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Hey guys i traded in my last silverado at the end of last year and was able to take all of the audio out of it because i knew i wanted it in the next vehicle. I came across a great deal from a family friend on this truck and couldn't pass it up! Finally started getting decent weather and with the quarantine had some free time to start on the build. Some stuff came out of the old truck (build posted) and some stuff is gonna be different. Who else has a system in these trucks and what did you do for subs? Right now i'm thinking the fox box dual 12" ported with either w6's or sundown SA-12s but im open to suggestions. So far i made a fuse holder from 1/8" ABS that came out good. It was my first time using this technique. I found a fender bolt and mounted it there out of the way. Next I ran KnuKoncepts 4ga wrapped in that awesome braided sleeving, i still need to shrink wrap and finish the ends. Then today i got around to getting the back seat taken out and about 80% of the sound deadener on the back wall. Didn't look like a ton of room behind the seat if the carpet is still in there. I don't think i will keep it and just use 1/2" mdf or abs plastic for a amp rack.. any input on this would be great as well.  Thanks in advance

 

Parts List

AmpPac Pro 4 r.2

Helix DSP Pro mk2

JL xd400/4

JL HD750/1

Kicker kx200.2

 

Hertz Hi-energy HSK165

Hertz Hi-energy HCX165

Subs and box undecided

 

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Nice start with some solid equipment. Make sure you do research on deadening your doors to get the best sound out of speakers. Tuned in to see where you go with this build. Nice truck

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Did some more work tonight making a template for an amp rack out of some simple cardboard. Getting the main shape right and will add a couple inches on the bottom. Then i started laying out my equipment on my amp rack and found a decent layout. Im also wanting to plan for a possible mtx te1501d which is a bit longer. We will get it made out of wood and see what happens. the kicker at this point would have to be lifted to clear the vent. I would rather just replace it with a smaller 2 channel or replace the 2 and 4 channel with a six, but the general amp rack shape will stay the same. I think its as good as it can get to use all of the space. Power distribution is planned for the far right.

 

@bcbrassard  I plan on using the same sound deadening material on all 4 doors on the skin and door panels

 

 

 

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Got my amp rack cut out and test mounted. Im really happy with the fit and sure, i wish i would have cut a little less in a few places but its a great first shape. The 3 mounts hold it really solid although I think i need to do something to keep to top corners from vibrating against the wall. They flop around a bit. I've thought about trying to find some 1/2 abs instead just cause its already black and i dont have to wrap it. Plus im thinking about cutting out 1/2" blocks to raise the kicker amp(for the vent and to run some 4 ga under it). I layed it out to start getting and idea of the wiring situation. Made me really think again about looking for a six channel. Lots of wires and not a lot of space..except all that blank space on the right. Might move the dsp over there to try to seperate the signal from some power. What do you guys think??

 

 

 

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Alright we got some sound!! Exciting but long day. Ive got all of the amps installed and wired on the amp rack and tested. Today i finally ran my wires from the headunit and the amp pac pro unit. Hooked up my digital optical and then made a bundle of optical/speedwire/2 speaker wires for tweeters. Still just have a basic tune for now need to work on setting my gains on my amps as i have never done that with a digital input and dsp. Also need to keep playing with crossovers and time alignment. Only downside is my helix director hasnt connected to my dsp yet. At first it said "no aco device detected". So then i updated to 1.76 and now it still wont connect. idk whats up with it yet. Still...an exciting day and at least i have sound! I still need to finalize my speedwire connections..🤷‍♂️

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Nice amp rack wiring!

2000 Toyota Solara SEV6, 200 amp alternator, Jensen VX7020, Hifonics American Warrior Taurus X, Hifonics American Warrior Centurion X, JBL Club 6500C, Power Acoustik XP2K-4102, Coustic Power Logic HT-612 in a BP4.

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Nice work on the amp rack. 

 

I noticed in your first post you mentioned using the fox box.  Instead of the fox box, check out NetAudio.  They make boxes for these trucks and they sound great.  I am currently using the single passenger side tall box running a 12W6 and it sounds great.  I am getting ready to upgrade to the dual tall box so I can run 2 12W6's.  

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