JL Audio SA-TPOD-100-BK 1" Tweeter Pods For C7-100ct & C3-100ct (Pair)
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What's Inside?
- • 1" Tweeter Pods For C7-100ct & C3-100ct
- • (2) JL Audio 1" Tweeter Pods
- • Mounting hardware
- • Owner's Manual
Why Choose JL Audio SA-TPOD-100-BK Car Tweeters?
Premium Tweeter Housing
Machined from a single piece of billet aluminum and finished with a hard black anodized coating, this housing offers durability and corrosion resistance. It elevates your car audio soundstage with precision and style.
Adjustable, Easy-to-Install Tweeter Pods
The rotatable design allows you to optimize sound dispersion after mounting, then lock the tweeter in place for precise audio imaging. Installation is simple, requiring only a single 7/16" (11mm) hole, and all necessary mounting hardware is included.
Versatile and Stylish Mounting
Fits nearly any flat surface up to 0.63" (16mm) thick, while the black anodized finish provides a sleek, unobtrusive look that blends seamlessly with vehicle interiors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- • Why won't my aftermarket tweeters fit into these pods?
The SA-TPOD-100-BK is an empty, specialized housing precision-machined exclusively for JL Audio 1-inch component tweeters from the C3, C6, and C7 series (such as the C7-100ct or C3-100ct). Generic or other brand aftermarket tweeters will not physically snap into place or align with the internal mount fixtures.
- • Do these pods come with the tweeters included in the box?
No. This product is strictly an "unloaded" pair of custom architectural surface mounts containing only the empty billet aluminum pods, mounting gaskets, washers, and nuts. You must purchase your compatible JL Audio 1-inch component tweeters separately.
- • What size hole saw do I need to drill into my dashboard to install these?
Each pod features a clean, single-post mounting architecture that conceals the speaker wire inside the threaded hollow bolt. You only need to drill a single **7/16-inch (11 mm)** hole through your plastic dash trim, A-pillar cover, or door panel to secure the pod base.
- • Can I mount these pods on a thick custom fiberglass enclosure or a padded leather dashboard?
The factory mounting hardware is engineered to clamp down onto flat panels with a **maximum thickness of 0.63 inches (16 mm)**. If your custom upholstered dash or fiberglass panel exceeds this depth, the bottom mounting nut will not catch the threads of the pod stem.
- • Why does the tweeter sound stage feel unbalanced or narrow after mounting the pods?
Tweeters are highly directional and reflect heavily off glass windows. The base design of the SA-TPOD-100-BK allows the entire aluminum pod body to rotate freely before tightening down. Sit in your driving position and pivot the pods to point directly toward your ears to optimize the stereo imaging before fully locking the bottom nuts.
- • Will the black finish peel off if these pods are exposed to high heat on top of the dashboard?
No. These housings are machined out of a single solid piece of billet aluminum and treated with a hard-coated black anodized finish rather than a cheap topical paint or raw plastic mold. It will not chip, peel, or fade under severe windshield UV exposure and dashboard heat levels.
Features:
- High-Quality Construction: Machined from a single piece of billet aluminum and hard coated with a black anodized finish for durability and corrosion resistance.
- Designed for Component Tweeters: Houses C3, C6, or C7 tweeters (not included) to elevate your car audio soundstage.
- Rotatable Design: Tweeter pods can be rotated after mounting to optimize sound dispersion before locking in place.
- Easy Installation: Requires only a single 7/16" (11 mm) hole for installation; includes mounting hardware.
- Versatile Mounting: Fits almost any flat surface up to 0.63" (16 mm) thick.
- Sleek Appearance: Black anodized finish blends seamlessly with vehicle interiors.
Specifications:
- Pod Size: 1" (25 mm) for single tweeter
- Compatibility: C3, C6, and C7 series tweeters (sold separately)
- Material: Billet aluminum, black anodized finish
- Mounting Surface Thickness: Up to 0.63" (16 mm)
- Hole Required: 7/16" (11 mm)
- Quantity: Pair of pods
- Weather-Resistant: Yes, corrosion-resistant design
- Mounting Hardware: Included
- UPC: 699440902076
- Weight: 1
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Warranty: 2 Year(s) Warranty.
This item is accompanied by a manufacturer's warranty. If it is found to be defective, it may be returned to OnlineCarstereo.com for repair within 1 year from the original date of purchase with proper return authorization.