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Hey guys this is a build I did for a local customer. They wanted improve their current audio system SQ and output. The rockford fosgate audio system consisting of a 4 ch amplifier powering 2 sets of components. The system is basically Rockfords entry level equipment (Prime line). First step was picking better equipment to replace the Rockford but stay within their budget to get the best possible SQ and output. We felt the Arc Audio Arc series components, subs and XDI amplifier would fit the bill. Since they wanted to stay passive instead of active system to help stay within their budget. They were able to put more budget towards the trunk Build out.
Equipment that was removed
-Prime R165-S is a 6.5" 2-way component system 2 sets front and rear
-Prime R400-4D 4channel Amplifier 75x4
Equipment upgrade
- Arc 6.2 components front stage
- Arc 602 coaxials in rear of doors
- Arc 10 subwoofers
- Arc XDi 1200.6 Amplifier
On to the trunk build. I Built a sealed enclosure to house the 2 Arc audio 10" subs. For the trim panel I design shapes of the panel grill off the front door Speaker grill design. Since this is an AMG we decided to use birch plywood to save on weight vs the standard MDF.
Then enclosure
Sealed subwoofer enclosure for a pair of 10"Arc Series subwoofers
Trim panel for the enclosure router out and ready for shaping.
For wrapping the trim panels for the amp rack and the enclosure I used black vinyl on the panels. Used perforated black vinyl for the grill and logo inserts to match the leather seat design.
Finally the completed setup install. customer was very happy with the improved SQ and output of the system. Loved the look of the setup, above what they expected to get. All in all great little trunk build.
Never heard of ARE but Alpine was tops when I was constructing high end audio.
Keep it up!!
Yeah Alpine is still a good brand, but since I do more of SQ audio builds I use equipment that is used in SQ competitions. Arc Audio is pretty good equipment that is bullet proof. Sounds pretty awesome as well.
Marvellous piece of work though I aint a sound guy. But man the dedication and meticulous craftsmanship put into that sub enclosure, really worth admiring. Keep up the great work.
I love the non-face lift speaker standoffs. They are MUCH easier to mount a new speaker in. The face-lift version I ended up making my own standoffs.
And I love Arc Audio! Great choice to keep price down and performance up. I have CDT components in front and what a difference over stock.
Keep up the great work!
Yeah Arc Audio makes great performing equipment. I use their XDi amps the most. I use them on very high-end expensive speakers and they perform well. I normally use hybrid Audio Technologies speakers but customer had a certain budget to work with. These arc series 6.2 components worked very well. Some of the best sounding components under $500.
ARC Audio was created in part by one of the lead engineers from Zapco. If you open up one of their higher end amps and a Zapco amp you can see the similarities.
ARC Audio was created in part by one of the lead engineers from Zapco. If you open up one of their higher end amps and a Zapco amp you can see the similarities.
Yes very true. SE Amps are awesome amps if you have the space and the same with the older Zapco amps. Its just these days most customers are willing to give up some SQ for more cargo room. That where these amps Robert Zeff designed are nice. They have good SQ hard to tell the difference between these and good A/B amps. The form factor wins for install. The biggest 1200.6 is 13" x 6.2" x 2.1" which is capable to run an entire system like this install.
Last edited by junbug79; Feb 28, 2017 at 11:37 PM.
Wonderful work...I did my own stereo build in my corvette...using arc audio mini amps that hid within the floor.
Your woodworking skills and keeping everything to Mercedes standards was beautiful. If you lived in NY we could be friends.
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