SPLBassJunkie
CarAudio.com Newbie
I'm new so, hello from Australia.
Current iteration of my setup, which has evolved several times over the last few years:
Stock 350z HR Alternator (130amp)
Taramps MD5000.1 (2ohm model)
2x 15" HammerTech HCW15
40ah Yinlong LTO cells with active BMS balancer (in the post, on the way... arrives in December!)
An old 200X era Pioneer headunit AVH-275BT (I think?)
All 0AWG cable, including big 3 upgrade.
Backstory:
This system replaces a setup I had with 2x 12" Shok Industries Triton Subs on a 3k Sundown Audio amplifier. I also had a bank of AGM cells which is now out of the vehicle to make way for the LTO bank. I opted to take them out now rather than closer to the arrival of my LTO bank, because I had one AGM fail on me and I had to pull them all out to find which one. It was easier to just leave them out after pulling them to find the fault anyway. Old system did 149db at 44hz, but it couldn't do the lows - so I fixed it.
Current:
I can still get down without dropping below ~12.5v but I'm only able to give this thing about half of it's capabilities. Gains are tuned down, much lower than what will be possible once the LTO bank arrives... but it's still savage as absolute fuq. Even playing like this, I can hear that I am *substantially* louder than before. I'm actually a little bit afraid the windshield is going to let go once this thing is on full power.
Todo:
Still in the process of fabricating the trim panels and figuring out where a bit more deadening is needed. There's a resonance frequency in the car itself around 40hz goes crazy at loud volumes and I can hear it buzzing/flapping/ripping itself to pieces... been a pain trying to find it. Got plenty of deadening already but chasing problem spots never ends sometimes. Cable management is still outstanding for the most part, stay tuned for the "clean" look.
The Anyway Q&A:
- How did I fit this in such a small car? Angle grinder go brrrrt.
- Who built this? I did all of it myself with assistance from a friend, from design to construction to installation.
- Is the artwork made with AI? Partially, and partially hand edited with Photoshop. Took me 5 days to make it and be happy.
- What does it meter? No idea, because I'm not metering it until it's at full power but I'm guessing low/mid 50's
- What are box specs? 7.45^3 total before displacement, around 3.25 per sub after displacement. Port tuned to 32Hz with two peaks at around 29 and 36, smashes lows down to about 26.
- Why don't you replace the BOSE factory speakers? Because I like them and they're fine for me, though I am considering adding some CAT7 super tweeters and replace the rear speakers with some HammerTech two ways.
- Why is your car automatic? Ask my wife.
Testimonials:
"From a short distance, your car looks fuzzy" - Nick
"What did you say? What? Huh?!" - My Wife
"But WHY?!" - My Mother
"WHAT IN THE ACTUAL FUQ" - Every stranger in the carpark
Current iteration of my setup, which has evolved several times over the last few years:
Stock 350z HR Alternator (130amp)
Taramps MD5000.1 (2ohm model)
2x 15" HammerTech HCW15
40ah Yinlong LTO cells with active BMS balancer (in the post, on the way... arrives in December!)
An old 200X era Pioneer headunit AVH-275BT (I think?)
All 0AWG cable, including big 3 upgrade.
Backstory:
This system replaces a setup I had with 2x 12" Shok Industries Triton Subs on a 3k Sundown Audio amplifier. I also had a bank of AGM cells which is now out of the vehicle to make way for the LTO bank. I opted to take them out now rather than closer to the arrival of my LTO bank, because I had one AGM fail on me and I had to pull them all out to find which one. It was easier to just leave them out after pulling them to find the fault anyway. Old system did 149db at 44hz, but it couldn't do the lows - so I fixed it.
Current:
I can still get down without dropping below ~12.5v but I'm only able to give this thing about half of it's capabilities. Gains are tuned down, much lower than what will be possible once the LTO bank arrives... but it's still savage as absolute fuq. Even playing like this, I can hear that I am *substantially* louder than before. I'm actually a little bit afraid the windshield is going to let go once this thing is on full power.
Todo:
Still in the process of fabricating the trim panels and figuring out where a bit more deadening is needed. There's a resonance frequency in the car itself around 40hz goes crazy at loud volumes and I can hear it buzzing/flapping/ripping itself to pieces... been a pain trying to find it. Got plenty of deadening already but chasing problem spots never ends sometimes. Cable management is still outstanding for the most part, stay tuned for the "clean" look.
The Anyway Q&A:
- How did I fit this in such a small car? Angle grinder go brrrrt.
- Who built this? I did all of it myself with assistance from a friend, from design to construction to installation.
- Is the artwork made with AI? Partially, and partially hand edited with Photoshop. Took me 5 days to make it and be happy.
- What does it meter? No idea, because I'm not metering it until it's at full power but I'm guessing low/mid 50's
- What are box specs? 7.45^3 total before displacement, around 3.25 per sub after displacement. Port tuned to 32Hz with two peaks at around 29 and 36, smashes lows down to about 26.
- Why don't you replace the BOSE factory speakers? Because I like them and they're fine for me, though I am considering adding some CAT7 super tweeters and replace the rear speakers with some HammerTech two ways.
- Why is your car automatic? Ask my wife.
Testimonials:
"From a short distance, your car looks fuzzy" - Nick
"What did you say? What? Huh?!" - My Wife
"But WHY?!" - My Mother
"WHAT IN THE ACTUAL FUQ" - Every stranger in the carpark
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