Yaris Sedan Deadening and Sound system upgrade

[Alien Mantis]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

AM- Laugh at more power available. Some simply think I'm going to crank all 900 Watts to it. I've got a slightly different game plan. What would be your solution?

"Solution" to what?

( Are you saying you have a problem? )

I would have to listen to your system, before I could even begin to suggest anything. And not just "listen", but "study" it.

I would also need to know what your concerns are.

You have way more experience at this stuff than I do, so I doubt I could offer any helpful advice.

HAVING SAID THAT.... I always smile when people throw more power at their systems as a solution to some issue.
( Especially considering you are an "SQ" guy, and not an "SPL" guy. )

I EXPECT it from the SPL crowd.

[Alien Mantis]

And to YOU... Derick:

You are way better at taking photos than you are at FINISHING YOUR SYSTEM!



But seriously, it's looking good so far.

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by Alien Mantis

And to YOU... Derick:

You are way better at taking photos than you are at FINISHING YOUR SYSTEM!



But seriously, it's looking good so far.

I know...

I'm an architect and a photographer, I can draw it or take a picture but I'll have some else to do it!
in this case, it's a passion and hobby and I'm doing the best I can to prove that if I can do it! every body can!

A.M. made my day again!

Derick

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[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

I'm thinking of the analogy of the Prius versus an M3 for efficieny on the racetrack...

I watched that episode!

The M3 did a better MPG than the Prius! The M3 followed the Prius that was cranking and going full throttle on the track.

And you'll have that EXTRA power! when ever you need it!

I like it.

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[Alien Mantis]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

Much like building a drag car...you always have something to improve on...It never ends.

Much like building a drag car or a stereo system... you must find a point at which you are satisfied and STOP throwing time and money at it!



Derick: put your a-pillars on, mount your tweets and your mid-bass drivers in your doors, put your front-stage amp under the passenger seat, buy a prefab ported box for your IDQ's and stick `em in the trunk, remove the rear deck oem speakers and use the holes for sound ports, mount your sub amp to the sub box, Fire it all up... adjust your levels, x-over points, and your EQ... and you are DONE!

ONE full days work.

So... by this saturday, you can tell us how awesome it sounds. Pics are cool too!

GET BUSY!

See you back here on saturday!

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by Alien Mantis

Derick: put your a-pillars on, mount your tweets and your mid-bass drivers in your doors, put your front-stage amp under the passenger seat, buy a prefab ported box for your IDQ's and stick `em in the trunk, remove the rear deck oem speakers and use the holes for sound ports, mount your sub amp to the sub box, Fire it all up... adjust your levels, x-over points, and your EQ... and you are DONE!

Left a-pillar is ready for wiring
Right a-pillar need couple of hours to be ready for wiring

Mid-bass drivers will go in kick panels, I dislike everything about putting them in the doors.

Front-stage amp... will never make it under the seats, it's almost 2 feet long!

I've been looking for a subwoofer-box, but I can't find one that pleases me, I'll have to make one that meets the right specs.

Remove the rear deck speakers... I did this month ago! and toss them away!

I wouldn't put the amp on the sub-box, I'm afraid of the vibrations and second effects over time to the amp. Both amps will go on the floor behind front seats, will build a sub-floor to hide and protect them.

Just to be silly... I don't have an EQ well the HU comes with a 31 band EQ feature, Time Alignment, %$#$ 'bla-bla-bla' I love the P-99 HU

I can't think how boring would be if I'm done by Saturday, but Thanks AM to keep us motivated I really need that push! after all having a 4 month baby, a 4 year old son and a lovely wife very busy taking care of the kids I need to get my a$$ up and do something to feed them and keep them happy, doing a little bit here and there with small jobs, but lacking of a real job for now. I hope everything gets better and that the New Year is full of blessings for every body!

Derick.

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

It does get better and better! People don't realize that rear fill can pull your stage back. Also, make sure you level match those amps to the P99. The source will put out an unclipped 5 Volts at max output. To fully protect your investment, the level matching of the amps will be essential.

Let Palmer or I help if you need anything!

OK... GAIN MATCH!!!

SQcomp, Palmer and others... teach me / guide me...

I found this online, but it's only for the Subs LINK

I appreciate any tips and tricks

Thanks
Derick

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

Think about an Audison SRx or LRx amp for that 75 x 4...

I would love to justify a LRx ($850 at Woofers ETC) maybe an used one?

I can tell how good high end stuff makes a difference in your sound system.

I was thinking "Image Dynamics 4 channel" or another "PB amp"

I like the SRx but it's only 60x2 watts, any thoughts?

D.

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

Gain matching will be a chore for a few hours. You'll need to find a shop that #1 knows what it's doing and #2 has an o-scope. It'll take two people, a test tone CD and a small screwdriver. That plus a bit of time to adjust the gains on the amps.

Sounds scary, like going to the Doctor

any literature about it?

thanks

D.

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

You can get the LRx for several hundred less.

Where?

D.

[Palmer812]

Holy #@%! did SQ just say it was ok to put your tweeters on your sail panels? On your doors?

[Palmer812]

I kid because that is where my Hertz ML28 tweeters are. Well my liftback doesn't have sail panels instead it has little windows where the sedan's sail panels are. Mine are mounted to the door panel in angled cups exactly where your sail panels are. Mine work extremely well off axis.

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

The sail panels should do a bit better for you as that should take the tweeters a little more off axis...BUT...your PLDs are going to be off a little more.

What does PLD means?


D.

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

The sail panels should do a bit better for you as that should take the tweeters a little more off axis...BUT...your PLDs are going to be off a little more.

oh derick
PLD = path length difference , didnt know if you where serious or joking around ;)

So if PLDs are off more, what are the consequences? can you work them up with Time alignment? the distance from my tweeters to the MIds (center to center is like 6 inches... or less I'll have to check on that.

I found this LINK that talks about PLD

Thanks

Derick.