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37Z · 01-22-2011, 02:35 PM

I listened to someone's Audi A6 which had three AUDISON Thesis amps, Brax tweaters, brax mid-base and JL audio subs, and Audison signal interface processor. The sound imaging and clarity was impressive. The connections are fiber optic so no unwanted noise was audibile. Brax tweaters are expensive - approx $700/pair.

cookZmonster · 01-22-2011, 11:09 PM

Thanks for the alternate perspective 6speed, I can certainly appreciate the differences between a long-term investment and a one-time-use "disposable" purchase. I build computers from time to time (high-end ~$10,000+ systems) and the same principle tends to apply to that market with the difference that the bleeding edge tech in that arena tends to move forward even faster (with a few exceptions) than the electronics in the car audio arena. I do see your point though, if I had considered the possibility of moving an amazing audio setup from vehicle to vehicle like your client I may have chosen do to it. However I tend to keep my cars for at least 10 years so it simply hadn't occurred to me to do it that way.

I look forward to any input from you however

Please feel free to help out my (and their) process along here

Your experience is more than welcome!

37Z - I hadn't considered fiber optics, I don't know enough about their application in car audio, big or speed wanna take that one? Something I should consider using?
Aubrey

6spdcoupe · 01-22-2011, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cookZmonster

Thanks for the alternate perspective 6speed, I can certainly appreciate the differences between a long-term investment and a one-time-use "disposable" purchase. I build computers from time to time (high-end ~$10,000+ systems) and the same principle tends to apply to that market with the difference that the bleeding edge tech in that arena tends to move forward even faster (with a few exceptions) than the electronics in the car audio arena. I do see your point though, if I had considered the possibility of moving an amazing audio setup from vehicle to vehicle like your client I may have chosen do to it. However I tend to keep my cars for at least 10 years so it simply hadn't occurred to me to do it that way.

I look forward to any input from you however

Please feel free to help out my (and their) process along here

Your experience is more than welcome!

37Z - I hadn't considered fiber optics, I don't know enough about their application in car audio, big or speed wanna take that one? Something I should consider using?
Aubrey

Point well taken sir. I wish I could do the same, but I bore easily.

You can ask anything you like, I'm here to help if/where I can.

The majority of vehicles using fiber M.O.S.T systems are the German vehicles. There is not a big upside to it, but rather many times a down side ( I do a lot of them ! ). The problem is that the fiber is more difficult to work with rather than a traditional analogue application in terms of limited product support.

In many of these vehicles if you want to change the HU out, a fair amount of work is required to do so. The flipside is that in the ones where the OE source unit is being retained the slim pickens of products available are generally plug and play.

speedfreak28 · 01-23-2011, 03:15 PM

The install will be done at my shop with Mats assistance, the majority of the custom fabrication will be donr by me and a partner. Matt has dome more 370Z installs than any person I personally know and his knowledge of the car and his attention to detail when wiring will be a valued addition to the project. If there are any critics you are free to add your input once the work is started. Also cookZmonster, 6spd coupe is a well respected member of the car audio community and any advice he gives is worth consideration

bigaudiofanat · 01-23-2011, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfreak28

The install will be done at my shop with Mats assistance, the majority of the custom fabrication will be donr by me and a partner. Matt has dome more 370Z installs than any person I personally know and his knowledge of the car and his attention to detail when wiring will be a valued addition to the project. If there are any critics you are free to add your input once the work is started. Also cookZmonster, 6spd coupe is a well respected member of the car audio community and any advice he gives is worth consideration

Looking forward to it, Mike and I will be doing a lot of work over the next few weeks and as I said pics and thread will be up.

cookZmonster · 01-23-2011, 08:34 PM

Nobody is as excited and eager as I am to get these two talents together! Obviously I don't want to rush ANYTHING because that is how mistakes get made, but damn I just can't wait! lol

bigaudiofanat · 01-23-2011, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cookZmonster

Nobody is as excited and eager as I am to get these two talents together! Obviously I don't want to rush ANYTHING because that is how mistakes get made, but damn I just can't wait! lol

I forgot to ask can i drive it considering how many I have already driven.

Oh wait engine work has been done.....Hmmm

37Z · 02-19-2011, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfreak28

The install will be done at my shop with Mats assistance, the majority of the custom fabrication will be donr by me and a partner. Matt has dome more 370Z installs than any person I personally know and his knowledge of the car and his attention to detail when wiring will be a valued addition to the project. If there are any critics you are free to add your input once the work is started. Also cookZmonster, 6spd coupe is a well respected member of the car audio community and any advice he gives is worth consideration

So, are any pics available?

Where did you locate the sub and amps?

speedfreak28 · 01-23-2011, 03:23 PM

The biggest consideration is the customers needs. Great sound can be achieved without spending 2000 per amplifier. A limitless budget doesn't warrant spending more of the customers money than neccesary to achieve the desired results.

speedfreak28 · 01-23-2011, 09:15 PM

no, you wont even have access to the keys

cookZmonster · 01-23-2011, 11:35 PM

It actually wont be technically driveable while you have it

the alignment is WAY off at the moment from the suspension replacement/adjustment. I am sure the three of us (me, matt, mike) will work out something though

how many 370Z's have you driven that are 540HP at the rear wheels Matt? lol

bigaudiofanat · 01-24-2011, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfreak28

no, you wont even have access to the keys

Wicked CAS · 01-24-2011, 11:31 AM

So what did you all decide for equipment?

bigaudiofanat · 01-24-2011, 07:08 AM

None but lets see

BMW 740IL Dinan for 3 weeks

Nismo 370z

3 Nissan 370z's

And a 350z.

Oh and almost drove a audi r8 v10. The dealer said yesterday that if it was nicer they would let us take it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhHxDgkDN0k

speedfreak28 · 02-21-2011, 06:49 PM

Pics will be posted as progress is made, Right now we're finishing up the sound deadening and fabricating the framework for the amp rack and crossovers. The framework is all steel for strength and durability purposes. I dont like to post pics during the process but once the work is done an extensive start to finish build log will be posted. stay tuned

01-22-2011, 02:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
37Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 476 Drives: 370Z MB 6M -sold Rep Power: 263	Sound system options I listened to someone's Audi A6 which had three AUDISON Thesis amps, Brax tweaters, brax mid-base and JL audio subs, and Audison signal interface processor. The sound imaging and clarity was impressive. The connections are fiber optic so no unwanted noise was audibile. Brax tweaters are expensive - approx $700/pair. Last edited by 37Z; 02-21-2011 at 11:49 AM. Reason: typo

01-24-2011, 11:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
Wicked CAS The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kingston, NH. Posts: 469 Drives: 98 Supra 1036 RWHP Rep Power: 16	So what did you all decide for equipment? __________________ www.wickedcas.com Call: 603-642-4222 E-mail: Wickedcas@aol.com *DIRECT AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR:* AUDISON, HERTZ, JL AUDIO, JL AUDIO MARINE, KENWOOD EXCELON, COMPUSTAR, DIAMOND AUDIO, CACHE, ARC AUDIO, K40, PASSPORT ESCORT.

01-24-2011, 07:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	None but lets see BMW 740IL Dinan for 3 weeks Nismo 370z 3 Nissan 370z's And a 350z. Oh and almost drove a audi r8 v10. The dealer said yesterday that if it was nicer they would let us take it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhHxDgkDN0k __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/ Last edited by bigaudiofanat; 01-24-2011 at 07:13 AM.

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01-22-2011, 11:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
cookZmonster Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 39 Drives: 2010 40thAn 370Z Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the alternate perspective 6speed, I can certainly appreciate the differences between a long-term investment and a one-time-use "disposable" purchase. I build computers from time to time (high-end ~$10,000+ systems) and the same principle tends to apply to that market with the difference that the bleeding edge tech in that arena tends to move forward even faster (with a few exceptions) than the electronics in the car audio arena. I do see your point though, if I had considered the possibility of moving an amazing audio setup from vehicle to vehicle like your client I may have chosen do to it. However I tend to keep my cars for at least 10 years so it simply hadn't occurred to me to do it that way. I look forward to any input from you however Please feel free to help out my (and their) process along here Your experience is more than welcome! 37Z - I hadn't considered fiber optics, I don't know enough about their application in car audio, big or speed wanna take that one? Something I should consider using? Aubrey

01-23-2011, 03:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
speedfreak28 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south jersey Posts: 247 Drives: 05 ram, 79 z28 Rep Power: 16	The install will be done at my shop with Mats assistance, the majority of the custom fabrication will be donr by me and a partner. Matt has dome more 370Z installs than any person I personally know and his knowledge of the car and his attention to detail when wiring will be a valued addition to the project. If there are any critics you are free to add your input once the work is started. Also cookZmonster, 6spd coupe is a well respected member of the car audio community and any advice he gives is worth consideration

01-23-2011, 08:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
cookZmonster Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 39 Drives: 2010 40thAn 370Z Rep Power: 15	Nobody is as excited and eager as I am to get these two talents together! Obviously I don't want to rush ANYTHING because that is how mistakes get made, but damn I just can't wait! lol

01-23-2011, 03:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
speedfreak28 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south jersey Posts: 247 Drives: 05 ram, 79 z28 Rep Power: 16	The biggest consideration is the customers needs. Great sound can be achieved without spending 2000 per amplifier. A limitless budget doesn't warrant spending more of the customers money than neccesary to achieve the desired results.

01-23-2011, 09:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
speedfreak28 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south jersey Posts: 247 Drives: 05 ram, 79 z28 Rep Power: 16	no, you wont even have access to the keys

01-23-2011, 11:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
cookZmonster Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 39 Drives: 2010 40thAn 370Z Rep Power: 15	It actually wont be technically driveable while you have it the alignment is WAY off at the moment from the suspension replacement/adjustment. I am sure the three of us (me, matt, mike) will work out something though how many 370Z's have you driven that are 540HP at the rear wheels Matt? lol

02-21-2011, 06:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
speedfreak28 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south jersey Posts: 247 Drives: 05 ram, 79 z28 Rep Power: 16	Pics will be posted as progress is made, Right now we're finishing up the sound deadening and fabricating the framework for the amp rack and crossovers. The framework is all steel for strength and durability purposes. I dont like to post pics during the process but once the work is done an extensive start to finish build log will be posted. stay tuned