JoeinCA Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 hey guys, well my stereo system is just a bit closer to being finished. i should be getting my rockford fosgate 6X9 speakers tomorrow... I just need to put the finishing touches on it, build the 6X9 boxes, and then it is done... Ive been trying to upload a better picture of it, at the same size and resolution and everything... but hybridz wont let me upload it... i even went and took another 2 pics, and one of them uploaded (not of the stereo) but the rear view of the deck wouldnt upload... uh anyways... HERE it is: tell me what you think. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Ohhh, I like that. Very nicely done. I like RF amps and such, but I'm unsure about their speakers because I have never heard them in a car before (stereo store is a different animal altogether). Let me know how your system sounds since I'm really curious about the sound. Lookin' good! Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinCA Posted August 29, 2003 Author Share Posted August 29, 2003 I really like it. The mid range isnt very good though as it is. Which is why i am adding the 6X9 speakers. I really like the little 10" RF sub, it has 800 watts max capacity, and 600 watts RMS. I need to get a new head unit, and i could use a better amp. (mine only cost about $60 from Etronics) I would like to put one of those single DIN sized DVD/MP3/.../.. compatible units with the motorized 7" lcd screen. then an xbox under the passenger seat... but i think that is a little overkill... even though i do plan to take long trips in the car.. it would be difficult to play halo and drive... Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMS Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 You know, that's intriguing. When you can, will you please put up more pictures from different angles? It looks like you did a pretty fair job! What's that material they're covered in? Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinCA Posted August 29, 2003 Author Share Posted August 29, 2003 oh, i dont know if you guys know this.. but a little extra info about the setup i have back there: the car battery sits behind the subwoofer. In front of the sub there is a box that has the amp on it (literally, it is screwed to the lid of the box) I designed the system so that i get the best sound possible inside of the car, not outside. All of the speaker boxes are made out of 3/4 MDF, i must have added at least 150 lbs to the back of the car... (which doesnt really matter to me....) Plus, i still have a good amount of room for stuff. I have been thinking that once i get settled in Wyoming, i can make an identical template and produce a limited amount of kits, covered in whatever material you want, with whatever brand/type of speaker you want. (one 10" sub, 2 6.5" high ends, and two 6X9 speakers.) so, if anyone is interested... let me know and i will decide whether or not to bring my wood working tools with me to school. Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinCA Posted August 29, 2003 Author Share Posted August 29, 2003 RPMS: I will take more pictures tomorrow... They are covered in some industrial type carpet that i found at a random fabric store. I liked it because it was sorta shiny... The boxes for the 6.5" speakers aren't perfect yet, but for me they will do, once i have more time on my hands i plan on changing a couple of minor details (mounting points mainly, and a couple of my measurements werent perfect, minor stuff) I originally had planned to mount the 6X9 speakers where the 6.5" ones are, but i had a last minute change of heart. I may build boxes for 6X9s to fit there (and the 3.5s to go where the 6x9s go), so i can swap them around as i please. the 6X9 speakers are going to mount in front of the shock tower. angling towards the occupants, and slighlty vertically, maybe at slightly different angles to avoid mudding the sound by crossing the waves. but that is tomorrow... i am too engrossed in this car to even sleep well lately..i still need to find a place to live! Thanks, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest polarity Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 If you have time I too would like to know more about the carpet you have. Like where you got it, approximate cost, how much it took. I've been lazy with my ZX lately (well actually I haven't had any money till I got this new job) but now the checks are comming in I'm looking forward to blowing some more money on my poor car. Any info you could pass along would be much appreciated Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinCA Posted August 29, 2003 Author Share Posted August 29, 2003 I got the carpet from home concepts fabric store. It was a year ago though, and i dont remember what it cost (it was cheap) and i dont remember what is was called. If you would like i can send you a scrap piece in an envelope... just PM or email me. Here is another photo from a different angle... i am out of room in my personal gallery now...: Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinCA Posted August 29, 2003 Author Share Posted August 29, 2003 The speakers finally arrived... : I'll build thier boxes as soon as i am done with my throttle cable install. Joe[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinCA Posted September 10, 2003 Author Share Posted September 10, 2003 ok... it has been a while, i finally got around to simply mocking up the box that i want to build for my 6X9.. i only made 3 sides of it out of the 8 it will end up having. well here is a pic: Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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