Yaris Sedan Deadening and Sound system upgrade

[derickveliz2]

After installing and tuning with ID mini-horns, I got a very solid Center image in the middle of the dashboard about chin height. Sounds natural and very realistic, Impact and dynamics are awesome. I've been able to tune and recreate a better sound stage instead of using cone speakers.

I can't complain, the mini horns perform really good, and the more volume I turn on the better they sound with very little distortion...

The only issue (not really but always looking for a better sound stage)...

The Left side of the stage (Pilot's side) with technical tracks everything above 800 Hz reaches the sail panel bringing the stage far left, but at around 300-700 Hz it pulls in about 2-3 inches.

I have a couple of ideas to minimize this issue in the near future, it's all about perfection and better sound! this is the never ending story.

Brilliant design and a better way to bring the sound straight to our ears with fewer reflexions.

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[why?]

that's amazing looks stock.

[pennyracer]

Originally Posted by derickveliz2

That looks good, did you cut into the metal behind to fit the Mids?

I usually go to Parts Express they have 2 kinds of grill mesh, I would get the more expensive, it's very easy to work.

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Pictures of the grills coming soon I really like how they flushed up to the a pillar

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by pennyracer

Pictures of the grills coming soon I really like how they flushed up to the a pillar

What are your x-over points?

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[honegod]

Dang, I am getting all warm fuzzies following along here.

The speaker angle I was talking about is more like holding a speaker in each hand, arms held streight outin front, then spreading arms apart EQUALLY .that angle.
Mount the drivers wherever the car would intersect the arm then time delay the actual distances away.

I ended up with the left tweeter about 1.5 feet from, aimed directly at, my left ear, with the right mounted atop the dash.
Severly goofy looking but soundstage ++

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by honegod

Dang, I am getting all warm fuzzies following along here.

The speaker angle I was talking about is more like holding a speaker in each hand, arms held streight outin front, then spreading arms apart EQUALLY .that angle.
Mount the drivers wherever the car would intersect the arm then time delay the actual distances away.

I ended up with the left tweeter about 1.5 feet from, aimed directly at, my left ear, with the right mounted atop the dash.
Severly goofy looking but soundstage ++

You got the concept!

share some pictures, would you?

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[sqcomp]

BOO!

Looks like you've been putting some work in on the Benzo!

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

BOO!

Looks like you've been putting some work in on the Benzo!

You've been working on Deathtrap
I've been working on the Benzo!

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[sqcomp]

I apologize for not keeping tabs on your project. I've been busy with work, the Army, and this project...

[derickveliz2]

Don't worry, everybody has a lot of things to do!
CLA has been a wonderful project, the Horns under the dash and Midbass down on the floor and everything I learned here, turn out as good or even better than the Yaris.
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[sqcomp]

Gotta get a chance to come listen to it. Since the wife is back on the West coast, I've been concentrating on catching back up with her and getting her settled back in. Neuro ICU work is no joke. That woman takes her work very seriously.

Thrown the benz in any SQ competitions yet?

[derickveliz2]

You are more than welcome,
I know hard working people, they are amazing.

I'm ok to compete, though I would be very careful on the judge, specially if he is taller/bigger than me.

The Horns are extremely sensational and with some modifications I've been able to accomplish a superb stage, but they are very susceptible to head and body position.

It's a very selfish system, just right for me. lol
I still want to upgrade the sealed enclosed 12" subwoofer with a 15" IB

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[sqcomp]

The most important thing is that YOU like the sound. Any judge can step off. I can say that having been one.

[derickveliz2]

About 2 weeks ago I had a SQ meet in Boston, very helpful to listen to other SQ cars, I'm a happy guy!

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[Dragonslayer182]

What speaker mounts did you use for the front door speakers? The metra one is crap and I'm trying to retrofit my Infinity 6032si's into the stock speaker mounts, but it's too big seemingly...

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by Dragonslayer182

What speaker mounts did you use for the front door speakers? The metra one is crap and I'm trying to retrofit my Infinity 6032si's into the stock speaker mounts, but it's too big seemingly...

On the Yaris, I made my own out of MDF, for the Benz... I'm not using the door speakers, my 6.5" Midbasses are in the kick area, each with it's own sealed enclosure.

Yaris:







Benz...

[derickveliz2]

Somebody local asked me for help with his subwoofer, he had a 18" subwoofer in a huge vented box,

I ask him... what's your goal? SQ or SPL?

He replies... SQ

So I told him his subwoofer was overpowering all other speakers.
I also spend some time trying to explain him what SQ means "to me"...
I offered if he would like to listen to my system...

After listening a few song in the Benz, he understood what I was talking about,
and when he figure out that my speakers are set up under the dashboard, he just couldn't believe it.

I bet he has a different definition for SQ now, after all...
I still get goosebumps every time I sit behind the steering wheel and enjoy my music.





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[MyzticZ3r0]

Been on and off yarisworld, but I haven't forgot about your amazing sound deadening project. Everything looks fantastic Derick - hope all is well.