my fully sik audio system!

Qwikcorty · 06-08-2005, 06:59 PM

thought id chuck up a pic of my gear and box ive built that goes up behind the back seats.

the handles are there to stop the speaker hitting the seats, and to lift it out when i need to move it. Im screwing the 2 amps to the back so they face out, should look good when ive finished. When i get my 4ch amp though i dont know, waiting on aus post.

i installed the 5x7's today, pretty happy with them, even powered by the ford head they sound good.

i also added clear au3 rear lights to my car, looks much better. Maybe a tickford badge on the boot next, opposite the xr8 badge. Looks a bit baron on that side.

MrQuan · 06-08-2005, 07:18 PM

Looks like you'll be bouncing down the road very soon~~ :P

Not the best idea to mount the amps on the sub box, however. Over prolonged use the vibrations can damage solder joints and crap-out your amps. ;)

Also loosely pack the sub box with AccoustaStuff (from Jaycar), this simulates a larger area in your box. When you mount the driver, use a foam gasket (Jaycar again), this makes a decent air-tight seal.

The little things all add up!

LUXO_8 · 06-08-2005, 07:27 PM

lookin good matt.
some nice gear there

Qwikcorty · 06-08-2005, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MrQuan

Looks like you'll be bouncing down the road very soon~~ :P

Not the best idea to mount the amps on the sub box, however. Over prolonged use the vibrations can damage solder joints and crap-out your amps. ;)

Also loosely pack the sub box with AccoustaStuff (from Jaycar), this simulates a larger area in your box. When you mount the driver, use a foam gasket (Jaycar again), this makes a decent air-tight seal.

The little things all add up!

never heard that about the amps before, something to think about i guess.
the sub comes with a thick rubber surround, no need for a seal.

Qwikcorty · 07-08-2005, 12:29 PM

a pic of the rear end of my sexy xr8

**Stav** · 07-08-2005, 07:25 PM

Ummm pioneer....I love pioneer and I believe that they have the best audio gear around.You will not regret it.Is the head unit mofset?

**Mechan1k** · 08-08-2005, 02:43 PM

I gotta get some cabling for my system ... dunno what i need yet though.
Got all my speakers ... yet to get the D-Class Jaycar amp to power the subs yet ... but should be next pay ... gotta get the boxes for the subs as well.

But soon ... I'll have good vibrations through the front seats .... LOL

Qwikcorty · 08-08-2005, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by useless

Ummm pioneer....I love pioneer and I believe that they have the best audio gear around.You will not regret it.Is the head unit mofset?

nope im not using a aftermarket headunit yet, its just the ford single cd player. The pioneer 5x7's put out alot of bass even just off the ford deck, i cant wait to see what they are like when i amp them to 50wrms, and get my sub in.

Engine mods or lowering next?

**Stav** · 08-08-2005, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Qwikcorty

nope im not using a aftermarket headunit yet, its just the ford single cd player. The pioneer 5x7's put out alot of bass even just off the ford deck, i cant wait to see what they are like when i amp them to 50wrms, and get my sub in.

Engine mods or lowering next?

OK ....still a good choice of equipment in any case.I have a set of 9inch 4 way pioneer speakers in the shed ,kenwood amp and a kenwood passive equalizer.Damm I am tempted to get them in.

**Mechan1k** · 09-08-2005, 08:20 AM

Pioneer 9" 4-ways ... got pics???

I got a set of the 8" 3-ways (they don't make these anymore) ... and hell do they crank ... straight off the headunit ... no amp. This time I'll be running them through an amp.

Axle-F · 09-08-2005, 02:08 PM

qwikcorty do u mind saying how much all that gear set u back? did u buy it retail or ebay or what? just askin cause im gonna do my system once the car is fully paid off (not long to go now)...

Qwikcorty · 09-08-2005, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Axle-F

qwikcorty do u mind saying how much all that gear set u back? did u buy it retail or ebay or what? just askin cause im gonna do my system once the car is fully paid off (not long to go now)...

jaycar 12" carbon fibre sub $150 ebay
2x pioneer 5x7 speakers $250 good discount from friend
blaupunkt 4x50rms amp $214 ebay
blaupunkt 2x100rms amp $111 old workplace
2x line out convertors $28 autobahn
power wiring, audio cables, wood, gold fittings etc $150ish jaycar/autobahn
all brand new stuff.
bout 900 bucks not bad i think for a semi decent system.

Axle-F · 09-08-2005, 08:26 PM

thanks for the run down corty. i'll be trying to build a similar thing but with just an 8" sub in the parcel shelf.

i was also just gonna get one 4 ch amp for the speakers and power the sub from the head unit....can anyone tell me if that wont work?

ps: corty was that deal u got thru your freind $250 for all 4 speakers?

Qwikcorty · 09-08-2005, 08:41 PM

yeah $125 each pair

for these > http://www.doranproaudio.com.au/prod...asp?prodID=103

details of them here >http://www.pioneeraus.com.au/car_ent...713/index.html