mindless2
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So with some suggestions from this site I finally got my system installed! It is not much, but it is 1000x better than the stock system was.
I actually have had my setup for a while, just got around to making a thread about it.
There was 2 goals for my system:
1) Not be super expensive
2) Not take up a lot of room
For my first goal, everything cost just under $400, but that helped by the fact that I found some great deals. I got the thunderform enclosure + sub for $60 on craigslist, and new I think they are $300+. I was looking for one for like 2 months though. I also got my amp with a $40 off coupon, so I only paid $90 (which is a steal in my opinion).
My 2nd goal limited me quite a bit, but I really use the trunk space all the time so I did not want a big box in there. My solution was a MTX thunderform enclosure.
I have a Sony CDX-GT620IP head unit that powers the door speakers. The main thing I like is that it has aux out and an iPod data cable.
The front door speakers are some Phoneix Gold 6x8's. With shipping it was less than $50 for them, and they are great. Rear speakers are stock.
I thought about getting an amp for the front speakers, but decided against it because space was limited.
My amp is a Cadence TXA-3002. I have it bridged right now, and it is capable of 600w rms@4ohm. My current sub can not handle that much power, and I am looking to upgrade.
It is mounted under my rear seat. It fits great, and if the seats need to be folded down, I just have to slide it forward a little.
My sub is one of the MTX Thunderform enclosures with a Thunder 6000 sub in it. I purchased this used, and I don't think that is the sub that came with it, but that's fine.
Here is a picture when I put it in.
The side was kind of hard to do by myself, and I actually never took the whole thing off, but I managed. That side piece got stuck in 2 places- that metal flap that pushes against the rear seats and up top near that coat hook thing. I removed the metal flaps, but did not have the other tools, so I worked around it.
Before:
After:
Overall I am pleased with my system, and music sounds so much better now. I am already looking to upgrade my sub though. I have heard great things about this sub, so that will be my next project.
Feel free to ask any questions about removing the side or running the wires to the back. All of my wires are hidden, so it looks pretty stock, which was my goal. I know my system is nothing special, but if someone is undecided on how something will work or look, maybe this will help them
.
I actually have had my setup for a while, just got around to making a thread about it.
There was 2 goals for my system:
1) Not be super expensive
2) Not take up a lot of room
For my first goal, everything cost just under $400, but that helped by the fact that I found some great deals. I got the thunderform enclosure + sub for $60 on craigslist, and new I think they are $300+. I was looking for one for like 2 months though. I also got my amp with a $40 off coupon, so I only paid $90 (which is a steal in my opinion).
My 2nd goal limited me quite a bit, but I really use the trunk space all the time so I did not want a big box in there. My solution was a MTX thunderform enclosure.
I have a Sony CDX-GT620IP head unit that powers the door speakers. The main thing I like is that it has aux out and an iPod data cable.
The front door speakers are some Phoneix Gold 6x8's. With shipping it was less than $50 for them, and they are great. Rear speakers are stock.
I thought about getting an amp for the front speakers, but decided against it because space was limited.
My amp is a Cadence TXA-3002. I have it bridged right now, and it is capable of 600w rms@4ohm. My current sub can not handle that much power, and I am looking to upgrade.
It is mounted under my rear seat. It fits great, and if the seats need to be folded down, I just have to slide it forward a little.
My sub is one of the MTX Thunderform enclosures with a Thunder 6000 sub in it. I purchased this used, and I don't think that is the sub that came with it, but that's fine.
Here is a picture when I put it in.
The side was kind of hard to do by myself, and I actually never took the whole thing off, but I managed. That side piece got stuck in 2 places- that metal flap that pushes against the rear seats and up top near that coat hook thing. I removed the metal flaps, but did not have the other tools, so I worked around it.
Before:
After:
Overall I am pleased with my system, and music sounds so much better now. I am already looking to upgrade my sub though. I have heard great things about this sub, so that will be my next project.
Feel free to ask any questions about removing the side or running the wires to the back. All of my wires are hidden, so it looks pretty stock, which was my goal. I know my system is nothing special, but if someone is undecided on how something will work or look, maybe this will help them
.
