Plan your project
It should take about eight to ten hours to complete. The orignal panel was held on by clips. One tug and it was off.
The speaker wires are routed under the door sill and through Q-logic kick panel. Note: there are 2 sets--one for the woofer, and the other for the tweeter.
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Friday, February 8, 2008
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
LAST STEP:
Hide all the wires the best you can. Use electrical tape, wire ties and tubing to conceal your work. And don’t get rid of that diagram just yet—put it somewhere safe in the car.
In case you have a problem later on it will be easier to pull that out than trying to remember! Now install the fuse, turn on the car and see how she sounds.
For Stereo Accessories, connectors, wire, speaker wire and more go to:
http://aawholesaler.com
Hide all the wires the best you can. Use electrical tape, wire ties and tubing to conceal your work. And don’t get rid of that diagram just yet—put it somewhere safe in the car.
In case you have a problem later on it will be easier to pull that out than trying to remember! Now install the fuse, turn on the car and see how she sounds.
For Stereo Accessories, connectors, wire, speaker wire and more go to:
http://aawholesaler.com
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
FOR BETTER SOUND:
The MB Quart speakers came with crossovers. A crossover is a device that restricts and separates the range of frequencies sent to the speaker. I mounted four crossovers (one per speaker), in the trunk near the amp for easier connection. Connect each speaker’s woofer and tweeter (+/-) terminals to the corresponding OUTPUT terminals on the crossover. Now connect the amp’s output terminals to the INPUT on each of the crossovers. It might sound complicated, but if you follow the manufactures’ instructions carefully, the improvement in sound is well worth the time, labor and extra speaker wire. After the wires are routed, speakers are mounted and the subwoofer is in place, follow the diagram provided with the amp for the correct hook up.
Wire connectors, speaker wire and more:
http://aawholesaler.com
The MB Quart speakers came with crossovers. A crossover is a device that restricts and separates the range of frequencies sent to the speaker. I mounted four crossovers (one per speaker), in the trunk near the amp for easier connection. Connect each speaker’s woofer and tweeter (+/-) terminals to the corresponding OUTPUT terminals on the crossover. Now connect the amp’s output terminals to the INPUT on each of the crossovers. It might sound complicated, but if you follow the manufactures’ instructions carefully, the improvement in sound is well worth the time, labor and extra speaker wire. After the wires are routed, speakers are mounted and the subwoofer is in place, follow the diagram provided with the amp for the correct hook up.
Wire connectors, speaker wire and more:
http://aawholesaler.com
Monday, February 4, 2008
ROUTING WIRES BACK TO AMP:
When the speakers and subwoofer are in place, route the wires back to the amp. For the front speakers, run the wires on the same side as the signal cables and turn-on lead that you ran earlier. Make sure to hide the wires for the rear speakers somewhere in the trunk as they’re the only components that are wired by themselves.
For Primary wire, speaker wire and more go to:
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When the speakers and subwoofer are in place, route the wires back to the amp. For the front speakers, run the wires on the same side as the signal cables and turn-on lead that you ran earlier. Make sure to hide the wires for the rear speakers somewhere in the trunk as they’re the only components that are wired by themselves.
For Primary wire, speaker wire and more go to:
http://aawholesaler.com
Sunday, February 3, 2008
When selecting speakers consider this:
Are you just replacing the stock system or do you want to do a custom job? I went with a 4x1 custom system because I didn’t want to rip apart my doors to replace the factory speakers. To solve this, I used Q-Logic’s Q-Forms Kick Panel speaker enclosures that discreetly and unobtrusively hold the MB Quart’s QSD 213 front 5-1/4 inch speakers at the drivers and passenger’s feet while directing their sound in the right direction. Q-Forms are available for over 500 different model cars, come in multiple colors to match your interior and are indistinguishable from the factory finish. Q-Logic also made a custom subwoofer enclosure that fits the 12 inch MB Quart’s DWG 304 perfectly. It tucks the bass-box neatly into the passenger’s side rear-well, saving cargo space, which, in a sports car, is particularly valuable.
For Stereo Accessories, connectors, wire, speaker wire and more go to:
http://aawholesaler.com
Are you just replacing the stock system or do you want to do a custom job? I went with a 4x1 custom system because I didn’t want to rip apart my doors to replace the factory speakers. To solve this, I used Q-Logic’s Q-Forms Kick Panel speaker enclosures that discreetly and unobtrusively hold the MB Quart’s QSD 213 front 5-1/4 inch speakers at the drivers and passenger’s feet while directing their sound in the right direction. Q-Forms are available for over 500 different model cars, come in multiple colors to match your interior and are indistinguishable from the factory finish. Q-Logic also made a custom subwoofer enclosure that fits the 12 inch MB Quart’s DWG 304 perfectly. It tucks the bass-box neatly into the passenger’s side rear-well, saving cargo space, which, in a sports car, is particularly valuable.
For Stereo Accessories, connectors, wire, speaker wire and more go to:
http://aawholesaler.com
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Install Your Speakers And Sub:
The speakers (and subwoofer) make the system. A great set can make even a stock radio sound great yet selecting a good set requires more than just comparing specs. Get out into show rooms and find a set that matches your acoustic preferences—this is not the time to settle.
After many hours of in-store testing, I selected the MB Quart line by Maxxonics. MB Quart has been developing and manufacturing speaker systems for more than 30 years and they’ve learned a thing or two about audio production in that time—they turned my car into a sound experience. Here are the specs:
Stereo's and more go to:
http://aawholesaler.com
The speakers (and subwoofer) make the system. A great set can make even a stock radio sound great yet selecting a good set requires more than just comparing specs. Get out into show rooms and find a set that matches your acoustic preferences—this is not the time to settle.
After many hours of in-store testing, I selected the MB Quart line by Maxxonics. MB Quart has been developing and manufacturing speaker systems for more than 30 years and they’ve learned a thing or two about audio production in that time—they turned my car into a sound experience. Here are the specs:
Stereo's and more go to:
http://aawholesaler.com
Friday, February 1, 2008
INTALLATION TIPS:
For safety, disconnect the negative battery terminal before connecting the amp's power lead.
Look for pre-existing holes through which you can route the amps power wire through the firewall.
Clearly marked preouts on the back of the radio connect to the amp (in the trunk).
Tuck your wires under the door trim hides the wires.
The rca cables from the radio connect to the left side of the amp.
Connect the ground wire to a bolt in the trunk via a nut a lock washer. Remember to sand around the hole--the ground needs to touch bare metal.
For Stereo Accessories, connectors, wire, speaker wire and more go to:
http://aawholesaler.com
For safety, disconnect the negative battery terminal before connecting the amp's power lead.
Look for pre-existing holes through which you can route the amps power wire through the firewall.
Clearly marked preouts on the back of the radio connect to the amp (in the trunk).
Tuck your wires under the door trim hides the wires.
The rca cables from the radio connect to the left side of the amp.
Connect the ground wire to a bolt in the trunk via a nut a lock washer. Remember to sand around the hole--the ground needs to touch bare metal.
For Stereo Accessories, connectors, wire, speaker wire and more go to:
http://aawholesaler.com
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