audio system upgrade
hello guys, I'm going to upgrade an audio system in my camper unimog truck. the truck is ex-military truck and it had no audio. I have installed Blaupunkt Toronto 420 BT as a HU and 2 Blaupunkt GTx 542 DE 5.25-Inch 180-Watt Coaxial Speakers. That's all I had done with the audio. I got no much knowledge regarding the audio setup and need advice.
I plan to install an appropriate amp, subwoofer and tweeters. Pls advice on this setup
I plan to install an appropriate amp, subwoofer and tweeters. Pls advice on this setup
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What kind of sound quality are you looking for? Do you have a budget?
Re: the advice, are you looking for component recommendations?
What kind of insulating have you done? Acoustic mastic, like Dynamat or similar, helps with tinniness and noise to some degree, but you might opt for a two layer system since it's a small cab?
You can probably easily get a small amp in there, maybe even a low profile sub if a regular one won't fit.
If you're not looking for the absolute best in SQ, and have some space, maybe consider something like the Rockford Fosgate Punch P-300 10" or 12".
@DSkip used to be big into car audio; he can probably offer you some advice here.
I can't remember the rule of thumb for matching amps to speakers, but check this out.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-lnf1b5h4Sn6/learn/learningcenter/car/amplifiers_faq.html
RE: the insulation layering, I've heard of some guys putting down Dynamat or similar first, and then following up with a heatshielding type layer from one of the bigbox hardware stores. I read some time ago that Dynamat does offer another insulating layer for use after the damping material goes down. I think one helps with the ringing in thin metal, and the other helps mimimize cabin noise and reflection. In your case, you're probably more just trying to isolate from road/mechanical noise?
Just to get a sense of what's out there sub wise, maybe have a read over this link over at Crutchfield. I presume you may need something underseat for this application, or a thin sealed unit. Powered subs are pretty easy to work with, and it will let you get away with a more modest amp for your speakers.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-cchojwxcqCZ/g_51000/Powered-Subwoofers.html?&pg=1
Regarding speakers, I personally, have had best results with component systems - the tweeter and mid/bass drivers are separated with an included crossover - as it gives better control, but if you've already sprung for speakers, they're probably fine.
Consider getting baffles for them, to help protect against the elements?
http://www.crutchfield.com/shopsearch/speaker_baffles.html
Mains: SDA 2B Studio
Lows: Velodyne CHT12
Power: Yamaha AV34
Tv: Samsung UHD 55' Curved 4k
2 Channel Den
Mains: Paradigm 90p
Lows: Pioneer SW-8Mk2
Power: Marantz SR7000
CDP: Technics SL-PD688
TT: Pioneer PL510
Tv: Samsung UHD 55' 4K
Noggin Rockin'
Phillips L2
Grado SE80
Harman Kardon CL
Little dot 1+/GE JAN 5654w
Closet of Dreams:
Harman Kardon AVR130
Yamaha HTR5590
Polk RTA11TL
New Large Advents 25th Anniversary Edition
Bravo V2/RCA Clear top Conn branded 12AU7
"Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
" I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
bet its a long way between gas stations:)
Mains: SDA 2B Studio
Lows: Velodyne CHT12
Power: Yamaha AV34
Tv: Samsung UHD 55' Curved 4k
2 Channel Den
Mains: Paradigm 90p
Lows: Pioneer SW-8Mk2
Power: Marantz SR7000
CDP: Technics SL-PD688
TT: Pioneer PL510
Tv: Samsung UHD 55' 4K
Noggin Rockin'
Phillips L2
Grado SE80
Harman Kardon CL
Little dot 1+/GE JAN 5654w
Closet of Dreams:
Harman Kardon AVR130
Yamaha HTR5590
Polk RTA11TL
New Large Advents 25th Anniversary Edition
Bravo V2/RCA Clear top Conn branded 12AU7
"Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
" I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
I ran a class a/b 4 channel in the Arizona summer and I would get maybe 20 minutes before it would shut off. I even spliced a computer fan into it to cool the heat sinks but still would shut off.
I would say anywhere that gets at least 100 should look into class D amps.
Mains: SDA 2B Studio
Lows: Velodyne CHT12
Power: Yamaha AV34
Tv: Samsung UHD 55' Curved 4k
2 Channel Den
Mains: Paradigm 90p
Lows: Pioneer SW-8Mk2
Power: Marantz SR7000
CDP: Technics SL-PD688
TT: Pioneer PL510
Tv: Samsung UHD 55' 4K
Noggin Rockin'
Phillips L2
Grado SE80
Harman Kardon CL
Little dot 1+/GE JAN 5654w
Closet of Dreams:
Harman Kardon AVR130
Yamaha HTR5590
Polk RTA11TL
New Large Advents 25th Anniversary Edition
Bravo V2/RCA Clear top Conn branded 12AU7
"Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
" I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88