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thats pretty sick.
3 amp system, 2005 EX coupe (56K)
- Thread starter NSZteg
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See the white spacers under the feet of the amp:
I did that for all the amps to lift them up off the board, help keep them cool by letting some air get underneath them. I would've liked to put fans under all 3 amps but I couldn't find any quickly and wanted to get this done. So since I only had one I decided to put it under the amp that pumps the most wattage, hence, will get the warmest I figured.
I did that for all the amps to lift them up off the board, help keep them cool by letting some air get underneath them. I would've liked to put fans under all 3 amps but I couldn't find any quickly and wanted to get this done. So since I only had one I decided to put it under the amp that pumps the most wattage, hence, will get the warmest I figured.
Thats a good idea with the spacers. I'll have to keep that in mind.
Thats a good idea with the spacers. I'll have to keep that in mind.
I didnt realize there were DIY guys out there that did this level detail on their rides, most friends i have just throw their s**t in the trunk and call it a day; I wish i took some snaps when when i did my brothers install in his *cough* Blazer and put two amps, x-over, power cap, dist blocks, push/pull fan set up, in the tailgate, and stuffed the component set filters in the center console.....
NSZteg, you did a fabulous job on that install, looks like you know good electrical skills as well using relays in there and whatnot. Two thumbs up again; bad-ass!
NSZteg, you did a fabulous job on that install, looks like you know good electrical skills as well using relays in there and whatnot. Two thumbs up again; bad-ass!
Thanks everyone.
Funny thing is, I can't even get an install job at Best Buy, Circuit City because I'm not MECP certified, never have been. I worked at a privatley owned install shop for 3 years, I was able to get hired there because I knew the right people. All I had for a resume' was a 2 amp biamplified system I had in my 1990 Celica hatch to show them, I couldn't even do alarms or starters at that time. That was 8 years ago, now I can do it all. I still don't like to go near European cars though, lol.
Funny thing is, I can't even get an install job at Best Buy, Circuit City because I'm not MECP certified, never have been. I worked at a privatley owned install shop for 3 years, I was able to get hired there because I knew the right people. All I had for a resume' was a 2 amp biamplified system I had in my 1990 Celica hatch to show them, I couldn't even do alarms or starters at that time. That was 8 years ago, now I can do it all. I still don't like to go near European cars though, lol.
I like that you rock PPI.......its the s**t!!!
very nice detail. i wish you could have done mine. im one of the rookies that just threw everything in the trunk. very very nice
haha, NSZteg, im not certified and I install at circuit city...
only best buy requires it, and they pay for you to take the class.
Basically you just have to know people to get the jobs, its a fun job though.
Clean install, we dont get hours to do that kinda crap... and if we were to do something that clean the customer would have to pay out the ass for it... o_O
only best buy requires it, and they pay for you to take the class.
Basically you just have to know people to get the jobs, its a fun job though.
Clean install, we dont get hours to do that kinda crap... and if we were to do something that clean the customer would have to pay out the ass for it... o_O
that looks great nice work
Finished up the upgrades this year:
Replaced the old MB's in the rear with a new set of Diamond Audio Hex S600's. 6.5 inch mids.
Mounted the tweets in the rear sills.
Took out the Alpine 7894, put in a 7977. The 7977 doesn't have the time correction feature the 7894 has, but it doesn't have speaker outputs/no internal amp, so it draws far less current than the 7894 and will run cooler, also the 7977 has slightly higher Pre Out voltage.
Installed a QBass knob in the pocket, and built this panel out of some 1/4 inch MDF and mounted 2 switches in it. The one on the left turns the sub amp on and off, the other one turns on cooling fans mounted behind the sub amp and the front speaker amp (the two PCX amps).
QBass knob cord plugs in here.
And I hinged my trunk board so I can get at my spare without having to take out the sub box.
Replaced the old MB's in the rear with a new set of Diamond Audio Hex S600's. 6.5 inch mids.
Mounted the tweets in the rear sills.
Took out the Alpine 7894, put in a 7977. The 7977 doesn't have the time correction feature the 7894 has, but it doesn't have speaker outputs/no internal amp, so it draws far less current than the 7894 and will run cooler, also the 7977 has slightly higher Pre Out voltage.
Installed a QBass knob in the pocket, and built this panel out of some 1/4 inch MDF and mounted 2 switches in it. The one on the left turns the sub amp on and off, the other one turns on cooling fans mounted behind the sub amp and the front speaker amp (the two PCX amps).
QBass knob cord plugs in here.
And I hinged my trunk board so I can get at my spare without having to take out the sub box.
Why do you keep installing components in the rear? For someone at your level of experience and knowledge, you should know the first rule of SQ is no rear channels, much less components....Not only is that drawing your sound stage back, but it's destroying SQ as well. Also, I see no indication of sound deadening or processing. I think you might be heading in the right direction, but you can still do a lot more. Your custom skills seem to be good though.
I've never been a fan of the "front stage" concept of setting up a sound system. Trying to mimic a live band playing in front of you....that's not how I like my sound. I like to be surrounded by the sound equally front to back, have it all around me evenly, to be engulfed by sound. That's why I did a component set in the rear, so I could mount the tweets up high/aim them at me and raise up the sound in the back instead of only coming from the rear deck.
This system needs no sound processing, it sounds outstanding. I can do all the tweaking it needs (which isn't much) with the gains and crossover points. This is a SQ focused system, not a maximum volume system.
Your right, I haven't done any sound deadening except the underside of the rear deck because it's been rattleing on me, but really getting into some extensive sound deadening is next years project.
This system needs no sound processing, it sounds outstanding. I can do all the tweaking it needs (which isn't much) with the gains and crossover points. This is a SQ focused system, not a maximum volume system.
Your right, I haven't done any sound deadening except the underside of the rear deck because it's been rattleing on me, but really getting into some extensive sound deadening is next years project.
Alrighty then, do what you wish. Just keep in mind sound deadening is not just for rattle, it's primary use is for blocking out airborne and structurebone noise that may muffle or cancel out music. It is the proper way to start any install, it's basically a preliminary for any SQ. Also it will GREATLY improve the performance of your components once you seal up the doors, creating a better frequency response and clearing up your midbass and midrange. Finally, I completely doubt that you can tune better without the aid of any processor, it's just not possible, you don't have even a fraction of the possibilities and parameters to tweak without one. Processing has almost nothing to do with volume like you are saying, it's ALL about quality. Why do you think some of the most prestigious companies like Alpine F#1 Status make processors that people spend thousands upon thousands of dollars on? Why do you think RTA programs are used to help even the most experienced tuners tune their systems (with their processors). I'm not discrediting your work, and I'm sure your system sounds good (at least to you, which is what is the most important), but I'm letting you know that there is soooo much more you can do, I promise it can get better.