Yaris Sedan Deadening and Sound system upgrade

[sqcomp]

What speakers are you using the amp for?

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

What speakers are you using the amp for?

L6


D.

[_S7V7N_]

I just got some Autotek's 6.5CX's to replace the Hifonics 6.5's..See what they sound like..Same company, so we'll see.

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by _S7V7N_

I just got some Autotek's 6.5CX's to replace the Hifonics 6.5's..See what they sound like..Same company, so we'll see.

Cool! but why? what are you going to do with the passive X-over? isn't these new speakers a 2 way and not a component like the Hifonics?

I'm about to swap mine (Hifonics 6.5) for HAT L6s I'm not hoping for any big gain at the beginning, every thing shines after a break in period.



D.

[sqcomp]

Derick! Where were you when I was selling my LRx 2.9's?!? One of those would be great for the L6's.

I'd try to find one of those used, an Arc KS or SE amp, maybe an ID Q amplifier...

You want mento talk to Jim? We may have a closeout deal for you on ID.

EDIT:

Just talked to Jim on the phone. He has a couple amps for you that I believe he's closing out that you might be able to use. Drop him an e-mail.

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

Derick! Where were you when I was selling my LRx 2.9's?!? One of those would be great for the L6's.

I'd try to find one of those used, an Arc KS or SE amp, maybe an ID Q amplifier...

You want mento talk to Jim? We may have a closeout deal for you on ID.

EDIT:

Just talked to Jim on the phone. He has a couple amps for you that I believe he's closing out that you might be able to use. Drop him an e-mail.

I guess I was dealing with the electric noise and suspecting the PowerBass amp was going back to the factory for repairs (resolved problem by moving the RCA cables from the left side of the HU to the right).

Too bad I missed your LRx 2.9's now I know the need of Power on the lower end.

We'll find something. (o:

D.

[_S7V7N_]

Hmm i may need some help on if i can use the crossovers, i thought as long as these speakers are the same impedance (4ohms) and the frequencies are similar (off by 10 kHz) i could use them on the crossover ?

Hifonics 6.5 - 60 Hz - 30 kHz
Autotek's - 60 Hz - 20 kHz

Ohh and my Hifonics 6.5's started to act up, so i got these to try out.

[sqcomp]

What crossovers are you thinking of using? The thing is that you don't exactly know the values of the crossover components or how the different speakers will react...you CAN use the crossover, it just won't work as well as it could.

Don't take too much stock on the upper frequency range advertised by the manufacturer. We can't hear much past 18kHz.

[_S7V7N_]

It's the Hifonics crossover that came with the component set..Same one Derick has/had .



<--- using these now.

[derickveliz2]

I sold my passive x-overs to a fellow member here in Yaris world, even though he never paid me )o:

The problem is if you use the passive x-over, your new speakers have a tweeter integrated within, so you will cut all high frequencies and the new tweeter won't play at all. Your new speakers are Full range speakers does not require a x-over, it's less efficient than your old ones.

Why are you switching back to full range speakers instead your component speakers?

D.

[_S7V7N_]

Here's what i posted on Mike Stiers FB page : Hey Mike, I purchased the Hifonics 6.5 components March of last year, they're great, however one of them stopped working, when you push down on the front of the speaker right where the signal input goes into the cone it works great, sounds great no distortion what so ever. Could this be just a loose connection ?

His Reply : Mike Stiers Hi . Sounds like a short on the tinsel lead. Since you are out of your warranty period, I would suggest trying to repair the tinsel yourself.

Hmm then does anyone know the cutoff of the Crossover where the 6.5 connects too ? Cause i would want these speakers to play around 100 Hz - 3 kHz. I would think the tweeter would pick up some voice ? I'll test it later on and let you know if it works, Unless there's another way to tell where the cutoff is .

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by _S7V7N_

Unless there's another way to tell where the cutoff is .

I have no idea, S7V7N... very soon I'm taking mine out, do you want them?

D.

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[_S7V7N_]

When you take yours out, holla at me bro. When i get back to Tx i'm gonna try to fix the tinsel leads on mine, but hell...I'd love another pair of them.

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by _S7V7N_

When you take yours out, holla at me bro. When i get back to Tx i'm gonna try to fix the tinsel leads on mine, but hell...I'd love another pair of them.

Sure I'll let you know, but you pay for shipping!

D.

[_S7V7N_]

Hell as long as shipping isn't more than about 10 - 15 bucks..heck ya !

Matter of fact i'll paypal you 15 bucks when that time comes. I just checked on shippin it'll range anywhere from 5-10 bucks...so you can just pocket the rest ..

[sqcomp]

Hey D,

Spurring you on...I got the kicks mostly done today. I just need some sanding and a shorthair coat, then I'll carpet these bad boys.







Also got the sub enclosure put into the car. I had to look at clearance and placement issues for the amps...




^Yes, that is a mock S2b...I'd rather lug that around versus the real thing.

Speaking of the real thing, it looks like I received the #1 S2b from DD...

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

Hey D,

Spurring you on...I got the kicks mostly done today. I just need some sanding and a shorthair coat, then I'll carpet these bad boys.

The kick panel looks GREAT, but... it's in the wrong Yaris... Jeje


You can keep the 100% mock-up of your DD amp, I'm going to keep the actual amp


D.

[sqcomp]

The thing is that you're set on the front sub. I can help to make it seemless from another location.

That being said, these kicks should fit your L6's...You can make these! If you want, I can do the flush baffles.