Build Logs

I figured I would go ahead and start a build log to keep track of my progress. My current vehicle is a 1994 GMC Jimmy 4 door 4wd. I haven't had a system in any of my vehicles in a very long time, and for some reason i got the itch. So, this build began. The Truck: First, I built this box to put in it, 4 ft^3 tuned to 33Hz (Thanks to Duane on this forum for the design): I hadn't used a jig saw in quite some time and was a bit rusty, so the speaker cutouts were too big and they were leaking. I was going to replace the top panel and redo the cuts, but before I could do that I had someone stop by the shop and offer me some cash for the box so I sold it before i was able…

Eh i thought i might as well post up my crappy work so far. I am by no means the kind of person that tries to make shit look good from start to finish. As long as it looks great at finish, functions properly, and is pretty well built then i'm ok with it This is going in a 2004 Silverado ECSB. Total vol. will be est. @ 5.2. I'm going to tune lower than i want @ 31hz and expect it to be more at 33-34hz just because that always seems like what happens and that's where i prefer it anyway. Yes that is 1/2" mdf. I had a whole sheet sitting in the shop so i'm going to use that and fiberglass over it so it'll be closer to 3/4. The subs are mounted up and port facing forward wit…

Here is my build log. I have a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee with two SSA ZCON 12’s. I have the subs, amps and batteries in and just working on getting the electrical and speakers installed. Running low on funds but here is what I have so far.

This is the first time I have actually built anything but test boxes for my subs. I have had 9 other cars and I never have them long enough to put a real system in them. This current build will be for my 2006 Mitsubishi Endeaver. So far I have a Stinger SPP2150 up front with my stock alternator, I have already done the Big 3. I am using the stock headunit, Epiccenter Plus, Kenwood Excelon amp (at most it puts out 100x4 into 4 ohms), Hertz Hi Energy components in the front doors (soon to be relocated to kick panels), Alpine Type R 6.5's in the rear doors, a Hifonics Brutus 1700.1d, and 2 12 inch IA Lethal Injections. I am selling an old pair of Alpine Type R 12s and the Br…

Hey all.Im starting to receive parts in the mail so I figured I would start a build log.It is my first shot at a build log so bear with me lol. So my car is a 2007 Dodge Caliber SXT.I will be using the following equipment. 4 DC 10" Level 3 m2 Subs WIth Level 4 Upgrades 1 DC 5K amp 1 Michael Singer 250Amp High Output Alternator Kenwood Excelon KDC x994 Head Unit DC Creations Custom Enclosure Still Trying To Decide On Which/How Many Batteries To Get Lots Of 1/0 Guage Stock Door Speakers For Now I have the head unit installed but I didn't take any pics of the install because I wasn't planning on doing a build log lol.Ive got the amp and alternator also.Here are some pics of …

Hey guys, whats up. Well I will be uploading my current build of not only my car audio, build, but performance, paint and body work, and upgrades. Car audio build as follows: Headunit: pioneer p5200bt Speakers: Selenium 6.5 mids (8) Sub: AA SMD 15" d1 Amps: Sundown 3500, and two JL 300/2 Batteries: XS Power D3400, (Currently waiting for new XP 3000's) Alt: DC POWER XP 270 (Ordered January 10th, still hasn't arrived) Will be uploading vids, and pics of doors, sub, unboxing etc

OK, list of goodies SUB AMP: BRUTUS 1200W looking to replace SUBS: 15" DEATH ROWS HIGHS AMP: AUDIOPIPE 2004 HIGHS: IA 6.5 COMPS FRONT AND BACK DOORS ELECTRICAL: XS3400 (UNDER THE HOOD FOR NOW) BIG 2 in 2 gauge This is my daily driver, so it will be my daily ground pounder. Now for some pics gm calls these speakers? the placement is temp i will be putting the tweet in the door. im going to talk my boy who builds my boxes tomorrow for the measurements and all this is what the finished product will resemble

Havent been on SSA too long but wanted to post my log, so enjoy. (this will just be a few pics rather than the 50 or so) older build with 2 DC level 4 15s

I had started a big build last year that I had to end before it was finished. I did not have time to do all of the fiberglassing that I had planned, that's life. I had to have something installed in my car that wasn't going to take years to complete Next year I will be doing an extensive over haul of the current setup. I plan on having more time then, I hope. Some of these pics are from the previous build which I am still using part of. I have more pics to take but this is a start. Current install: HU: Kenwood something of another Front stage: DEI Viper 650.2 Rear fill: Stock Four channel amp: JL Audio XD400/4 Subwoofer: JL Audio 13W6 Subwoofer amp: JL Audio XD600/1 Syn…

I just want to share my Simple Set Up... Ride: Mitsubishi Adventure HU: Pioneer P7150UB Raws: 2 pairs Cadence FX8M4 Amp for Raws: RE XT1600.2v3 Tweets: 1 Pair Cadence CVLT35B Amp for Tweets: X12-805 Wiring: Cadence WK41 Gauge 4 kit, Ryan Audio, Audiomax 2nd Battery: Sprinter S12V370 SUB-(JBL P1222) FI SSD 15" Full Option SUB AMP-Sound Magus x1502 Installer: DIY Thanks SSA

Hey Everyone, I've been reading this forums for a while and only recently created an account to start posting. This has become my favorite car audio site, especially since it has a great interface for my phone at work Anyways, here's the first car I bought, a 96 v6 Camry xle, and it is time to start it's journey in car audio. It will be a long one as I like to save for a while and buy bigger after learning my lesson going cheap and regretting/wanting more. I won't post my plans for the car as they change somewhat every time i sit down and put some thought to it. I'll mainly be updating as parts show up on my doorstep, past the point of no return for me haha. Heres…

Just realized I have been posting this build everywhere except for here. Allow me to share: :cool: Amps on the left and right, Processor in the middle. The white plexi is going to be for wires to run through from the audio processor. The rest from the amps will go to the left and right of the amp rack.

Thought I would post a build log of my build in here so people can see what I'm going to do, and how I'm going to do it it's my first big install like this so i'f I'm going wrong in anyways help and advise is always appricetated . I'm going two be running two ascendent audio havoc 18's and two D5000 Orion amps in a ported wall design and am looking to produce hair tricks . Here's a few pics of my van Next step is MDF roof lining I'm looking at doing a curved one in the curvature of the roof has anyone done this ? Would save alot of headroom I could imagine

Well i started this tonight. I'm still up in the air between picking either Sundown SA 10's, or Skar Audio VVX 10's. I'm kinda of leaning toward the Skars, simply because not many people have the 10's, and i see a lot of SA10 single cab truck installs. But anyway, the box is 2.4 cubes net with 2 4" PVC pipes (flared at the end) tuned to 33 hz. Will finish the box in the next couple of days, but still need to sell me current sub to buy the new ones. Anyone have suggestions on what kind of 10's i should run? I'll be putting about 1300-1400 wrms to the pair. And, is the little "blocker bar" in front of the port a good idea with the port being only about 7" from the sub? i'v…

ok ssa family members i sure could use your help.... i have 2 sa-8s.... i built a slot ported enclouser.... 37w/12h/13d = 1.5 cd. after port/sub displacement.... i ported this ecclouser 3.25in. wide port 1 was 9in. and port 2 was 28in. long.....35hz..... poor results.... im wondering if port width may be to wide.....this enclouser build just doesnt seem to have decent deep bass.... im thinking possibly aero port enclouser build now.... im using dual 2ohm subs on 1500watts..... 2 ohm load....i need some real experienced advise since mines a failure.... i know best recommended 1.2 cubes now how about this porting issue.... help... help.... every day w/out bass is a day in…

$650 Ballin On A Budget Build. Had to add $50 for the two sheets of cabinet ply I'ma pick up at HD hopefully this weekend. Everything else was traded straight up for what I already had. That means it's officially build log time. Pics of gear: RD Alpha/PSI Hybrid 15D2. Hit the motor and basket with my rim cleaner. Current dustcap (not glued down yet). What will replace the current decal. Soundstream RUB1.2500D. I am smitten .

!!!!!A video build log - 4 Death Penalty 18's 4th order and 16 volts!!!!! I guess I will start by telling you that I am leaving everything in the Tahoe until I get the Blazer done. So you won't be seeing much equipment until it's done. Also, I would like to thank my sponsors for the great products that I have and will receive. Mechman alternators for the red 400 amp unit, beautiful piece!! XS Power for the new XP1000's and the D680's. Amazing batteries!!! Now with that said, onto the videos. Oh and if you haven't already go subscribe to my YouTube page to stay up to date on this build. YouTube.com/dvldogyut

Long time no see. Gonna bring you up to speed on a current project I have going on. It's an 07 Silverado xcab on 24s. I am putting all Crescendo in this where I can. Currently has a wall for two 18s but I believe plans for that have changed. He is talking walk-thru. He has 8 DC Lvl5 15s and getting more. But thats the future. Anywho, lets get some pics up.

So I finally got around to helping my little brother install his little system lol! I must say it looks and pounds very nicely! The box was designed by Ram Designs, http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/forum/user/17102-ram-designs/ The assembled box! then we installed the subs and wired it all down to 1ohm load! since they are d4 subs! Yes I know that isn't the best place to put an amp but it is all we have to work with in the trunk area! as you can see the trunk is quite full now! The car now sits a bit lower in the ass end! lol and yes the drums are painted orange! here are a few other customization my little brother did while he was waiting for me to help him w…

THANKS FOR SUGGESTIONS AND HELP.... IM IN PLANS FOR BUILDING A PORTED BOX FOR THESE LITTLE MONSTERS (2) SUNDOWN SA-8..... I WILL BE POWERING THEM WITH A 1500 WT. MONO AMP...... LIKE TO TUNE THEM IN RANGE 30 HZ...... NEED GOOD EXPERIENCED SUGGESTIONS ON BOX BUILD AND MEASUREMNTS PLEASE...... THESE ARE GOING IN A 2002 AVALANCHE....... I WOULD LIKE TO PUT THEM UNDER THE BACK SEAT,IF THIS IS POSSIBLE...... BUT FOR NOW IM WILLING TO BUILD BOX AND JUST PLACE IT ON THE SEAT ITSELF..... I DONT WANT TO DO THE BEHIND THE SEAT CARGO GATE THING...... I JUST ELIMATED THAT ORDEAL 2 L7 15s ...... BUT THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL/ANY SUGGESTIONS HELP AND MOST OF ALL I NEED SOME MEASUREMENTS..…

With the help of fellow ssa members, especially Sean, Brad, and Lithium; I've been able to narrow down my choices to the following equipment. 2 Exodus ex-anarchy, playing double duty (midbass, midrange) 2 Peerless hds tweeters 1 Eclipse ea4100 4 channel amplifier 1 Jbl ms8 The plan is mounting each ex-anarchy and hds tweeter in the kick. MS8 and 4channel amp will be mounted in the cargo area, next to rear battery.

SCION TC Gonna involve the use of: 2 15" ICON's (will have them soon) 1 HIFONICS BRUTUS BRZ2400.1D (already have) 0 Gauge wiring (already done) Big 3 upgrade (already done) Mechman 270a Alt (maybe) Kenwood KDC-X995 head unit Image Dynamics Components, Tweeter, and crossovers for front stage. Image Dynamics Coaxials for rear Stage Boss Audio Zed: Havoc REV-665 (buying from friend) Box designed by me: 7.006 ft^3 after sub displacement, tuned to 32.61 hz will upload pics tomorrow of what is done now. over the last week i have installed the 0 gauge wiring, the HIFONICS amp, and the big 3 upgrade mon will start building the box and will get pics, start to finish.

Ok this is for a buddy of mine i think he has an account on here, I can't remember though. It is 1 15" Audioque hdc3 aluminum coil on a Sundown saz 3k at 2 ohm, (might talk him into half an ohm at comps lol). As of now he does not have a front stage to brag about, but I'm going to get him hooked up one way or another. He has a pioneer headunit, don't remember what model. Will have big 3 done and a xs power d3400 in the back. (going to also upgrading stock battery, which luckily is already located in the back. And alredy has couple coats of dampner. Box is 4.1 cubes @ 36hz Ok on with the pics. Still have to throw 2 more coats of clear and carpet it, then bui…

i think most have seen my last build ..if not here is a few vids http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFIkIlI5t7Q

Nothing much, so far. But I figured I might as well get this started.. things to be done: new box for 15" nightshade d2 amp rack for kicker 1000.1 customize doors for earthquake mids (eventually neo-pros) mechman 250 amp alternator installation rims, tint, headlight bulbs, exhaust system, air filter system, decal, vtec conversion, shocks, springs, LOTS more.. anyway, my ride 1996 Honda Civic EX Coupe non-vtec original paint, not too bad.. may repaint in future. Installed this muffler myself Borla muffler on stock exhaust system lol. will upgrade exhaust system as well Lol, my stock 14" rim with 2% tread on the tire.. i definitely need new wheels! DOHC ftw. lol