Truck audio set ups

[trivon56]

Lets see some trucks audio set up. I am looking for some ideas on how to run a nice audio system. Lets here about what subwoofers you got and highs and mids. Lets see what's in your truck audio wise. Yeah I know there nothing like the sound of V8 but we need something else to listen to on those long cruises. Thanks everyone.
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[BLUE SQUARE]

Here are some pics of my mids and highs. I just installed this last weekend.

Alpine BT138HD Head Unit
Infinity Kappa 6x9s
Infinity Kappa 6.5s
JL Audio XD 400/4 Amplifier.

I will be working on the sub next.

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[JoeyBones]

Do the kick panels get in the way?
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[gmachinz]

Mine has a GM Thefltlok CD player modded for an ipod plug-in from a 1999 Blazer (looks stock so no worries about a break-in...that was my first priority), head unit factory EQ curves were wiped clean using a JL Audio program and line level goes to an AudioControl passive crossover. Two Alpine PDX amps (hidden in the factory center console running factory Caddy Bose speakers from an 08 CTS (yes, don't laugh....they kick ass when hit with some amplified power @ 2 ohms!) with two 3.5 loudspeakers in the center, a Bose tweeter in each corner where the stock 3.5 used to be, 6" mids in each door and a custom subwoofer enclosure holding (2) 8" Kickers. nearly everything is 100% hidden so it looks dead stock when you get in-then this sound seems to come outa nowhere---that's how I like it.

[story]

I'm running a JVC digital receiver... No more CD's all over the seat, I just plug in a 16gb thumb drive and I got all my music.

I mounted 5 3/4 Kicker speakers in the botton panel of the doors and will never do that again... I couldn't believe how much crap is in there... lol But I got it done. I also installed a pair of soundstream tweeters right below the dash, high on the kick panels... I'll try to get some shots later for you.



For the sub I went with a 8" JL Audio Microsub ported box. Paired that with a MTX mono block amp... It fits perfect behind the bench and slams like a 12.

[88Jimmy4x4]

saw these on LMCtruck today, looked nice for tweeters
http://www.lmctruck.com/newparts/cc/cctst.htm

[BLUE SQUARE]

Originally Posted by JoeyBones

Do the kick panels get in the way?
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My kicks haven't got in the way yet; however, you do have to be mindful.

[piecesparts]

84 GMC with dual 8" Bazooka tubes behind the seat, 8" woofers in the bottom of the doors and a 6" and 2" speaker and tweet on the top of the doors. I started the install with Boston Accoustic speakers in the doors, but have upgraded to Kickers in the bottom.

[Ski-me]

Some separates in door and amps in the back.

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=281096

[motornut]

the 87 had this setup
tweets removed from 4X10s and put in little "project" boxes for better stageing
made the subs in the early 90s

[motornut]

the 78 has this setup to finish
was gona use the old but better power and usb options etc

[motornut]

and the "stock" 79 with ashtrays removed

[JRANGER]

Rear Cab Corners


Shallow Mount Pionner Sub, Box, and Amp


Kick Panels

[allchevy58]

Sony stereo, Rockford Fosgate amps, 8" sub woofer & front speakers, Pioneer rear speakers. My son built the enclosure & shelf for the sub.

[JoeyBones]

i really kinda dig that enclosure with the storage built in.... might have to steal a similar idea.

[Zane M]

Originally Posted by JoeyBones

i really kinda dig that enclosure with the storage built in.... might have to steal a similar idea.

Me too. Looks like I have a project for an upcoming weekend.

[JRANGER]

Makes me want to add storage to my box as well....hmm

[JoeyBones]

*cough* post dimensions *cough*

[Chevrolado]

That is a pretty awesome enclosure/storage bin. Very nice.


On the topic here, I see most of y'all have the aftermarket standard headunits (not the types that use stock dash configuration). Whats the modification process to fit in a new headunit? Remove dash and make some cuts? Easy? Difficult? Worth it?

[JRANGER]

Remove the Dash Bezel and cut the hole to fit. You also will have to cut the metal of the dash to fit the stereo as well.... I actually attached my stereo to the dash itself and cut the bezel to fit over it by making the mounting bracket sit back on the cd unit.

This make it for a quick removal of the dash bezel without having to mess with the stereo

[Chevrolado]

Originally Posted by JRANGER

Remove the Dash Bezel and cut the hole to fit. You also will have to cut the metal of the dash to fit the stereo as well.... I actually attached my stereo to the dash itself and cut the bezel to fit over it by making the mounting bracket sit back on the cd unit.

This make it for a quick removal of the dash bezel without having to mess with the stereo

Ah, okay. Makes sense. Thanks.

[kalbert]

Somewhere there is a plastic plate available that matches the factory bezel somewhat and has a DIN size slot in it. You still have to cut the factory bezel and metal supports behind, but the panel fits over the corner of the bezel with a nice clean looking fit. Damn if I can remember where I saw them though.

[Chevrolado]

Originally Posted by kalbert

Somewhere there is a plastic plate available that matches the factory bezel somewhat and has a DIN size slot in it. You still have to cut the factory bezel and metal supports behind, but the panel fits over the corner of the bezel with a nice clean looking fit. Damn if I can remember where I saw them though.

Oooh.. that'd be nice. That's the only reason I haven't yet considered really cutting it all open. If I'm going to cut it up.. I need to have assurance that when its done, it's going to look exactly like it rolled off the factory floor like that. I really dont like getting in a car and having an eye sore of a rigged setup.

[zirk]

I think mine looks pretty good, only took about a half hour

[bigguns]

Still working on my tunes so far Rockford power 800 A4 2 Old school rockford's 12" subs hx2 5" & 4" mids.. Infinty tweets.