Had a return client come in for a full DD Audio system install.  I recently installed a single 12" DD Audio package system into his car, with about 350 watts of power.  It was good enough to get him into the spirit of good sound.  A few months later he's back for more....in a big way.

We kept the 600 watt amp I installed, but we swapped out for (2) two 12" 500 series woofers in a custom made slot ported box.
I replaced the stock speakers (which were factory amplified premium speakers) with DD's CS5.2 and CS6.5 component speakers to provide with crisp, clear sound. Installed the crossovers in the doors and hardwired them back to the new 4 channel DD Audio amplifier.

Originally I installed the 600 watt mono amp on the back seat, but seeing as how the 4 channel amp was the same size, there just wasn't enough room for this to happen.  So, after a few minutes of playing around with location, up under the deck lid was where they both went.
Install was a bit difficult, as in order to get them up there and miss the subwoofer box and the deck lid when it shuts, I had to put them in JUST the right spot.  Now the amps are completely hidden and out of the way, and if the box needs to be removed, you can't even tell the car has an aftermarket system installed......just the way I like it.

Without any sound deadening installed, this system actually sounded amazing....this is DD's entry level system, and I'm more than impressed with it.

Customer will be back for sound deadening and more fire power under the hood (Battery)....but for now, he's one happy customer.

Got the box completed for Howard.
Turned out nice, put sound where we needed it, and allowed the center section to have easier access to the rear area (for the dogs).

All in all, I'm happy with how it came out......more importantly, the customer is happy....that's all the matters to me.

So, since it's cold out...this one has been taking forever...not to mention I only have nights to work on it...so it's a nice 40 degree usually.

Got everything hit with 80 grit...then 200....shot some bedliner/sealer on it.

Next is to ACTUALLY bedliner it....and then we'll be good to go

Till next time, when everything is dry

Manufacturers coming out with new products!!!!

New Arc Audio Pamphlets arrived today....products look sick...can't wait to install something new!!

So, customer LOVED the system....says it's exactly what he wanted.....although he wasn't happy with the box.
He has an older dog that has trouble getting around as it is.....and he takes it in his Jeep from time to time....so he was afraid the box might make it even harder for the dog to get over the center console.....so back to the drawing board....

First thing's first, chop off the top portion and speakers.

Now that that is done, I can start glassin'
This is kind of what I would have done originally had I had enough time to fiberglass and prep it...but didn't have enough time.

So here we are.......now for filler and paint!

Had a good friend of mine come in for some audio upgrades to her Jeep Liberty.
New deck with iPod, HD Radio, Bluetooth, and Auxillary input.
Kenwoods lineup fit her needs perfectly.

For sound, I hooked her up with a 400 watt Digital Designs 2 channel amp pushing two 12" Memphis Street Reference Subwoofers in a slot ported box.
Amp is mounted under the seat so it's hidden and out of the way....and the subwoofer box can be unplugged so the full rear can be used for storage/hauling.

Overall, I'm impressed with the output of the Memphis Street Reference subs and the simplistic design that the DD Audio amps have.

Got the subs in tonight....so might as well.

Threw them all in and the truck is now complete....for now.

Memphis 10" Power Reference Shallow Mount woofers
Digital Designs CM1 1000 watt mono block amp
Custom made rhino lined subbox to fit under rear seat

Had a buddies new Legacy GT in today....swapped from his previous ride (Chevy Cobalt).
So we're putting in all his old (if you want to call it that) gear:
JVC Double Din Deck
Memphis 6.5" Component Speakers up Front
Arc Audio 3 channel XDi amp pushing the memphis speakers and now
(2) 10" kicker comp cr woofers

This build was differnet as I had to order a dash kit and HVAC unit from Japan....basically anything with JDM on it will be expensive.  Reason being, the GT models have dual climate control HVAC systems that are built into the stock deck, so you cannot simply take it apart and put it back in....so a new dash piece, HVAC unit, custom wiring harness, and mirrored hazard switch were needed.

Install was straight forward, bass knob in top center compartment, amp under passenger seat, besides the sub, you can't tell anything was done...unless you looked at the deck.

Cheers!!

So this build has been an on-going project.

Customer had a local shop do most of the work, but after many failed attempts, the system still isn't working 100%.

Horrible alternator whine and another whine that's not caused by the engine.  Possibly the DVD players fault, but that'll be gone here soon (why i'm turning this into a projet).

Today's bill:

Sound deaden the doors to the MAX and install some grounding straps to attempt to supress the noise.
These doors are SOLID!

Cheers        

Finished the box for the Honda and buttoned up the install.

Box hits nicely, amp is tucked away and stock radio now has Ipod and Aux inputs...cheers!