Yaris Sedan Deadening and Sound system upgrade

[packetrace]

:thum bup:: thumbup:its just too sick how they look great

[derickveliz2]

After celebrating turkey day in New Hampshire and a long weekend with Family and Friends, we are back and here I am trying to install the "threaded inserts" I wish they make smaller ones for my 3" speakers, it has to be precises or it won't work, not a lot of space to play with.

Finally at the end looks good and they work great!






Derick.

[derickveliz2]

Sqcomp...

what does "glassing with a racketball" means?


D.

[derickveliz2]

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Next step...

Open a second hole into to the spheres to let the Mids breath!

The opening would be a little bit bigger than the red mark, and then I'll match it in the A-pillar, and will seal the edges with Butyl Rope to help with vibrations and acoustics.



Derick.

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

Yes...but they're not smooth. If you were going to wrap them...in Neffy or vinyl you could be done.

Holler at me about the more powerful amp idea.

I know they are not perfect, for now I'll get everything working and then I'll take my time to make everything beautiful. I'll consider Neffy and vinyl, never ever worked with them, but I'm sure everything that goes on top of a sphere would be hard to do. But I'm open to any suggestions, ideas, or recommendations.

So the L6's can take more than 200 watts

Thanks
D.

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

To get a perfectly round shape, ever consider glassing over a perfectly round object?

I did, but it was twice the work doing a mold for a first timer, it's a learning process, now I feel more comfortable working with fiberglass, I even thought that the first spheres where just for learning they look good in pictures, but in real life look very nice, I still need to do the smaller spheres for the tweeters!

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

...now think of cutting the sphere in half and glassing INSIDE...

I understand what you mean, that is the way to go, I hope this is not my last install, so next time I'll go that way, for now I kind of like the uneven shape of my spheres they have an organic look where they grab the shape of the a-pillars as well.

The second set of spheres for the tweeters will be a different approach, I'll to a mold first and then glass the inside!

Thank you,

D.

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

and yes, the L6's can take 200 Watts easily. Dave Edwards the Team Hybrids competition president (and multiple MECA champion) puts 400 watts to his. I've heard them personally, and the L6's absolutely RAWK!!

Wow, the L6s don't look that Beefy! very humble speakers, what I mean is that they are not very impressive by just looking at them. I'm looking forward to feel their performance.

According to tracking # tomorrow the amp and the sub should arrive, I'll have to do a photo shoot of all the equipment.

D.

[Alien Mantis]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

I've decided to take some of his mojo and put 900 Watts to my L8's. MWAHAHAHAA! You're done for if you think I have no midbass...

Yes... throw more power at them!

That always works!

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

Pics of said L6's please!

Per your request...










as we grow up, toys get more expensive...



Derick

[derickveliz2]

Left a-pillar is ready for speaker + wires, I'm letting the HL-70s breath through the a-pillar, I added some peaces of CLD-Tiles inside the sphere and behind the a-pillar, I will cover the CLD-Tiles behind the a-pillar with CCFoam, I also got a layer of CCFoam between the sphere and the a-pillar.

Feels very solid, we'll see how it works and if it needs more dampening material...





Derick

[Alien Mantis]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

AM- Laugh at more power available. Some simply think I'm going to crank all 900 Watts to it. I've got a slightly different game plan. What would be your solution?

"Solution" to what?

( Are you saying you have a problem? )

I would have to listen to your system, before I could even begin to suggest anything. And not just "listen", but "study" it.

I would also need to know what your concerns are.

You have way more experience at this stuff than I do, so I doubt I could offer any helpful advice.

HAVING SAID THAT.... I always smile when people throw more power at their systems as a solution to some issue.
( Especially considering you are an "SQ" guy, and not an "SPL" guy. )

I EXPECT it from the SPL crowd.

[Alien Mantis]

And to YOU... Derick:

You are way better at taking photos than you are at FINISHING YOUR SYSTEM!



But seriously, it's looking good so far.

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by Alien Mantis

And to YOU... Derick:

You are way better at taking photos than you are at FINISHING YOUR SYSTEM!



But seriously, it's looking good so far.

I know...

I'm an architect and a photographer, I can draw it or take a picture but I'll have some else to do it!
in this case, it's a passion and hobby and I'm doing the best I can to prove that if I can do it! every body can!

A.M. made my day again!

Derick

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[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

I'm thinking of the analogy of the Prius versus an M3 for efficieny on the racetrack...

I watched that episode!

The M3 did a better MPG than the Prius! The M3 followed the Prius that was cranking and going full throttle on the track.

And you'll have that EXTRA power! when ever you need it!

I like it.

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[derickveliz2]

Here is the video:

LINK


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[derickveliz2]

I'm getting 16 sq feet of MLV, 10 sq feet have Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, we'll see how it works...LINK to MLV

By the way forgot to mention that the amp and sub are here!

[derickveliz2]

I had to peak in one of the boxes... IDQ12's are AWESOME!
The pictures I've seen online don't make justice to such a beautiful beast.