Tonka's Current system in a 1988 Chevy C2500 single cab

[tonka 10+ year member]

OK, well let me start by saying that due to the fact of owning a single cab pickup, I am very limited on my space/comfort ratio. I may need to correct myself later as I am doing this by memory.

Head Unit:

My head unit is a 2001 Alpine CDA-7875 65x4, 4-volt pre-outs w/remote and outputs for front, rear and sub. Yeah, 2001, but 65x4 is 65x4 and its loud as hell. The only complant that I have is it wont read CD-RWs or MP3 format. Funny story, I bummed this off my retarded unkle for $25 because he needed gas money and its the only thing he had that I wanted.

Dash/Rear trim speakers:

Here I have 4 Pioneer 4-way 4x6's rated at 35watts RMS each. Although they sound GREAT, they are priority #1 on the upgrade list as they are the first speakers to max out.

Rear (aftermarket additions):

Behind my bench seat I was able to squeeze a pair of MTX XT693 3-way 6x9s in a pair of scosche boxes. They are rated at 40 watts RMS each (way under rated IMO). These are running to my amp.

Amp:

Here I have a Pyramid 4-channel 600 watt amp. I know, I know, Pyramid isnt exactly the greatest brand of anything to have, but this amp is one exeption. It is a fantastic amp and powers my sub/6x9 combo wonderfully. I admit, I dont know the RMS of this, but my American Pro 600 watt 4ch amp shot craps and I was in need of a new amp and this was only $40 off craigslist. I got lucky on my selection as it was kind of impulsive.

Now, for the sub.

I took alot off time an consideration choosing my sub, spent hours reserching and looking at many brands and models untill I chose this one. I based My chosen sub not only off of reviews, but also off of what I had to power it, and how much space I had to work with. I am VERY happy with my secection and would recomend it to anyone looking to get bang out of a fairly low wattage sub. So here you go.

12" MTX TR5500 (TR5512) rated at 800 watts peak (like that matters) and 400 watts RMS. This thing will make your freakin ears pop, your hair move, blur your vision and the bass feels awesome. I find it impressive for a single 12 powered by my low watt amp.

The box is perfect for the sub to. By some gift of luck, it came with my firebird and I was able to squeese it into my truck. I have not calculated the volume of it though.

Wireing:

Aside from the OEM wireing to the 4x6 speakers in the stock locations, I use only the best I can afford. I have 14 guage wire to the 6x9s and the sub (in the boxes too) and my power wire is the biggest I could find for the cheapest price. Its a 4 guage Audiopipe that I picked up at a pick-'n'-pull for $12 w/fuse block and fuse. It runns to a 2-way distribution block. after that I think its 1 ft of 8 guage to connect to my amp.

Also with a 8 guage ground wire. The remote wire is pretty hefty too, although I dont recall the guage.

All this set up has got me one MEAN system. I is very, very loud but has a good balenced mix of highs, mids and bass. I am very happy with everything I have done with my system and, although I know it dosent need to be louder, I cant wait for my future upgrades.

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[budahbuddy803 10+ year member]

Im rockin a 1988 Silverado or C1500 i dont know exactly. Its ext cab/long bed......It may be because of the deck i have (T/A, xovers, EQ), but i replaced the 4"s firing into the windshield and added a sub and it honestly sounds pretty smooth with everything in the factory locations. Of course I dont have midbass coming out of my front speaks, but this is a very very temporary vehicle so i didnt seal them off from the dash or anything just a straight drop in.

1.) If you plan on driving that car for a decently long period of time I highly suggest cleaning up the wires for the safety of your equipment and yourself.

2.) Get rid of the "rear speakers" in the box. I would just replace the speakers in the factory locations unless you want to get into fiberglassing.

3.) How is the box secured? I would def try to get it behind your seat or get a shallow mount for back there for space and safety.

 

[tonka 10+ year member]

As far as our trucks go, C means 2wd, K means 4wd and 1500=1/2ton, 2500=3/4ton and 3500=1ton.

And I did clean up my wireing, that pic was taking during the time I was testing to make shure I did it right.

The 6x9s really do help even out the highs to mids to bass ratio. I mean letts face it, 2 pairs of 4x6s wont hang with a 12" sub. Atleast not well. I know for a fact mine dont because I accedently unpluged the rear A/V clbles from my head unit and it took me forever to figure out why it sounded weird. and sence they are in boxes, the 6x9s really help out with those bass frequencies that the 4x6s dont have and the sub just cant quite hit. (midbass)

The box is secured by gravity alone lol it really never moves, theres rairly a problem with it moving.

 

[KidThump 10+ year member]

Glad to see someone who is happy with everything about their system!

 

[tonka 10+ year member]

Now remember, I did say future upgrades were planned, but I am happy with my "just above entry level" build