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06-10-2014, 01:56 AM | #24 |
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Not to threadjack, but I sound deadened this kick panel area this evening as per your suggestion. It wasn't that easy to do, as access is pretty cramped. Gains weren't clear to me. I probably wouldn't do it again.
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It probably didn't produce huge gains for me to sound deaden the trunk in my install, but I was there, had the material, and didn't want to have the "bag of cans in the trunk" sound when it was done. |
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06-10-2014, 12:49 PM | #26 |
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Hi Ssummers, it could be a reduction of road noise from sound deadening doors affecting my perception of the sound system... I'm not sure. Anyway I'm just running the stock stereo components so maybe they are not cavity limited in the kick panels. I figured it was worth a shot, however!
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Scope is really creeping. So far I've gotten 2 $3K quotes from people who kind of know what they are doing. They'll both do a good clean job, but probably aren't up to speed on the nuances of tuning & designing a system for this car. But I've just spoken to someone who I think can nail it. He knows the car, and has specific recommendations based on it's limitations. We're looking at around $4.5K now. Seems pretty fair based on the custom work & tuning, but I just gotta say ouch!
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Trust me when I say its worth paying a little more. If you plan on keeping the car, do it. Finding someone that will take their time and do excellent work is worth it down the road. Take it from someone who ventured into car audio when he was 16 and went through MANY installers
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06-11-2014, 09:51 AM | #30 |
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Before I decided to tackle my install I got a bid from a very good local shop.
They were going to use all Hertz speakers including the sub, build a "custom" MDF box that would not be trunk space friendly, and I can't recall the amp and HU. Total estimate was about $3600. I don't have an exact figure but as far as I remember I sunk about $1200 in the HU/amp/speakers/sub/install kit. I shopped around a lot and got great prices on everything. Then I sunk another $300-$400 in the Custom enclosure. Mostly because I used Epoxy resin from West Marine and it was expen$ive. So I have about $1600 in the hardware, and it took me all of a week at Christmas to do the install. Granted I didn't kill it everyday, but it took a lot of time and effort. So to have a shop do it you are going to pay a premium for the hardware($2000-$2500), and depending on what is done, there is a fair amount of labor(IMO). So $4500 isn't too far off for a top shelf install. |
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audiomobile gts2110 10" sub in a enclosure in the back, which he says will be much better than 2 6 1/2" subs buried behind the seats. arc audio xdi-v2 1100.5 5 channel amp labor: this involves front headunit replacement, front speaker replacement with sound proofing of key areas, custom fabricated amp rack, likely against the front wall partition of the trunk next to the battery with its own beauty panel, and a fiberglass side enclosure, also includes the cost of all wiring, kit, harness, adapters etc etc The installer actually applies a package discount, so will be more like 3.8K |
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06-11-2014, 11:19 AM | #32 |
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I've been very happy with my ARC Audio amplifier. I also agree with the 10" sub strategy. I'm impressed with what I get out of the two 6.5" JL's I have but they will never rock the house.
I guess I don't value enough the amount of time I put into my installs. Hmmmmm, maybe I can sell my wife on the amount of money I've saved by doing my own work and get some brownie points/money back for that new Fat mountain bike I've had my eyes on.... |
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