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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited June 2007
    +20?

    Yeah ok.

    Might 5.

    Anyways - I am thinking about a powered sub - just for convenience - my Dad had one. I liked it.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited June 2007
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    +20?

    Yeah ok.

    Might 5.

    It felt like +5 at some frequencies and +20 at others.

    "Appadv, on the bass note, you also have to note in my room I have alot of peaks and dips.

    For instance, I might have 85db at 100hz, but may be hitting 105db at 50-60hz - seriously. My room is just like a gigantic bass horn... my room really does suck... lol

    When I was showing you what the BP10B can do, I was telling you how I had a dip around 90-80hz - which is where the bass drum is centered. So when that really big peak at 50-60hz kicks in, it really seems amplified due to that peak. I also have a drop off after 50-45hz... a slow one, but it eventually drops off though. If I could calm down that big jump between 70-50hz, I would have an incredibly flat response from 100-13hz..." (AmpraSid)

    So, yeah, +20 :)
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited June 2007
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Anyways - I am thinking about a powered sub - just for convenience - my Dad had one. I liked it.
    If you end up going with a powered sub, Mac, Cody, and I are going to come over there and beat the snot out of you.
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  • Jack from Indo
    Jack from Indo Posts: 109
    edited June 2007
    audiobliss wrote: »
    If you end up going with a powered sub, Mac, Cody, and I are going to come over there and beat the snot out of you.

    I don't even know the guy, and will help out just on general principle!
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited June 2007
    Hahahahahaha! Thanks! We'll slap him silly!

    Wait, he obviously already silly. Maybe we'll slap some sense into him!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited June 2007
    Powered subs it is! :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited June 2007
    Got a head unit installed today

    Love the Kenwood, its black and very discrete!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited June 2007
    Sweet!

    Wait, got it installed? Oh well. I'd be kind of worried about the wiring. The rest of the installation I think is fine, but I don't like splicing into the wiring harness.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited June 2007
    Oh, and we need pictures!!!!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
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    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited June 2007
    If you can pass 1st grade you can handle the wiring on a head unit. All it is is matching colors.
    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited June 2007
    I was more concerned about getting into the dash than the actual wiring...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited June 2007
    But its very discrete --- draws pretty much NO attention to itself..

    Only person that has really realized I got a CD player was the dude that drove me there to get it installed and took me back to get my truck.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited June 2007
    Nice...congrats!

    It's a good thing that it draws no attention to itself...
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  • dohcmark8
    dohcmark8 Posts: 229
    edited June 2007
    Hmmm.... I have a '90 F-150... and so far I'm keeping it stock because I managed to install XM with a cass adapter and hide ALL the wiring... even ran the cass adapter wire from inside the radio. I left enough slack so that I could still eject the adapter to listen to FM... but nonetheless its working out great for me so far.

    This is just a work truck... stop giving me ideas ya'all. :)

    I dont need a good system in it right? (Someone agree with me). I knew I shouldn't of come into this thread...

    Back on topic though... looks like you got a nice setup going there. :D
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  • PoweredByDodge
    PoweredByDodge Posts: 4,185
    edited June 2007
    work truck setup (in my world)

    1- am/fm/cd with mp3 capability (mp3's on 700 mb cd's) headunit --- about 150 bucks

    2- one pair of 6x9's in the corners behind the seat (in those little truck boxes) -- about 130 for the speakers and boxes bought retail

    3- 2 channel amp, 80 x 2 at 4 ohms or greater -- about 125 bucks retail
    $405 and u get to still throw **** around... cut the price by 30% to 50% if you buy online or used. so 200 - 250.... and 'u be pimpin it work style'
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited June 2007
    dohcmark8 wrote: »
    Hmmm.... I have a '90 F-150... and so far I'm keeping it stock because I managed to install XM with a cass adapter and hide ALL the wiring... even ran the cass adapter wire from inside the radio. I left enough slack so that I could still eject the adapter to listen to FM... but nonetheless its working out great for me so far.

    This is just a work truck... stop giving me ideas ya'all. :)

    I dont need a good system in it right? (Someone agree with me). I knew I shouldn't of come into this thread...

    Back on topic though... looks like you got a nice setup going there. :D

    I agree.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited June 2007
    Ah I've gotten bittin by the bug now that I got that headunit...

    I'm thinking a sub for the back - 10 or 8" - single...

    seperate mid tweet for the front -- seperate amp for speakers and sub and dynamating the inside to get rid of vibrations.. i hate vibrations...

    Dangit you guys.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited June 2007
    Guys make me a system for 1500 installed -

    Single 8" sub that can fit behind the seat of a reg cab truck...

    Components to fit my doors - looks like they take 5.25"

    This includes Dynamating the doors, floor, and back wall of the truck

    Need 2 amps...

    Let me know if I need to extend my budget - 1.5 to 2k
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited June 2007
    Trey,

    For the door speakers - How about the Polk MOMO component series over the db components? That's a significant sound quality upgrade.

    Sub - Polk MOMO 8"
    http://www.polkaudio.com/caraudio/products/mm2084/
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited June 2007
    Amp - http://www.crutchfield.com/S-pX3as0Q...500MRPF250#Tab
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited June 2007
    Can you do the deadening yourself?

    Check out www.secondskinaudio.com

    Its better than dynamat, and cheaper to boot. They also have liquid stuff which is better bang for your buck, actually works better than mat, you just have to wait for it to dry which, depending on your situation, might be a major drawback.
    -Cody
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  • PoweredByDodge
    PoweredByDodge Posts: 4,185
    edited June 2007
    you can build a lot for 1,500 bucks...

    personally, i think this would all do you nicely (everything you need):

    1- headunit = the one you have
    2 - sub = Audiobahn Alum-10n
    ... http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/5502
    ... $100
    ... one 10" sub with dual 6 ohm voice coils (yes, a 10 should fit just fine)
    3- sub box = RT medium sealed (0.75 cu ft internal volume)
    ... http://www.cardomain.com/item/RTE31210
    ... $40
    ... i think you should build your own for best fit, but if you are hell bent against it, this 'should' but may not, fit.
    4- sub amp = Autotek SS1500.1
    ... http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/6045
    ... $225
    ... should give you around 800 x 1 at 3 ohms mono
    5- component speakers (5.25" fronts) = Audiobahn ABC-5002n
    ... http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/5792
    ... $100
    ... some of the flattest, best sounding, and 'can take a beating' speakers I've ever owned
    ... 5.25" mid + 1" silk dome tweet @ 160 wrms / channel (4 ohm per component pair) w/ 18 db/octave xovers (not the easiest crossover to open up, the case stinks, but its worth the annoyance).
    6- component amplifier (amp for highs) = Autotek SS-125.2
    ... http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/6049
    ... $90
    ... there's no specs on Ike's page, but they have it in stock, and the specs can be found on Autotek's site
    ... 125 x 2 rms into 4 ohms (plenty of juice to get you jumping)
    ... color and style matched to the sub amp mentioned earlier
    7- power cable = knockoff no name, but its frickin power wire and a fuse holder, nothin special.
    ... http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/1859
    ... $15
    ... gives you about 25 feet of 4 gauge, a fuse holder, an 80A fuse, remote turn on wire, some connectors, and then some stuff you won't use.
    8- cap = Audiobahn ACA-P4P
    ... http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/6520
    ... $38
    ... caps serve many purposes, none of which "make yo **** go more boom bro!", it's a power supply stiffener, and a means of fighting off the reverse sawtooth generated by switching power supplies. 1 farad is properly sized for a 1000 - 1200 watt system.
    9- couple extra 4 awg ring terminals = 2 pack of these (4 each i think are in 1 pack)
    ... http://www.cardomain.com/item/STIS410PRG
    ... $5 x 2 = $10
    ... you're gonna need one for ground, one for the strap to cap, and 2 more for power off the cap to the amplifiers... so ya, make it 2 packs in case you bust some up.
    10- rca's = Esoteric Audio A3 (5 meters)
    ... http://www.mitekfactoryoutlet.com/products/brand.cfm?detail=ok&brand=8&PN=A3-5M&colorid=0
    ... $45 per pair x 2 pair = $90
    ... one set to the amp for highs, other to the sub amp
    ... don't skimp on RCA's, these are premium cables at a 'not so premium' price. i love them and have had excellent results in a vehicle that normally exhibits a lot of noise with 'regular' rca's.
    11- vibration dampening = dynamat extreme bulk pack
    ... http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/546
    ... $125
    ... 36 square feet of blissful silence

    TOTAL PRICE = $833 + whatever you spent on your headunit already + shipping

    RESULT = killer badass wicked good sound quality at quite a high volume level.

    PS ... a lot of those prices aren't retail or 'store' prices. so don't judge the quality of a speaker or amplifier or any other part based on the fact that ikesound has it for 40 bucks or 100 bucks or whatever... it's legit high quality gear at just very very low prices.
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited June 2007
    exalted512 wrote: »
    Can you do the deadening yourself?

    Check out www.secondskinaudio.com

    Its better than dynamat, and cheaper to boot. They also have liquid stuff which is better bang for your buck, actually works better than mat, you just have to wait for it to dry which, depending on your situation, might be a major drawback.
    -Cody

    That looks like a pretty nice product, I might just give it a try on my next car....
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited June 2007
    Bill Ayotte wrote: »
    That looks like a pretty nice product, I might just give it a try on my next car....

    I have about $1200 invested with them in my truck...I like em:D
    -Cody
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited June 2007
    So how's the install going?
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  • dohcmark8
    dohcmark8 Posts: 229
    edited June 2007
    Hey let me know how you like the db651s slim speakers. I've had my eye on them for a while...

    Ohh can we get some pics of the HU in the dash?

    Thanks.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited June 2007
    Yes indeed, we definitely need pictures. We also need for you to continue building the system!!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited June 2007
    What is the model number of the kenwood you have?
    -Cody
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited June 2007
    I believe it'd be this one that he said he picked out in the first post:

    Kenwood KDC-X491

    http://www.crutchfield.com/S-JT6heCa4gbL/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=300&tab=morephotos&pi=1&i=113KDCX491&display=L#Tab
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    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited June 2007
    So why did he get a FM craptransmitter when he has an auxiliary input on the back?
    -Cody
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