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06-04-2011, 08:36 PM | #1 |
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my install/DIY (Morel, Jehnert, Arc Audio - many pics)
Here's my install/DIY. Major thanks to Ken (VP Electricity) of Musicar Northwest from whom I purchased all the components and to everyone here who helped with advise and questions I had. I went with the following:
Front: Morel Hybrid Ovation II components Rear: Morel Integra Ovation XO coaxial Underseat: Jehnert XE 200 Amp: 2x Arc Audio KS 125.4 Replace these: With these: In the boxes: Wiring: The Integra Ovation XO coaxials didn't have any insulation on their wiring contacts, so I replaced them with these Molex-like connectors which also aids in easy install/removal: Crossovers on the rear deck: Trim back in place: Although the crossovers would fit in the front doors without me doing this, I scalloped out the Styrofoam so the crossovers would fit more securely: Like this: Finished: Another angle: I've never thought Dynamat was much use on non-metallic surfaces, but I had so much left over from a previous install I covered a good portion of the door panel. Passenger side: Driver side: The Hybrid Ovation II tweeters: In order to get the tweeters to fit in the stock sail panel you need to cut off the plastic tabs inside of the tweeter hole, not the upright tabs that hold the tweeter in: Like this: Then the Hybrid Ovation II tweeter fits like it was made for this installation, although it takes a good bit of effort to get it in. Be very careful or you might damage the tweeter dome with the tabs that hold the tweeter in. From the front: To seal the woofers, I prefer to use this putty-like weatherstrip instead of the stick-on weatherstrip you see at the top of the picture. Weatherstrip on the enclosure: And the Jehnert woofer: Finished product next to stock: Stock amp on stock amp rack: The Arc amps are so thin I was happy I could use the stock amp rack with another rack I made of 1/2" MDF: For the bottom amp: For the top amp: Both amps: Finished rack: Installing rack in car: Bottom rack installed: Bottom amp installed: Both amps installed: Finished (I reoriented the fuse/distribution block because my original location protruded to far out for the trunk trim panel fit flush against the side of the car): Pretty much done... even without the fuse/distribution block on top, the amps are just a bit too tall for the standard trunk trim. I've ordered the higher CD changer trim which my dealer says will take a few weeks to arrive from Germany: My connection to the main fuse/distribution block: The sound is breathtaking. I choose the Jehnerts over the Earthquake SWSs because I mostly listen to alternative rock and Ken said the Jehnerts were more musical vs. the Earthquakes which play lower and pound harder. Even so, these Jehnerts play plenty low and hit hard when I play techno. So far I don't think I need a trunk sub. That's about it. Thanks for reading.
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Did you use a processor to convert the digs? I.e.(audison bit one?)
Also do you mind if I ask how much everything cost? Been considering the same kind of setup. Did you utilize rear door speakers and center channel as well? It looks like you did a great install. Very meticulous.
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How come you used the last slot on the distribution block?
I thought that was not connected to the battery?
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The HiFi system has front and rear analog balanced outs and these amps accept balanced in on the rcas. He could have used a processor, but it isn't essential with a hiFi car ( as it is with a Top HiFi car or a non-M base Stereo car). |
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I didn't use any damping material on my door panels as it didn't seem necessary considering there was only a 4" driver on there. Do you think it actually helped? I already used up my supply of RAAmat so it wouldn't make sense for me to buy another roll just for that but I'm curious to know if you noticed a difference.
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Thanks. That's a good question. I wouldn't have done anything differently - it still makes me giddy every time I turn it up when not enjoying the engine/exhaust - but I am upgrading the bass. I'm quite satisfied with the bass the Jehnerts put out, but I'm certainly pushing them to their limits and would probably blow them out before long. I've purchased an Arc Audio KS 500.1 Mini and E90 trunk enclosure with Morel Ultimo 10 SC from VP electricity. An Audison BitOne will be handling the crossover duties (needed a somewhat sophisticated crossover to actively bandpass the Jehnerts - time alignment and EQ are nice too). I've already installed the extra amp and Audison, all 3 amps and BitOne fit under the trunk trim on the left. Looks totally stock and nothing's under the trunk floor. I only received the sub recently and will be installing it soon but will need a pro to help tune everything. Naturally more pics to follow...
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With the addition of the sub, will you be reducing the power to the Jehnerts? You're at 250Wx2 now, right |
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Hi, looks like a great setup. I've spoken with Ken in the past as well, and he recommended a similar setup. Have you installed the trunk sub, and how do you like the BitOne? I would like to have an OEM stealth setup, and it seems almost too good to be true that everything fits with just the CDC trim piece! I'm still learning and deciding what kind of upgrade I want to do for my EPS, so any info/pics would be much appreciated.
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