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- '72 Fastback (Mach Badging)
'06 Coupe (Mach Tribute)
I just purchased some closeout gear from Crutchfield. Full JVC system with JVC KDA-815 Arsenal CD Receiver with dual USB ports (front and back) and the coolest multicolor display I have ever seen, JVC Arsenal KSAR7004 100W x 4 RMS, two sets of JVC Arsenal CSAR680 5 x 7"/6 x 8" 2-way Coax speakers, and to give this thing some low end, a Sound Ordnance B-12 Single 12" Subwoofer in Vented (ported) box. Oh, and all this for just over $400 NIB from Crutchfield...::thumb::
I will be running one side of the amp bridged for the sub and the other side will have the speakers running in parallel (dropping load to 2 ohms) and this will give me 140W (70 RMS per side). I know this will keep me from controlling fader but will still have right and left with big power. Future will likely bring money to add a true Subwoofer amp, but the $$$ need to go to other parts for now...
Now the first issue...the Sub enclosure is 15" high. Trunk opening on a Fastback is only 14"...whoops! :whistling:
It would appear that I will need to "trim" down the vented side to fit it in. Should just fit and hopefully will not be that much of an issue once inside.
Put the system on the bench to test wire and found amp had one right channel on both sides of the amp was jacked. One quck call to Tech Support and it was determined that it had issues. Gotta give props to Crutchfield as they sent one out the same day I called and now the new one works fine.
Now, my thread is open to where I would be best suited for speaker mounting. These things are 5x7 and have no grills (I am searching for some on Ebay and such) but my thought it put two in package tray pointing up, and two in either doors traditional speaker location, or in kick panel on either side. They are not too deep (approx. 3 inches) and would appreciate anybodys input as to where they found as the best locations.
My pony has never had a speaker installed. One would assume that there was an underdash speaker once but it is long gone and there are no other holes for speakers in kicks, doors or rear deck. I have a drill and saw thou...
Any suggestions? Pics would also be great as well!
Thanks,
John
I will be running one side of the amp bridged for the sub and the other side will have the speakers running in parallel (dropping load to 2 ohms) and this will give me 140W (70 RMS per side). I know this will keep me from controlling fader but will still have right and left with big power. Future will likely bring money to add a true Subwoofer amp, but the $$$ need to go to other parts for now...
Now the first issue...the Sub enclosure is 15" high. Trunk opening on a Fastback is only 14"...whoops! :whistling:
It would appear that I will need to "trim" down the vented side to fit it in. Should just fit and hopefully will not be that much of an issue once inside.
Put the system on the bench to test wire and found amp had one right channel on both sides of the amp was jacked. One quck call to Tech Support and it was determined that it had issues. Gotta give props to Crutchfield as they sent one out the same day I called and now the new one works fine.
Now, my thread is open to where I would be best suited for speaker mounting. These things are 5x7 and have no grills (I am searching for some on Ebay and such) but my thought it put two in package tray pointing up, and two in either doors traditional speaker location, or in kick panel on either side. They are not too deep (approx. 3 inches) and would appreciate anybodys input as to where they found as the best locations.
My pony has never had a speaker installed. One would assume that there was an underdash speaker once but it is long gone and there are no other holes for speakers in kicks, doors or rear deck. I have a drill and saw thou...
Any suggestions? Pics would also be great as well!
Thanks,
John
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