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    I noticed the some of the specifications for the E-15" are pretty close to some other 15" woofers designed for IB, other then the high FS of 30hz. I know its not designed for but would this driver be capable of Infinite baffle? Have you done any testing, If so I'm interested in two E15's.

    Thanks, Rod.

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    Yes to all questions. Lots of measurements. Lots of photos. Lots of "do this for 95% of the benefit, this for over the top".

    Well if it ends up anything like your website... its going to be quite an interesting read to say the least, I can't wait.

    Thanks for the help

    -Rod

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    In 2005 I drove a new Civic EX Sedan off the dealer's lot. I'd never heard of aftermarket acoustical treatments for cars, but within a day or two I realized I had a big noise problem. I couldn't talk on the phone and could barely hear the factory sound system. Like most people, my first attempt was to upgrade the stereo in an attempt to overpower the noise. The original SDS began as an attempt to figure out what products to use in my Civic. It has also served as a test bed for almost every product on the market. It also taught me that the recommended "layer on the vibration damper" treatment was a terrible way to reduce noise.

    I decided to rip everything out and start fresh using the treatments I sell. Aaron can tell you about this stage of the product since he helped. Here's what came out:

    PIC

    I would have been better off buying a replacement but couldn't bring myself to pass that mess off on to someone else. I'd guess it took a solid month's labor, spread out over the fall and winter to get back to stock.

    I'm almost done. I've been documenting the installation and will be posting the project on my Web site. This is actually why I've been so far behind on e-mails for the past month or so. Trunk's done. Roof's done. Front doors are done. Carpet went back in last night. All that's left is the back seat platform and rear doors. Rear deck will have to wait since I'll be mounting a sub IB there and will need to have the rear glass removed to do it.

    Anyway, yes, I'm familiar with 7th gen Civics. I hung CCF and MLV on the inner and outer front door skins, but have mids mounted in them. The inner skin layer is more important for noise reduction since a lot of noise enters the doors from the top, sides and bottom. The outer skin layer blocks a little more noise but I installed it to make it harder to hear the speakers from outside the car.

    Thats A LOT of deadener. I'm not sure if I want to do both layers, probably just the inner. I can't imagine what your civic is going to be like but now i'm going to have to wait to see before I order my stuff.

    Will you be taking any measurements? Before and after db levels? it would be interesting to see how a properly treated civic compares to mine.

    Are you going to post exactly what and how much of your own materials where installed? It will give me a good idea as I have Canadian Si Sedan which its identical to the US EX.

    Thanks for the response, waiting anxiously for that build log lol.

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    Seams like a good 3rd post...

    1. How old are you? 21

    2. When or how did you first get into car audio? 3 years ago, friends installs I guess

    3. Your first Car? 2004 Civic Si

    4. What was your first system? 4000DVD, Alpine Type-R, and M500 Amp

    5. Whats you favorite car audio brand? PHASS, H-Audio/Audible Physics, Zapco

    6. Who is your hero in the car audio industry? Bing Xu: Simplicity In Sound

    7. Whats your dream system? I'd like to try some TRU, DLS or Arc SE amps

    8. Whats your dream car? 997 GT3

    9. Whats the best sounding car you have heard? Currently Mine, Not much exposure where I live.

    10. Were do you buy most of your car audio products? No dealers around, interwebz

    11. What is your day job? College Student

    12. Do you build your own boxes? Always

    13. Whats is your most recent audio addition? New set of H-Audio xSoul2's

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    Hey Don,

    Simple question for the man: I got a 2004 Civic Sedan, I'm currently running 6.5's in Kick Panels with a tweet in the A-Pillar. I've recently purchased drivers from H-Audio for a new front stage, this means a new install with a full treatment of deadener and MLV. There is currently no deadener in the car at all, also no speakers in any of the doors. I don't have a wild sub stage so road noise reduction is the ultimate goal. What should I do with the doors? Should I treat them like there is a mid there and seal off the access holes? or is a layer on the outer most skin and some on the inside skin enough? Both cases MLV & CCF will also be applied.

    Also I've read a lot from some Honda guys, saying deadener up in the wheel wells makes a big difference. Are you familiar with 7th gen Civics? Whats your thoughts?

    Thanks

    -Rod

    oh I send you an email too, you know usual price quote stuff...

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