This is my system. I have a American Bass 600w RMS amp running two American Pro 12" speakers running at 2 ohms each (speakers are 1000w max, but I think that rating is a little too high). I have a Eclipse 54410 head unit, with Eclipse 4x6's, Boston Acoustic components in the rear hooked up to a Pheonix Gold M25 amp. I went to a SPL competition in august and hit a constant 140.6 Db. I have a 1991 Camaro RS that is Teal. I will get a newer pic up soon, but I have painted my amp rack same color as sub box and cleaned up the wires a little bit since this pic. I was just wondering what everybody thinks of my system.

 

I love the box, by the way did you build it yourself, if so can I get the specs to build my own

 

i sure hope you used some short screws to hold that amp box down, little to close to the gas tank to be doing that...

 

Yes I did build the box myself. It is 1 cu/ft per speaker. I'll have to find the dimensions for you. I will post that as soon as i get them. Also I did use very short screws to mount the amp box.

 

Here are the box dimensions. I used 3/4 in. MDF board. the top is 13 1/4 in x 26 in. the sides are 10 3/4in wide X 11 1/4 in the front and 18 1/4 in the back. The inner wall is 9 1/8 in wide X 11 1/4 in in the front and 17 1/4 in in the back. the bottom is 24 1/2 in X 10 3/4in. the front is 24 1/2in wide X 11 1/4in with the top edge angled at about 37.5 degrees. and the back will be 24 1/2in wide X 17 3/4 in. with the top edge angled at 37.5 degrees also. To put it all together start with the bottom and use the sides as end caps, rest the front and back on top of the bottom and also put the inner wall in the center of the bottom. You can only mount the speakers with the magnets outside the box due too the clearance inside. Hope this isn't too technical for you. Email me the pics of the box if you do decide to build it.

 

i always wondered...does it matter which way the subs are mounted? magnets inside or outside the box??

 

No, it does not matter which way you mount the speakers. If you mount them with the magnets outside you will have to reverse the polarity to the speaker ( pos to neg, neg to pos)

 

i dont like it. its not a bad setup but its definetally not appealing.

i think your intent was good but ended up too flashy. its not smooth. it should look like its supposed to be there and it does not. the sub position is not a problem but the box doesnt look right. i really dont even want to get into what i think about the amp/cap/etc rack.

you should think about changing something up for a better apperance.

good luck,
jacob

 

Gotta love the M series phoenix gold those things dont die

 

I accept critisism, I think that it is good to learn what every one else thinks about my system. But I also think that a system should be designed with what you like. I like my system, people may not like mine and they think that something else looks better to them. Thats perfectly alright. When I built my system I wanted to be different, try something new. I got sick of people going to the local stereo shops and dishing out money to get systems that everyone else has and that all look alike. I decided to build my own Box. I have found that it is a great way to feel good about your stereo because you built it to you specifications, what you like. I think it is great that people try new things, head away from the norm. I hope to see more systems that head away from what people think is the "standard." Also I might be changing the Amp rack in the future and maybe clean up the box in the well area.

 

i am totally for what you are saying harry. what really matters is what YOU think about it. i was just telling you how i feel since you asked. I am also glad someone else is willing to take some time out of their busy schedule to make something good out of their stereo equipment instead of paying someone else to do it for them. i praise you for that and wish you luck in your persuit to improve on what you have done.

i think the setup has potential and if you'd like i wouldn't mind giving you some ideas to make it alittle more visially appealing. if not then i would still like a follow-up pic when you've done what you are planning.

jacob

 

I would like to hear what you think I should do. And what anyone else thinks too.

 

I will probably get some newer pics up tommorrow. But what i'm planning will probably be put off for a little bit (b/c ofCollege).

 

Im friends with harry and I will tell you his stereo does hit pretty hard, makes my ears hurt sometimes tho lol. You can hear his car for like 1/4 mile away. shakes houses sometimes lol.

 

Here is another pic.

 

Here's a pic of my car at the Fall Classic NEOCC Camaro Show.

 

its not smooth.

bout says it for me, other than that 140 is pretty good

 

hey harry's91rs, Did you happen to take any pictures of that camaro next to you in that pic? Are those painted loovers?

 

I'm not sure but I think tose are painted louvers. Sorry I can't find any pictures of it right now, but I'll keep looking.