JLAudio/Kenwood/Infiniti Stereo
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JLAudio/Kenwood/Infiniti Stereo
Here is the basic layout of my system:
-Kenwood KDC-X959 radio
-Sirius Satellite
-Infiniti Kappa Perfects Components 6 1/2 (doors)
-Infiniti Kappa 3ways 6 1/2"(behind seats)
-1 JLAudio 10W6v2 sub
-JLAudio 500/5 amp
-custom speaker enclosure
Here is the radio:
-Kenwood KDC-X959 radio
-Sirius Satellite
-Infiniti Kappa Perfects Components 6 1/2 (doors)
-Infiniti Kappa 3ways 6 1/2"(behind seats)
-1 JLAudio 10W6v2 sub
-JLAudio 500/5 amp
-custom speaker enclosure
Here is the radio:
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Awesome Enclosure
Originally posted by LS350Z
Looks stealthy!!! I like it but that's because my system is stealth as well (amp and sub in same location as yours).
Did you do the work yourself?
Looks stealthy!!! I like it but that's because my system is stealth as well (amp and sub in same location as yours).
Did you do the work yourself?
I have been thinking about a JL stealthbox type enclosure but not only does take up what little room we have back there anyway but it can't look that good if you look from the cabin side.
Where did you get the box? Did you make it? If not does your source sell these or do you?
I love the clean look and would love to have that.
How much did the speaker, box, and amp cost, if you don't mind me asking?
It is the tightest setup that I have seen!
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Re: Awesome Enclosure
Originally posted by dbsinc
Where did you get the box? Did you make it? If not does your source sell these or do you?
The box was made for me by a friend of mine here in Dallas. It is not a hard box to make and you can probably make it yourself with the propper tools. It is 1/2 inch MDF wood.
It is a ported recatangular box made to the right air specifications required by JLAudio. Then the amp rack is a rectangular box slighly larger than the amp (1 inch to each side) attached to the woofer box. The tops of both boxes is 1/4 inch plexy glass.
The top of the entire system is a 1/4 inch sturdy, but flexible material. The design was drawn out by me over the amp and speaker, cut out, and then we coverred it in black vinal Using a spary glue. The top is attached by velcro and small screws.
We put a shield over the speaker so it would not get damaged. The stealth top that covers the whole thing is just the OEM trunk mat with slits cut in for the shield over the sub.
Remove the donut spare and then cut the metal buldge that comes out to keep the donut still. You will have a flat surface then. Then just attach the box to the car with "L" brackts. The trunk area and lid itself was made so well no dynomat is needed. It hits hard and has no rattle. I thought i heard some but it was actually the tassle i had hanging from my rear view mirror.
I still throw books, groceries, *****, whatever i want back there and don't worry about any damage to anything. I didn't lose any truck space at all in the setup.
How much did the speaker, box, and amp cost, if you don't mind me asking?
The speaker (JLAudio 10W6v2) one of the best subs around was $350 and amp (JLAudio 500/5 5-Channel Amp) was $650, both at cartoys.
It is the tightest setup that I have seen!
Where did you get the box? Did you make it? If not does your source sell these or do you?
The box was made for me by a friend of mine here in Dallas. It is not a hard box to make and you can probably make it yourself with the propper tools. It is 1/2 inch MDF wood.
It is a ported recatangular box made to the right air specifications required by JLAudio. Then the amp rack is a rectangular box slighly larger than the amp (1 inch to each side) attached to the woofer box. The tops of both boxes is 1/4 inch plexy glass.
The top of the entire system is a 1/4 inch sturdy, but flexible material. The design was drawn out by me over the amp and speaker, cut out, and then we coverred it in black vinal Using a spary glue. The top is attached by velcro and small screws.
We put a shield over the speaker so it would not get damaged. The stealth top that covers the whole thing is just the OEM trunk mat with slits cut in for the shield over the sub.
Remove the donut spare and then cut the metal buldge that comes out to keep the donut still. You will have a flat surface then. Then just attach the box to the car with "L" brackts. The trunk area and lid itself was made so well no dynomat is needed. It hits hard and has no rattle. I thought i heard some but it was actually the tassle i had hanging from my rear view mirror.
I still throw books, groceries, *****, whatever i want back there and don't worry about any damage to anything. I didn't lose any truck space at all in the setup.
How much did the speaker, box, and amp cost, if you don't mind me asking?
The speaker (JLAudio 10W6v2) one of the best subs around was $350 and amp (JLAudio 500/5 5-Channel Amp) was $650, both at cartoys.
It is the tightest setup that I have seen!
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Re: Awesome Enclosure
Originally posted by dbsinc
Where did you get the box? Did you make it? If not does your source sell these or do you?
Where did you get the box? Did you make it? If not does your source sell these or do you?
The top of the system is 1/4 inch sturdy and slightly flexable material. Forgot what it's called. Needs to be flexible to get in and out of trunk but sturdy enough to hold books, groceries, ect. I used the trunck mat as a template and cut the material to the same size as the trunk mat (perfect fit). Then i drew the Z design over the part that goes onver the amp and that ovalish design over the part that goes over the sub. We then coverred it in black vinal (held on by a stong spray glue)
Cut the small loop in bottom of the trunk that holds the spare tire in place for a flat surface. Place the sub/amp box on trunk floor centerred and attach with "L" brackets. Then the top was attachhed to the boxes with velcro and small screws. We placed a shield over the sub so it doesn't get damaged by anything i may put in the back. That is the bridge looking object over the sub.
The stealth mat is just the trunk mat with slits cut into it where the shield over the sub is.
How much did the speaker, box, and amp cost, if you don't mind me asking?[/QUOTE]
I bought the sub and amp at car toys. They matched prices I got off the internet. The sub (JLAudio 10W6v2) was $350 and the amp (JLAudio 500/5) was $650. The sub retails at almost $400 and the amp at $800. Look around for deals on them.
It is the tightest setup that I have seen! [/QUOTE]
Thanks for the compliment.
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I like your install, very nice...
But, 1/2 mdf for the box ? That seems a little thin... JL Audio specs for the 10W6v2 recommend 3/4 mdf MIN, and even 1" on the baffle plate. I am sure that you have some flexing at full power, and maybe you aren't getting your full money's worth out of that sub (a great choice too).
Overall a great job on the install, and a great spare-less install !
But, 1/2 mdf for the box ? That seems a little thin... JL Audio specs for the 10W6v2 recommend 3/4 mdf MIN, and even 1" on the baffle plate. I am sure that you have some flexing at full power, and maybe you aren't getting your full money's worth out of that sub (a great choice too).
Overall a great job on the install, and a great spare-less install !
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Originally posted by chaparro78
Speaker enclosure in stealth mode (can't let passer byers see what you have):
Speaker enclosure in stealth mode (can't let passer byers see what you have):
passers by
just like mothers-in-law
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Originally posted by onecoolee
But, 1/2 mdf for the box ? That seems a little thin... JL Audio specs for the 10W6v2 recommend 3/4 mdf MIN, and even 1" on the baffle plate. I am sure that you have some flexing at full power, and maybe you aren't getting your full money's worth out of that sub (a great choice too).
But, 1/2 mdf for the box ? That seems a little thin... JL Audio specs for the 10W6v2 recommend 3/4 mdf MIN, and even 1" on the baffle plate. I am sure that you have some flexing at full power, and maybe you aren't getting your full money's worth out of that sub (a great choice too).
Thanks for your input though and thank you for your compliment, I appreciate it.
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Originally posted by lswaidz
Did you have any problems getting the Perfects to fit in the door due to their depth? Also, how hard was it to install the tweets in the stock location?
~Lance
Did you have any problems getting the Perfects to fit in the door due to their depth? Also, how hard was it to install the tweets in the stock location?
~Lance
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1 more pic please
Just one more pic if you don't mind, if the boxes in the space. Just without the carpet or padding.
I would really appreciate it because I am getting ready to try and do this with a friend's help, and that pic would help a lot.
Thanks
I would really appreciate it because I am getting ready to try and do this with a friend's help, and that pic would help a lot.
Thanks
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1 more pic please
Just one more pic if you don't mind, if the boxes in the space. Just without the carpet or padding.
I would really appreciate it because I am getting ready to try and do this with a friend's help, and that pic would help a lot.
Thanks
I would really appreciate it because I am getting ready to try and do this with a friend's help, and that pic would help a lot.
Thanks
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Re: 1 more pic please
Originally posted by dbsinc
Just one more pic if you don't mind, if the boxes in the space. Just without the carpet or padding.
I would really appreciate it because I am getting ready to try and do this with a friend's help, and that pic would help a lot.
Thanks
Just one more pic if you don't mind, if the boxes in the space. Just without the carpet or padding.
I would really appreciate it because I am getting ready to try and do this with a friend's help, and that pic would help a lot.
Thanks
Basically the top of the glass where the amp is mounted is screwed in near the upper top of the amp rack. Then the bottom is screwed in to the lower bottom.
2 small red neon lights are placed on the side walls of the speaker box.
If the top cover is removed it loks like the pic in the drawing sitting in your trunck with my wires wire wrapped running along either side.
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Re: Re: 1 more pic please
Originally posted by chaparro78
I don't want to unscrew the top cover, but I drew you a basic lay out of how the box looks. It is a little crude but I think you'll get the what I mean with it. The amp is not mounted flat. It is on a pice of Plexi-glass that has a neon light hooked to the underside of it to make it glow from underneath. The plexi is attacked to the amp rack at like a 30 degree angle.
Basically the top of the glass where the amp is mounted is screwed in near the upper top of the amp rack. Then the bottom is screwed in to the lower bottom.
2 small red neon lights are placed on the side walls of the speaker box.
If the top cover is removed it loks like the pic in the drawing sitting in your trunck with my wires wire wrapped running along either side.
I don't want to unscrew the top cover, but I drew you a basic lay out of how the box looks. It is a little crude but I think you'll get the what I mean with it. The amp is not mounted flat. It is on a pice of Plexi-glass that has a neon light hooked to the underside of it to make it glow from underneath. The plexi is attacked to the amp rack at like a 30 degree angle.
Basically the top of the glass where the amp is mounted is screwed in near the upper top of the amp rack. Then the bottom is screwed in to the lower bottom.
2 small red neon lights are placed on the side walls of the speaker box.
If the top cover is removed it loks like the pic in the drawing sitting in your trunck with my wires wire wrapped running along either side.
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No more Infinity Kappa Perfect components. After hearing the Focal Polykevlar components I had to make the switch. I will be posting pics of the switch soon. Man the Focals sound incredible. I used to have MBQuarts in my truck and the Focals even sound beter than MBQuart. They definately blow away the Infinity components.