A Little Closer to Gettin 'er Done!

[nbovelle]

Step by step, I am getting closer to my stereo upgrade!
I am keeping the stock head unit and installing the following:

Diamond Audio S600s Hex speakers;
Earthquake SWS10 sub in a modified Toolbox enclosure;
Audison SRX5 amp;
Alpine ERE G180 11 band EQ; and
an Alpine 6 disc mp3 changer.

The sub enclosure is an origional toolbox that was cut down to decrease the legroom loss. (Thanks Shaun.) I used bondo to smooth it out and then coated it with a black ruberized paint to make it look good! :biggrin:

The eq has a gain control and adjustable crossover frequency, so I dont think that is necessary to purchace the adjustable gain from Audison. Any thoughts?

I plan to mount the amp behind the driver's seat. It is a 5 channel amp that is bridgable for 3 channels with 150 watts to each door and 180 watts to the sub.

I am not sure about the location of the eq, but I am thinking of putting it in the center armrest/console if it will fit. It is fairly small, but I need to take some measurements.

I am also looking for the right ipod adapter that will allow me to keep the changer.


Right now, everything is in-hand except for the speakers, which are on their way. I will get started as soon as they get here.


Any install suggestions or advice will be well received!

(I have endlessly searched this forum, so I have plenty of ideas.)


All the best!

Nate in DC

 

[Shaun Ray]

Hi Nate!

Wish you good luck in the project. Sounds like you got all the right stuff! As for the EQ and location, that could be a tight fit. I have an old Kenwood 5 band EQ with a good sub woofer output (controls level and frequency cutoff) and it's small. If you have trouble with the 11-band EQ and really want the center console location, I'll let you have the EQ. It's in great shape - just been in storage for years.

I want to hear what you think of the Audison amp. Personally, I have too much amp in my trunk and may rethink the set up. I might put the whole trunk set up for sale on Prime some day and downsize to a lighter weight system. It's fun to lift the trunk and show off, but Geez...I think I smell the sub coil heating up when I just start to crank on it. Lightweight and less power (like you are aiming for) might just be the ticket.

Make sure to post some photos!

Shaun