1st Gen CL Sound system install (complicated)
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1st Gen CL Sound system install (complicated)
Hello guys. I am about to replace the stock system in a 1st gen CL. The fronts are 6.5's with tweets in the dash and 6 X 9's in the back. I am planning on a sound quality install rather a loud SPL install. Too many boomy bass noise in cars today.This is what I plan:
JL XR-650CS Component set up front
2 - IDQ12 V.2 subwoofers
JBL BP80.4 for the front sound stage and BP1200.1 for the subs
I did not forget about the rear speakers, I am going to deinstall them. The principle in sound quality and imaging is to have minimal sources of sound. Theoretically, 2 speakers than can play all sound frequencies would be ideal, but there is no such speaker. The empty speaker holes to the trunk will make a nice passage for the bass from the trunk. If anyone with experience or knowledge of installing a new sound system on a 1st gen CL please pass some wisdom this way. Particulary these topics:
I am going to run a 0 AWG wire from the battery to the back connected to a fused distribution block with 4 gauge outputs to the amps. 10 gauge to the subs from the amp. 12 gauge from the components to the amp. Does this sound correct? How difficult is it to install these wires properly and how would one do it?
How do you strip the door panel to access the speaker and its wiring?
How would I go about replacing the tweeter in the dash?
Where is the stock POS bose amp located?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
JL XR-650CS Component set up front
2 - IDQ12 V.2 subwoofers
JBL BP80.4 for the front sound stage and BP1200.1 for the subs
I did not forget about the rear speakers, I am going to deinstall them. The principle in sound quality and imaging is to have minimal sources of sound. Theoretically, 2 speakers than can play all sound frequencies would be ideal, but there is no such speaker. The empty speaker holes to the trunk will make a nice passage for the bass from the trunk. If anyone with experience or knowledge of installing a new sound system on a 1st gen CL please pass some wisdom this way. Particulary these topics:
I am going to run a 0 AWG wire from the battery to the back connected to a fused distribution block with 4 gauge outputs to the amps. 10 gauge to the subs from the amp. 12 gauge from the components to the amp. Does this sound correct? How difficult is it to install these wires properly and how would one do it?
How do you strip the door panel to access the speaker and its wiring?
How would I go about replacing the tweeter in the dash?
Where is the stock POS bose amp located?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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