new/old car audio nut!

[2critical 10+ year member]

Hello, I am currently "trying" to design, install a stereo for my truck and was doing a little research and came across this forum. I started to read some old threads and being I have been away from the car audio scene for a while (1994-95) I found a lot of useful info. Things sure have changed. I look forward to being able to find some help from time to time as I start my new project as I am a little "rusty". Thanks in adv.

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[jmanpc 5,000+ posts]

Welcome, man. What kind of truck are you installing in? What are you looking to put into it? Got a budget or brand preferences? We aim to please //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

or flame and call you a noob.

 

[2critical 10+ year member]

Thanks, I have an ext. cab s-10 (2003) As for the equipment I have chosen what I hope is gonna give me what I'm looking for which is a great sounding and good, not great, spl stereo. I decided on Critical Mass. I have already got my speakers, (1) C522 comp. set, 1) C652 comp. set, 4) SS82 8" (midbass), and 2) UL12 subs. I will be powering up with 2 Critical Mass 5 channel that should be shipped in around 30 days. (2500x1,200x4). The only other thing I have is an extant P500 parametric eq. I really need to find out the output voltage? I bought it kinda not thinking about that and I can't find it in any of the paperwork. Not sure if xtant is even around anymore. (MTX?) Head unit, alt., wires, line drivers(if needed), batts., etc. I am still looking for what fits my needs. (price vs. sort of thing) I will not let a "couple" $$$ mess up my project but I am trying to keep it down as best I can.

 

[jmanpc 5,000+ posts]

Thanks, I have an ext. cab s-10 (2003) As for the equipment I have chosen what I hope is gonna give me what I'm looking for which is a great sounding and good, not great, spl stereo. I decided on Critical Mass. I have already got my speakers, (1) C522 comp. set, 1) C652 comp. set, 4) SS82 8" (midbass), and 2) UL12 subs. I will be powering up with 2 Critical Mass 5 channel that should be shipped in around 30 days. (2500x1,200x4). The only other thing I have is an extant P500 parametric eq. I really need to find out the output voltage? I bought it kinda not thinking about that and I can't find it in any of the paperwork. Not sure if xtant is even around anymore. (MTX?) Head unit, alt., wires, line drivers(if needed), batts., etc. I am still looking for what fits my needs. (price vs. sort of thing) I will not let a "couple" $$$ mess up my project but I am trying to keep it down as best I can.

Man, that's gonna be a sick, sick, siiiiick stereo. Definately post up pics of the install when you get around to it. That's a heck of a lot of speakers to be fitting in an S-10. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/thumbsup.gif.3287b36ca96645a13a43aff531f37f02.gif

 

[Twistid 5,000+ posts]

rockwell? how fars that from fayetteville...

lots of north carolina members popin up everyday //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[BassAce 10+ year member]

hey

 

[2critical 10+ year member]

I know what you mean, I use to use multiple subs in my cars "back in the day". So I was thinking this would be a pretty easy task but once the drivers got here I figured I had better get creative as I have never done a small truck with this much before. I have some idea what I want to do but I need to get my amps here to make sure I get the "look" that I want. I would love to see some pics. of similar trucks/setups if anyone has them. It is about 2 1/2 hrs. from Fayetteville

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

There use to be a lot better quality car audio products back in th' day.....

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

s-10 door **** ***....

However with enough cussing, mine are starting to come along

 

[tapout 5,000+ posts]

welcome

 

[kpozr2 10+ year member]

Welcome, s-10 ext cab, small truck but can sound good and loud. keep us updated!

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

s-10 door **** ***....
However with enough cussing, mine are starting to come along

all an S-10 needs is an Image Dynamics 6.5 /horn componet set to come alive .....It is all the front staging and mid bass anyone needs //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[90accordman 5,000+ posts]

welcome aboard

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

Hello

 

[Colt9699 10+ year member]

hi //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wave.gif.002382ce7d7c19757ab945cc69819de1.gif