Ridgeline SQ Audio Build - Vancouver, Canada - Page 15

Lunchbox12 · 11-23-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt08RTL

Spent the last 2 days installing my stereo, what a PITA I think I could write a book on here about the process. Like always though I didn't take any pictures of the install. In the end It sounds great, better than I expected with a LOC and for once I managed to get it done without getting blood on everything.

Awesome bro! Hey a bloodless field is always nice!

IanRTL · 11-24-2012, 08:39 PM

If you don't bleed, it's not a successful project. It took me about two weeks to heal after I installed mine last spring!

Matt08RTL · 11-26-2012, 04:09 PM

After listening to my system for a few days i'm not real happy with the sound. It can go REALLY LOUD and not get distorted but it just doesn't sound right to me, it doesn't sound full. Too much highs and bass. I'll have to find some time to pull the back seat again to adjust it. I've been doing some research on how to set gains and crossovers and finally realized I don't know **** about car audio.

I'm embarrassed to say i worked at a car audio shop for years(many years ago),but 90% of what we did was remote starts. The rest was swapping tape decks for cheap Pioneer CD players or adding subs to crappy stock stereos. Thats all that came through the door. We did some SPL comp stuff and held some dbDrag comps but never really made enough money to build much of our own. I think the best we did was a 152. I never really cared for the SPL stuff though.

chiph · 11-27-2012, 10:08 AM

Autosound 2000 used to have their newsletters online - they were really thorough.

Their test discs (sold through Crutchfield) are good, as well. (some are better than others, but all have value).

Do you have access to an RTA?

Chip H.

IanRTL · 11-27-2012, 10:36 AM

Matt, you shouldn't have to adjust anything on the sub amp. Everything can be adjusted from the HU. Remind me which HU you have? I'm sure we could work out some settings that would boost the midrange. There's no reason with the equipment you have that it shouldn't sound great.

laserguy · 11-27-2012, 01:34 PM

Amplifying the factory HU with different speakers may reveal some weaknesses from it.
An equalizer will help if the basic bass and treble does not give the sound we are looking for or a different set of speakers, sound deadening on the doors and properly sealing them and installing the speakers will make a difference

Matt08RTL · 11-27-2012, 03:36 PM

Rather than continue the hijacking of this thread I made new thread for general car audio discussion here http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=46654
I'll respond to your questions comments there.

tpevehouse · 11-27-2012, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt08RTL

The rest was swapping tape decks for cheap Pioneer CD players or adding subs to crappy stock stereos.

Huh, what that?

IanRTL · 11-27-2012, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tpevehouse

Huh, what that?

So I guess you've never listened to the Beastie Boys on a Sony Walkman? Ugh... kids...

fizzy77 · 11-27-2012, 09:28 PM

good thread mate

11-24-2012, 08:39 PM	#142
IanRTL ROC Rank: 4k Comma Club 2007 RTL Nimbus Gray Metallic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Moon Township, PA Posts: 4,648	Re: Ridgeline SQ Audio Build - Vancouver, Canada If you don't bleed, it's not a successful project. It took me about two weeks to heal after I installed mine last spring! __________________ Westin chrome tube steps, AVS vent visors, AVS bug shield, bed extender, carpeted trunk mat, blue LED interior switches, LED interior/exterior lights, Weathertech floor mats, Extang Trifecta soft tonneau cover, 5000k headlight bulbs, Pioneer AVH-P4400BH bypassed head unit, Metra Axxess ASWC, Jensen Carbon 65C components, Jensen Power 400 2ch bridged amp, 10" Boss Onyx shallow sub in custom behind-seat enclosure, FatMat sound deadening, Koolertron backup camera

11-26-2012, 04:09 PM	#143
Matt08RTL ROC Rank: Senior 2008 RTL Formal Black Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 597	Re: Ridgeline SQ Audio Build - Vancouver, Canada After listening to my system for a few days i'm not real happy with the sound. It can go REALLY LOUD and not get distorted but it just doesn't sound right to me, it doesn't sound full. Too much highs and bass. I'll have to find some time to pull the back seat again to adjust it. I've been doing some research on how to set gains and crossovers and finally realized I don't know **** about car audio. I'm embarrassed to say i worked at a car audio shop for years(many years ago),but 90% of what we did was remote starts. The rest was swapping tape decks for cheap Pioneer CD players or adding subs to crappy stock stereos. Thats all that came through the door. We did some SPL comp stuff and held some dbDrag comps but never really made enough money to build much of our own. I think the best we did was a 152. I never really cared for the SPL stuff though. __________________

11-27-2012, 10:08 AM	#144
chiph ROC Rank: 2k Comma Club 2006 *Former Ridgeline Owner Steel Blue Metallic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,562	Re: Ridgeline SQ Audio Build - Vancouver, Canada Autosound 2000 used to have their newsletters online - they were really thorough. Their test discs (sold through Crutchfield) are good, as well. (some are better than others, but all have value). Do you have access to an RTA? Chip H. __________________ Former owner: 2006 Ridgeline RTL

11-27-2012, 10:36 AM	#145
IanRTL ROC Rank: 4k Comma Club 2007 RTL Nimbus Gray Metallic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Moon Township, PA Posts: 4,648	Re: Ridgeline SQ Audio Build - Vancouver, Canada Matt, you shouldn't have to adjust anything on the sub amp. Everything can be adjusted from the HU. Remind me which HU you have? I'm sure we could work out some settings that would boost the midrange. There's no reason with the equipment you have that it shouldn't sound great. __________________ Westin chrome tube steps, AVS vent visors, AVS bug shield, bed extender, carpeted trunk mat, blue LED interior switches, LED interior/exterior lights, Weathertech floor mats, Extang Trifecta soft tonneau cover, 5000k headlight bulbs, Pioneer AVH-P4400BH bypassed head unit, Metra Axxess ASWC, Jensen Carbon 65C components, Jensen Power 400 2ch bridged amp, 10" Boss Onyx shallow sub in custom behind-seat enclosure, FatMat sound deadening, Koolertron backup camera

11-27-2012, 01:34 PM	#146
laserguy ROC Rank: 4k Comma Club 2006 RTL Other Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: N.Cali Posts: 4,802	Re: Ridgeline SQ Audio Build - Vancouver, Canada Amplifying the factory HU with different speakers may reveal some weaknesses from it. An equalizer will help if the basic bass and treble does not give the sound we are looking for or a different set of speakers, sound deadening on the doors and properly sealing them and installing the speakers will make a difference

11-27-2012, 03:36 PM	#147
Matt08RTL ROC Rank: Senior 2008 RTL Formal Black Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 597	Re: Ridgeline SQ Audio Build - Vancouver, Canada Rather than continue the hijacking of this thread I made new thread for general car audio discussion here http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=46654 I'll respond to your questions comments there. __________________

11-27-2012, 09:28 PM	#150
fizzy77 ROC Rank: Freshman 2012 RTX Amazon Green / Olive Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 1	hi good thread mate Last edited by fizzy77; 12-09-2012 at 05:09 PM.

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