I got the audio system installed.
*Sync3 factory head unit
*Rockford Fosgate Punch P600x4, getting Sync3 high level from the front channels to RCA inputs. Running 2 channels for front component set and other channels bridged for the subwoofer. The amp is hidden under the drivers seat, but can still be adjusted with a stubby flathead screwdriver.
*Audison Voce AV K6 component set. Adapted factory door speaker frames to bolt in the 6" midranges. Tweeters are surface mounted on A-pillars and aimed at opposite occupants head. Left crossover is under the driver seat next to the amp and the right side crossover is tucked inside the center console.
*Dayton RSS315HF-4 12" subwoofer in Qtc = 0.71 sealed enclosure built from MDF and thoroughly braced. Enclosure is bolted to car using spare tire mount, carpeted exterior and about 3/4 pound of Polyfill.
*NVX amp install kit worked great; 4 awg wire for power and ground, twisted pair RCA's let me splice into factory amp for signal, and nice speaker wire to hook up the drivers.
*Kno Knoise butyl sound damping materal used in the front doors to quiet them down. I also have more just in case the trunk needs some from the subwoofer, but so far it seems pretty solid from the factory.
Audio Install by
Ryephile, on Flickr
Audio Install by
Ryephile, on Flickr
The amp and left crossover installed and wired underneath the drivers seat:
Audio Install by
Ryephile, on Flickr
Love me some Jasper circle guide!
Audio Install by
Ryephile, on Flickr
Mocking up the sub enclosure to show internal bracing. Chip board is just to protect the garage floor from my handiwork.
Audio Install by
Ryephile, on Flickr
The finished sub enclosure bolted into the trunk. With the load floor installed it's totally hidden.
Audio Install by
Ryephile, on Flickr
Modified factory speakers turned into mounting rings:
Audio Install by
Ryephile, on Flickr
Audio Install by
Ryephile, on Flickr
Audio Install by
Ryephile, on Flickr
Audio Install by
Ryephile, on Flickr
Some bad shots of the tweeter mounting:
Audio Install by
Ryephile, on Flickr
Audio Install by
Ryephile, on Flickr
I'm still breaking it all in, but it's a massive
massive improvement over stock. The system clearly has excellent resolution, and right off the bat zero listening fatigue that plagued the stock setup.