Finally finished my system (pics inside)

*Holty* · 12-10-2003, 09:35 AM

I have been sub-less for over a year now since i started putting my system in. I started out with the intentions of installing a system without a sub because at that time i could not afford EVERYTHING right away so i decided to do the mids and highs right the first time and then when i had the money add the sub later on. Well, i finally got around to finishing the system with a sub and everything sounds AWESOME! I can't believe i've gone this long without bass. I listen to everything from rap to country (except punk, i hate punk) and the addition of the sub makes everything sound so much better. I'm very proud of this setup even though there are alot bigger and better systems out there, this one is perfect for ME.

here is a list of the components installed:

Alpine CDA-7894 MP3 Headunit
JL Audio XR650 components in the front with adjustable xovers
Infinity Reference 5752cf's in the rear
Kicker ZX460 4-channel amp running the mids & highs
JL Audio 12W3v2 dual voice coil sub
JL Audio 300/2 amp bridged mono

*Holty* · 12-10-2003, 09:36 AM

pic2

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*Holty* · 12-10-2003, 09:36 AM

pic3

*Holty* · 12-10-2003, 09:37 AM

pic 4

*Holty* · 12-10-2003, 09:40 AM

here is a pick of how i had it wired up before adding the sub.

lesson #1: if you leave your wiring looking like this your asking for trouble. I had alternator whine something terrible until i fixed up the wiring.

*Holty* · 12-10-2003, 09:41 AM

Here is the wiring now after taking time and doing it right!

Fish Man · 12-10-2003, 10:28 PM

looks nice...that wiring is much better now

Alec · 12-10-2003, 10:31 PM

Nice work on those floor flaps.

UtahX · 12-11-2003, 11:05 AM

Holty,

I put my amps in the same place as yours, but ran the wires throught the crack on the right side. We thought about slicing the carpet, but decided the other way was better. Is that a 12"? Which model? What else did you get? Looks like a Alpine deck, which one?

davesexplorer · 12-11-2003, 12:34 PM

looks like a real nice setup, how does it sound...? great I'd guess....
my g/f has the same HU, I love playing with it when Im riding in the car..

12-10-2003, 09:36 AM	#2
Holty Elite Explorer Pittsburgh, PA '99 Explorer XLT AWD V8 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 373 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	pic2 :p Attached Images __________________ Holty -1999 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0L AWD http://members.cardomain.com/holty

12-10-2003, 09:36 AM	#3
Holty Elite Explorer Pittsburgh, PA '99 Explorer XLT AWD V8 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 373 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	pic3 Attached Images __________________ Holty -1999 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0L AWD http://members.cardomain.com/holty

12-10-2003, 09:37 AM	#4
Holty Elite Explorer Pittsburgh, PA '99 Explorer XLT AWD V8 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 373 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	pic 4 Attached Images __________________ Holty -1999 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0L AWD http://members.cardomain.com/holty

12-10-2003, 09:40 AM	#5
Holty Elite Explorer Pittsburgh, PA '99 Explorer XLT AWD V8 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 373 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	here is a pick of how i had it wired up before adding the sub. lesson #1: if you leave your wiring looking like this your asking for trouble. I had alternator whine something terrible until i fixed up the wiring. Attached Images __________________ Holty -1999 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0L AWD http://members.cardomain.com/holty

12-10-2003, 09:41 AM	#6
Holty Elite Explorer Pittsburgh, PA '99 Explorer XLT AWD V8 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 373 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Here is the wiring now after taking time and doing it right! Attached Images __________________ Holty -1999 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0L AWD http://members.cardomain.com/holty

12-10-2003, 09:35 AM	#1
Holty Elite Explorer Pittsburgh, PA '99 Explorer XLT AWD V8 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 373 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Finally finished my system (pics inside) I have been sub-less for over a year now since i started putting my system in. I started out with the intentions of installing a system without a sub because at that time i could not afford EVERYTHING right away so i decided to do the mids and highs right the first time and then when i had the money add the sub later on. Well, i finally got around to finishing the system with a sub and everything sounds AWESOME! I can't believe i've gone this long without bass. I listen to everything from rap to country (except punk, i hate punk) and the addition of the sub makes everything sound so much better. I'm very proud of this setup even though there are alot bigger and better systems out there, this one is perfect for ME. here is a list of the components installed: Alpine CDA-7894 MP3 Headunit JL Audio XR650 components in the front with adjustable xovers Infinity Reference 5752cf's in the rear Kicker ZX460 4-channel amp running the mids & highs JL Audio 12W3v2 dual voice coil sub JL Audio 300/2 amp bridged mono Attached Images __________________ Holty -1999 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0L AWD http://members.cardomain.com/holty

12-10-2003, 10:28 PM	#7
Fish Man Wannabe Elite Explorer Marietta, GA 1995 Explorer XLT Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,794 Vehicle Specs	looks nice...that wiring is much better now __________________ 1995 XLT 4x4 4.0L TT, AAL, Warrior Shackles, 3" PA body lift, Flowmaster, K&N, Pioneer DEH P7500mp HU, JBL P300.1 pushing a Memphis 10 in a stealth box, JBL BP80.4 running Autotek and MA components in some Q Logic kick panels, 33" BFG Mud Terrains on 15x8 AR-23s. My (really old) CarDomain Page

12-10-2003, 10:31 PM	#8
Alec Elite Moderator Houston, Texas 2008 JK Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,061 Vehicle Specs	Nice work on those floor flaps. __________________ Alec "Dr. Candlepower" Rosenbaum Daily: 2008 JK Gone: EE "Splat", 2003 VW GTI VR6, 85 Bronco project

12-11-2003, 11:05 AM	#9
UtahX Wannabe Elite Explorer Layton, UT 2000 Explorer XLT Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 911 Vehicle Specs	Holty, I put my amps in the same place as yours, but ran the wires throught the crack on the right side. We thought about slicing the carpet, but decided the other way was better. Is that a 12"? Which model? What else did you get? Looks like a Alpine deck, which one? __________________ 2000 XLT 4.0 SOHC 4x4 (Oxford White), 5R55E, 3.73 MODS: 31" BFG AT/KOs, SilverStars, Diamond Clear's, Rancho RS5000, Cragar 15x8 Soft 8, MagnaFlow (2.5" Pipe), K&N FIPK II, Trans Cooler (Stock), PowerSlot, Hawk Performance Ceramic, Yellow Top My X Last edited by UtahX; 12-11-2003 at 11:33 AM.

12-11-2003, 12:34 PM	#10
davesexplorer Wannabe Elite Explorer Central PA 2001 F350 7.3 Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,808 Vehicle Specs	looks like a real nice setup, how does it sound...? great I'd guess.... my g/f has the same HU, I love playing with it when Im riding in the car.. __________________ 2001 F350 Extended Cab Long Bed Lariat 7.3 Powerstroke 4x4 1999 Mustang GT 5spd vert