I had some screws that were just longer than the thickness of the board so they barely go through, but yeah through the top probably would have been better

 

Also notice that the subs aren't even of the same manufacturer. Personally, I would have stuck with the two Power Acoustic subs (tossing away that horrible Audiobahn sub) and used a smalled box. Perhaps something like a common chamber of 3 cu.ft. ported to around 30hz. That box is definatly a bit too big for them.

Wanna know a fun way to destroy a sub? Tap them into your houses 220v line. POOF!

 

Wut Teh ***???????

 

hahahaha

 

WTF???? Are you serious... I cant imagine that it can sound decent. It will probably sound way better if you take that sealed one out.

 

Wow so your sub stage is as crappy as your headunit installing skills?

 

Not quite finished, but it's getting there. Not nearly as nice or involved or well executed as a lot of the installs on here, but it's the first major custom one I have done. I learned a lot ( mistakes and things I didn't count on until I started mounting things ) and have a few ideas on how to improve upon things.

Head unit - Alpine IVA-W200
iPod is in the glove box connected with the full speed or whatever it's called option.
Sirus tuner mounted in trunk under amp rack.

new spare tire cover, some of the trunk sound deadening on the floor ( 2nd layer, closed cell foam)


Bottom of amp rack with some of the wiring.

The fuse for the Sirius tuner is easily accesible by folding down the back seat.
Wiring is a mixture of Street Wires and Knu Koncepts. There's a fiber optic cable that runs from the headunit to the processor. Distribution and fusing mounted under amp rack easily accessable from the passenger compartment by folding down rear seat.

Sub amp - Alpine V12 MRV-T757
This amp is pushing a single 10" Boston Acoustic G5 sub with passive radiator in a custom built box

Test fitting and checking custom LED lighting on the 4 channel front stage amp and processor.

The amp is an Alpine V12 MRV-F400S. 2 channels are pushing the front Boston Acoustic 6.5 SL60 series mids and the other two channels are for the Boston Tweeters.
The processor is an Alpine PXA-701.

Not shown is the Alpine V12 MRV-F250 mounted under the rear seat, which drives the rear speakers Boston Acoustic 6.5 full range, and if I figure out how to mount it, the center channel.

Picture of the amp rack lit up at night.


I wanted a decent setup that didn't take up the entire trunk. I still have a rather large amount of usable space in the trunk so I am happy with that.
I still need to finish the trim panel that will go in front of everything so when it's attached the trunk looks empty, just a little less depth to it.

 

It looks great. Very clean looking!

 

iva-w200 + pxa-h701 =

im going for this setup very soon. hows it sound?

 

Pretty decent. I am still playing around with the settings. I really need to get some test CDs to set it up I think. It's somewhat overwhelming at first with all the possible adjusments.

 

Nice job there Jay.

 

I also have an IVA-W200 and PXA-H701. I LOVE IT. Sounds wonderful to me. I'm using A/D/S seperates in the front and coaxials in the rear. JL stealth box in the trunk, with a couple Sony (being replaced shortly) amps. Also mounted an Alpine DIN center channel below the deck, in place of the pop-out tray.

My only complaint(?) is that CDs sound noticably better than songs on my Ipod (and my Ipod songs are at 224 bit rate AAC), if you can call that a complaint. Toslink to the processor is sweet.

 

that sucks. im surprised the BBE didnt do a better job.. good thing i dont have an Ipod, i guess, lol

 

I thought that the processor had the dreaded MX (Media Expander) function instead of BBE....

 

you are right, and it sets it on by default. Sounds much better with it off. I also noticed the songs on the iPod aren't as good.

 

i was talking about the w200.. but either way, oh well. lol

 

The processor does have the MX and it isn't all bad (to my ears at least). I tend to turn it off for Ipod songs, but on for XM. Definitely a matter of personal preference though. Don't get me wrong though, Ipod songs still sound good. It's just that when I put a CD in, it sounds louder and more clear/crisp.

 

my new system








2 Memphis M1 12's

Memphis PRD 500.1

sealed box

got grills, that no one else around here has


hits hard, recently hit 143.9 db at aut shot and got 1st place in my class



im trying to plan what to do with my trunk, i want my tool box to be secured down, and i also need a floor and carpet

 

Man that makes me miss my third gen.....

What mic was that on?

Looks very clean BTW

 

idk what mic


thanks

 

Many nice trunks in here!
But so very fue pictures of big front system.
Does every one just use the orginal holes for front speaker system.

 

In the doors? Yes, but a certain few people have to ::ahem:: enlarge their holes to accomodate certain drivers

 

Well I just upgraded my 8 gauge power wire to 4 gauge and installed a 6 gauge ground wire. Decided to snap some pics while I was back there.

Sony XM-SD22X bridged @ 500 watts RMS (4ohm)



Kicker Comp C10 in a 1.25cf sealed box. Orignally had a 0.19cf vented port on the right side, but I decided to hack it off and make a sealed enclosure. Much happier with the results.


I made some custom L brackets out of aluminum stock and mounted the subwoofer using 3 existing frame/chassis bolt locations. This box is attached solid to the car.

 

nice amp bezel nismopc. carpet your box and it will be finished

 

Thanks - It only took one try. I had to keep taking a little off here and there, but it came out way better than expected. I started off w/cardboard template, then transfered that to the brown board and used a zigsaw.

That box "was" carpeted, but when I hacked off the port, I ripped off the carpet.

 

what? 6 awg? the ground wire should be at least the same gauge as the power or larger.

 

I know. I know. I went to get a 4 gauge battery cable (cheaper than cable by the foot) and they did not have one long enough, so I went with the 6 gauge cable. It was only $2.50 for 49". I am on the lookout. The 4 gauge is around $6-7 when I find it.

Originally had 8 gauge +/- running to the amp.

 

dont use the battery cable, not enough strand count, its not meant for audio stuffs. you can get wire much cheaper off ebay - its like 3 or 4 bucks a foot for some 1/0 awg, even less for 4 awg. search " knukoncepts" .. good stuff for cheaper than most brands like stinger, streetwires, etc

 

I actually got the 20ft of 4 gauge power wire off eBay from here http://stores.ebay.com/Calicarstereo-dot-com for $18 shipped. Superfast shipping and good quality. Guess I'll search eBay for ground wire too. Thanks...

 

That would be because this thread is for trunks, not front stages.

 

 

rather large box for a 10?

 

If that is a 10" Comp VR, it can be used in a .8cf up to a 3.0cf box based on your listening style.

 

3 cubes is huge for a 10 IMO. You're upper bass range will suffer a bit, plus reaching mechanical limit will be rather easy.

 

With the Comp VRs, that's pretty normal. 3 cubes will get you some VERY low extension and smooth frequency response, but yes.. it will also suffer on ultimate power handling and pretty much anything above about 60 hz.

but isn't that what a SUBwoofer is for?

 

 

3 cubes for any ten is a little large.

 

i love spaghetti... ssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

 

i love spaghetti too, but that ruins the look! you should really think about doing something

 

Well, I sold my Maxima, but here is what I just finished in my Jetta
This is a progress pic.

Finished product