ShockTherapy Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 well, i got them in. now i'm done with my cheap and stealthy blingin' audio setup. 2 12 inch insignia subs at 150W x 2 RMS (300 peak) 1 insignia amp at 200W x 2 RMS @ 2 ohms scosche 1.25 cubic foot boxes scosche 4 ga. wiring kit. stock premium speakers. stock premium cd headunit. not bad for $225 total. and i have video of everything bumping at a scosh under half volume. http://sysblue.net/schoeckelt/bumps.mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danyzasycho Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 You purchased them at Best Buy did you get the service plan on those items sir? looks good tim!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 i had mine firing upwards and it sounded like ass, hope yours sound good like that. If i were you Tim i'd put the amp on the back of the box, or even mout it to the X brace thats behind the seat, i did that with my last amp and it worked great. Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Firing up sounds like dick. Point them the right way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShockTherapy Posted April 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 the boxes are too tall for the trunk. and they sound fine pointed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam'ron Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 my buick sounded better with the subs hitting up into the rear dash... tried it both ways and they were better firing up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rockstar Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Lookin good Timmy.. The Insignias aren't choice #1 for me, but they do sound nice when you're on a budget.. If you ever wanna have em point ot the back, return your box that's too big and pick up the QLogic double box Best Buy has.. Like I said, sunds awesome, and nice song choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puggsley456 Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 I have done SPL tests in my car with different box directions on the Termlab pressure sensor. These numbers are in refference to the main way I point my box which is to the back. Pointing forward was 1.6 db lower. Pointing up was 2.7 db lower.. And IMO pointing towards the back sounds much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Powered Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 its all in the way you test it. pointing up at the back window is best for SQ because the sound rolls forward at the driver/pass. headrests. If it sounds like ass, then upgrade to something better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 yes pointing the speaker towards the front of the car will make it hit harder, but although...might i suggest some sort of sound deadening for your rear speaker deck. i need some for mine like homeless guy needs clothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Powered Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I dont want it to hit harder though, it hits too hard already. Just want it to sound lower and cleaner. next install Im thinking about cutting a hole in the middle of the back shelf for the bass to enter, then mount tweeters on each side of the hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 yes pointing the speaker towards the front of the car will make it hit harder, debateable! It sounds more like a higher punch rather than a low rumbling bass like when they are pointed backwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 debateable! It sounds more like a higher punch rather than a low rumbling bass like when they are pointed backwards x2 .....my subs always have sounded better when they faced the rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puggsley456 Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Ears can be decieved.....spl meters cant. pointing to the rear is louder.........unless you have a fold down rear seat.....than its a whole new ball game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 debateable! It sounds more like a higher punch rather than a low rumbling bass like when they are pointed backwards x2 .....my subs always have sounded better when they faced the rear i cant say that....ive never heard mine facing the rear...i TRIED..but theres NO spot in the trunk for the ground to be bolted to, unless i make a spot and im not that curious to do that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puggsley456 Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 debateable! It sounds more like a higher punch rather than a low rumbling bass like when they are pointed backwards x2 .....my subs always have sounded better when they faced the rear i cant say that....ive never heard mine facing the rear...i TRIED..but theres NO spot in the trunk for the ground to be bolted to, unless i make a spot and im not that curious to do that... Huh? d you mean your amp ground? Just rum it to the back seat. And use either the seat bolt or just use a self tapping screw on a bare piece of metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Powered Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 debateable! It sounds more like a higher punch rather than a low rumbling bass like when they are pointed backwards x2 .....my subs always have sounded better when they faced the rear i cant say that....ive never heard mine facing the rear...i TRIED..but theres NO spot in the trunk for the ground to be bolted to, unless i make a spot and im not that curious to do that... Huh? d you mean your amp ground? Just rum it to the back seat. And use either the seat bolt or just use a self tapping screw on a bare piece of metal. If you want your amp to not clip, then use either the stud for the rear strut tower after you sand it to bare metal, NO! on the seat belt stud, because its insulated by adhesives. or you can use the exhaust bracket bolt on the frame like I did, but that involves removing the rear passenger tire, drilling through the trunk, grommet in the hole, sanding down the frame, etc, etc.... the ground is the single most important thing there is to any good install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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