DS18 Sound Bar System

[Tristar_tj]

Those are them, but the price is a little low. Was there a discount code? The cost of the 6.5" BLAMs appear not to be included in the price.

You will also need an amplifier wiring kit, and two pairs of RCA cables to connect the head unit to the amplifier. Incartec has an 8 gauge wiring kit that you could add, and then you need one more set of RCA cables.

Look at this brand and model number, love these and you can pick the length. You need two sets of two, but if one comes with an amplifier wiring kit you only need one additional pair.

https://www.tspeconline.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1
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[skrelnik]

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I will just say holy sh*t - when you go to the shipping page it lowers the price. It must be the European VAT (tax) that is not charged to US people, that would be my guess.

So for less than $400 you are getting some real nice gear. You would only need that amp wiring kit, and a second set of RCA cables. Wow - @Apparition - This is a sick deal here.

 

[Apparition]

I will just say holy sh*t - when you go to the shipping page it lowers the price. It must be the European VAT (tax) that is not charged to US people, that would be my guess.

So for less than $400 you are getting some real nice gear. You would only need that amp wiring kit, and a second set of RCA cables. Wow - @Apparition - This is a sick deal here.

I’m thinking of ordering the blams but I like the idea of the cerwin vega amp as I’d want to power a sub also.

What do we need to install the blams in the front?

 

[Tristar_tj]

I’m thinking of ordering the blams but I like the idea of the cerwin vega amp as I’d want to power a sub also.

What do we need to install the blams in the front?

Should just need the Select Increments dash pods. I just ordered mine off Amazon.

 

[Apparition]

Should just need the Select Increments dash pods. I just ordered mine off Amazon.

Speakers ordered, too good to pass up.

 

[Tristar_tj]

Speakers ordered, too good to pass up.

I'll be ordering mine today. What was shipping cost to the US?

 

[Apparition]

I'll be ordering mine today. What was shipping cost to the US?

$32.xx to Minnesota

$193 total for both sets of speakers shipped

 

[Tristar_tj]

$32.xx to Minnesota

$193 total for both sets of speakers shipped
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Holy

 

[Tristar_tj]

Now I'm debating on amp... BLAM, soundstream or other based on the system I'll be running??

 

[skrelnik]

I’m thinking of ordering the blams but I like the idea of the cerwin vega amp as I’d want to power a sub also.

What do we need to install the blams in the front?

I really like that Cerwin Vega B55 bomber, solid amplifier for the size. Personal choice - 5 channel amplifier or 4 channel amplifier with a self-powered sub (two sets of power/grounds)

In order to get those 5.25" in the front pods, you need either the Metra speaker brackets or the Select Increment Pods. $10 vs $80 - the pods add a lot of value to the install.

I also used a dynomat equivalent on the SI Pods - looked like this:

Now I'm debating on amp... BLAM, soundstream or other based on the system I'll be running??

I would no doubt get that BLAM 4 channel amp over the Soundstream. BLAM three-pack

 

[Tristar_tj]

I really like that Cerwin Vega B55 bomber, solid amplifier for the size. Personal choice - 5 channel amplifier or 4 channel amplifier with a self-powered sub (two sets of power/grounds)

In order to get those 5.25" in the front pods, you need either the Metra speaker brackets or the Select Increment Pods. $10 vs $80 - the pods add a lot of value to the install.

I also used a dynomat equivalent on the SI Pods - looked like this:

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I would no doubt get that BLAM 4 channel amp over the Soundstream. BLAM three-pack

Awesome! Just curious, is there another amp you'd suggest over the BLAM, or should I just shut up and order the 3-pack already

 

[Apparition]

I really like that Cerwin Vega B55 bomber, solid amplifier for the size. Personal choice - 5 channel amplifier or 4 channel amplifier with a self-powered sub (two sets of power/grounds)

In order to get those 5.25" in the front pods, you need either the Metra speaker brackets or the Select Increment Pods. $10 vs $80 - the pods add a lot of value to the install.

I also used a dynomat equivalent on the SI Pods - looked like this:

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I would no doubt get that BLAM 4 channel amp over the Soundstream. BLAM three-pack

I’ll go with the pods. Did you use polyfill with the dynamat like stuff?

 

[Ocho]

So you're running BLAM 6.5 component in the roll bar with separate tweets then BLAM 5.25 in dash pods? What amp?

BLAM RA754D

 

[Ocho]

Awesome! Just curious, is there another amp you'd suggest over the BLAM, or should I just shut up and order the 3-pack already

Get the 3 pack. That’s what I did and it’s freaking amazing. 80MPH no top and clear crisp sound!

 

[Ocho]

I will just say holy sh*t - when you go to the shipping page it lowers the price. It must be the European VAT (tax) that is not charged to US people, that would be my guess.

So for less than $400 you are getting some real nice gear. You would only need that amp wiring kit, and a second set of RCA cables. Wow - @Apparition - This is a sick deal here.

Correct. No VAT! I couldnt believe the price either.. it’s a screaming deal!

 

[Tristar_tj]

I’ll go with the pods. Did you use polyfill with the dynamat like stuff?

Yes, poly fill for sure

 

[Tristar_tj]

3-Pack is ordered!!
Thanks again everyone for your insight and suggestions

 

[Apparition]

So what’s a good alternative to dynamat?

Anybody use it in the sound bar too?

 

[skrelnik]

Awesome! Just curious, is there another amp you'd suggest over the BLAM, or should I just shut up and order the 3-pack already

That price is too good to pass up. They all work well together at 2 ohms. I would do it.

 

[skrelnik]

I’ll go with the pods. Did you use polyfill with the dynamat like stuff?

I did use polyfill in both the Select Increment Pods and Roll Bar Pods.

So what’s a good alternative to dynamat?

Anybody use it in the sound bar too?

Boom mat is, that is what I used in my pic.