S2000 audio/video systems
07-20-2009, 12:52 PM
#591
Claus, I highly recommend Sundown amps. Pick up a 50x4 (probably closer to a 60x4) for $350 or so. Excellent SQ (the guy who designed them is an SQ fanatic) and you can't beat the price. I'm actually using 2 of them in my truck (one for each door). Besides running a second set of speaker wire to each door, should be pretty easy to swap it in (and it can run active on it's own) 
I chose the Revs b/c I couldn't find anything as high in SQ (without spending MUCH much more on car audio specific speakers from an authorized dealer - I don't buy gray market anymore, just not worth it) that would fit in the doors with a 4ohm impedance. Unfortunately, short of upgrading my amp, this was pretty much a required impedance level. I'm certain it will be worth the effort when it's all done
I chose the Revs b/c I couldn't find anything as high in SQ (without spending MUCH much more on car audio specific speakers from an authorized dealer - I don't buy gray market anymore, just not worth it) that would fit in the doors with a 4ohm impedance. Unfortunately, short of upgrading my amp, this was pretty much a required impedance level. I'm certain it will be worth the effort when it's all done
07-21-2009, 08:30 PM
#592
^already have two sets of wires running into the doors, copper for mid bass and silver for tweets 
and.... I know I'll end up buying another pair of $200 RCA's if I go active... 
stop making me pull out my sexy RS6 xovers and VRx out of my trunk
and.... I know I'll end up buying another pair of $200 RCA's if I go active... stop making me pull out my sexy RS6 xovers and VRx out of my trunk
07-21-2009, 09:41 PM
#593
Yo...let me know when you're ready to switch to active. I'll build you custom RCAs (like I did for my truck), cut to whatever length you specify with soldered plugs (and you can give me the $200) 
I think I spent maybe a total of $150 on 3 sets of custom length RCAs (Belden coax, solder plugs - 15', 17', 21')
I think I spent maybe a total of $150 on 3 sets of custom length RCAs (Belden coax, solder plugs - 15', 17', 21')
07-21-2009, 10:51 PM
#595
WBT plugs start at $50ea...
I use the Dayton gold plugs, $5-7ea and, lets face it...it's not like there's really that much difference between WBT and Dayton plugs...they're gold, they're solder, they're RCA plugs...
07-21-2009, 11:18 PM
#596
the problem with me is that.... I treat cables like jewelries for my sound systems And Germans are too good at machining, hehe~ j/k
And you've done it...
I'm not gonna go active as yet but might start a RCA shopping spree soon, in hope to find something as detailed and as fast as blue heaven while being warmer and having a wider soundstage....
the RS6 and blue heaven combo sounds good, but is too agressive for some recording atm... However, the bh would be perfect with Seas though, ahaha
you might get a pm within a week or two RCA review inc?
And Germans are too good at machining, hehe~ j/kAnd you've done it...
I'm not gonna go active as yet but might start a RCA shopping spree soon, in hope to find something as detailed and as fast as blue heaven while being warmer and having a wider soundstage....the RS6 and blue heaven combo sounds good, but is too agressive for some recording atm... However, the bh would be perfect with Seas though, ahaha
you might get a pm within a week or two
RCA review inc?
07-25-2009, 09:39 PM
#597
Originally Posted by Neutered Sputniks,Jul 21 2009, 10:41 PM
Yo...let me know when you're ready to switch to active. I'll build you custom RCAs (like I did for my truck), cut to whatever length you specify with soldered plugs (and you can give me the $200)
I think I spent maybe a total of $150 on 3 sets of custom length RCAs (Belden coax, solder plugs - 15', 17', 21')
I think I spent maybe a total of $150 on 3 sets of custom length RCAs (Belden coax, solder plugs - 15', 17', 21')
still talks and not for sure atm though
07-30-2009, 03:50 AM
#598
update: fixed overly agressive staging by deadening the platic door panels more(only had closed cell foam before, now has mat and foam), which reduces rattles and harmonics
driver side sound stage now extends up to two feet beyond the door
driver side sound stage now extends up to two feet beyond the door
07-31-2009, 07:18 PM
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Here is my system. It is made up of an Alpine 9886 head unit with wired Modifry DCI and Alpine KCE350BT blue tooth interface with streaming audio and Sirius radio.
Speakers include Pioneer Premier 12
Speakers include Pioneer Premier 12
08-13-2009, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by lovegroova,Jun 14 2009, 02:31 AM
Imprint is in use and makes a very positive difference, although it's negated by having both roof and windows down. The windows make more difference to sound quality than the roof position though (unsurprisingly).