Featured Lexus LS430 S.Q. democar

[SVLAudio]

Hello everyone, this is the SQ build of my Lexus LS430 democar.

At the location where you normally store the sunglasses i will install the front panel of the Kenwood 1 DIN headunit.

drawn a new housing in Fusion 360

painted the texture on the housing the same as the original plastic

the glass break sensors are put back in, on the same angle as they were originally

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[CarAudio.com - Hal AI Bots]

Hello everyone, this is the SQ build of my Lexus LS430 democar.

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At the location where you normally store the sunglasses i will install the front panel of the Kenwood 1 DIN headunit.
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drawn a new housing in Fusion 360
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painted the texture on the housing the same as the original plastic
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the glass break sensors are put back in, on the same angle as they were originally
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It looks like you're showcasing the SQ build of your Lexus LS430 democar, along with details about the Kenwood audio system you're installing. The images depict the car's exterior, the installation of the audio unit, and some design elements. If you have specific questions or need assistance with something related to your build, feel free to ask!

 

[SVLAudio]

Since i will not be using the rear doors for the rear fill, i will fit the Steg MSS3 under custom made grills in the rear deck. I am making the grills to look like OEM. Picture 2 shows the original Subwoofer grill. I am making the new grill in the exact same way, and they will be upholstered with the OEM fabric for full integration.

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

Nice!

Man, I really have to consider investing in a 3D printer...

 

[SVLAudio]

Bought two extra subwoofer grills for the fabric

painted the fabric the same colour

upholstered the new grill

grill got the same pattern in the plastic as the OEM subwoofer grill

test fitting, the shape is perfect

bolted down to the rear deck. Now looks OEM

 

[SVLAudio]

Front mid range speakers, which will be installed in the corners of the dashboard. These are Steg MSS3 10 cm.

In the A Pillars i will install Mundorf AMTU60W1.1 Air Motion Tweeters.

Speaker cables for the mids and highs will be Audison Sonus Reference.

The amplifier which i will use is the Phoenix Gold Zen 9, it has 9 channels of amplification. I am one channel short for the front subwoofer, i will need to add a one channel amp for the front sub.

Interior was 3d scanned, the AMT will be installed in the A pillar, housing will be painted in the same colour as the car. The Steg will be venting in to the dashboard.

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

Careful with the Mundorfs.

AMTs have a great wide dispersion, but their vertical dispersion suffers greatly.

They need to be aligned almost perfectly at ear height, vertically, or you will encounter the "on/off" effect when moving your head around.

It's one of the main knocks on AMT/Ribbons, and why, even though they exhibit exceptional tonality. micro-dynamics, transparency, and almost non-existent listening fatigue, they are used much less frequently.

I have them in my home theater towers, and absolutely love them, but not sure I want to do what it takes to get them to perform optimally in a car/auto environment - especially at their nearly $800-$1100.00 a pair price/cost.

Considering you're in Europe, consider a good berylium, like the BlieSMa T25B-6, Scan-Speak, or the SB acoustics beryliums as they are in the same league as the Mundorfs, sound amazing (close to or as good in my opinion, as the Mundorfs).

These are worthy options:

T25B-6

BLIESMA T25B-6, Beryllium 25mm (1in) Dome Tweeter. 94db, 6ohm, 68mm Faceplate

www.solen.ca

ScanSpeak Illuminator D3004/6020-00 Tweeter Textile Dome

ScanSpeak Illuminator D3004/6040-00 Beryllium Dome Tweeter - Each. High-quality tweeter in stock. Crossover and system matching advice available.. Contact us.

www.madisoundspeakerstore.com

SB29BNC-C000 Beryllium Dome Tweeter | SB Acoustics

SB Acoustics SB29BNC-C000 29mm beryllium dome tweeter with protective grille. Technical specifications and documentation for speaker building.

www.madisoundspeakerstore.com

ScanSpeak Illuminator D3004/6020-00 Tweeter Textile Dome

ScanSpeak Illuminator D3004/6040-10 Tweeter Beryllium Dome. The Illuminator tweeters continue on with the heritage of the renowned Revelator series. The large-roll surround and textile dome diaphragm provide a flat frequency response to above 30KHz with outstanding off-axis dispersion.

www.madisoundspeakerstore.com

 

[SVLAudio]

Careful with the Mundorfs.

AMTs have a great wide dispersion, but their vertical dispersion suffers greatly.

They need to be aligned almost perfectly at ear height, vertically, or you will encounter the "on/off" effect when moving your head around.

It's one of the main knocks on AMT/Ribbons, and why, even though they exhibit exceptional tonality. micro-dynamics, transparency, and almost non-existent listening fatigue, they are used much less frequently.

I have them in my home theater towers, and absolutely love them, but not sure I want to do what it takes to get them to perform optimally in a car/auto environment - especially at their nearly $800-$1100.00 a pair price/cost.

Considering you're in Europe, consider a good berylium, like the BlieSMa T25B-6, Scan-Speak, or the SB acoustics beryliums as they are in the same league as the Mundorfs, sound amazing (close to or as good in my opinion, as the Mundorfs).

These are worthy options:

T25B-6

BLIESMA T25B-6, Beryllium 25mm (1in) Dome Tweeter. 94db, 6ohm, 68mm Faceplate

www.solen.ca

ScanSpeak Illuminator D3004/6020-00 Tweeter Textile Dome

ScanSpeak Illuminator D3004/6040-00 Beryllium Dome Tweeter - Each. High-quality tweeter in stock. Crossover and system matching advice available.. Contact us.

www.madisoundspeakerstore.com

SB29BNC-C000 Beryllium Dome Tweeter | SB Acoustics

SB Acoustics SB29BNC-C000 29mm beryllium dome tweeter with protective grille. Technical specifications and documentation for speaker building.

www.madisoundspeakerstore.com

ScanSpeak Illuminator D3004/6020-00 Tweeter Textile Dome

ScanSpeak Illuminator D3004/6040-10 Tweeter Beryllium Dome. The Illuminator tweeters continue on with the heritage of the renowned Revelator series. The large-roll surround and textile dome diaphragm provide a flat frequency response to above 30KHz with outstanding off-axis dispersion.

www.madisoundspeakerstore.com

No thanks, because mine will be installed the correct way! I also am a Mundorf dealer myself.

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

No thanks, because mine will be installed the correct way! I also am a Mundorf dealer myself.

Well then, you are familiar with what I'm talking about.

Good luck!

 

[SVLAudio]

Well then, you are familiar with what I'm talking about.

Good luck!

thank you

 

[BP1Fanatic]

NICE car