout.

With the pod wrapped up to protect the finish, I just held them upright and made the cut. My arm was dead after doing 4 in a row thought.

[mark540]

Gotcha, i wasn't getting as smooth a line as i wanted with that method, i think i was pushing the jigsaw too hard. Mine are a tight fit now in the housing, any issues with the cage being tight to the cutout? Reason i ask is the hole was definitely bigger than 6 1/4" so the 7.7" would be loose. Kind of burns me these are the same cans that are $25 cheaper on the same website.

[MLA]

snug fit should be fine as long as it did not require the speaker to be forced in.

[trayson]

Sorry you had to find out after the coating. All the aluminum pods we've loaded with the KM8, we have had to open up. I have found that a skill saw with a metal cutting blade works fast an easy. Just tape the pop off real well and I even mask the bottom of the skill saw base just to reduce any marring.

Are you meaning a jig saw or a scroll saw? I am trying to picture how you'd use a skill saw as I'm familiar with to cut the holes bigger...

This is what I visualize when I hear "skill saw", and I am curious if that's what you really meant...

[BrettLee3232]

Sorry you had to find out after the coating. All the aluminum pods we've loaded with the KM8, we have had to open up. I have found that a skill saw with a metal cutting blade works fast an easy. Just tape the pop off real well and I even mask the bottom of the skill saw base just to reduce any marring.

Ha it's just a bummer, the guy doing the install is going to use a grinder. Hopefully it doesn't jack up the powder.

I think i found out why they don't fit and he is giving a discount. They are actually their 7.7 cans, marketed as fitting some 8" speakers. Is he giving $25 off? That is the price difference between the two cans. The KM8s may slightly smaller than 8", but they are definitely larger than 7.7". You will need to drill holes as well they are to far inboard for the KM8 location.

MLA a skil saw is a good idea, but how do hold them while cutting? I started to do this, but it was a bear to cut and hug the can at the same time. I thought about making a jig out wood(shape of an L) to bolt the can to, but figured i would have more time in that then breaking out the dremel.

Originally I emailed him and said "hey the box says 7.7 not 8....are you sure these are for the MM8s?" He said "yeah, stick them in there they will fit!" I told him I was trusting him since I didn't have the speakers yet and I needed to send them off to powder coat.

[MLA]

Are you meaning a jig saw or a scroll saw? I am trying to picture how you'd use a skill saw as I'm familiar with to cut the holes bigger...

This is what I visualize when I hear "skill saw", and I am curious if that's what you really meant...

Nah, much bigger

[trayson]

Nah, much bigger

So like this?

[mark540]

So like this?

That would work, you can hold the can with 2 hands, I think you would have to deburr a little when your done though....

[BrettLee3232]

So with the curve of my tower I'm stuck with "not level" speakers. Hopefully it doesn't look to bad in person. Stereo guy sent this to me




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