My Vert Custom Audio Install

[Mouse]

Only subs are broken in. I've never heard of door speakers that required break in. IN fact, most subs don't require break in, only competition grade sound pressure level competition subs like RE, Digital Designs, etc.

Hoping to have an update soon with my build. ;)

Sorry Mike, didn't get a chance to look at your car today. I'll just wait til it's finished.

[Gregs///M]

Only subs are broken in. I've never heard of door speakers that required break in. IN fact, most subs don't require break in, only competition grade sound pressure level competition subs like RE, Digital Designs, etc.

[dashboardmonkey]

"break in" lol

[BadfishTX]

Ok. I finally got to hear the setup. For 95% of you guys out there, here's your review:

Great sound for a vert. E30 vert for that matter. The car was prepared nicely as well. Through most of the hz range, there is little to no unwanted noise. The noise damping was properly done and you get great bass with clear highs and decent mids. The install looks very clean. Nothing was ghetto tied or shoved in a corner like some installs I see Cruising in this thing with the stereo up will put a smile on your face for sure. :D

For you audio fanatics:

The bass can get a bit muddy at times, although, with a hidden ported design, I would expect this. I do not know the specs nor did I look them up, but the mids and highs feel like they are starving for power. I know JL makes great amps for the most part but I'm just used to MOAR POWA!!! :hitler: I know you guys who are serious about ICE have lots of power and control over your systems, but this basic(AMP/DECK/SUB) came out pretty good. (A lot better than I expected.)

No access to the spare is a downer for me, but I've seen worse. Hell, I'VE had worse!! lol Overall, nice setup OP. I'm glad you are happy with it. That's the important thing.

Note: I did not tune anything on this setup as I would hope that the installer would have. Mike, if you would like, let me know and I would gladly check it out for you.

He didnt really tune anything to my knowledge. I was told to let the speakers operate for 20 hrs so they could break in, then come back for tuning. But yea while its at the shop you should tune it! I will be by there after work today again.

I think the amp is tuned down right now. Its a 5 channel 900 watt amp. 4x100 and 1x500. There should be plenty of power. I would hope

[Sean S.]

What speakers did you use in the rear panels? Any mods to them?

[Mouse]

Ok. I finally got to hear the setup. For 95% of you guys out there, here's your review:

Great sound for a vert. E30 vert for that matter. The car was prepared nicely as well. Through most of the hz range, there is little to no unwanted noise. The noise damping was properly done and you get great bass with clear highs and decent mids. The install looks very clean. Nothing was ghetto tied or shoved in a corner like some installs I see Cruising in this thing with the stereo up will put a smile on your face for sure. :D

For you audio fanatics:

The bass can get a bit muddy at times, although, with a hidden ported design, I would expect this. I do not know the specs nor did I look them up, but the mids and highs feel like they are starving for power. I know JL makes great amps for the most part but I'm just used to MOAR POWA!!! :hitler: I know you guys who are serious about ICE have lots of power and control over your systems, but this basic(AMP/DECK/SUB) came out pretty good. (A lot better than I expected.)

No access to the spare is a downer for me, but I've seen worse. Hell, I'VE had worse!! lol Overall, nice setup OP. I'm glad you are happy with it. That's the important thing.

Note: I did not tune anything on this setup as I would hope that the installer would have. Mike, if you would like, let me know and I would gladly check it out for you.

[Schnitzer318is]

The sub box comes out a little further than I would prefer but it looks like a quality build. I'll wait for Mouse to hear it first person to let me know how it sounds. Maybe I'll even get to hear it eventually if/when I ever go visit him.

Nice setup.

[einstein57]

Until the US patent office will allow a person to patent a sub box, pvc porting, or dynamatting surfaces on a car. There is no argument.

If you can get a patent on round corners then you can get it on anything.

[BadfishTX]

I took a little different approach with my sub. I used the 8W3 high output box.

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Because my trunk looks like this.......

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Nice... Air ride is legit.... Love it

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[hotrodlincoln]

I took a little different approach with my sub. I used the 8W3 high output box.



Because my trunk looks like this.......



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[BadfishTX]

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I put spacers and longer screws on my hood release and notched the panel under the dash on the driver's side.

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Do you have any trouble opening the glovebox? I had to notch mine and shorten the straps that hold it open.

Still worth it for the better sound. I see you have JL's there. What series? I have C5's.

JL Audio C3-650 in the front with 1" tweeters the C5 come with .75" tweeters so I choose the bigger tweeter

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[BadfishTX]

The release is mounted its not hanging but I do not have spare access anymore. Don't need it or really want it though

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[hotrodlincoln]

I put spacers and longer screws on my hood release and notched the panel under the dash on the driver's side.



Do you have any trouble opening the glovebox? I had to notch mine and shorten the straps that hold it open.

Still worth it for the better sound. I see you have JL's there. What series? I have C5's.

[EN318isPDX]

in the pic it looks like it is just hanging there

do you still have spare tire access?

Looks like its touching the foot rest. I would kick that thing open.

[Mouse]

Looks good man! Can't wait to hear it. I'm off today, you can swing by the house if you want.