Yaris Sedan Deadening and Sound system upgrade - Page 161 - Toyota Yaris Forums

derickveliz2 · 02-18-2016, 12:50 PM

Quote:

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?

D.

sqcomp · 02-24-2016, 07:55 PM

BOO!

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

derickveliz2 · 02-24-2016, 08:39 PM

Quote:

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!

D.

sqcomp · 02-24-2016, 09:38 PM

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

derickveliz2 · 02-24-2016, 09:49 PM

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.
D.

sqcomp · 02-26-2016, 01:08 AM

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 · 02-26-2016, 01:03 PM

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

D.

sqcomp · 02-26-2016, 06:47 PM

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

derickveliz2 · 12-02-2016, 02:22 PM

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

D.

Dragonslayer182 · 12-21-2016, 04:33 PM

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 · 01-16-2017, 01:43 AM

Quote:

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 · 03-11-2017, 11:23 PM

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.

D.

MyzticZ3r0 · 05-30-2017, 04:30 PM

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

derickveliz2 · 05-30-2017, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

I'm good thank you!

Myztic, I'm glad to see you around here, stay in touch!

D.

sqcomp · 08-19-2017, 08:48 PM

Oh yeah? I've been gone longer...��

Love the passion for the system Derick!

derickveliz2 · 08-20-2017, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sqcomp

Oh yeah? I've been gone longer...��

Love the passion for the system Derick!

Thank you, it's nice to see my mentor around here too!

I remember your words... "Derick... if you like the way it sounds it's a winner!"

D.

sqcomp · 08-20-2017, 11:29 AM

Yup! It's YOUR ears that you must pander to.

That was one of the most unfortunate things about IASCA judging, was trying to appeal to someone else's ears.

Oh! You should see the new 8" woofer I'm grabbing.

http://ddaudio.com/products/subwoofe...s/z2-5-mini-z/

https://youtu.be/1NMNP0IjcAM

derickveliz2 · 08-23-2017, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sqcomp

Yup! It's YOUR ears that you must pander to.

That was one of the most unfortunate things about IASCA judging, was trying to appeal to someone else's ears.

Oh! You should see the new 8" woofer I'm grabbing.

http://ddaudio.com/products/subwoofe...s/z2-5-mini-z/

https://youtu.be/1NMNP0IjcAM

Holly-cow! That woofer looks like from out of space!

I'm still using the IDQ12 in a small sealed box, I'm trying to find some time and try a couple of ID15's in IB configuration.

I know how wrong the judging can be, this is a selfish hobby and I love it just for me.

02-24-2016, 07:55 PM	#2
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	BOO! Looks like you've been putting some work in on the Benzo! __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

02-24-2016, 09:38 PM	#4
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	I apologize for not keeping tabs on your project. I've been busy with work, the Army, and this project... __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

02-24-2016, 09:49 PM	#5
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	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. D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

02-26-2016, 01:08 AM	#6
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	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? __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

02-26-2016, 01:03 PM	#7
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	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 D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

02-26-2016, 06:47 PM	#8
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	The most important thing is that YOU like the sound. Any judge can step off. I can say that having been one. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

12-02-2016, 02:22 PM	#9
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	About 2 weeks ago I had a SQ meet in Boston, very helpful to listen to other SQ cars, I'm a happy guy! D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

12-21-2016, 04:33 PM	#10
Dragonslayer182 Teal Squealer View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 42	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...

03-11-2017, 11:23 PM	#12
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	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. D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

05-30-2017, 04:30 PM	#13
MyzticZ3r0 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 323	Been on and off yarisworld, but I haven't forgot about your amazing sound deadening project. Everything looks fantastic Derick - hope all is well.

08-19-2017, 08:48 PM	#15
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	Oh yeah? I've been gone longer...�� Love the passion for the system Derick! __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

08-20-2017, 11:29 AM	#17
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	Yup! It's YOUR ears that you must pander to. That was one of the most unfortunate things about IASCA judging, was trying to appeal to someone else's ears. Oh! You should see the new 8" woofer I'm grabbing. http://ddaudio.com/products/subwoofe...s/z2-5-mini-z/ https://youtu.be/1NMNP0IjcAM __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
sound deadening: sq footage amount for 3dr	goku87	In Car Entertainment + Electronics (audio / video / alarm)	29	11-14-2013 12:37 PM
2007 Yaris S Sound Deadening	sqcomp	In Car Entertainment + Electronics (audio / video / alarm)	70	12-13-2010 07:40 PM
Sound deadening	06vitzRS	General Yaris / Vitz Discussion	10	05-05-2010 01:51 PM
Sedan Door Panel Deadening	sqcomp	In Car Entertainment + Electronics (audio / video / alarm)	42	06-01-2009 02:47 PM