I currently do not own a Z, but I am in the market for one and searching daily for the right one to pop up. In the mean time.. I
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03-06-2011, 02:18 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Questions about audio setup.
I currently do not own a Z, but I am in the market for one and searching daily for the right one to pop up.
In the mean time.. I like to have a plan of what I want to do to the car. I keep reading of how horrible the stock sound system is so I will be upgrading all of that first. I want to use the sub and amp I have in my current car, which is a JL 12w6 and JL 500/1. I had planned to go with the zenclosure 12in single sub box, but at the same time I wouldn't mind something that would replace the spare tire. I'm just not real sure what my options are for a sub like the 12w6. I know they suggest a 1.25^3 box for it. I will be purchasing everything else, and I kind of want to stick with JL Audio all the way around unless someone has a good reason not to. [I just like the idea of everything matching] But here is what I have in mind for the rest of the car. - JL Audio C5-650 components - JL Audio C2-350X for the rear [I know some say you shouldn't have any speakers in the rear of the Z, but I want them there to have that options. I can turn them off if I decide I don't care for them.] - JL Audio 300/4 amp - Pioneer AVIC-X920BT head unit [I already have a Pioneer XM unit] I guess the main thing I want is your opinion on this setup... what you might change... And also if there would be a better option than the Zenclosure box. Thanks in advanced! - Parker *edited* - changed the C5-525x to C5-650 since they will fit. Last edited by Parkerman; 03-06-2011 at 10:45 PM. |
03-06-2011, 04:55 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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I had that sub in my 370 and in the Zenclosure box. It hits plenty hard and it sounds great. I was using the JL HD 900/5 amp. I think you could get pretty creative with a nice fiberglass enclosure but the box is a great looking set up for little dollars. Really doesn't take up much room in the hatch like you would think.
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Me and fiberglass never work out... haha, I've tried before and its just not something I am good at. Glad to know that the Zenclosure sounds good with the 12w6, If I go that route [which I probably will] I will add some poly fill inside to help make up for the bit of room lost. The one thing that I don't care much for with the Zenclosure is the sub is in plan view letting people know what I have.. and they could steal. Though I will have the windows tinted. |
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03-06-2011, 07:32 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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There is a box on here that fits the tire well, just do a quick search, as for the 525's i would look at getting some 6.5", other wise nice set up.
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Will 6.5's fit fine? If so I will no doubt change to them. |
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So now I will go with JL Audio C5-650's
Realized I had also made a mistake earlier going with the JL Audio C5-525x's because they are coaxial which is not what I want. |
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Also, Dynomat... I have never used it in previous vehicles.
Do you suggest it? Does it make a difference? And about how much does it genereally require to do a Z? |
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i would, and a few guys on here have used sound damping of one brand or another. i would say 50 sq ft would be enough, for most people, i used more, but i have my reasons. I went with Streetwires brand DS3030 on the floor, 2 kits IIRC and a DS3015 for the rest. If you want to check out my album there is a fair bit of pics.
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you will be better off getting a JL AUDIO XD 700/5 meant to run components and sub. 300/4 will fall short on sub channel if you try to run a sub with it.
700/5 is a 5 channel with 5th channel dedicated for sub. I would run the 4 channel bridged to 2 channel. plenty of power to your mids. And run the 3.5" via deck power. Let me know if I can get you any of the equipment.
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