Build Logs

Robin Butler and Chris Chapman of Bass Heads Ent did an amazing job on my 2 12" PSI Platform 1 Chevy S10 Xtreme build. I could not be any happier, still have to retune and what not, but moves the windshield a bit, still figuring out what music I like to play. Subs: 2 12" PSI Platform 1 Dual 4s- Sub Amplifier: Crescendo Audio BC2000D @ 1 ohm- I am using a PAC LC1 and love it. Head unit: Pioneer Premier DEH-P510UB Mids: 8 Krome Audio KA65s Pro Audios (by Addictive Audio)- Tweeters: 4 Krome Supertweeters- Mids/Highs Amplifier(s): Rockford Fosgate 500.2 & 500.4- Electrical: 50 feet of Audio Technix 1/0 OFC. Optima Red Top under the hood, 2 C&D 138.4 amp hour batteries…

I'm going to quadruple this setup in a few months, but I pulled the trigger and bought one so I could do some testing. Not just on the sub, but I have alts that I like to test in-vehicle, and I can move 1 18 that can handle a ton of power around from vehicle to vehicle pretty easy. This temporary setup is 1 18 TSNS in 5ft net @ 35Hz. It's 70sq of port and kerfed. Amp is an American Bass 1000.1 @ 4 ohms with 3 D3100s and 1 240a alternator. Having owned numerous beefy subs I will say the weight and size of the motor on this thing makes it the most impressive looking. 102 lb ship weight The sub has direct 8g leads, using Raptor wire. The Raptor is on the left, …

I finally finished (yeah, right!) the system in my 2002 Toyota 4Runner. I couldn't have done it without everyone's help here on the SSA forums, particularly denim, SSaudio, SoundSplinter, mrray13, and probably others that I'm forgetting (sorry!). Anyways, enough with the chatter. Enjoy your build log pr0n! I originally saw this design and thought it would be a nice fit for my daily SQ system. After reading that mrray13 achieved good results, it was a no-brainer to move forward with this instead of the typical sealed, since I have the room for it. Here I'm dry-fitting the first cuts for the TL box. Cutting out the front panel. Proof that this really is the TL box…

Hi! I am rebuilding my whole system this summer. This build is going to be slow because I will be getting things as I get the money for them. My goals are: Loud, great sounding bass and mids/highs. Basically I want to have the ability to get loud when I want it, but I want it to sound good so when I'm just on my way to work the sound quality is still amazing. Trunk space doesn't really matter, but backseats do. I also want to upgrade my electrical system at some point. What kind of electrical engineer student would I be without a strong electrical lol. The plan so far is: AA Carbon Fiber Mids w/ Havoc ST010 tweeters (2 way active) 2 Xcon 15"'s or Death Penalty 15"'s Sund…

I have a build log going on over at caraudio.com but I switch stuff around so much that I hardly ever post up anything anymore. I'll just start a fresh build log on here instead and just give you guys a rundown of what I have done so far. Vehicle: 1999 Nissan Pathfinder Subs: 18" Xcon D2 Amps: AQ2200, Concept HP65.4 Speakers: Lanzar OPTI6PM Headunit: Pioneer MVH-8200 Electrical: Batcap 2k under the hood, C&D 270FR in the back, 2/0 big 3 I need to go through my build log and pull up some pics but as for now I'll just post up pics of what I got done today... Here is the setup as it sits. I had built the frame for the false floor about a month ago but never got around t…

well here is a build for my wife's 07 nissan xterra.... not much done so far but figured i start one. onto the goods hu: kenwood ddx370 substage: 2 12" AQ sdc2.5 d4 sub amp: MB Quart Onyx 1600.1 front stage: 6.5" cadence momentum series comps rear stage: 6.5" cadence momentum 2 way coax speaker amp: MB Quart Onyx 80.4 wiring: AudioTechnix 0 ga wiring kit box: around 4.75 cubes ported(not sure on the port size or where i want to tune it... opened to suggestions.) on to the pics

My current build can be found here. Decided to try out a ZCON. I probably would not have bought one but I bought this used at a good price. USPS is holding the driver at their facility so hopefully tomorrow I can pick it up. Really going a different route with the enclosure as well. I picked up a few 8" aero ports from Adrian_D Enclosure specs : 4.11^ft tuned at 35hz The port opening is literally right beside the sub. I am very curious how this will work out. I suspect some funky things will happen, we will see. Port will be semi external and sub will be mounted inverted. I will eventually be powering it with my DC Audio 2.0K that I've had in my closet for four months. J…

Joint venture with my buddy Kenny Capner. Pics may get fubard from start to now. Thanks for looking.

I've been inactive on here, and in my audio, for a while. Picked up something new(to me) and have some plans for this one. I still have the alt and batteries from my tahoe so that will help. I have a dual alt bracket for the singer to sit on so the stock alt can stay pcm controlled and handle the trucks electronics while the singer runs the batteries and amplifiers. 80PRS in the dash, ipad in the console. Hope to squeeze my PPI phantoms in the console again and run the Seas mids again, maybe swap for the ER variety. Unsure on tweeters at the moment. Going to run my xcon15 the same way swift did his single ethos15. I'm going for the same clarity, detail and output I had in…

Most of the wires were from the Prelude. Gotta love a factory AGM under front passenger's seat!

We are starting to get everything in for the new build to go into steve's 2001 Alero. we are going to ..... *finish the big three upgrade. *add a second battery in the rear. *build a new enclosure for the trunk, port and sub firing to the rear. *installing a 12" WMD2 subwoofer. *installing a AP1800D *removing rear fill, adding amp to front stage. *perhaps clean the junk out of the car in general, perhaps. this is what the old install looks like. small vid .....

I just recently got a '03 Golf TDI 2 door 5 speed. I figured I would keep you guys updated on what was going on. Equipment for the build are as follows. -Head unit/Processing- Factory Monsoon unit + JBL MS-8 + Ipod Nano + Sirius Sat radio -Front stage- Bravox CS 60CF- here already -Rear stage- Bravox CS 50CF- I just ordered them -Front & rear stage amps- Brand new in box old school Zed audio built Boss REV 665 x 4- Here.. Pics coming as soon as I can find my camera. 85 watts RMS x 4 each rated at 12 volts. Probably going to raise the rear false floor and try to mount all of the amps away from prying eyes and also for a cleaner look. -Sub stage - Sounds Solutions …

Starting a build log of a friends escalade we are doing a build in. Currently he is running 2 sp4 18s on an ampere 9k enclosure tuned around 26-27 . Highest on the meter was is a 150.9 sealed on the dash at 35 . Goal for the new build is a 153 and still tuning close to the same as he is now. He doesnt really care about the numbers though . Mainly the lows . His shit now hits pretty hard down to like 15hz lol and pretty well up into the 50s so we are going to try to make it as musical is possible with what we got to work with . Going to be 4 sp4 18s Amp he is still thinking about . Was thinking either another 9k or a taramps 20k or maybe something else Has…

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Howdy, y'all. I purchased a 2008 Ford Edge last month and had equipment picked out for it before I even bought it. I've done a few builds in the past including a few enclosures for friends and I'll be heading off to college this fall and this will definitely be an ongoing build log, but I hope to have the sub in by the start of school. I've recently been picture happy... Anyway, onwards! The plans: Audio: Head Unit: Pioneer AVH-P2400BT Speakers are staying stock... for now. Amp: Cadence ZRS-7500D @ 2 ohms Sub: SSA Icon 15 Electrical: I'll be needing a second battery or new alternator. I'm thinking an XS D3400 as a secondary. For now, TBD. Other: Light…

Hey guys, realised I never really started a build log, but I always wanted to.. So I figure its never too late to start and i can always go back and add old stuff in here that I already completed. Well Monday I got my Kinetik HC1400r in the mail and then installed it Tuesday afternoon before college! This thing is a beast for sure compared to Walmarts batt I was runnin up front

Volt Meter Nice voltage huh? Went ahead and foamed while i had everything apart (btw i know in the pic it says 2008, guess the camera isnt setup with right date)

alright this car has seen quite a few different systems in its life and im gettin tired of changing so i figured do one big one to get it done. here are the specs of the build. car-1998 dodge neon HU-Alpine IVA-D900 Mids- 2 Mach 5 audio mli's tweets- have them dotn know name. mid amp- proto type i bought of ca.com(not hooked up yet.) Subs- 4 10" SSA Dcons!!!! Sub amp- 1 Audiopipe 1501d at 1ohm box- custom 2.9 per side clamshell tuned to 30hz also- custom headliner and seats and doors wrapped to match. enjoy! on to the pics in no order cause my camera is stupid.

Couldn't take not having bass any longer. Pulled the trigger on a B-stock Sundown X12D2 from EMF. Going to order a Shark Audio SHKAMP-2500D today from ebay for $99 shipped to power it with till I can get a better amp. Seen this as I was putting away the box. Explains the B-stock designation. I'm guessing they smudged the finish as seen here:

This build is a labor of love. My father encouraged me to do what I love no matter what other people think of it. When I was 14 I got a ride home from a high school guy that worked for my dad and he had 2 12" pioneer subs in his Grand Am. I was hooked! I wanted everything to have bass. I am going to be 32 this year and my father has fallen ill. He is currently in the hospital with pneumonia and a pulmonary embolism. Laying there on the hospital bed he asked me what my plans were. Thinking he was giving me the life speech... I stumbled out some words about how work is going well and how I've been saving up money now that I have a car I paid for in cash with no paym…

Hey everyone! haven't had a build long in a while. Last one on here was the 2 FI BTLS wall that was in my mustang. Have a new build coming along soon! SAY HELLO inst she gorgeous Picked her up about 2 weeks ago and already planning stuff. currently have a ZV4 15'' on order and waiting for it to arrive. Also have 4 SA-8 V2's in my room along with (2) 100.4 amps for the mids and highs and (1) 2500V2 for the subs. For the mids and highs im going to be running 2 sets of Image dynamics 6.5 and 2 sets of Image dynamics 6X9s. Still don't know what kind of box design to run tho. The trunk has potential! < 15 cu. ft. Any ideas? was looking into a clamshell type de…

I had a thread on here a while ago but just decided to start a new one. I really only have been updating the build log on DIYMA but I'm bored so I am making a new one here. System consists of CD1-Pro Mini Horns for the Tweeters, X69 for the mids, and a Kicker IX500.4 bridged to each pair. That is what is in right now. Right now I just started on an Infinite Baffle set up to mount 2 15" Dayton HFs. BTW I know pics of the car will be requested so when I clean her this weekend I will post some new ones up.

Well the time has come for me to go ahead and show some progress with the truck. This thing has been through hell and back with me from repairing the lower intake manifold to having its fair share of abuse from low tuning. The first setup consisted of 3 18's on 2 AQ 2200's strapped with a single XS D3100 in the back for support. Let's just say this didn't work and had me reconing the subs. Best recorded score of the 3 18's before blowing them. Sadly, I bought an alternator that was actually sitting in the backseat at the time I was giving a demo and blew the subs. Unfortunate for me, it was a fuckin Tenney that didn't work! It looked nice and legit though.…

Winter is a great time to start a REBUILD in MICHIGAN! I got rid of the HIFONICS brz2100 picked up the SAZ3k.... dumped the powerbastards 220 amp ALT and picked up a 356 iraggi.....Dumped the BTL and got a SUPER SECRET SUBWOOFER! Vehicle: 1996 GMC JIMMY 4 door 4x4 sittin on 10's( I keep em clean though) Alternator: Iraggi 356 amp MONO Amplifier: Sundown audio SAZ3k H/U: Alpine 9887 Front stage: Front doors alpine type r 6.5" Rear doors Polk Audio DB 6.5" Multi Channel amplifier: MB QUART 100.4 Batteries: Yellow top Optima in hood and rear battery is a shuriken120(sales pending so I can pick up a d3400 for hood and d3100 for rear) Deadener: Spectrum Sludge (3 layers) Pow…