Hi Guys,
I've acquired some equipment and found a reputable shop (I don't know if it's appropriate to list the name) to do the installation. The time has come to make some decisions about midrange and tweeter placement. I'd like your opinions regarding potential imaging problems.
My equipment:
Car: Pontiac G8 (Leased, so we're not cutting any holes)
HU: Factory (unit has integrated HVAC controls so I didn't want to change it)
Processor: Bitone.1
Subs: JL 12W3V3-4's in a sealed box (currently installed)
Sub Amp: JL 500/1v2 (currently installed)
Front Stage: Hertz HSK 163 Component Set (purchased from a forum member)
HV 165L Woofer (Midbass) Going in the factory door locations
HL 70 Midrange
HL 25 Tweeter
Front Stage Amp: Zed Leviathan (It shipped today!)
Originally, I was going to have a set of kicks fabricated from fiberglass. In the kicks we were going to mount the mids and tweeters. Then I found out the price of the kicks ($650 - $325 a piece) and that totally blew up my budget. The shop's owner suggested that, instead of the kicks, I consider putting the tweeters in the factory dash locations (on angled mounts under the plastic factory covers) and one mid in another factory location at the center of the dash. Could this work well? I really have no idea. I've never heard a car with one mid in the dash before.
I'd like some input before we take the car apart. The Leviathan won't be here until October 6th or 7th so I have some time. If you feel that the different speakers in the dash would help, please make suggestions.
This is my first real attempt to do something on the higher end with any car that I've had. I'm really hoping for better than average SQ results. I've read so much about how some cars sound like the front stage is "on the hood." I'd love to experience some of that satisfaction with my car.
Please ask questions, make comments, even flame the noob if you have to... I'm in over my head, knowledge and experience wise, so I'm hoping for some structured guidance.
Thank you,
Tom
