Well guys,
I have 2 molds in my bedroom for custom kick panels.
I'll have more time next weekend to finish one of them (one's for 5.25"s and
the others for 6.5"s) So when I get my prototype's done, I'll let you guys
know thw outcome.
P.S. The q-forms are ok for non-amped (head unit powered) components, but
if you are running an amp on them, you are going to want something a little
more rigid. Hence the reason for my fiberglass panels. I'll keep y'all
updated.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Nichols <bnich@bellatlantic.net>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Saturday, August 28, 1999 1:49 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Question for the audiophiles (Ollie)
>
>
>Ollie Garcia wrote:
>
>> Well, last night I had my MTX Thunderform installed and I love it!! Many
>> thanks to all on the list who strongly recommended this box to me. I as
>> well HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who might be considering it. Now to
my
>> current setup: I'm using a mtx 2150 to drive the thunderform box, and a
mtx
>> 275 for the front mb quart PKC113 in the stock location, and a pioneer
>> DEHP6000 4x45 driving the rear mb quarts DKC113 components in the stock
>> location. Overall the system sounds well balanced but I think I'm going
to
>> need a little more power from the components. I'm happy with the mtx
2150
>> for the subs, I feel that the amp provides plenty for the box. However,
my
>> installer tells me that we are stuck with the mtx 275 because that's the
>> only amp he had that would fit under the driver seat. He also told me
that
>> even if we could fit something more powerful under the seat we would
loose
>> staging and balance due to the fact that the front end will overwhelm the
>> rear. His recommendation: add some aftermarket kick-panel and a bigger
amp
>> somewhere. Use that bigger amp to increase the front speakers and kick
>> panels level. My questions: 1.) Anyone using a more powerful amp that
fits
>> under their seat? 2.)Anyone know of some custom kick-panel available for
>> the '99 Dak? TIA
>>
>> -Ollie Garcia
>>
>> info links:
>> http://www.mtxaudio.com/caraudio/t275x.htm
>> can't find my speakers listed on the mb quart site, but I believe they
rms @
>> around 60 watts
>> http://www.mbquart.com/mobil/mobil.html
>
>Ollie,
>I'm running the same amps as you are. I feel the stock front door locations
>stink.
>I cut the stock location grating out of the door panels and moved the mids
from
>the components to the panel itself, instead of 4" in mounted on the door
sheet
>metal.
>They do sound better, but the real fiz in my oppinion are q forms (kick
panels).
>
>But there not avaible yet. I was told 6 months ago they'd be out in 4
>weeks.......
>still waiting. If you could get the mids and tweets facing up at you, I'm
sure
>it would make a big difference.
>Just my 2 cents. I'm not a profesional just a guy trying to get my system
to
>sound better.
>BTW, I'm running Infinity Kappa components. Geoff has the same amps, but is
>running qaurtz (i think) I'm sure he's listening.
>Bob
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>Western Chassis 2/4" Drop, Gibson Cat Back, Lund Roll Pan, Sport Masters
>Burgandy Tonnue, Home Grown K+N, F+B TB, Stillen Bumper Cover, Sony
CDX-7850,
>Infinity Kappa's, MTX 275x, MTX Thunderform and a MTX 2130
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>
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