DS18 Sound Bar System
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Did some more ordering.
cerwin Vega amp
dash pods
wiring kit
Kicker sub
I’ll pick up some boom mat and I already have polyfill in the garage.
I planned to buy none of this when I woke up today. Plus, I park the Jeep for the winter. Jeep disease state 4.
cerwin Vega amp
dash pods
wiring kit
Kicker sub
I’ll pick up some boom mat and I already have polyfill in the garage.
I planned to buy none of this when I woke up today. Plus, I park the Jeep for the winter. Jeep disease state 4.
Haha...this friggin forum I tell ya! Ican't stop either! Damn you @Chris ! Now I'm in the middle of adding those Dorman heat seaters.
You are in for a fun project. @isaac2098 installed that Cerwin Vega amp so he may be able to give you some install tips, if needed.
I forget what head unit you have but you should need two pairs RCA cables, and the amp wiring kits usually have one pair. The RCAs from your head unit will connect into these Cerwin B55's pigtails (come with amp):
Ha, love my heated seats. Yeah, I have a Sony with RCA outputs for front, rear and sub but it looks like the amp just pulls the sub output from the main channels. Shouldn’t be too bad as I used to do quite a bit of stereo stuff 20 years ago. Have plenty of RCA cables ready and they likely only need to be 3’ or less.
Hopefully I can find enough space for the amp.
Once I get this done I may have build a removable sub box for the back with a couple 10’s or 12’s.
Awesome! So I just got shipping confirmation for my UK goods. Says will be delivered October 5th
. That's crazy!!Now that we're kinda talking about amps, what's a good, small standalone option for my TJ paired with the rest of my system??
Awesome! So I just got shipping confirmation for my UK goods. Says will be delivered October 5th
Now that we're kinda talking about amps, what's a good, small standalone option for my TJ paired with the rest of my system??
Did you just get the BLAM speakers and no amplifier? Or are you looking for a second amplifier? Soundigital makes a lot of good options, but that BLAM amp was a perfect match for those BLAM speakers? Do you have, or want to add, a subwoofer?
I ordered the BLAM 3 pack (5.25, 6.5, and amp). I'm fine with running a stand-alone sub/amp setup
I ordered the BLAM 3 pack (5.25, 6.5, and amp). I'm fine with running a stand-alone sub/amp setup
In that case, sounds like you want a subwoofer, and there are generally two options, either a self powered subwoofer that you can throw under the seat or in the center console.
Do you have a center console subwoofer?
Where would you want the subwoofer to be placed?
Do you prefer a self powered, which is essentially a built-in amplifier (inside the box)?
Lets figure out what you want before picking out specifics?
I'm leaning towards a self powered unit. I do not have an OEM enter sub. I prefer an under the set sub unit to save space behind the rear seat but if need be, depending on under seat options, I'll use the space behind the rear seat...
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I'm leaning towards a self powered unit. I do not have an OEM enter sub. I prefer an under the set sub unit to save space behind the rear seat but if need be, depending on under seat options, I'll use the space behind the rear seat...
Lots of members use this 8" self powered sub, it would fit inside your center console or under the rear seat. But if under the rear seat you could go up in size, and I would recommend at least 10". If you don't want under the rear seat the 8" should fit in your center console, BUT, I would need to make sure your center console is like mine, which I don't know.
https://www.rockvilleaudio.com/ss8p/
https://www.rockvilleaudio.com/rw10carwk10/
I don't think I want it in the center console....we really utilize it's space for storage so I'm leaning towards a unit that'll fit under the rear seat
Man! This Rockville units are thin! And the price point is
Exactly, price and size is great. If not in the center console, it will fit under the rear seat. You may want to build some quick disconnects for the power and ground wires in case you take the rear seat out you can easily remove the subwoofer along with it, and then tuck the wires under the carpet.
So......do you have an idea how this 10" unit stacks up to the comparable
Rockford Fosgate and kicker units??
If you are going to place this under the rear seat, I would stick to a 10", and that Kicker one is great, real good choice there, but the price reflects that.
Another option is this Cerwin Vega, it is built better than the Rockville, and the bass will be very similar. I would go with the Rockville or this one for what you are using it for.
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/ite...source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PLA
Ok, I've narrowed it down these 3. I threw in the SSL unit cuz there's a friend of mine that offered his to me for $50
Worth giving a try or just go with the CV or Rockville? The only complaints I see with the CV is it overheating....with it under my rear seat, it makes me wonder
Ok, I've narrowed it down these 3. I threw in the SSL unit cuz there's a friend of mine that offered his to me for $50
Worth giving a try or just go with the CV or Rockville? The only complaints I see with the CV is it overheating....with it under my rear seat, it makes me wonder
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I would pay $50 for the Sound Storm and see if your buddy will give you the power and ground wires and RCA cables as well. I'd rather save the money as these two brands are very very similar so I would tell you which one you like better for looks, or if the price is materially different go for the cheaper one.
That Cerwin Vega is the next level up, and the kicker you posted would be the next level up for these slim line boxes.
With your buddy as well, if the woofer is not working I hope he will take it back. Think of that as well...
Meeting him tomorrow to get the used SSL off the friend of mine
Sweet - you are building a nice system for a great price.
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