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The goal of this component was to get a trunk baffle (not quite infinite baffle) where the subwoofers are in a wall that separates the trunk airspace from the cabin airspace. For this to work, the trunk has to be completely sealed off from the cabin. It fits well, this photo is just after...

First step was to wet out the fiberglass cloth Then chopped mat could be layered on I managed four layers before the resin started to gel The following day I sanded the previous work and added another four layers. Once I was happy with strength, I sanded everything down to...

Planned: Stabilizing Alternator Output at ~13.8V on my 2023 Camaro 1SS (Smart Charging Bypass for Audio) I’m in the middle of building out my audio system and want consistent charging voltage in the 13.8–14.0V range for optimal amplifier performance without overcharging the AGM battery. Like...

This is nuts. I love it. Even though you're using the LC2i, have you tried just bypassing the stock HU and seeing the difference it makes in bass response?

So I decided to make a plug then open the middle and glass between the plug and the woofer frame. So the first step was making a template. But a hole is boring, so I decided to make it attractive (will be LED backlit) Mock-up I used spray adhesive to hold the paper to the board...

I have a history of liking trunk baffle sub installations. Back in 2010 I fiberglassed a frame into my 2001 Accord and ran a variety of subwoofers. With the Camaro space constraints, I’ve decided to do the same thing. I’ve already sealed up the trunk, so the challenge here is getting the woofers...

Future plans include swapping the amplifiers and DSP to Alpine with my recently collected set of V12 Expert amplifiers. MRV-F405 for mids and tweets, MRV-1005 for midbass, and MRV-1505 for subs. The well in the trunk will be used, and luckily this planning and construction can occur while the JL...

The Accord is home, drove it back from Arizona this past weekend. Will update the sound system again! More to come!

You'd hate having to use an FM Modulator for this purpose. There is an option with NAVIKS: https://naviks.com/i-24076942-2019-2022-toyota-rav4-entune-3-aux-audio-input-interface.html?ref=category:1207120

You can certainly trust the advice you get from Crutchfield. And they will help you during the install process, if needed. For the sound treatment - it helps to understand what each treatment does. "Deadener" turns resonant sheet metal into a less resonant surface. That means, when you...

The first step is extracting a useful audio signal out of the Bose system, which is easier said than done. You will need an interface to remove factory filters and provide a clean, useful signal. You also need to understand if there are noise cancellation microphones that require bypassing...

I also needed to remove the 6x9 midbass and swap with the new Alpine woofers. I use a gasketing material around the speaker and I solder the adapter to the speaker leads. The speaker grills look great and I see a future where I will integrate these into the door panels to move the...

Installed the speaker pods and the initial fit is ok. I will definitely design revisions after testing. Mounting the pods to the pillars was accomplished with a pair of threaded lamp rods. The result is aiming that I am excited to experience.

a buddy recently asked me to do an old school build in a 96 2-door Tahoe. The gray boxes are a pair of MiniDSP 2x4 with the DC isolator.