my lil stereo build

[gdddup]

well i decided to start my stereo install... far complete but like i said its a start
Clarion nx500dd

hertz 6.5" componenets and coaxials

US Amps 5600x(highs) 600x(subs) and stinger cap mounted under the rear seat

2 momo polk 12s i had left from over pontiac will do for now

**hopefully** future plans include amp rack cover and fiberglassed 12" sub behind factory location.

*edit*
got kicker cvx 12" now

 

[groundscr8pr]

nice little system!! just need a pair of hertz high energy subs now.

 

[BubsXL]

Care to post a pic of you headunit? I am trying to decide what I should do in my 03 Denali

 

[gdddup]

nice little system!! just need a pair of hertz high energy subs now.

haha i was thinking about it

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Care to post a pic of you headunit? I am trying to decide what I should do in my 03 Denali

clarion nx500

 

[Tahoewhat]

Looking good so far. Hows it sound w/ the hertz?

Heres a dumb question, what exactly do the capacitors do? Help regulate power? I have one, but dont know if i want to install it?

 

[gdddup]

so far so good with the hertz. def better than the setups ive had in the past. which was like lower end jl rockford and memphis stuff
from what i understand the capcitor stores power and stabilzes voltage for when the amp needs it most..im no audio expert lol

 

[groundscr8pr]

a cap basically act as a 2nd battery. it has a low capacity but will discharge and recharge very quickly.

 

[rc610]

Nice setup!

 

[NoPh33rRaCiNg]

Clean install, I like the way you mounted the components in the door.

Most people would say ditch the cap, but if its working in a smaller install and your not having issues go ahead and leave it. It would be better to have another battery in the rear, because batteries actually hold a charge. Capacitors need to constantly be recharged every second by your electrical system, thus putting more of a strain. Capacitors charge, then discharge, and need to be recharged. Over and over and over.

 

[Tahoewhat]

Thanks guys for the info on the cap. Guess im not going to use one.

 

[gdddup]

thanks

 

[TnTahoe]

also on a side note that cap will drain your battery if u dont crank the vehicle over a few days

 

[NoPh33rRaCiNg]

Yea, you can pick up a kinetik hc800/xs power 925/975 for 120-160 bucks to mount sideways in the spot of that cap.

 

[nitronostrils]

What was the length of rca's from the HU to the amps that you used? I'm thinking 9-10ft would be enough if I go along the console, just making sure before a purchase. Thanks.

 

[gdddup]

i think they were like 17' i ran them behind the glove box down the kick panel back to the 2nd row seat with plenty to spare

 

[gdddup]

just an update i traded the momo 12s for my brothers kicker cvx 12

 

[Midgetclown]

Nice system man looks nice. Cant wait to see you do the fiberglassed box behind the factory location. Im getting my Fi SSD12 in on monday and plan on doing something similar.

What was the length of rca's from the HU to the amps that you used? I'm thinking 9-10ft would be enough if I go along the console, just making sure before a purchase. Thanks.

if you get a 10' rca cable then i think your only option is to run it down the center of the truck. Otherwise it wont reach. Id say dont go under 15' if you plan on running it the way gddup did.

 

[gdddup]

thanks i need to stop being lazy and finish this shit lol

 

[Midgetclown]

Hahaha im just waiting for all my new shit to come in so i can finally start mine. Havent had my subs for a couple weeks and im getting bored as shit. Get my new amp tomorrow and the new sub monday so hopefully ill be able to get this goin real soon.

 

[gdddup]

cool cant wait to see it