Posted April 30, 201213 yr I hate to do a build log before I am completely done, but it looks like I won't get much else done between now and when I leave for Korea, and when I get back, I will probably upgrade, so the build will start over at that point.Starts off as a stock Jetta with an upgraded head unit. Not the best of head units, but it does what I need for now. It is a Kenwood DDX-418. The GLI model comes with from the factory with a Monsoon audio system. This consists of a factory 8 Channel amp running a tweeter and woofer in each door. It sounded good, and got loud, but there was significant lacking of the low range frequencies. Anything below 80Hz was either distorted, or non existant depending on the frequency. What I was looking for in my build was to replicate the frequencies below 80Hz accurately, while still being able to crank up the bass when the song begged for it.For my upgrade I decided to go with 2 Sundown SA-10D4s. I heard nothing but good things about the SA line from Sundown, and expected these woofers would perform to my needs. For power I figured I would try what was recommended by the manufacturer, and go with Sundowns own SAX-1200D which matches the RMS value of the woofers at 1 Ohm. I knew from the beginning that a properly built enclosure would make or break my build, so I researched and found a designer that like Sundown, had the most positive reviews.I filled out a project assessment form after I decided on my equipment, and patiently waited for my design based on my parameters. What I got in return was exactly what I expected. Professionally completed blueprints with everything taken into consideration.035 by jokers10, on FlickrWith that done I started on the build. And now the pictures: (sorry they are so out of focus and grainy. Using my iPhone 4.)001 by jokers10, on Flickr002 by jokers10, on Flickr003 by jokers10, on Flickr004 by jokers10, on Flickr005 by jokers10, on Flickr006 by jokers10, on Flickr007 by jokers10, on Flickr008 by jokers10, on Flickr009 by jokers10, on Flickr010 by jokers10, on Flickr011 by jokers10, on Flickr012 by jokers10, on Flickr013 by jokers10, on Flickr014 by jokers10, on Flickr015 by jokers10, on Flickr016 by jokers10, on Flickr017 by jokers10, on Flickr018 by jokers10, on Flickr019 by jokers10, on Flickr020 by jokers10, on Flickr021 by jokers10, on Flickr023 by jokers10, on Flickr024 by jokers10, on Flickr025 by jokers10, on Flickr027 by jokers10, on Flickr028 by jokers10, on Flickr029 by jokers10, on Flickr030 by jokers10, on Flickr031 by jokers10, on Flickr034 by jokers10, on FlickrAnd finally a video. Not really a lot going on here. Just 2 views of a 0-60Hz sine wave sweep. The quality isn't the best since yet again I was using my iPhone 4 and the image stabilization in iMovie.It sounds mechanical, but almost all of the noise is from the cars body panels. I only have the trunk lid done with some peel and stick Rammat. Lots of interior noise in the second view. I will fix that over time.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8yuhexPZFQ
April 30, 201213 yr what are you doing in korea? i love south korea. i have been there a couple times to visit. i kinda want to live there. but if not i want to at least learn korean and be able to speak it somewhat fluent
April 30, 201213 yr Author Air Force. I will be there for a year. I am sure it will be a blast. I will be about 40 miles south of Seoul.
April 30, 201213 yr Author Thanks. It was the first ported box I have ever done, and the first time I carpeted a box. Lots of firsts going on with this build.
May 1, 201213 yr Looks good man you should make a video with some music playing. Box came out good especially for your first one.
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