Playa178

Thanks to all the help from elduderino on the topic I have put together the following system. Any comments would be appreciated. I'd like to have Street Effectz do the install and purchase any necessary wiring from them. Maybe they can let me know how long this type of install will take on a Saturday.

JL Audio e6450 (6 channel x 45)
A/D/S 235 is (5 1/4" seperates)
MB Quart DKE 113 (5 1/4" coax for R doors)
MB Quart RCE 269 (6x9 woofers for R deck)

I guess I'll leave the tuning to the pros but I'd assume you high pass the F and R full ranges around 120hz and low pass the 6x9 woofers a bit higher, around 180 or 200 hz.

Thanks for the help, any comments are appreciated. The equipment total is right around $750 so this seems to be a quite cost effective way to go (not to mention stealth).

elduderino

Nice list!

The DKE tweeter xovers don't have a level control as I recall, so you might have some trouble with the R highs being louder than they need to be. Might need a couple of layers of grille cloth and a rubber band : )

Actually, I would push those xover points DOWN. 75 Hz is my recommendation. Get some better midbass from the front. You can raise the 6x9 point a bit for more volume, to taste, but start with it at like 75-80. If you have problems at that point I suspect you're using your bass control too much.

Playa178

I like to keep the bass/treble controls flat at 0. Music usually sounds best that way.

As far as the rears go, using a 6 channel amp means I can set the level on them quite low as opposed to the fronts so I think it should be ok. If I'm not happy I can always switch them out for some mid-only speakers.

Thanks again.

elduderino

Yes, if your system requires tone controls in use all the time, it just means you have the wrong system... : )

My concern was the volume of the tweeter in that R coax compared to the mid. If you're tall the tweeter on the Rt side Rear door has a good shot at your ear. Hence the polyester L pad : ) The upper-end MBQ have a seperate xover for the coax which allows adjustment... but I'm sure Ron can take care of that for ya! Let us know how it sounds!

Elephantman_nosefacehead

Hey I just bought a JL 6450 amp for $248 shipped. Did I get a decent price?

Playa178

Thats damn cheap!

Where at?

Elephantman_nosefacehead

On ebay and it's new

What are you paying for your MB Quarts

the cheapest I have seen is 237 shipped

Playa178

Not sure yet, gotta shop a bit still.

Waiting for Street Effectz to chime in here and let me know on install.

StreetEffectz

Sorry I didn't catch this sooner - been crazy at the shop and haven't been on the forum much in the last few days. Anyway, how soon are you looking to do the installation? We can do it THIS coming Saturday if you are interested, April 2nd. It will take the better part of the day and we'll run the amp off the factory preouts, no line converters.

The JL and A/D/S prices I don't have here - but the Quarts I can do $225 for the RCE269's and $115 for the DKE-113's

Email me direct, streeteffectz@streeteffectz.com if you'd like to do the installation

-Ron

Elephantman_nosefacehead

MB Quart RCE 269 (6x9 woofers for R deck)

after doing some research...will these actually fit in the rear deck?

vitocorleone

yes, they do fit (i bought mine many moons ago per elduderino - and love it). tuned, they sound like a small sub.

i have some probs with tone controls because i listen to a variety of cds that also vary in recording quality and age. i range between +1 to -1 bass (usually +1), and usually +1 or +2 on the treble (rce 216's in front, tweets in dash)... i'll prob eventually get tweets moved from dash to the sails so that i can keep it at 0 or +1. my rce 269's are hard crossed at 80hz.

i'd love to get a frequency analysis some day to tune it better.

carib

Let us know how that install works out. I am also looking into upgrading my TSX's sound system but I am definately a newbe to the capabilites of the gear you have.

elduderino

It's been posted over and over here that it's a piece of cake. Easiest install in the whole car!

Dude, apparently you have decided to do your own work, but you seem spooked as all get out. Sure you want this task?

I get the feeling that you don't want to do it yourself, but feel like you should. The worst thing you could do is tear your car apart while being worried and negative mentally about it - stuff WILL go wrong if you're stressed. Trust me.

Elephantman_nosefacehead

well you are getting the right feeling but the reason I asked that question was because the shop I was dealing with recommended a different speaker because they said it was very tight in the back and that speaker might not fit.

Negative mentally(and you forgot anal and frugal) is my nature I just deal with it
and move on.

Ellyman

kaliraver69

Do you need a new amp if you get the MB Quart's RCE269?