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well i finallllyyyy get my mustang back in a few days from doing the T5 transmission swap. i have been slowly but surely getting a system together for it. This system is not meant to get loud and rattle everything apart. i listen to country and rock MOSTLY when i drive. but i rarley listen to the music because i LOVE listening to the sound of the V8 under the hood and duel exhaust anyways, here is what i have so far.... 2 12" kicker CVR's 1 kicker ZR240 (oldschool made in U.S.A amp ) and pioneer speakers all around. now my question is should i get a sealed box for the 12's, or ported? eventually (when the money is there) im switching to either 1 RE audio 12, 1 Fi audio…

1996 Cavalier 2 door Cuirrently: 1 - Kenwood X994 Head Unit 1 - 18" Soundstream XXX 2 - Audioque AQ3500D.1 1 - Audioque 4x90 1 - Set Alpine Type R 6 1/2 components 2 - Optima Yellow Tops 1 - 155 amp Alternator Still to come: 2 - 220 amp alts 2 - XS Power D3100 batteries Sexy amps! Nice! Test fitting the baffle with sub mounted: Horrible safety mask! lol Grinding down and re-using the molded glass bottom of the prior box for this build. Trying to get as much box volume as possible while still keeping everything in the trunk! Pocket holes ftw! More test fitting Ports, front and back sides flared. Messy! Not so messy! Base of the box Start of more glass work.…

Here is the stereo portion of my bug build. I pulled this bug out of a field 2.5 years ago. It's a complete car build. The most of the interior was built around a nice system.. this is the car that I didn't have when I was in high school back early 90s..

Well, this is my first real car, and Im about to start my project:) When its finished, it will consist of as follows:(pics follow) 1 kenwood 632U headunit 1 set of PG RSD 6cs components 1 profile CL300 (75x2@4ohms) 1 hifonics 1606d 2 Infinity perfect 12.1 sealed with about 1.2 cu. ft. each, seperate chambers 4g and 8g wiring 3/4" trunk floor some lowes duct insulation for deadening amp rack made of PVC and mdf(hopefully this idea works) well im hoping it will sound good. and im hoping everything goes ok. Ill be building the box tomorrow if the weather permits. Ill be posting pics as I follow through with this. heres the trunk design. The amp rack will be a piece of …

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I don't think I put a build log up on here so this is the newest one, still waiting on my recone from FI but other than that its built 100%. Here goes, Amp rack and false floor first. the box and everything wired up My truck and the little ones meca toy

okay got the HU in. the stock jbl speakers are running off HU power so im getting the scosche thingamabobber that will let me use the aftermarket amp. when i have time, ill be hookin them up to a usamps md43 with lots of headroom. HU wired up and installed. [update 03-07-08] Added some videos Ipod control: Color demo: ------------------------------------- Initial review - equip: Alpine 9887 + iPod directly connectged, stock jbl speakers, amp defeated. Some things that might hinder the performance: - of course under powering with 18wrms each speaker <--------NO MORE! 03-05-07 - right front speaker was rattling. replacement paid for will hopefully be on its wa…

well heres my build.... im trying to get my sound stage set up before i do anything else, but sub stage will consist of a Fi BL15 and a sundown saz-1500d. anyway sound stage consist of 8 whip audio mids and a pair or two of tweeters. not sure yet.... well here are some pics REAR DECK BUILD here some pics of the speakers.... thats where im at with that.... my head unit cars a 2005 dodge stratus... i will start on the door pods for 2 6"s on each door as soon as it gets warmer outside and i finish the rear deck, then itll be on to sub stage....

Here is all the boxes i have built for me and for other friends. 2cf @ 31Hz - kicker cvr 12 (this was my first setup ), Helix w12 competition, earthquake tremorx 12 2cf @ 33Hz - Helix w12 competition, alpine typer 1222D 2cf closed - soundstream T4-15 3.4cf @ 34Hz with 1st port and 3.5 @ 44Hz with 2nd port - soundstream T4-15 4cf @ 33Hz with 1st port and 3.8cf @ 43Hz with 2nd port - soundstream T5-15 2cf @ 34Hz - for rockford fostgate rfp-1212 (old model) 2cf @ 32Hz - Alpine typer 1222d (this setup i have now and i did 139.9db @ 39Hz) 4cf @ 35Hz - rockford fostgate T2 15D2 (i built this box a few days ago) other fotos:

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…

System 1: For me 12" FI BTL UFO DVC 1 OHM wired to .5 OHM Old School MMATS DHCx2200.05 amp = 2200wrms @.5 OHM & 13.8v or 2300wrms with 14.4v Box tuned to 34hz This system isn't currently installed.. it was in the trunk of my Jaguar for many years and it sounded good and got loud (Not competition loud) I never had it metered so I'm not sure what the SPL was probably 140ish.. I'm going to be installing it in my Ford Explorer pretty soon. System 2: For my wife MA 3600wrms amp thats overrated due to the fact that they rated it at 17volts. The amp is approx 3000wrms at 14.4 volts. Not the greatest amp...But I got a good deal, I picked this up for $150 used off craigslist.…

Ok this is my truck. I posted it here before. Uploaded with ImageShack.us I just started the basics I shaved my xm and onstar off the roof. I installed a factory second battery and dual optimas. Looking into dual alternator bracket. installed a pioneer head unit with steeling wheel controls and bose amp interface Uploaded with ImageShack.us I tore out my back seat and am adding a sub. Trying to see what and where I can fit everything. Uploaded with ImageShack.us I finally found my wind noise it was the stupid cab vents. I am looking into soundproofing options. After much searching I have decided to use an adhesive a little like the sds site and cover it wi…

i never posted this when i first installed it all over a year ago. originally it was supposed too stay small, but that went out the window. so i will just post some of the older photos first just too give an idea of what it was. in the pics i show only one of many different sub stage setups. the original idea was the pdx 1200rms amp that put out rated from 2 to 4 ohms, so i could run at least one of every type of sub i have as i please. this is my ride this was the equipment. this was the most common sub stage i used with the pdx amp, it is a passive setup, i would rotate from the sdx15 pictured, an eclipse 3hp ti, or a tc3000. and this below is were it stands as of n…

I just want to say thanks to all who helped me with this purchase. I absolutely love my Death Row. All I have been doing is driving around listening to music. Everything sounds great on it, and rap is just crazy. I know there are way louder systems then mine, but mine is plenty loud and sounds really good also. Thanks SSA for the great support and great forum, Thanks Incriminator for making such a bad ass product!!! Here are some pics from beginning to end. Box is 2.2 cubes at 31hz, Port area is 25^2 inches. Again, I would like to say thanks to all who helped. This forum is the best I have ever been apart of and the support is awsome. SSA and IA have a new…

my door tweeters......2 in each front doors.....crescendo ft1my subwoofer box before install......inside of box before being done......evils installed in box,with carpet......

Started off Ordering some 6.5 from WigglezDJ. 4 pairs. well, decided i wasnt gonna use em. heres pics anyway. Bought a Z1

each chamber is 8.1 cubes and 140 si port 37hz ftw! its made for 2 9518g's not sure on amps yet i just know 2000+rms

This build wont be nearly as impressive as many of the other members, and will slowly take place over time but figured I'd post anyways so I can gain criticism, and possibly help others. Ill start off with some pics my jeep, and my old system. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo roughly 134,000 miles on it Bought it in October with around 132,000 Old RE 10" Subs (Blew them) Current Deck Corner of boxes, From old system

This is the optimal design for the X Con 18. My BTL 18 is going to be going into it. I got the design from the site here, thanks SSA! I've still got a lot of sanding to do. I did all of this last weekend. I'll be finishing it up this weekend. I've still got a lot of wiring to do. I've got a 270 amp Mechman alternator to put in. I've got 50 foot of 1/0, which I'm hoping will be enough. I think I'm going to use my starting battery I've got, a Napa 70 series or something, I'll have to look at the specs and post if anyones interested. I've got a big Wal-Mart brand battery with dual terminals I'm going to put in the back. I'll probably eventually get some better batteries once…

This is my first sub box. I've done some other carpentry stuff before but have always been too scared to try and build a sub box in fear it would sound like chit and be a total waste of effort. It's 2 cubes tuned at 41hz. I'm trying to get more spl out of my sub on 500 watts to give me an edge in the basic 1 class in my local circuit. I hit 135.5db on my current setup but that may not get er done. I could have finished much sooner if I had more clamps. I'll glue the top down tonight after I find my tie down straps and do the pseudo-in law family Easter gig. I almost forgot to add the part about my girlfriend's wisdom teeth being taken out Friday. Puffy puffy cheeks.

The box is not finished yet, sorry not more pictures of the build to busy, but i still have to router the port the top and paint it, and I may even cut an inch of the box out somewhere bc it is a little to tall but we will see. Amps should be where wednesday I hope, and with them i still have to run power and ground to the back and get another battery and a new atternater but atternater will probably be the last thing i buy. Thats all for now but it's in and pounding

This will be my first car audio system. Fi Q 12, 2.25ft^3 ported to 32hz. All I have right now is my sub. Box is currently being built by TRP and a DD M2b amp is on the way. First off my chariot... 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT. Mods: Greddy Evo2 exhaust system, Injen cold air intake, Megan Racing short shifter with Greddy counter weight knob, Fidanza light weight flywheel, ES Polyurethane motor,trans,and shifter mounts, corner lights, tail lights, Mio C520 GPS, Escort X50 radar detector, and Sony CDX-GT740UI head unit. Pics of my car are a little old but the only thing that has changed is a new front factory bumper with out the Mitsubishi sign, so you get the idea. I will a…

Hey y'all! So I've had this little home theater project going in my mind for quite a while consisting of 4 15" DCONS and at this point I've collected the amp for the project and a pair of DCONS. At the same time, I've been trying to sell my old box I used for a pair of SA 15's on craigslist for about half a year. I decided to put two and two together and run the DCON's in my old box. I recalculated the box specifications for the DCONS. It's 7 net cubes at ~32hz. From the SSA site it seems like the DCON's like bigger ported boxes than the SA's... If i find the box unsatisfying i'll just cutout most of my baffle, leaving some edge like a picture frame, and then adding more…

Hi everyone ! I own a brand new MAzda CX-5 2.2 l Diesel. It's my first SUV, I've never had so much room in the cargo area ! I'm still waiting on a dash kit and an adaptor for the head unit. I sold a lot of things from my ex car, the Toyota : rca's, power and ground (cca) wires, box, a Kinetic 1200, a DD 9515 ;-) and more....It gave me some serious cash to buy a few items. Here what I have so far : head unit : Pioneer X5600BT I need a double DIN unit to keep the screen for the parking radar (how do you call that ?) Amplifiers : Incriminator Audio 20.1 for the bass and a 3.4 for the mids & highs. (thanks SSA for the Black&Blue sale). Sub : SSA Zcon 15" Mids & …

Well, Im finally getting around to doing another install in my fucus... 4way active = yum My front stage consists of: Pio Premier 880PRS PPI DCX-730 Dayton RS225s Vifa TG9s Seas neo alum or XT19s PG Xenon 100.4 PG Xenon 200.2 The sub stage is still somewhat undecided... Currently I have an MJ18 in a 6.5 cube ported enclosure tuned to 45hz, off a lil old RF 360a2... Tomorrow night, Ill be building a 4 cube ported enclosure and playing around with different tunings to see what I really like with this sub. This is what you see behind the seats The two options Im contemplating- A) 2 MJ-18s, 9 cubes net ported, tuned somewhere between 32-35hz, PG Xenon 1200.1 w/ a K…