Sub install pics / general pics
09-22-2002, 08:42 PM
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NICE JOB looks good!
so how much did the system cost you? what fabric on the box did u use too match the interior?
you piks took quite a long time to DL though
so how much did the system cost you? what fabric on the box did u use too match the interior?
you piks took quite a long time to DL though
09-22-2002, 08:50 PM
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yeah sorry about the pics... maybe I will fix that.
Its a Qlogic box from Best buy.
Box $60
The sub I already had and the amp I got hooked up on.
Its a Qlogic box from Best buy.
Box $60
The sub I already had and the amp I got hooked up on.
09-23-2002, 12:02 PM
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I have the Bose...
well the only thing that is DB2 fiber is the CD player connection... there are no pre-amp RCA outputs on the head unit so you have to use what is called a "High - low converter" Any stereo install place should have these in stock. The converter takes a Amped signal and dampens it so that an amp can take in the input.
Most modern day amplifiers have these built in but for an easier install I used on anyway.
The converter is just connected to the ouput from a rear deck speaker. its hidden under the backseat.
well the only thing that is DB2 fiber is the CD player connection... there are no pre-amp RCA outputs on the head unit so you have to use what is called a "High - low converter" Any stereo install place should have these in stock. The converter takes a Amped signal and dampens it so that an amp can take in the input.
Most modern day amplifiers have these built in but for an easier install I used on anyway.
The converter is just connected to the ouput from a rear deck speaker. its hidden under the backseat.
09-23-2002, 12:26 PM
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Thanks for the Quick Reply
I was told that the fiber optics ran throughout the entire system.
I have Rockford Equipment from my old car and the converter already. I will have a good project this weekend Two 12" Punch and Rockford 100 Amp
I was told that the fiber optics ran throughout the entire system.
I have Rockford Equipment from my old car and the converter already. I will have a good project this weekend Two 12" Punch and Rockford 100 Amp
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09-23-2002, 12:41 PM
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To be honest with you I had the wiring done professionally... I didnt want to screw with the car myself to much... I just plugged everything and screwed everything down. I would imagine any speaker is a good source for the input...
Your running a RF 100 AMp for 2 12's??? Is that going to hit at all?
I have a RF 200 Mono amp on one 10 and I am not even thumping that hard.
Your running a RF 100 AMp for 2 12's??? Is that going to hit at all?
I have a RF 200 Mono amp on one 10 and I am not even thumping that hard.
09-23-2002, 12:54 PM
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Actually the Punch 100 Amp is about 5 Yrs Old they replaced this amp with the new 100 which only provides an output of around 100 watts constant the old 100 apm can probably supply 200 to 250 constant watts. To compare I paid around 500 Dollars for the Amp and the new ones Run around 200 Dollars
09-23-2002, 01:09 PM
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Sorry,
I went to the Rockford site. They have a library that is really informative. I looked up my amp and if I run it in Mono mode which I would with Two 12" subs 8 ohms a piece would give me a 4 ohm load. The amp will supply 400 watts. It's not the most ideal amp for the woofers but it pounds them pretty good. I had them in my previous car which was a Grand Prix GTP and they sounded pretty good.
You can find info for Rockford at WWW.Rockfordcorp.com
I went to the Rockford site. They have a library that is really informative. I looked up my amp and if I run it in Mono mode which I would with Two 12" subs 8 ohms a piece would give me a 4 ohm load. The amp will supply 400 watts. It's not the most ideal amp for the woofers but it pounds them pretty good. I had them in my previous car which was a Grand Prix GTP and they sounded pretty good.
You can find info for Rockford at WWW.Rockfordcorp.com
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09-23-2002, 02:09 PM
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I am considering buying an 8 ohm resistor and running it in parallel with my Sub thus making the amp see a 4 ohm resistance...
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7
So I sould be able to get 100 watts apparently at 4 ohm and 200 at 2 ohm...
Will this help with the power or is it just going to distribute my signal and make it sound like crap?
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7
So I sould be able to get 100 watts apparently at 4 ohm and 200 at 2 ohm...
Will this help with the power or is it just going to distribute my signal and make it sound like crap?
09-23-2002, 02:31 PM
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I'm not sure if something like that would work. I read in the manual for my Amp which can be found on the site I posted. Page 32 of the manual describes resistors versus speaker resistance. Hope it helps with your decision.
Another question did Best Buy do your install?
http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftec...h2chx2_MAN.pdf
Another question did Best Buy do your install?
http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftec...h2chx2_MAN.pdf
09-23-2002, 03:12 PM
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Why does Best Buy Blow you seem to have some animosity towards them. Did the F up something?
Soo Far they are the only stereo shop saying that an install is possible on my car. That is why I ask you if you have the Bose Sys with 10 speakers and CD changer
Soo Far they are the only stereo shop saying that an install is possible on my car. That is why I ask you if you have the Bose Sys with 10 speakers and CD changer
09-23-2002, 03:18 PM
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yeah they are all just a big group of teenagers working there with little to no real experience in the audio field... and they are waaay over priced.
I went to a place called detail oriented in Elkridge MD
total cost of the install was $60
included parts.
I went to a place called detail oriented in Elkridge MD
total cost of the install was $60
included parts.
09-23-2002, 10:43 PM
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is the stuff you said about the head unit and setup the same for a c320 sedan? you said there are no pre-amp rca units but i could find the high low converter at any audio store?
09-25-2002, 04:31 PM
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Hello Enze6997,
Could you do use a favor and ask the Installer where he connected to the system and what kind of Adapter they used. I'm sure your system sounds good but does the subwoofer hit on all the frequencies.
Thanks alot I would appreciate the info because I plan on doing the install myself.
Could you do use a favor and ask the Installer where he connected to the system and what kind of Adapter they used. I'm sure your system sounds good but does the subwoofer hit on all the frequencies.
Thanks alot I would appreciate the info because I plan on doing the install myself.
09-25-2002, 07:31 PM
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I gotta play with the frequency response a little more... its all in the way you tune it... I am not happy with the sound as of yet... still playing with it... its connected to the rear speaker on the left side.
09-25-2002, 11:32 PM
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Sup peoples...
I also did the clear corners and SL 500 ebrake pedal...
But here's a couple of pictures for my "Booming System"...
It's is an "mono-block" installation Using line converters with the original factory deck/changer/speakers
JL Audio 500/1
JL Audio 12w3 x2
Bandpass Enclosure Dual-Reflex
I also did the clear corners and SL 500 ebrake pedal...
But here's a couple of pictures for my "Booming System"...
It's is an "mono-block" installation Using line converters with the original factory deck/changer/speakers
JL Audio 500/1
JL Audio 12w3 x2
Bandpass Enclosure Dual-Reflex
09-26-2002, 12:52 AM
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So you only tapped in 1 side? You didnt do any "right" side?
And rear speaker? which one?... the rear ones that im thinking of are on the back of the door,
unless u intercepted before the stock amp?
`fk
So you only tapped in 1 side? You didnt do any "right" side?
And rear speaker? which one?... the rear ones that im thinking of are on the back of the door,
unless u intercepted before the stock amp?
`fk
