Finally bought all my equipment (Car Audio)

danzaman · August 21st, 2007, 10:42 AM

I have the speakers and 2nd amp shipping to me right now, what do you think of this setup? It's the best I could afford as of right now.

Diagram:

-Dan

emgjsdk1 · August 21st, 2007, 11:01 AM

good luck getting 3 subs in your trunk,........... unless you plan to take out the back seat man i couldnt even fit 2 12s in my trunk i had to cut the box

danzaman · August 21st, 2007, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by emgjsdk1

good luck getting 3 subs in your trunk,........... unless you plan to take out the back seat man i couldnt even fit 2 12s in my trunk i had to cut the box

They actually fit - they are very small, that's why I got 3. They are all 6" subs. The box was made for a mustang and I actually put it in yesterday. Fits nice and snug! I really wish I could have put (2) 12"s in there - but god, mustang trunks are so tiny! haha

Danderson · August 21st, 2007, 03:13 PM

looks good

Youngin · August 21st, 2007, 03:32 PM

i got 2x 12"s but then i couldnt use my bandpass box . =T im gonna run 4 soon tho .

ESG-642T · August 21st, 2007, 03:36 PM

You can fit 2 12's in without taking out the back seat.

Onemanzu · August 21st, 2007, 03:46 PM

its called custom!!

danzaman · August 21st, 2007, 03:52 PM

yeah, I wanted 2-12's Alpine Type-R because I thought they sounded great. But, I have to say - the JL Audio hits the mids and highs a lot better. OBviously it won't hit the deep bass that the 12's can, but it actually does really well. I'm very happy with the 3 JL's

d2daj86 · August 21st, 2007, 04:43 PM

I just put 2 12's in my trunk, had to take the spare tire out to put them in but it worked!

Should sound good, I noticed once I replaced my headunit my speakers sounded soo much better...

TheUNZippee! · August 21st, 2007, 05:19 PM

That's a nice setup. The sub amp may be a little light on power.

danzaman · August 22nd, 2007, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by TheUNZippee!

That's a nice setup. The sub amp may be a little light on power.

you think? I don't know too much about amps...but I called JL Audio directly to tell them my setup and that's what they recommended. I hope it works!

On another note, I'm having this done professionally as opposed to me hacking it together. Any1 have an idea how much I should pay for this setup? So far, I was quoted 5-6 hours labor at $65/hr. and $150 for wiring - so almost $500. This seems a little steep to me. What do you think?

TheUNZippee! · August 22nd, 2007, 07:34 PM

If JL recommended that ,then it must be fine, as I'm sure they are more knowledgable than me. And no, I'm not being sarcastic. lol

I think you get what you pay for, and that sounds about right.

ESG-642T · August 22nd, 2007, 08:39 PM

Eh I wouldn't pay the price for JL its not worth it

The shops I go to charge flat rates not buy the hour so...
I've never seen an audio shop charge buy the hour now that I can think of it buy 500$ install is ridiculous!

02ponypackage · August 22nd, 2007, 08:50 PM

i always thought music was coming from the engine and exhaust....maybe thats just me

WLJohnson05 · August 22nd, 2007, 08:53 PM

i'd have to agree with ya on that one haha

but some nice music is always nice too

02ponypackage · August 22nd, 2007, 08:55 PM

u mean lyrics...the music is what i said...

WLJohnson05 · August 22nd, 2007, 09:30 PM

haha, but i do have my moods where i want some good bass from a subwoofer too but dont get me wrong...the sound of the engine is by far the best music

d2daj86 · August 22nd, 2007, 10:28 PM

I would say hack at it, i knew nothing about installing subs and installed them myself with no assistance. It took about 5-6 hours. The hardest part for me was finding where the power wire goes threw the car to the battery... but after searching the internet for about 5 mins I found that out... Saves you a bit of money... also if something were to not sound right or break for some reason you will know how to adjust things accordingly. If you need help im sure people on here will be able to answer questions.

August 21st, 2007, 10:42 AM	#1
danzaman Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 60 iTrader: 0 reviews	Finally bought all my equipment (Car Audio) I have the speakers and 2nd amp shipping to me right now, what do you think of this setup? It's the best I could afford as of right now. Diagram: -Dan __________________ My portfolio - www.pzgi.com

August 21st, 2007, 11:01 AM	#2
emgjsdk1 Banned 2002 gt vert ? Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SVA Posts: 809 iTrader: 0 reviews	good luck getting 3 subs in your trunk,........... unless you plan to take out the back seat man i couldnt even fit 2 12s in my trunk i had to cut the box __________________ 2002 mustang gt vert. 18' bullitts k&n drop in air filter flowmaster mufflers soon to have mac off road x pipe and steeda udp pullies

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Danderson Regular 2004 Cobra Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. Charles, Illinois Posts: 485 iTrader: 0 reviews	looks good __________________ 2004 Mystichrome Cobra - stiegemeier ported blower, acufab mono blade throttle body, 2.80 pulley, snub and idler pulleys, bassani mid lengths, bassani or x and bassani catback with baffles removed, k & N drop in.

August 21st, 2007, 03:32 PM	#5
Youngin Hip Hop Artist Byebye V6~ Welcome Home New Pony :P Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Californ-i-A Posts: 6,535 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	i got 2x 12"s but then i couldnt use my bandpass box . =T im gonna run 4 soon tho . __________________ ItaliStang Made.. Maybe Red But Makes One Hell Of A Sig http://www.myspace.com/moddedmustangz Modded Mustang's Song

August 21st, 2007, 03:36 PM	#6
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,207 iTrader: 0 reviews	You can fit 2 12's in without taking out the back seat. __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle

August 21st, 2007, 03:46 PM	#7
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,514 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	its called custom!! __________________ My Foz

August 21st, 2007, 03:52 PM	#8
danzaman Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 60 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah, I wanted 2-12's Alpine Type-R because I thought they sounded great. But, I have to say - the JL Audio hits the mids and highs a lot better. OBviously it won't hit the deep bass that the 12's can, but it actually does really well. I'm very happy with the 3 JL's __________________ My portfolio - www.pzgi.com

August 21st, 2007, 04:43 PM	#9
d2daj86 Regular 2003 v6 N/A Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 98 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just put 2 12's in my trunk, had to take the spare tire out to put them in but it worked! Should sound good, I noticed once I replaced my headunit my speakers sounded soo much better...

August 21st, 2007, 05:19 PM	#10
TheUNZippee! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 61,816 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	That's a nice setup. The sub amp may be a little light on power. __________________

August 22nd, 2007, 07:34 PM	#12
TheUNZippee! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 61,816 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	If JL recommended that ,then it must be fine, as I'm sure they are more knowledgable than me. And no, I'm not being sarcastic. lol I think you get what you pay for, and that sounds about right. __________________

August 22nd, 2007, 08:39 PM	#13
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,207 iTrader: 0 reviews	Eh I wouldn't pay the price for JL its not worth it The shops I go to charge flat rates not buy the hour so... I've never seen an audio shop charge buy the hour now that I can think of it buy 500$ install is ridiculous! __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle

August 22nd, 2007, 08:50 PM	#14
02ponypackage MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 3,420 iTrader: 0 reviews	i always thought music was coming from the engine and exhaust....maybe thats just me __________________ just a V6 with a bad belt slip under the hood

August 22nd, 2007, 08:53 PM	#15
WLJohnson05 MM's Database Error 2004 Mustang V6 322.8 rwhp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 13,109 iTrader: 8 reviews	i'd have to agree with ya on that one haha but some nice music is always nice too __________________ I'm trying to get rid of this stuff, feel free to make me an offer!: Kenwood Head Unit $155 SCT Mass Air Flow Sensor $200 Tial Wastegate Springs $40 (10psi and 3.6psi)

August 22nd, 2007, 08:55 PM	#16
02ponypackage MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 3,420 iTrader: 0 reviews	u mean lyrics...the music is what i said... __________________ just a V6 with a bad belt slip under the hood

August 22nd, 2007, 09:30 PM	#17
WLJohnson05 MM's Database Error 2004 Mustang V6 322.8 rwhp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 13,109 iTrader: 8 reviews	haha, but i do have my moods where i want some good bass from a subwoofer too but dont get me wrong...the sound of the engine is by far the best music __________________ I'm trying to get rid of this stuff, feel free to make me an offer!: Kenwood Head Unit $155 SCT Mass Air Flow Sensor $200 Tial Wastegate Springs $40 (10psi and 3.6psi)

August 22nd, 2007, 10:28 PM	#18
d2daj86 Regular 2003 v6 N/A Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 98 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would say hack at it, i knew nothing about installing subs and installed them myself with no assistance. It took about 5-6 hours. The hardest part for me was finding where the power wire goes threw the car to the battery... but after searching the internet for about 5 mins I found that out... Saves you a bit of money... also if something were to not sound right or break for some reason you will know how to adjust things accordingly. If you need help im sure people on here will be able to answer questions.

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