Spork's semi-SQ build
04-03-2009, 11:50 AM
#1
Spork's semi-SQ build
Thought I'd start this thread since I'm about ready to wrap up my system for the time being until I can start upgrading things again.
Hopefully this build can give some people an idea on a good sounding, well-priced system.
Any comments, opinions, or suggestions are welcome.
I've grown to love clarity and sound quality, and that's what I was going for with this. Wasn't able to drop more money on more expensive parts at the time. I know this isn't "OUTSTANDING" stuff and not top-of-the-line, but it's more than suitable for me. Didn't feel like spending the money on door pods. Wasn't looking for a setup to blow my ear drums, but rather give me clear highs, good mid-bass, and quality lows.
Headunit and accessories:
Kenwood DNX7120
Kenwood IP300V video iPod interface
Speakers:
F: MB Quart ESA-216 components
R: MB Quart ESA-216 mid-bass only
Zenclosure 1" speaker spacers
Amplifiers:
Kenwood KAC-8403 4-Channel Amp - 60w RMS x4 @ 4 ohm
Alpine MRP-M350 Mono - 200w rms @ 4ohm, 350w rms @ 2ohm
Amps are hidden in the space behind the seats. I like to keep it clean.
Subwoofer:
MB Quart RWE-252 10"
Zenclosure Understrut box
Sound deadening:
Elemental Designs eDead V1
1/2" Cellulose foam or whatever it is, used for beds. Don't laugh, it works awesome.
My Zenclosures sub box came today. Had to bore out the hole to 9.3" to fit the sub. Spent about an hour or so listening to different types of music and tuning it to my preferences. This sub lived up to my expectations. Quick response in double-bass songs and perfect reaction in techno/trance. Rap sounds awesome as well.
Hopefully this build can give some people an idea on a good sounding, well-priced system.
Any comments, opinions, or suggestions are welcome.
I've grown to love clarity and sound quality, and that's what I was going for with this. Wasn't able to drop more money on more expensive parts at the time. I know this isn't "OUTSTANDING" stuff and not top-of-the-line, but it's more than suitable for me. Didn't feel like spending the money on door pods. Wasn't looking for a setup to blow my ear drums, but rather give me clear highs, good mid-bass, and quality lows.
Headunit and accessories:
Kenwood DNX7120
Kenwood IP300V video iPod interface
Speakers:
F: MB Quart ESA-216 components
R: MB Quart ESA-216 mid-bass only
Zenclosure 1" speaker spacers
Amplifiers:
Kenwood KAC-8403 4-Channel Amp - 60w RMS x4 @ 4 ohm
Alpine MRP-M350 Mono - 200w rms @ 4ohm, 350w rms @ 2ohm
Amps are hidden in the space behind the seats. I like to keep it clean.
Subwoofer:
MB Quart RWE-252 10"
Zenclosure Understrut box
Sound deadening:
Elemental Designs eDead V1
1/2" Cellulose foam or whatever it is, used for beds. Don't laugh, it works awesome.
My Zenclosures sub box came today. Had to bore out the hole to 9.3" to fit the sub. Spent about an hour or so listening to different types of music and tuning it to my preferences. This sub lived up to my expectations. Quick response in double-bass songs and perfect reaction in techno/trance. Rap sounds awesome as well.
Last edited by Spork; 08-21-2010 at 06:36 AM.
04-03-2009, 12:03 PM
#5
Yeah, haha. I just didn't want to deal with placing them in my a-pillars atm. They sound fine where they're currently placed though.
HOWEVER, Greg... I'm thinking about picking up some silk-dome tweeters.
Titanium tweeters are BRIGHT.
HOWEVER, Greg... I'm thinking about picking up some silk-dome tweeters.
Titanium tweeters are BRIGHT.
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04-03-2009, 01:34 PM
#10
Passive that came bundled with the components, and using the crossovers on my headunit as well.
I went with an MB Quart sub for a couple reasons. It looks badass and matches the rest of my speakers. MB Quart is known for their SQ components, and I've read their subwoofers sound clean as well.
I went with an MB Quart sub for a couple reasons. It looks badass and matches the rest of my speakers. MB Quart is known for their SQ components, and I've read their subwoofers sound clean as well.
