Stereo Teaser Update: 04/11/08
#1
Stereo Teaser Update: 04/11/08
I made some progress on my new stereo setup this weekend. My wife gave me the requirements that I couldn't take up usable space in the back of the car and I couldn't spend a fortune building it so I was forced to use the space under the rear deck and fiberglass was out. There's actually quite a bit of room under there but the spare is a pain to work around.
I plan to cut out another plate to go over the flush plate so I can just toss whatever I want back there during everyday use and then take it out to reveal the flush plate to show off. I need something to protect the subs without inhibiting the performace. Any ideas?
My whole system will be composed of:
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
Dayton Reference Series 7" woofer in rear doors for mid-bass
If the Scion head unit doesn't cut it, I have a Pioneer DEH-680MP ready to replace it.
I plan to cut out another plate to go over the flush plate so I can just toss whatever I want back there during everyday use and then take it out to reveal the flush plate to show off. I need something to protect the subs without inhibiting the performace. Any ideas?
My whole system will be composed of:
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
Dayton Reference Series 7" woofer in rear doors for mid-bass
If the Scion head unit doesn't cut it, I have a Pioneer DEH-680MP ready to replace it.
#8
very cool. pretty much what i was planning on doing. what kind of subs are you using? and how much air space were you able to get for the subs? a pic of what's underneath would be awesome. keep it up and keep us posted.
#9
They are Kicker Solobaric S8L5s 8". I've always loved the tight sound of 8s. Plus they don't need a lot of room. The boxes are roughly .36 cu. ft. which is just above the smallest recommended enclosure. I also calculated using Bass Box 6 and it recommended that size also.
If they don't sound quite right, I already have an idea of how to get more air space for those boxes.
I was saving this until later but since you asked so nicely.
If they don't sound quite right, I already have an idea of how to get more air space for those boxes.
I was saving this until later but since you asked so nicely.
#11
Stereo Teaster Update: 03/29/08
I decided to run power today so I could test the subs before I spend any more time and money making trim parts that may never get used. I ran 2 ga. cable from the battery through the grommet on the driver's side and down the middle to the rear. The grommet was actually easier to work with than I thought. On the engine bay side there's a zip tie holding it closed around the factory wire bundle. Cut the tie and it opens right up. I made a little slit on the inside and it pushed right on through.
I mounted the subs in the enclosures and dropped them back in place. I did a quick wiring job on the amp and I was ready to test. At first I couldn't hear anything. Then I checked the setttings and noticed I didn't have the sub level control so I turned off the head unit and went into the offline menu and turned the sub control on. When I powered it back up I had bass. A quick level adjustment to get things sounding close and the amazement began. I can't believe the sound that came from those 8s in those tiny little enclosures. I played AC/DC, Bass synth stuff, Country, Jimmy Buffet, and crap on the radio and I was happy. They played clean and suprisingly loud.
I don't think I have the best ear by any means but I would recommend these to anyone. If you want good bass that'll suprise you when it goes low and don't take up much space, these are the ticket. For those wondering I bought the pair for $149 + $38 for S&H on Ebay.
I managed to get the car back together and almost finished with the amp rack when it started to rain.
I mounted the subs in the enclosures and dropped them back in place. I did a quick wiring job on the amp and I was ready to test. At first I couldn't hear anything. Then I checked the setttings and noticed I didn't have the sub level control so I turned off the head unit and went into the offline menu and turned the sub control on. When I powered it back up I had bass. A quick level adjustment to get things sounding close and the amazement began. I can't believe the sound that came from those 8s in those tiny little enclosures. I played AC/DC, Bass synth stuff, Country, Jimmy Buffet, and crap on the radio and I was happy. They played clean and suprisingly loud.
I don't think I have the best ear by any means but I would recommend these to anyone. If you want good bass that'll suprise you when it goes low and don't take up much space, these are the ticket. For those wondering I bought the pair for $149 + $38 for S&H on Ebay.
I managed to get the car back together and almost finished with the amp rack when it started to rain.
#12
Plan changed a little. I decided not to make the amps visible. The whole point of this install is to leave the space in the hatch area as usable as possible. Now I just need grills and a little touch up on the vinyl. Anyone know how I can get rid of those wrinkles in the front?
#14
Originally Posted by chadfo
Plan changed a little. I decided not to make the amps visible. The whole point of this install is to leave the space in the hatch area as usable as possible. Now I just need grills and a little touch up on the vinyl. Anyone know how I can get rid of those wrinkles in the front?
#16
Thanks!
The Daytons didn't make it in. Once I hooked up the Diamonds I found out they are power hungry. I had to bridge the 4 channel for them so that left me with no way to power the Daytons. Maybe sometime in the future I'll get another amp that'll be enough for all of it.
The Daytons didn't make it in. Once I hooked up the Diamonds I found out they are power hungry. I had to bridge the 4 channel for them so that left me with no way to power the Daytons. Maybe sometime in the future I'll get another amp that'll be enough for all of it.
#17
Diamonds will take whatever you give them, they are rocksolid and one of the best sounding speaker brands i've been able to listen to.
Even without the dayton's you should still have an awesome stage upfront and get all your mid-bass and low-bass from the kickers in the rear due to thier size. Of course we always want more
Even without the dayton's you should still have an awesome stage upfront and get all your mid-bass and low-bass from the kickers in the rear due to thier size. Of course we always want more
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