Post pics of your systems and any details about it you'd like to share.

My system:
Scion Pioneer Premium Head unit
Hifonics Brutus 1600W x 1
Hifonics Zeus 85W x 4
2 Kicker Solobaric L5 8 " subs
Diamond Audio S600S components in front

The amps are under the cover. I made it this way so I can still use the space. I still need grills for the subs.
http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/204/204797/folders/166247/2302521ScionTrunkCover001[800x600].jpg

Here is mine. The quick lay out of the system.

Audiovox VM9022 7” tv/ dvd/ player
Rockford Fosgate 3sixty.2 EQ
Rockford Fosgate T600-4
Rockford Fosgate T1500-1BD
Rockford Fosgate T162S front speakers
Rockford Fosgate T162C rear speakers
Rockford Fosgate T112D2 subs (3)
Kinetik HC800 battery in stock location (2)
Cascade Power Supply on Board
Audiovox 15” overhead flipdown (2)
Custom aluminum amp covers

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii105/nolimitzind/P4050664.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii105/nolimitzind/ampcover.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/xseveredveganx/horn5.jpg

2 Orion H2 12.2's on a Sundown SAZ-3000D at a 2ohm load. Still need to do a little bit of work...

If any of you are located anywhere near San Jose, CA. and need a competent, anal, obsessive-compulsive perfectionist to meet your car audio needs, Bing is your guy. If you're still looking for another anal obsessive compulsive for something else, then you might want to try Craigslist in the personals section.:P But seriously, I simply told him that I have a $2K budget that I saved from canceling the stock navigational unit option, and he said no problem.

Why spend 2 grand on just the stock navi when you can get ALL this for a similar price?
Pioneer AVIC D3 + Ipod Adapter + Steering Wheel Controls
Image Dynamics 6.5" Components
Image Dynamics ID12v3
Simplicity Sound Custom Installation

Goals:
1. Decent SQ on a budget
2. Full stealth while retaining all storage bins in the back.

Upfront, the signal starts with a Pioneer Avic-D3 Navi Headunit. Front stage is a pair of Image Dynamics Chameleon 6.5" component set with the tweeters sunk into the A pillars.

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/darrenxb1.JPG

Here's a closer look at the driver side tweet...

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/darrenxb2.JPG

The Chameleon mid basses were mounted in the stock location and as usual, the entire door is dampened with Edead v4 and ue...

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/darrenxb3.JPG

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/darrenxb4.JPG

To save me some $$$, we agreed to leave the rear speakers stock running off the D3. After auditioning to the car, I have absolutely no regrets with that decision.

As for the trunk, this is what it looks like when you open the hatch. As you can see, 100 percent completely bone stock looking...

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/darrenxb5.JPG

Even when you remove the carpet, it looks like this--STILL looks like stock!

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/darrenxb6.JPG

Lift up the stock floor cover, and here is the system. Fake floor in CF vinyl, a single ID12v3 sits in a 1 cubic foot sealed enclosure, while a DLS performance CA51 5 channel runs the entire show, framed by a cut out. The amp is running the front stage active, sending 65-75 watts to each mid and tweet, and around 250 watts to the sub :)

It's so simple, it's genius...
http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/darrenxb7.JPG

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/darrenxb8.JPG

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/darrenxb9.JPG

D-unit, I like the material used to cover your enclosure.

Here is my take on the stealth install.

http://www.xsintrk.net/Gallery2/d/40475-2/carshow43.jpg

http://www.xsintrk.net/Gallery2/d/40478-2/carshow41.jpg

The sub is in a seperate box, the amps are mounted on an angled rack, and then the cover is attached via cap bolts. The amps are under a 1/4" glass window.


Factory Nav
eD 13Kv2
eD 6000s.v2
eD Nine.2
Alpine M500
RF 3Sixty.2

sony mexr5, sony 6.5" scree, 2 cadence 6.5" components, 4 cadence 4" 2-ways, 2 jl 6wO's, 4 jl 8w7's, jl 1000/1v2, 300/4v2, 300/4, 20 farad tsunami cap, 2 yellowtop optimas. i need to make a different amp cover and finish installing the screen but its a decent start.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/dirtyred98/100_0436.jpg


http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/dirtyred98/100_0438.jpg

AVIC-D3
(2) Kicker CVR122
Kicker ZX750.1
4g Monster Cable
7" LCD
5 farad Tsunami Capacitor

http://scionvip.com/gallery/gallery/event_coverage/scion_vip_events/2008/scion_vip_hin_boston_4-26-08/0039.jpg

I finally built a false floor. I need to rebuild it and cover it. This is my first false floor I've built and I did learn quite a bit.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/xseveredveganx/falsefloor2.jpg

And my amp rack.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/xseveredveganx/falsefloor1.jpg


I reeeeeeally need to invest in a digicam.

Nothing spectacular
SNS w/Navone LOC
Dice HD reciever
polk db6501
polk 650S
Soundstream pws-10
Kicker zx700.5
crapload of edead and dynamat
martinis by Tanqueray :bow:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/bitwiz/vegas008.jpg

Here's my setup:

One RocktheBeef designed sub box, .26 cf or so...
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/jms5000/Car/Photo0119.jpg

One Pioneer 8" slim sub, 120w RMS...
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/jms5000/Car/Photo0120.jpg

and one Pioneer GM-3300T 2 channel amp bridged to a single 150w RMS...
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/jms5000/Car/Photo0121.jpg

You can't see any of this unless you move the seats all the way forward. It's a very SQ oriented system. All the components complement each other and sounds very clean and sharp. I love how Scion has made the car so user-friendly, from the ease of wiring (pop out panels everywhere) to special features to accommodate add-ons (like the firewall pass-through nipple and the little bracket on top of the battery that's perfect to mount a fuse holder to).

Nothing spectacular
SNS w/Navone LOC
Dice HD reciever
polk db6501
polk 650S
Soundstream pws-10
Kicker zx700.5
crapload of edead and dynamat
martinis by Tanqueray :bow:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/bitwiz/vegas008.jpg

Beautiful...

It's cool to see some Sin incorperated into your ride.

Doesn't the sub cause a lot of rattling in the spare tire location? If I was to get a JL Audio 8w7, where would be a good, relatively stealthy location? I've read that the 8w7 subwoofer provides about the same bass as a good 12" sub.

Changed the layout a bit, needed more room for the roulette and craps tables

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/bitwiz/trunk4002.jpg

holy ____ 4 w7s.


http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/8459/dsc00732ui2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/8459/dsc00732ui2.ec60610b95.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=514&i=dsc00732ui2.jpg)

heres my fiberglass 2 12" L7s bridged,2 4" ports

2 memphis d1000s

holy poop 4 w7s.


http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/8459/dsc00732ui2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/8459/dsc00732ui2.ec60610b95.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=514&i=dsc00732ui2.jpg)

heres my fiberglass 2 12" L7s bridged,2 4" ports

2 memphis d1000s

nice glass work :bow:

i finished my newest trunk enclosure. i changed the old purple suede for one that matches a little better, made an in-ground box for 2 subs with star cut-outs looking in that light up blue, opened the middle space up to change the old 7" screen to a 19", and have Rock Band for the Wii!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/Whispaz/newtrunk_2-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/Whispaz/newtrunk_1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/Whispaz/newtrunk_3-1.jpg

and now ur selling them?

nah, not any more. everytime i try to change my sig it signs me off

0 gauge monster cable split to 2 4gauge
Alpine IDA X001 head unit.. so I wont ever have a clutter of CD's in my car!
Alpine f600
Alpine M1005
Apline type R components 6.5"
Apline type R coaxle 5.25
Alpine type X 12"
Tsunami 1farad cap
Optima yellowtop (coming very soon)
simple yet effective
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/40zDictator/IMG_4622.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/40zDictator/IMG_4628.jpg

Here is my setup


http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff17/G60Corrado31/DSC_0142.jpg

heres my new amp cover, relocated head unit, and screen...

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/dirtyred98/stereos/100_1037.jpg


http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/dirtyred98/stereos/100_0962.jpg


http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/dirtyred98/stereos/100_0959.jpg

is that black and white checkered tweed, or something else? I like what you did with the amp rack. looks good.
-nick

thanks. its black and gray tweed. it was scrap and was the only thing i had at the time that was easy to work with so i used it. :)

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b37/edwinAIC/AIC-xB2-ICE3.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b37/edwinAIC/AIC-xB2-ICE2.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b37/edwinAIC/AIC-xB2-ICE1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/dasaint80/car/2008Xb/show/_MG_1155-2.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/dasaint80/car/2008Xb/show/_MG_1152-2.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t118/rckenny2000/08%20Scion%20XB/72816_1-1.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t118/rckenny2000/08%20Scion%20XB/DSCF0070.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t118/rckenny2000/08%20Scion%20XB/DSCF0091.jpg

DAMN THOSE ARE HOT....

kept it very simple..... still gotta lug around groceries and laundry ya kno!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y241/Go_HIN/xB/audio.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y241/Go_HIN/xB/audioamps.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y241/Go_HIN/xB/CIMG0175.jpg

Awesome job!! If you did this yourself, did you require any special tools? who cut the molds?


Scion Pioneer Premium Head unit
Hifonics Brutus 1600W x 1
Hifonics Zeus 85W x 4
2 Kicker Solobaric L5 8 " subs
Diamond Audio S600S components in front

The amps are under the cover. I made it this way so I can still use the space. I still need grills for the subs.
http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/204/204797/folders/166247/2302521ScionTrunkCover001[800x600].jpg[/quote]

Awesome install! I am looking for exactly the same thing, but in Charlotte, NC. Do you have any recommendations?

If any of you are located anywhere near San Jose, CA. and need a competent, anal, obsessive-compulsive perfectionist to meet your car audio needs, Bing is your guy. If you're still looking for another anal obsessive compulsive for something else, then you might want to try Craigslist in the personals section.:P But seriously, I simply told him that I have a $2K budget that I saved from canceling the stock navigational unit option, and he said no problem.

Why spend 2 grand on just the stock navi when you can get ALL this for a similar price?
Pioneer AVIC D3 + Ipod Adapter + Steering Wheel Controls
Image Dynamics 6.5" Components
Image Dynamics ID12v3
Simplicity Sound Custom Installation

Goals:
1. Decent SQ on a budget
2. Full stealth while retaining all storage bins in the back.

Upfront, the signal starts with a Pioneer Avic-D3 Navi Headunit. Front stage is a pair of Image Dynamics Chameleon 6.5" component set with the tweeters sunk into the A pillars.

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/darrenxb1.JPG

Here's a closer look at the driver side tweet...

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/darrenxb2.JPG

The Chameleon mid basses were mounted in the stock location and as usual, the entire door is dampened with Edead v4 and ue...

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/darrenxb3.JPG

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/darrenxb4.JPG

To save me some $$$, we agreed to leave the rear speakers stock running off the D3. After auditioning to the car, I have absolutely no regrets with that decision.

As for the trunk, this is what it looks like when you open the hatch. As you can see, 100 percent completely bone stock looking...

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/darrenxb5.JPG

Even when you remove the carpet, it looks like this--STILL looks like stock!

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/darrenxb6.JPG

Lift up the stock floor cover, and here is the system. Fake floor in CF vinyl, a single ID12v3 sits in a 1 cubic foot sealed enclosure, while a DLS performance CA51 5 channel runs the entire show, framed by a cut out. The amp is running the front stage active, sending 65-75 watts to each mid and tweet, and around 250 watts to the sub :)

It's so simple, it's genius...
http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/darrenxb7.JPG

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/darrenxb8.JPG

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/darrenxb9.JPG

My system:
Scion Pioneer Premium Head unit
Hifonics Brutus 1600W x 1
Hifonics Zeus 85W x 4
2 Kicker Solobaric L5 8 " subs
Diamond Audio S600S components in front

The amps are under the cover. I made it this way so I can still use the space. I still need grills for the subs.
http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/204/204797/folders/166247/2302521ScionTrunkCover001[800x600].jpg

Nicely done. This is the way I will be doing mine!

Here's my custom sub box. I modeled it after the JBL stealth box.

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww4/rjjone2/HPIM0571.jpg

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww4/rjjone2/HPIM0573.jpg

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww4/rjjone2/HPIM0622.jpg

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww4/rjjone2/HPIM0618.jpg

I like that alot i need something like that in mine.

Here's my custom sub box. I modeled it after the JBL stealth box.

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww4/rjjone2/HPIM0618.jpg

I need something like this for the back of my 1st-gen xB. I have a JL Audio 12w4.

I only have a 10" Pioneer 300watt sub and an Alpine MRF-M500 amp.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o154/danmarganski/DSC_0037.jpg

my favorite are the ones that are in the false floor

I only have a 10" Pioneer 300watt sub and an Alpine MRF-M500 amp.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o154/danmarganski/DSC_0037.jpg

Dang... that takes up a lot of space! LoL

I thought I would share the system I have in my xD with you xB owners since I do own an xB also but have not done a system in that, yet...

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/IMG_0735.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/IMG_0240.jpg

xD FTW!!!!

Here is my setup


http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff17/G60Corrado31/DSC_0142.jpg


Is that a custom made enclosure for that sub or did you buy it?

Here's my amp and processor set-up.
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t227/gstoddard/2008%20Scion%20xB/Sound%20System/CIMG3544.jpg

The sub will be going in the hatch door and I still ahve to do the speakers.

Here is a shot of all the equipment pre-install.
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t227/gstoddard/2008%20Scion%20xB/Sound%20System/CIMG3465.jpg

Ive been thinking about the subs on the hatch door, but was wondering if any sub would be to heavy for the doors?

Might be to heavy with normal subs, but with shallow well subs maybe not?

Damn, you guys have some great setups. I would like to do something mild around a sub/amp setup in the back eventually, but I got to find the money to put towards it first.........and it is a hard sell to the wife :) . However, she is probably getting a new XD by the end of the month, so maybe that will spark some car/modding love in her. I can only hope.

This is my wife's (RMOMROX) set up so far...Well awhile back I picked up the Alpine/Scion SNS DVD/GPS system from Jamie at Larry Miller Scion and put it in the wife's RS7.0 xB with the help of Randy (RANDODE)...For mother's day, I purchased (2) 7" Power Acoustik LCD headrest monitors and had Randy work his magic once again...While doing the install, I had him install some purple cathodes to finish it off...I can't say it enough but Randy truly is the master when it comes to installs...Here are the pics of the newest mods:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/IMG_0789.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/IMG_0791.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/IMG_0792.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/IMG_0794.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/IMG_0795.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/IMG_0796.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/IMG_0798.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/IMG_0799.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/IMG_0800.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/IMG_0801.jpg

I got a decent setup, just did the template for my trunk. Once the trunk piece is cnc'd out for the piece to go over my subs. I will get some good pictures.

nothing special, one amp for the interiors and one for the sub under the front passenger seat that i dont have a pic of. same box as rockthebeef. 3 cooling fans to keep the temperature down since it gets warm under the rear seat with 1200 watts.
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq97/powerband3000/0531091035a.jpg

http://thumbs.webs.com/Members/viewThumb.jsp?fileID=107474103&size=thumb (http://double-take.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=48867299)http://thumbs.webs.com/Members/viewThumb.jsp?fileID=107474264&size=thumb (http://double-take.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=48867301)http://thumbs.webs.com/Members/viewThumb.jsp?fileID=107474311&size=thumb (http://double-take.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=48867303)http://thumbs.webs.com/Members/viewThumb.jsp?fileID=107473974&size=thumb (http://double-take.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=48867081)http://thumbs.webs.com/Members/viewThumb.jsp?fileID=107473904&size=thumb (http://double-take.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=48867029)

Heres my system on a budget all done by me all covered in suede
infinity 6.5 component in front doors & c pillars
infinity 6.5 coaxial in rear doors
Fosgate shallow mount 10" sub


http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o25/Lazy8283/P1010012.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o25/Lazy8283/P1010011.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o25/Lazy8283/P1010010.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o25/Lazy8283/P1010009.jpg

^^^That looks really good^^^

Heres my system on a budget all done by me all covered in suede
infinity 6.5 component in front doors & c pillars
infinity 6.5 coaxial in rear doors
Fosgate shallow mount 10" sub




http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o25/Lazy8283/P1010010.jpg


Do you have any other pics of your leather seat covers? They look nice!

Where did you get them?

Thanks!

Here's mine set up file:///Users/Krazy/Desktop/IMG_0110.jpgfile:///Users/Krazy/Desktop/IMG_0110.jpgfile:///Users/Krazy/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Modified/2010/Nov%2015,%202010/IMG_0110.jpg

wheres the subs?

wheres the subs?

the pic didn't want to upload lol

nice that looks great in the side like that.

Here is my setup nothing fancy... I have a 12" Kicker L7 and a Pioneer 1,200 watt amp.
http://i521.photobucket.com/albums/w336/mduarte1/IMG_0120.jpg
Sounds pretty good but could sound better I have been told that my box may not be at optimum air space. Does anyone know where I can find a box that meets Kicker specs for a 12" L7.

Here's my audio setup about 80% completed. Still need to build the cover piece, wire up the LED accents, and finish the 6x9's in the C-pillar cubbies.

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/tenshun03/photo13.jpg

Finally got all the trimming, staining, routing, and polishing done on the sub enclosure for my hatch. Ended up adding about 45 extra lbs. to the hatch so I had to bump up the lifts from the stock 125 lb. units to 201 lb. units.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t227/gstoddard/2008%20Scion%20xB/Sound%20System/CIMG5131.jpg

Now all that is left is to actually hook it up and put the LEDs in.

^ looks good. how far does it stick out?

^ looks good. how far does it stick out?

About 3-4" in the center section. The sub is a shallow sub so it doesn't take much room at all.

Most recent update.

I finally got the full range speakers in last week.

Left
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t227/gstoddard/2008%20Scion%20xB/Sound%20System/CIMG5792.jpg

Right
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t227/gstoddard/2008%20Scion%20xB/Sound%20System/CIMG5791.jpg

Through the windseild
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t227/gstoddard/2008%20Scion%20xB/Sound%20System/CIMG5794.jpg

Ok so I finally got around to building my box and installing my amp. Nothing special but its better than nothing. So here goes..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g264/urdonesrh1605/xB/radio.jpg
AVIC-F700BT w/ipod cable

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g264/urdonesrh1605/xB/IMG_3703.jpg
Alpine MRP-850

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g264/urdonesrh1605/xB/IMG_3701.jpg
Rockford Fosgate 1 Farad Cap

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g264/urdonesrh1605/xB/IMG_3696.jpg
Alpine Type-R 12" Front

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g264/urdonesrh1605/xB/IMG_3694.jpg
Back of box

I need to do some work on the box I'm not really happy with how it sounds, low frequencies are rediculous but the mids are lacking, I will probably mess with it in a few more weeks when I have some time.

What do you have in your system, UrDone? And what model Alpine sub are you using (just wondering since the box looks huge for a single 12").

alpine type-r 12" dvc wired to 2 ohms on a mrp-m850, ya the box was 7 inches too wide, i messed up somewhere in my calculations. i put a filler piece inside today to bring it down to about 1.6cu ft. for some reason i built it to 2.2cu ft. but it sounds killer now. if i had more carpet i would take it apart and cut it down. this is just a temporary build until i have the money to build up how i want it.

the whole setup is just stuff i had laying around and i had extra mdf leftover from the entertainment center i built for my parents new home theater system i set them up with.

do you guys lose your spare tire to make room for the box? the false floor box is what im going to do, i have two thin 10s i want to utilize with my amp but am not sure how im going to fit it all in there with the spare. Taking the spare out scares me but i've ran without a spare before.

For the false floor one you would loose the spare. There is one member on here that build his own false floor and still kept the spare, but you have to have tools and the know how to do it.

I built my system into a false floor too and yes, you will lose the spare. However, you mentioned you had low profile 10"s which may be able to fit over the spare tire but would probably require raising the false floor up higher than the regular trunk floor. But as dspeedy69 advised, it'll definitely take the proper tools, materials, and know-how.

As for the spare, I just keep mine in the garage and in the unlikely scenario that I get a flat, I'll just have my wife bring it to me.

If you have the fabrication skills you can fit most shallow 10s under the front seats. Passenger side is pretty easy, driver side you have to relocate the yaw sensor to fit a box.

right on. I probably get get over having the spare. I really want to build the false floor for my subs and i still want to be able to use my cargo space so i need to start drawing up some stuff.

i lost my spare for the air tank and my box

i drive all over CA so thats why im worried about removing the spare. With my luck itd blow out in LA.

It just take some creativity and non-conventional thinking. I've got my system, air ride, and I still have my spare in place.

Here is my setup


http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff17/G60Corrado31/DSC_0142.jpg

Did you make this yourself? if so, would you be willing to make more? Or did you buy it, and where? how much?

i want one also

hey guys, for you all that have a double din dvd headunit, how big are your screens? my wife is looking for something that will fit...thanks

Kind of a personal question isn't it...:rolling:Just kidding...Mine is 7 inches...

I got a 7 inch kenwood DD

funny one yelosub, havnt heard that one b4.... :-D ...and thanks guys for responding....

My underhood setup. Was going for clean, stealthy, factory look. The 4 gauge wire is loomed in black so it looks factory. The fuse holder was shot in matte black for a factory look. I notched the factory positive battery terminal cover for the power lead. All in all, I'm happy for my first install.

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Did you make this yourself? if so, would you be willing to make more? Or did you buy it, and where? how much?

this one superautobacs made

its actually my current set up, now bought off him a while ago

put a kicker cvr10 in the box cuz that sub was too big for box, hits decent for such small and versatile set up

this one superautobacs made

its actually my current set up, now bought off him a while ago

put a kicker cvr10 in the box cuz that sub was too big for box, hits decent for such small and versatile set up


Superautobacs ? I can't find them on google. DO you know where I can find them, so I can pick one up?

Thanks:icon_dj:

they went out of business a year or so ago, was custom made set up

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=2584&pictureid=12149

Here is under my hood with Ixos Platinum battery terminals. They have 1 0 gauge, 2 4 gauge and 2 8 gauge on each. Yes I did the "big 3" on my ride. That 0 gauge going into my Tsunami 180 amp circuit breaker. Below that is the Cold air and my Siren for my Autopage alarm is near by too. I painted the CAI and the heat shield as it looks cleaner. The HID Ballasts are out of the picture but are mounted too.


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This is my rear audio setup, all work done by me. With the Kicker L7 12" sub in a custom made fiberglass enclosure fitted into the right corner of the car that provides me with ample bass which is supplied by the Boston Acoustics GT2300 driving out a continuous (RMS) power rating of 1400 watts into the 2 ohm load. The other amp not seen in the window is the A/D/S PH15 6 channel amp whick at present only powers the rears and the front factory speakers which I am pleased with. The 6 channels drive 55 watts per channel. Don't think this is alot of power? You obviously don't know alot about high end car audio. This is only amplified more by the Balance 8 channel crossover controlling the whole system. This is the AudioControl 6XS which was built specifically for my application. This piece gives you 2 sets of front outputs; front high ranges and midbass as well and rear channels and sub channels too. The subchannel gets a bass knob and all channels have a line driver. Line drivers when used in a clean application like what I've done will effectively double the receivers output voltage. I also have a car audio battery equal to 100 1 farad caps; the Shuriken BT35 and a 1 farad Monster cable cap for the 6 channel. The cap isn't here for stiffening, its here for the fact that high quality caps will also reduce the esr of the cars electrical field. English version; helps keep the cars audio path much cleaner.



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MECP certified and you use plumbers tape? Tsk tsk. Lol!

my new look:cool:

MECP certified and you use plumbers tape? Tsk tsk. Lol!

actually its from the building supplies section at home depot. Much stronger.

How do you like your DC alternator, and how long did it take to get to you?

I've been wanting to get something larger than my 180amp unit.

Definitely. I've actually met the owner, Rob, when he was in Utah visiting family. Really nice guy.

Why do you need an alternator? Just because? I guess it's not a bad idea, just if yer not doin spl its wasted cash. My lights never blink in my ride with or w/o the car running. I also have 101 farads of capacitance though. 1500 watts continuous on the sub channel (not bragging) and a 55 watt x 6 channel driving the rest. If you dump the oem radio your sq will improve.

I dont rate current draw off *watts* as that can be misleading. (i won't go into why). I'm drawing 230 amps, that definitely wasn't designed on the stock, only a matter of time of the dial being completely open to charge the redtop, till it goes toast (loud whine is typical of a failing alt)

Save yourself the cash and NEVER use craps....oops, caps (I also won't go into why on this one)

I can guarantee you my stock pioneer is doing better on t/a, staging and imaging, and flat response than any aftermarket headunit out there including yours UNLESS your using an ms8, imprint, 360, or zapco unit.

Remember the RTA doesnt lie ;) I'll stick w my stock for SQ :lalala:


Funny thing is I was a Professional IASCA Competitor with all 1st place trophies in SQ+ and a perfect score on the RTA, also So. Cal Points Champion. I have a 1 farad cap for my a/d/s PH15 for noise control A Shuriken BT35 for capacitance 1/0 for power and 17 years of professional installation. Built 2 Sony Nationals cars that both finished top 2. Sounds as though you know very little if you think your bottom of the line made by the lowest bidder radio makes sound q. I would happily step in the SQ line on the RTA against that. I have a/d/s and Boston, not JL.

Now that we have wipped them out and done our measuring, we can get back on topic. I went the way of 1 battery, big 3 with Ixos and a Shuriken for storage and reserve. How much did the Alternator set you back? Also is it setup for a direct replacement?

By the way in Pro Class SQ for IASCA when I was a competitor SPL over 130 db was a disqualifer. Also a perfect score is a 0 I still have my sheets from IASCA and the trophies. You should look into doin a custom box in the back to get yer trunk back. Just a thought. I know almost every shop in yer area that does the best quality fiberglassing. Most of them know me as River, ask around.

Ahhh on come the ____ing contests MECP certified I am not, but without getting into detail, I will say I have observed some of the best Wout throwing any names out there, which I feel is irrelevant. My lowest *bidder headunit* you forget was optimized specifically for scion, with that said, SsP believe it or not flat out works for this vehicle, all theories aside. I will admit my stock does lack 24bit DAC, low voltage preouts (for full range), but as I said above, SSP optimizes staging, imaging and t/a which is my primary concern over all others.

Kudos to you for a/d/s.....and while I'm not a fan of their high end *tamed* comps, i will admit they're still one of the few sq oriented companies around. Btw what line of bostons are you using?

Shame on you for using caps and plumbers tape on an install though. Being MECP cert. You know all too well the variables of taxing an already hindering charging system ;) use a higher rated alt, and more *quality* batteries, which I'm sure you have already been taught.

Is my headunit better than all others period? Absolutely not. Is it better than most of the crap I have run into with all the bells and whistles? Absolutely.

I'd be more than happy to shock you with a friendly demo you will never forget, without having to throw out my boasts or accomplishments :) I'll make you a deal, if you can dial in better t/a and proper vocal imaging better than my next alpine imprint processor can, I will happily pay you @ your tuning rate :)

All you continue to do is dish out verbal abuse, your young, you will learn someday. As for suprising me, sayin your all sound quality with a radio that was designed to run in either of the 3 Scions with ONLY factory speakers in mind. That with clearly an spl setup; i.e. a amp for each woofer, says you are more about loud and less about quality. Kids.....

By the way I worked as a technician for Scion/Toyota for 2 1/2 years and have done installs for Toyota Motor Accessories division at the Toyota University. I do know Scion pretty well. Scion and Toyota University Certified. I have references too.

I'm not reading all of that because I'm about to go to bed. But I do compete in dB Drag and Bassrace. Just got done with one tonight.

dB Drag : 145.6 in ss 1-2 and I can Bassrace a perfect 139.9. Bassrace is a 30second average on music, so I need the extra current that a high output alternator produces. SQ builds rarely need an alternator.

Now does this say I only do SPL, not really. I'm continually working on my front stage and hope to go 3-way active as soon as funds allow. I've heard quality SQ installs, and I still prefer my bass a little heavier. I can still turn down the bass from the h/u because I can adjust the sub out level. I usually keep it around -7 to -3.

SQ is all subjective. I've never heard a car that pulls a flat RTA, but I've heard from people that they don't sound that hot...

I need to make some trim panels for mine. But I may have an enclosure redesign to get me to burp 48's...

My new look

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MECP certified and you use plumbers tape? Tsk tsk. Lol!

That is called back strap not plumbers tape. Lots of installers use it, I personally don't if its going to be visible but to each his own. And being MECP Cert has nothing to do with backstrap usage.

I'm currently waiting on my current setup to sell so I can pickup a 5ch amp, rear speakers and a couple 8in subs to run through my RF 360.2. As much as I love rediculous bass having to remove my box every single time I gotta go with my kid and wife somewhere is really geting old (plus it is hell on my back).

Ok, here is the gear, I don't mess around with crap:

Deck
Pioneer AVHP3200BT with 4 Volt preouts

Processor
AudioControl 6XS

Power Cables
0 gauge Monster

Audio Cables
Ixos (They make JL Audio's and Xtant)

Amps
A/D/S PH15 6 channel amp
4 channels to the Front doors; I.E. Bi-amp
2 channels to the Rear

Boston Acoustics GT2300
1400 watts RMS to 1 channel for sub

Subwoofer
Kicker S12L72 12" Solo-Baric Dual 2 ohm

Front stage
Vibe Audio Space 3D
1 7/8" Aluminum Midrange
1 3/4" Silk Dome Tweeter
6.5" Pioneer Midbass Driver

Rear Stage
OEM 2 way Components
These are in rear fill for SQ events

Power Upgrades
Big 3 upgrade under hood
Monster 1 farad cap for noise control on A/D/S amp
Shuriken SK-BT35 Car Audio Power Cell 950 C.A. 35 Amp-Hour
200 amp Circuit breaker
250 amp secondary Fuse at SK-BT35

And Now some pix:
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Below you can see I'm still building the upper door pods.
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Alot of beautiful work on these xBs in here, Absolutely beautiful. By the way I'm selling my fiberglass Box with the L7. PM me for details

Most recent update.

I finally got the full range speakers in last week.

Left
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Right
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Through the windseild
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Those look like the Aura Whispers. I did those in my last car, click below to see my much simpler install
http://rivermm.tripod.com/2002_hyudai_elantra/

Has anyone done 4 12" subs in this car yet?

im curious on how to secure a heavy weight sub box in the trunk area so it sits at a flush level where the cargo cover used to be and also flush with the lower C pillar pannels.