High Definition Mobile Audio Demo Car 2004 Acura TL - Dynaudio/ARC/MS-8 *Pics Galore*
#81
Quiet, Rika Neenja!
If you are serious, PM me (I already have had a few people do so) and we can talk about making you a set and pricing! The enclosure size would be based on the speaker being used. The Dynaudio Esotar2 430's I am using require .01ft^3, which is basically covering the back of the speaker, but other speakers would either need a larger enclosure or no enclosure at all!
Yep. The outside of the speaker measures a little more than 4.25"
Yep. The outside of the speaker measures a little more than 4.25"
#83
Team Owner
I just wanted to publicly thank Jerry (niebur3) for taking the time to answer my newbish questions. This was on a Saturday night and he spent 1.5 hours of his time on the phone answering questions. For those that don't know who he is and what he's done, take the time to search around on diymobileaudio. It's great to be able to talk to someone at that level and get any and all questions answered.
#84
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Thanks for the kind words, anytime!!! Part of that 1.5 hrs was my fault though, I love to talk about this stuff and can ramble, he, he, he.
I hope to have some updates in the morning. Been working like crazy, but everything is half finished and I like to show start to finish pics. The weather has caused the recent ADD like work, but I'll post what I have anyway.
I hope to have some updates in the morning. Been working like crazy, but everything is half finished and I like to show start to finish pics. The weather has caused the recent ADD like work, but I'll post what I have anyway.
#85
Team Owner
Thanks for the kind words, anytime!!! Part of that 1.5 hrs was my fault though, I love to talk about this stuff and can ramble, he, he, he.
I hope to have some updates in the morning. Been working like crazy, but everything is half finished and I like to show start to finish pics. The weather has caused the recent ADD like work, but I'll post what I have anyway.
I hope to have some updates in the morning. Been working like crazy, but everything is half finished and I like to show start to finish pics. The weather has caused the recent ADD like work, but I'll post what I have anyway.
#88
Team Owner
Mostly about how the Dyns sound since no shop in the area carries them. Lots of questions about install and TL specific stuff. Some of the theory and stuff that I'm not too good with.
#90
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Okay....an update is finally here. Due to weather difficulties, I have several things half finished, but should have tons to post in the next week. Here is one of the things I have about 90% finished. Since I decided to go aftermarket with the head unit (P01), I wanted to make sure it looks as factory as possible. Here is the result.
Before:
After (well kinda):
I purchased a second HVAC/Radio sub display to complete this look (the original one the car came was cut a fabricated to fit the monitor). I used this because it already had all the curves from the factory built in with a flat surface to work with.
I started trimming:
I then cut the factory plexi and started test fitting the new head unit.
Now, the factory trim pieces covered with aluminum need to be addressed. These pics give you an idea how I am dealing with this. The aluminum was removed and the 1/2 circle was filled (on 1 for now), then I stopped until I can get everything mounted in the vehicle to see if any further filler will be needed around the radio. The final pieces will be covered in Di-noc brushed aluminum wrap.
The sub display for the HVAC will be desoldered and extended with wire from the factory board so it can relocated in the opening right above the head unit. I will provide pics as soon as I am finished.
Thats all for today!
Before:
After (well kinda):
I purchased a second HVAC/Radio sub display to complete this look (the original one the car came was cut a fabricated to fit the monitor). I used this because it already had all the curves from the factory built in with a flat surface to work with.
I started trimming:
I then cut the factory plexi and started test fitting the new head unit.
Now, the factory trim pieces covered with aluminum need to be addressed. These pics give you an idea how I am dealing with this. The aluminum was removed and the 1/2 circle was filled (on 1 for now), then I stopped until I can get everything mounted in the vehicle to see if any further filler will be needed around the radio. The final pieces will be covered in Di-noc brushed aluminum wrap.
The sub display for the HVAC will be desoldered and extended with wire from the factory board so it can relocated in the opening right above the head unit. I will provide pics as soon as I am finished.
Thats all for today!
#93
Moderator
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Effing awesome.
#94
Suzuka Master
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Can't wait for this to be done
what do you estimate a final cost of this would be?
#98
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Thanks guys!!!
Ebay!
Ebay!
#99
Instructor
This is cool, have you gotten the center channel in yet? If so, Id love to see some pics. The weakest part of my audio is my center right now, and Id love to put a 4"mid with a dedicated tweeter if it would work. I assume you will not be running that off the MS8 amp, correct?
#100
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
This is cool, have you gotten the center channel in yet? If so, Id love to see some pics. The weakest part of my audio is my center right now, and Id love to put a 4"mid with a dedicated tweeter if it would work. I assume you will not be running that off the MS8 amp, correct?
#102
Burning Brakes
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#103
Instructor
Cant wait to see your center install!
#104
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Amazing install. Keep up the great work.
#106
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I also got the wiring completed and the decoupled floor barrier down. I use all IXOS wire (0 awg power wire, gamma speaker wire and Ixotica RCA's)
Here is the speaker wire:
Here are the RCA's:
Pics of the wire termination:
Wire runs in Techflex and tied down every 6 inches or so:
And finally the floor barrier down:
Center Channel Pics Next!
Here is the speaker wire:
Here are the RCA's:
Pics of the wire termination:
Wire runs in Techflex and tied down every 6 inches or so:
And finally the floor barrier down:
Center Channel Pics Next!
#107
Those kick pannels look amazing. I have never tried mids only in the kicks without the tweeter being down there as well. Do you think the tweets in the dash will help lift the soundstage? I would like to talk with you once you have the system complete. I will be curious to hear how well the system images with the speakers separted like that. Do think there is room to add the tweeters in the kicks as well? Awesome job so far looking forward to seeing the finished product.
#108
Team Owner
Very nice! I'm so glad you're doing this like one step ahead of me so I have a nice template. You can bet I'll be looking at your pictures as I'm doing it. I'm ordering my dyns tomorrow and a just got another big shipment of damplifier and luxury liner so I'll be busy the next two weekends for sure. Then hopefully the 15s come in by the 3rd weekend. No idea how this thick stuff is supposed to fit under the head liner but we'll see.
#109
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Center Channel Pics!
First I cut a piece of MDF the same shape as the original center channel cover.
I then did a test fit with the speaker and the cover.
I added a mounting piece for the tweeter.
I had to (very carefully) trim some of the edges where the old cover mounted to fit the new MDF piece.
Here is the Dynaudio Esotar2 430 with the Dyn Tweeter mounted.
I added some deadening to the outside of the orb.
Center Channel mounted in the car.
A view from underneath when mounted in the dash.
A couple of pics with the grill in place. I just covered the factory grill after cutting the openings for the speakers with grill cloth.
That is it for tonight. Will be working all day tomorrow!
First I cut a piece of MDF the same shape as the original center channel cover.
I then did a test fit with the speaker and the cover.
I added a mounting piece for the tweeter.
I had to (very carefully) trim some of the edges where the old cover mounted to fit the new MDF piece.
Here is the Dynaudio Esotar2 430 with the Dyn Tweeter mounted.
I added some deadening to the outside of the orb.
Center Channel mounted in the car.
A view from underneath when mounted in the dash.
A couple of pics with the grill in place. I just covered the factory grill after cutting the openings for the speakers with grill cloth.
That is it for tonight. Will be working all day tomorrow!
#110
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
#112
www.colradodetail.com
Awesome and amazing work!!!
The real questions is how much weight are you adding to the car?
I know this is a a show car for you sound but i am just curious how much you have added....from the looks of things it could be upwards of 300lbs+...true/false?
The real questions is how much weight are you adding to the car?
I know this is a a show car for you sound but i am just curious how much you have added....from the looks of things it could be upwards of 300lbs+...true/false?
#113
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
It would have to be True.
#114
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Those kick pannels look amazing. I have never tried mids only in the kicks without the tweeter being down there as well. Do you think the tweets in the dash will help lift the soundstage? I would like to talk with you once you have the system complete. I will be curious to hear how well the system images with the speakers separted like that. Do think there is room to add the tweeters in the kicks as well? Awesome job so far looking forward to seeing the finished product.
#115
Bone stock tl-s
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Dude, I'm super impressed! Your work looks awesome. Very professional, everything looks great, with high quality audio gear.
Kinda makes me feel my stuff/work is amateurish is your trunk gonna be a show peice or are you going for more of a stealth look. Keep it coming, I love threads like this.
Kinda makes me feel my stuff/work is amateurish is your trunk gonna be a show peice or are you going for more of a stealth look. Keep it coming, I love threads like this.
#118
Quiet, Rika Neenja!
When actively crossing over the separate drivers, how do you get the three drivers to blend to sound like one unit? It can't just be setting crossover frequencies, is there a time delay in there somewhere?
#119
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
The MS8 does time delay and the important part of it is the time delay between the midrange/midbass and then between the midbass/subwoofer.