New aftermarket system installed and already got in trouble
09-01-2010, 10:14 AM
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New aftermarket system installed and already got in trouble
Well I finally got my aftermarket system installed in my E55. All I can say is that it sounds sick. I replaced all speakers with high end alpine speakers, tweeters and have them been pushed by an acoustick amp. I then added a huge sub, namely Alphasonik 12" 2200 rms watts. That beast weighed in at 45lbs and had a custom wave box built with a port. Pushing that moster is a 5000 watt class d single channel amp. They also added a nice farad cap to prevent extra draw on the battery.
I will take pics of it all when I get a chance and take a video for you guys to see how hard it knocks.
I went with an alpine head unit and it fits right at home in the dash. It is simply an electronic library that controls ipods, sirius radio and FM radio. I cant wait to show you guys
I was playing around with it in my driveway with all windows and doors closed, my wife came rushing out and knocked on the window. " What the hell are you doing, you woke up our son with that stupid base" were her exact words.
I will take pics of it all when I get a chance and take a video for you guys to see how hard it knocks.
I went with an alpine head unit and it fits right at home in the dash. It is simply an electronic library that controls ipods, sirius radio and FM radio. I cant wait to show you guys
I was playing around with it in my driveway with all windows and doors closed, my wife came rushing out and knocked on the window. " What the hell are you doing, you woke up our son with that stupid base" were her exact words.
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09-01-2010, 10:19 AM
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I just finished my build. I do my own work so I have all the time in the world. I am running the Kenwood 9140 HU. I have an all Dyn Audio Esotar II set up. My amps a Custom built to my specs Tru Technology Super Billet 8's anodized black. I will post pics when I get home to night.
Good job waking up the kid LOL!!! I hope that you sound deadened the car well. I cant wait to see pictures.
Good job waking up the kid LOL!!! I hope that you sound deadened the car well. I cant wait to see pictures.
09-01-2010, 11:46 AM
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The sub is in a box so that I can move it if I have to. They built the box to the strut tower walls so it is a tight squeeze. The headunit does do 5.1 I believe. People that are not familiar with the head unit have no idea how to use it
09-01-2010, 12:31 PM
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09-01-2010, 01:14 PM
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not sure how they wired it, I will ask and find out. I think they re-wired everything though if I am not mistaken.
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09-01-2010, 01:59 PM
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Pics would make this post readable LOL
Here are pics of a IB (infinite baffle like free air, no box required, uses the trunk as the box) set up in case anyone has a question.
Here are pics of a IB (infinite baffle like free air, no box required, uses the trunk as the box) set up in case anyone has a question.
09-01-2010, 02:36 PM
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I then added a huge sub, namely Alphasonik 12" 2200 rms watts. That beast weighed in at 45lbs and had a custom wave box built with a port. Pushing that moster is a 5000 watt class d single channel amp. They also added a nice farad cap to prevent extra draw on the battery.
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I then added a huge sub, namely Alphasonik 12" 2200 rms watts. That beast weighed in at 45lbs and had a custom wave box built with a port. Pushing that moster is a 5000 watt class d single channel amp. They also added a nice farad cap to prevent extra draw on the battery.
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if that watt rating is just near to real, you will not have enough of a CAP
09-01-2010, 02:36 PM
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1. You can fit 2 bodies in that trunk wanted to keep it that way hahaha!
2. Wanted something no one else had (or very few people this was over a year a go).
3. Wanted something trick looking, that had NO RATTLE from the trunk (mission accomplished).
4. I didnt want HUGE bass that rattles teeth, I wanted to hear the music and the words (again done).
5. Didnt want a 45 pound sub, 60 pound box and all in the trunk (car weighs 4500 or so without it)
6. I didnt really need the rear seat belts anyway...
7. I saw a CLS in a car audio mag had 3 10s in the rear deck looked amazing.
2. Wanted something no one else had (or very few people this was over a year a go).
3. Wanted something trick looking, that had NO RATTLE from the trunk (mission accomplished).
4. I didnt want HUGE bass that rattles teeth, I wanted to hear the music and the words (again done).
5. Didnt want a 45 pound sub, 60 pound box and all in the trunk (car weighs 4500 or so without it)
6. I didnt really need the rear seat belts anyway...
7. I saw a CLS in a car audio mag had 3 10s in the rear deck looked amazing.
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09-01-2010, 03:05 PM
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By the way I had the Dyn Audio mids and highs in my car 8s in the doors, 4" and tweets in the kick panels.
My goodness I loved those.
Can I tell you, anyone that wants REAL car audio gear, please buy Dynaudio. They make Alpine, JL, MBQ and any more you can think of sound like tin cans.
My goodness I loved those.
Can I tell you, anyone that wants REAL car audio gear, please buy Dynaudio. They make Alpine, JL, MBQ and any more you can think of sound like tin cans.
09-01-2010, 03:09 PM
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By the way I had the Dyn Audio mids and highs in my car 8s in the doors, 4" and tweets in the kick panels.
My goodness I loved those.
Can I tell you, anyone that wants REAL car audio gear, please buy Dynaudio. They make Alpine, JL, MBQ and any more you can think of sound like tin cans.
My goodness I loved those.
Can I tell you, anyone that wants REAL car audio gear, please buy Dynaudio. They make Alpine, JL, MBQ and any more you can think of sound like tin cans.
I am not for the loud I am an SQ guy. In fact all my wiring is Straight Wire custom done for me for the car.
09-01-2010, 03:29 PM
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Well I am looking forward to his install pics. I love seeing new installs. I wish more people would do installs in there cars. The E55 is an fairly easy platform to get great staging and imaging.
09-01-2010, 05:12 PM
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