Well, it's been a while since I've posted pics of the audio/video system in my car, and since I recently gave it an overhaul, I figured this would be a good time. The overhaul consisted of replacing the JL Audio XR series component speakers in front to the ZR series, removing my Audiocontrol Matrix line driver, and adding an Alpine processor. So, here's the new updated equipment list:

Alpine DVA-9861 in-dash DVD head unit
Alpine PXA-H701 multimedia processor/equalizer/crossover (connected to HU via optical connection)
Phoenix Gold ZX-500 amplifier
Phoenix Gold ZX-450 amplifier
Phoenix Gold ZX-350 amplifier
JL Audio ZR650-CSI 6.5" component speakers in front
MB Quart 5 1/4" component speakers in rear
JL Audio 12W3 v3 12" subwoofer
Sony Playstation 2
Power Acoustik 7" monitor

My system was designed with the intention of staying completely hidden. I let my installer do whatever he wants with the design and install, as long as the finished product is nearly invisible from the outside.

Anyway, on to the pictures. As always, all comments are welcome, positive or negative. Thanks for looking!

Power Acoustik monitor and Alpine HU:




Custom cubby hole behind driver seat (contains power/ground distribution, Alpine processor, ZR Series passive crossovers for front speakers), where factory subwoofer would reside:





PS2 in glovebox:


PS2 controller port, run under the carpet, and sticking out under each seat, and velcroed to the carpet:


Amps and sub in custom, spare tire well enclosure:




View of hatch area when covered:



Center console controls. The red switch is the power supply for the Playstation 2. The middle button is not used anymore, but the flip switch in the middle is used to switch the source on the monitor from the HU to the Playstation 2. And the bass ****:


Ok, I hope you all enjoy! Thanks for looking!

 

Nice set up. How did they fit the 12w3 in the tire well area? How much higher is the floor in the hatch area? Again great set up man.

 

very nice!

 

Thanks for the compliment!

What do you mean how did they fit the W3 in the tire well area? If you just mean how much the floor had to be raised, then it's only about an inch. If you are asking something else, then I don't think I understand exactly?

The 12w3 is the biggest I can go, unfortunately. I'd love to upgrade to a W6 or W7, but they are too deep!

 

Nice and clean. I would have finish the clean install by putting the switches out of sight though.

 

Sweet setup, do you have pics of your car?

 

Here's a link to a thread I posted about a month ago with some pics of the car:

https://my350z.com/forum/media-share/290252-my-03-redline-on-volks.html

 

I miss My ZRs :P

LoL

Love the 'new' Setup

 

Awesome setup!!! Love stealth jobs like this.

One question, is there enough ventilation for the amps when you are cranking it?

 

nice setup, how much weight gain?

 

Good question. The answer is yes, for the most part. The cover in the hatch is just the little thin carpet cover, not the heavy one with the rubber backing and the Z logo on it. I can play it for as long and loud as I want, except on the hottest of days. In Boise, it gets 100+ degrees often in the summer, and every once in a while, if I've been playing it for a long spell, the sub amp will shut off for a couple minutes. It hasn't happened to me at all this summer, but has a few times since I've had the setup. Also, the sub amp has shut off a time or two when I have a bag or something in the back, on the amps, usually on hot days also. But for the most part, like over 99% of the time, ventilation is not a problem at all.

 

Hmm, this I'm not sure about. I think I read that you lose 50 or so lbs taking out the spare tire and jack, etc, but I'm sure all the equipment makes up for that. There's actually not that much wood being used, as the bottom and sides of the box are fiberglassed. Only the top of the box and the amp rack, and the cubby hole are made of wood. I would guess maybe a gain of 50 lbs, possibly 100, but that's really just a shot in the dark.

 

Very nice setup.

 

Looks like a nice setup.