crownshaker Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Hello SMD Members!!! I've been a member for a while, but havent posted many postings, nor do I have a lot of experience in car audio. I don't have any friends that are involved with car audio or any type of I.C.E. but I am in love with this site and the whole concept of becoming a ground pounder. I am currently working, slowly but surely, on my very first build. Its taken A LOT of time to get it all going and being able to afford to pound. But its well under way. It may not be as big or bad as most of the rides on here but I am extremely proud of my first build. I don't know of anyone who works on Car Audio, dont have any friends in the industry, and dont really have much access that I know of to anyone or any information other than sites like this. Theres a ton of shops in my area man just most of the guys are real jerks when it comes to trying to learn how. I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate the fact you guys work so hard and give so much advice. Without cats like you and steve I'd never be able to get this going without costing me fortune that I don't have. Therefore, needless to say, I wouldnt have the system that Im proud of without yall. So i'd like to thank yall and let yall know that its greatly appreciated man. Thanks for your time man, Crownshaker Quote I am currently working on MY VERY FIRST BUILD!!! 2000 Ford Explorer XLS: 4x Kicker CVR-15 Subs 2x Groundshaker SPQ-152's 1x Power Acoustik PS1-4000D Amp 1x Kicker DS680.2 Components. 6x8s in front doors (factory locations) and .75 tweets flush mounted in the dash 1x Kicker DS680s in the rear doors (factory locations) 1x Alpine CDE-9872 Head Unit Things I still need to do: Upgrade the Big III Upgrade the Alt Upgrade the Battery in the engine compartment Install a battery or two for the system Install Sound Mat Things I'd love to do: Build my own custom enclosure! Make my truck so loud it REALLY Hertz to sit in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotdog Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Nice first setup... problem is now your going to want more Quote (NEW) 2004 F-150 Build Log -->http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/192208-hotdogs-f-150-build-log/ 2003 Mercury Mountaineer Build Log --> http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/114380-hotdogs-2003-mountaineer-build-log-20-removed/page__gopid__1602379#entry1602379 2008 Equinox Build Log --> http://www.stevemead...g/#entry1475764 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodfamily Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Nice first build and looking good. Do you have any install pictures or just final pictures. Half the fun of looking over builds is seeing what process or ways the builder took to archive the ends results. But anyways good job Quote Head Unit: Alpine CDA 9887 Sub Amps: 4 RF2500's Subs: 8 SA-12's Walled Comp Amp: 1 RF600.2 (for now) Comps: (4) 6.5 Punch Mid Pros and 2 Punch Pro Tweeters Batteries: (1) XS D5100 (5) D3100 Power Cables: 2 runs of 2/0 power and ground each front to back(Try-Star) Alternator: Dual Mechman Rhino 250's Deadener: Fatmat / Damplifier Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crownshaker Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Thanks guys, you got no idea how much I appreciate it. Hotdog I already understand what you mean.... lol I already want more I wanna be able to make it go :hairtrick: And SOD Family, no Ail I have is just the final pics. But thats good to know. As I further the build Ill make sure to be more extensive on the photo taking Thanks guys! Quote I am currently working on MY VERY FIRST BUILD!!! 2000 Ford Explorer XLS: 4x Kicker CVR-15 Subs 2x Groundshaker SPQ-152's 1x Power Acoustik PS1-4000D Amp 1x Kicker DS680.2 Components. 6x8s in front doors (factory locations) and .75 tweets flush mounted in the dash 1x Kicker DS680s in the rear doors (factory locations) 1x Alpine CDE-9872 Head Unit Things I still need to do: Upgrade the Big III Upgrade the Alt Upgrade the Battery in the engine compartment Install a battery or two for the system Install Sound Mat Things I'd love to do: Build my own custom enclosure! Make my truck so loud it REALLY Hertz to sit in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newls1 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 are those 2 "Pre Fab" boxes next to each other? From the pictures it looks like the port area is WAY TO SMALL. Anyone else agree? Other then that, nice job buddy! Quote I love my staffie So anti FACEBOOK it isn't even funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crownshaker Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 are those 2 "Pre Fab" boxes next to each other? From the pictures it looks like the port area is WAY TO SMALL. Anyone else agree? Other then that, nice job buddy! Yeah they sure are. I believe they're way too small too man. They get pretty loud though, but i know it could be way better with a custom built and tuned box. Just dont have the tools atm to do anything for myself man. They are Ground Shakers SQP-152 Enclosures. To be honest man I dont even know what they are tuned too lol. I've written the company twice but never received any confirmation on if they are tuned or what the tuning is. I bought them because they were the only prefabs that I could find at the time that had at least 3 cubes per chamber, were vented, used 3/4 MDF, and could fit both in my truck without losing any passenger room. Honestly man I was suprised by the sound and flex I got from the boxes. I got three "decent" videos up on youtube that kind of show what they can do. The first one was just me pretty much impressed by the way the song sounded so I shot a vid of. The cam sucks something aweful but eh you can get the diea. Lol the cd was skippy but hell I even got a tiny amount of door flexed so I was in awe. They were just installed a small amount of time before that video was shot. The second shows the distance and the third shows the roof flex. Check the videos out, if you got a sub on your pc setup youll kinda get what Im saying. I know... lol they aint all that but like I said I was impressed. I was like... hmmm... not bad for a first timer lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3OCJlLky3E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbJRv1esWX4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6LPOGUzDPY Quote I am currently working on MY VERY FIRST BUILD!!! 2000 Ford Explorer XLS: 4x Kicker CVR-15 Subs 2x Groundshaker SPQ-152's 1x Power Acoustik PS1-4000D Amp 1x Kicker DS680.2 Components. 6x8s in front doors (factory locations) and .75 tweets flush mounted in the dash 1x Kicker DS680s in the rear doors (factory locations) 1x Alpine CDE-9872 Head Unit Things I still need to do: Upgrade the Big III Upgrade the Alt Upgrade the Battery in the engine compartment Install a battery or two for the system Install Sound Mat Things I'd love to do: Build my own custom enclosure! Make my truck so loud it REALLY Hertz to sit in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HondaxPower Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 are those 2 "Pre Fab" boxes next to each other? From the pictures it looks like the port area is WAY TO SMALL. Anyone else agree? Other then that, nice job buddy! i do agree with you but ya other then that it looks good man Quote Like Slowed Songs? Check out Mine and Bassaddict's Slowed Songs Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crownshaker Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 i do agree with you but ya other then that it looks good man Thanks man I appreciate it. Quote I am currently working on MY VERY FIRST BUILD!!! 2000 Ford Explorer XLS: 4x Kicker CVR-15 Subs 2x Groundshaker SPQ-152's 1x Power Acoustik PS1-4000D Amp 1x Kicker DS680.2 Components. 6x8s in front doors (factory locations) and .75 tweets flush mounted in the dash 1x Kicker DS680s in the rear doors (factory locations) 1x Alpine CDE-9872 Head Unit Things I still need to do: Upgrade the Big III Upgrade the Alt Upgrade the Battery in the engine compartment Install a battery or two for the system Install Sound Mat Things I'd love to do: Build my own custom enclosure! Make my truck so loud it REALLY Hertz to sit in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enemyofsilence Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 your pictures are f'n HUGE!! i agree with the rest theports look small. but they are pre fab boxes. not bad man, 4 15" for your first build is awesome man. i started with 2 12" cvrs in a pre fab and you will want bigger. but so far, off to a good start Quote Team Bass-Hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chode69 Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 good shit bro..way to start it off!!! the audio bug looks like it bit you hard from the start Quote NoFearX18 said: Nick will bang just about anything.....LMAO....pun intended On 4/13/2010 at 9:51 AM, meade916 said: i was like DAMN, Chode is hardcore! he makes james look like a friendly person LOL! trainman0978 said: I dont know who is worse with the buttholes Chode or Big P... Team Deadly Hertz / Team DC Audio / Team XS Power 2010 DC AUDIO MEMBER OF THE YEAR!!! DuckretaryFEAR THE DUCK Durangho Chodes Blowthrough Build Youtube vids Muh Wife Need DC Audio? Hit me up for pricing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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