ChromeJerome Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I'm wanting to know if dampening material (specifically for the trunk) is worth the money, and if so, what brand/type would you suggest? I have 2 Kicker comp 15's in a ported box (right now the airspace is below specs, but im gettin a new box soon) in the trunk of a 1993 Caddy Deville. Like I want it to still be loud on the outside, and it doesn't really rattle, just low-toned vibration of the trunk lid itself. I want to know if using insulation would improve the sound quality inside and out? And if the cost of it is worth it for the results, thanks! And feel free to share any experience, etc. Quote They say money can't buy you happiness...but money buys car audio...and car audio makes me happy. The man makes the money, the money shouldn't make the man. 1999 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4D Pioneer AVH-2400BT (Double DIN Conversion) (2) Skar VVX-12 D4 Crescendo BC2000D (2) MB Quart 4.125 Image Dynamics CTX 6.5 Components Infinity Reference 6032cf (4) Infinity Reference 6432cf (2) 48 sq ft. Damplifier Big 3 in 0G Optima YellowTop D75 under the Hood XS Power D1200 in the rear 2 Full runs 1/0 R.I.P. 1993 Cadillac Deville Touring 4D Pioneer DEH-P7200HD Headunit 2 Kicker Comp C15's Lanzar HTG257 2000W (For now) 2 Pioneer TS-G1344R Coaxials 2 Sound Ordnance P-35 2 Rockford Fosgate P1694 6X9's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTony Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Like I want it to still be loud on the outside, When I read that I thought of this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) Here's how it works.... Your trunk (the lid, rear quarters, bottom) are absorbing bass from your subs. That bass isn't making it into your cabin. Use CLD deadener if you can. Second Skin is a forum favorite. If you want it loud outside, open your windows. It will sound cleaner and not like a bag of aluminum cans. Edited March 20, 2012 by srp365 Quote 2007 Pacifica Rebuild. Less quiet. Still not loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattc3366 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Yes deff worth it. I noticed the sound was alot cleaner inside and if you want it to sound loud outside it will and without the rattle. I did audio technix in my last car . Worked great for what I needed it for. But this time around im going to try second skin. I've heard nothing but good things about it and the owner/rep on here seems like a good guy and will point you in the right direction on how to accomplish your goals without spending as much as you'd think. Quote subwoofers - two eclipse 88120s box - 3.4 cubes tuned to 32 hz amps - aq1200 and pheonix gold zx450 New build : 2 obsidian audio 15s same amp 6.1 cubic foot box tuned to 32 hz in a civic hatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChromeJerome Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) . Edited March 20, 2012 by ChromeJerome Quote They say money can't buy you happiness...but money buys car audio...and car audio makes me happy. The man makes the money, the money shouldn't make the man. 1999 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4D Pioneer AVH-2400BT (Double DIN Conversion) (2) Skar VVX-12 D4 Crescendo BC2000D (2) MB Quart 4.125 Image Dynamics CTX 6.5 Components Infinity Reference 6032cf (4) Infinity Reference 6432cf (2) 48 sq ft. Damplifier Big 3 in 0G Optima YellowTop D75 under the Hood XS Power D1200 in the rear 2 Full runs 1/0 R.I.P. 1993 Cadillac Deville Touring 4D Pioneer DEH-P7200HD Headunit 2 Kicker Comp C15's Lanzar HTG257 2000W (For now) 2 Pioneer TS-G1344R Coaxials 2 Sound Ordnance P-35 2 Rockford Fosgate P1694 6X9's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChromeJerome Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 awesome thanks for the info and everything, and yeah ive heard pretty good stuff about second skin, but how much should i plan on shelling out to do a big trunk like mine? and on the being able to hear it on the outside thing, i dont mean to piss people off haha i mean i just dont want it silent on the outside Quote They say money can't buy you happiness...but money buys car audio...and car audio makes me happy. The man makes the money, the money shouldn't make the man. 1999 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4D Pioneer AVH-2400BT (Double DIN Conversion) (2) Skar VVX-12 D4 Crescendo BC2000D (2) MB Quart 4.125 Image Dynamics CTX 6.5 Components Infinity Reference 6032cf (4) Infinity Reference 6432cf (2) 48 sq ft. Damplifier Big 3 in 0G Optima YellowTop D75 under the Hood XS Power D1200 in the rear 2 Full runs 1/0 R.I.P. 1993 Cadillac Deville Touring 4D Pioneer DEH-P7200HD Headunit 2 Kicker Comp C15's Lanzar HTG257 2000W (For now) 2 Pioneer TS-G1344R Coaxials 2 Sound Ordnance P-35 2 Rockford Fosgate P1694 6X9's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Buy 50 squares. Cover 1/4 to 1/2 your trunk. If you think you need more, add more. Quote 2007 Pacifica Rebuild. Less quiet. Still not loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChromeJerome Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 alright, that shouldn't be too bad. and I know it varies a lot on the car, hatchback vs. trunk, etc. but generally speaking, what are the key points to make sure are covered? Quote They say money can't buy you happiness...but money buys car audio...and car audio makes me happy. The man makes the money, the money shouldn't make the man. 1999 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4D Pioneer AVH-2400BT (Double DIN Conversion) (2) Skar VVX-12 D4 Crescendo BC2000D (2) MB Quart 4.125 Image Dynamics CTX 6.5 Components Infinity Reference 6032cf (4) Infinity Reference 6432cf (2) 48 sq ft. Damplifier Big 3 in 0G Optima YellowTop D75 under the Hood XS Power D1200 in the rear 2 Full runs 1/0 R.I.P. 1993 Cadillac Deville Touring 4D Pioneer DEH-P7200HD Headunit 2 Kicker Comp C15's Lanzar HTG257 2000W (For now) 2 Pioneer TS-G1344R Coaxials 2 Sound Ordnance P-35 2 Rockford Fosgate P1694 6X9's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Skin Rep Jon Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Key areas to tackle... The flat areas where the panel is not reinforced. These areas resonate much more than areas that are welded or curved. So for an area like a trunk lid, in-between the ribs like so: Notice how the material is installed in strategic locations across the lid and only on the flat areas. They also used some of the material to hold the wires down, pretty cool. Quote Have a question about Second Skin? E-Mail me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChromeJerome Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Oh okay yeah I see what you're sayin, I'll definitely try to do mine similarly to that, thanks! Quote They say money can't buy you happiness...but money buys car audio...and car audio makes me happy. The man makes the money, the money shouldn't make the man. 1999 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4D Pioneer AVH-2400BT (Double DIN Conversion) (2) Skar VVX-12 D4 Crescendo BC2000D (2) MB Quart 4.125 Image Dynamics CTX 6.5 Components Infinity Reference 6032cf (4) Infinity Reference 6432cf (2) 48 sq ft. Damplifier Big 3 in 0G Optima YellowTop D75 under the Hood XS Power D1200 in the rear 2 Full runs 1/0 R.I.P. 1993 Cadillac Deville Touring 4D Pioneer DEH-P7200HD Headunit 2 Kicker Comp C15's Lanzar HTG257 2000W (For now) 2 Pioneer TS-G1344R Coaxials 2 Sound Ordnance P-35 2 Rockford Fosgate P1694 6X9's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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