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New member Username: SenatorgleasonNJ USA Post Number: 2 Registered: Aug-07 | originally posted in the wrong forum Hi guys, I just upgraded my 2001 Ford Ranger from stock Everything to a formidable system. I started by adding an Alpine CDE-9881, because my main concern was compatibility with my iPod and the ability to read MP3 cds. Then the itch kicked in for me to do the speakers, so I did some research and ask a few people who knew a lot about car audio and I ended up putting in 2 pairs of Infinity Kappa 682.7CF 6x8 speakers. After that, It came down to a decision of how i wanted to go about putting a subwoofer in. Build a box or find something custom-fit? Well MTX did not disappoint me. I found a pre-fabricated, custom fit enclosure that fits 2 10" subs. I bought an Infinity Reference 1300a 300-Watt amp to get the subs goin, and I was ready to install. I already had the HU put in at bestbuy (free installation since i bought it there), I did the speakers myself, and I took the sub/amp to bestbuy and let them do it. I can handle simple wiring, but the task of getting the sub running was out of my league. The quality of sound in my truck has increased exponentially as a result of my upgrade and I'm starting to wonder why I waited so long to do it lol. Now, after all that, I have a question. My truck can be heard (clearly) halfway across the parking lot of Six Flags Great Adventure. But IN the truck, the voice is distorted due to the subs. What do I need to do to make the vocals come in clearly at higher volumes? Pics are coming soon. |
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New member Username: SenatorgleasonNJ USA Post Number: 3 Registered: Aug-07 | Outside view of the truck, nothing special, cept my 8-ball gas cap decal woot! http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e256/senatorgleason/TruckFront.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e256/senatorgleason/TruckSide.jpg Here's the HU, the remote for it, and BUDDY CHRIST! http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e256/senatorgleason/HUwithRemote.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e256/senatorgleason/HUwithBuddyChrist.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e256/senatorgleason/BuddyChrist.jpg Here's the speakers, they're behind the grills but you can still seem them ok. http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e256/senatorgleason/SpeakerFront.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e256/senatorgleason/SpeakerRear.jpg Here's the subwoofers running across the back. They fit so nicely under the jump seat. Good thing too because my friend had to sit back there on the way to Six Flags. http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e256/senatorgleason/Subwoofers.jpg The amp fit nicely under the passenger side front seat. http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e256/senatorgleason/AmpRear.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e256/senatorgleason/AmpFront.jpg After everything was up and running i put an Infinity and an MTX decal on the rear window. http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e256/senatorgleason/DecalInfinity.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e256/senatorgleason/DecalMTX.jpg That's about it. Hope you enjoyed checking out my rude. Sorry for the messy carpet btw. The car wash and vacuuming is due next week lol. |
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Silver Member Username: Thed42Post Number: 106 Registered: Jun-06 | hahahahah I love the plastic jesus. Have you heard Billy idol cover that? |
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New member Username: SenatorgleasonNJ USA Post Number: 4 Registered: Aug-07 | I don't mind if it rains or freezes, as long as I got my plastic jesus riding on the dashboard of my car! That's the first thing i started singing when i put him up there. Btw. can anyone recommend a good car battery? I figure i'm gonna need a new one with the extra power drain from my stereo components. |
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Silver Member Username: Kpa2727Post Number: 549 Registered: May-07 | kinetik or a optima yellowtop optima would prob work fine. i love infinity amps i got the 1600a. |
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Silver Member Username: JtownATX, Texas Post Number: 585 Registered: Mar-07 | you should turn that LP down a bit.... |
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Silver Member Username: B3n07Louisville, Ky USA Post Number: 482 Registered: Jul-07 | yeah rock the infinity i love mines i have two of them hooked to two kicker 10 CVRS |
