audio system 2.0

brutusvk · 01-22-2015, 03:12 PM

Well, after installing my new system in my Ram 3500, I "needed" to change the system in my Z. Out comes the Alpine 927HD, out comes the Alpine components and out comes the JL 2 Ch amp. The new head unit will be a Pioneer AVIC8000NEX, I beleive the components are Helix (model ?, they are the step above the ones in my truck but the shop cut me a deal.) and the amp is a 4ch JL bridged to 2x200 rms at 4 ohm. The JL Stealthbox is being redone from the inside. It will be beefed up considerably. The boxes are pretty flimsy. Should make for tighter base and less rattle, etc. There will be more dynamat added as well.

I took a leap of faith the tuning issues would be fixed and decided to build the audio stuff. lol I was never fully satisfied with the Alpine stuff. I used to swear by them.

RonRizz · 01-22-2015, 03:48 PM

brutusvk · 01-22-2015, 09:38 PM

I have to drop off some parts monday. I will take pics of the progess then. And when it is all done.

Any Az folks should check Sound Xpression out. Or just look at the website. David and Jeff are two of the best stereo guys around.

brutusvk · 01-24-2015, 02:06 PM

I was wrong... here are the components.

http://store.12velectronics.com/clar...peaker-system/

I have the Unity series in my truck. I got confused. lol

RonRizz · 01-24-2015, 04:42 PM

Nice.....

kenchan · 01-24-2015, 07:53 PM

op- yah, pioneers these few gens have been very good.

brutusvk · 01-26-2015, 07:21 PM

As promised, here are some pics of the car at the stereo shop. The doors have so much dynomat they sound like a Mercedes when you shut the door. It made a insane difference to sound quality of the components. Sounds like there is a sub when the sub box is out of the car. The mid base speakers are just so nice. I am sure the much boosted power didn't hurt either. Of course this is all in process so wire are still messy, etc.

The box was in process of being totally redone. They added so much fiberglass, a support in the middle and even reshaped the back a little to add material while still looking the same. They will recarpet to match too.

Stereo 2.0 by DanK1, on Flickr

brutusvk · 01-28-2015, 09:38 PM

What a difference. Only problem is the hatch rattles more. lol These components are nice. I am told they get even better after 20-30 hours.

The head unit I was already used to. The installer even hard wired a charger for my phone that I had running to a cigarette lighter outlet. Looks way nicer this way.

Untitled by DanK1, on Flickr

dotcomee · 01-28-2015, 10:09 PM

Nice, I have an 8000 as well, love it.

brutusvk · 01-28-2015, 11:22 PM

I have one in my truck too. I like it way better than the Alpine 927hd I had.

01-22-2015, 03:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
brutusvk Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Az Posts: 220 Drives: 2014 sport package Rep Power: 10	audio system 2.0 Well, after installing my new system in my Ram 3500, I "needed" to change the system in my Z. Out comes the Alpine 927HD, out comes the Alpine components and out comes the JL 2 Ch amp. The new head unit will be a Pioneer AVIC8000NEX, I beleive the components are Helix (model ?, they are the step above the ones in my truck but the shop cut me a deal.) and the amp is a 4ch JL bridged to 2x200 rms at 4 ohm. The JL Stealthbox is being redone from the inside. It will be beefed up considerably. The boxes are pretty flimsy. Should make for tighter base and less rattle, etc. There will be more dynamat added as well. I took a leap of faith the tuning issues would be fixed and decided to build the audio stuff. lol I was never fully satisfied with the Alpine stuff. I used to swear by them.

01-22-2015, 03:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,132 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	__________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

01-22-2015, 09:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
brutusvk Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Az Posts: 220 Drives: 2014 sport package Rep Power: 10	I have to drop off some parts monday. I will take pics of the progess then. And when it is all done. Any Az folks should check Sound Xpression out. Or just look at the website. David and Jeff are two of the best stereo guys around. Last edited by brutusvk; 01-22-2015 at 09:41 PM.

01-24-2015, 02:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
brutusvk Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Az Posts: 220 Drives: 2014 sport package Rep Power: 10	I was wrong... here are the components. http://store.12velectronics.com/clar...peaker-system/ I have the Unity series in my truck. I got confused. lol Last edited by brutusvk; 01-24-2015 at 02:15 PM.

01-24-2015, 04:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,132 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	Nice..... __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

01-24-2015, 07:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	op- yah, pioneers these few gens have been very good.

01-26-2015, 07:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
brutusvk Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Az Posts: 220 Drives: 2014 sport package Rep Power: 10	As promised, here are some pics of the car at the stereo shop. The doors have so much dynomat they sound like a Mercedes when you shut the door. It made a insane difference to sound quality of the components. Sounds like there is a sub when the sub box is out of the car. The mid base speakers are just so nice. I am sure the much boosted power didn't hurt either. Of course this is all in process so wire are still messy, etc. The box was in process of being totally redone. They added so much fiberglass, a support in the middle and even reshaped the back a little to add material while still looking the same. They will recarpet to match too. Stereo 2.0 by DanK1, on Flickr Stereo 2.0 by DanK1, on Flickr Stereo 2.0 by DanK1, on Flickr Stereo 2.0 by DanK1, on Flickr Stereo 2.0 by DanK1, on Flickr Stereo 2.0 by DanK1, on Flickr

01-28-2015, 09:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
brutusvk Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Az Posts: 220 Drives: 2014 sport package Rep Power: 10	What a difference. Only problem is the hatch rattles more. lol These components are nice. I am told they get even better after 20-30 hours. The head unit I was already used to. The installer even hard wired a charger for my phone that I had running to a cigarette lighter outlet. Looks way nicer this way. Untitled by DanK1, on Flickr Untitled by DanK1, on Flickr dotcomee likes this.

01-28-2015, 10:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
dotcomee Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Austin, TX. Posts: 77 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 10	Nice, I have an 8000 as well, love it.

01-28-2015, 11:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
brutusvk Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Az Posts: 220 Drives: 2014 sport package Rep Power: 10	I have one in my truck too. I like it way better than the Alpine 927hd I had.

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