Well guys i almost got everything i need except the box which is paid for and should ship sometime soon but so far the system will consist of the following itmes let me know what you think of it and anything else you can think that i should add

1 Sundown Audio 1500D
1 Sundown Audio 100.2
2 10" RE audio SE dual 4's
1 Set of Zapco RH 16.2 Comps in the front doors
1 Dual 10" box from supercrewsound with lift kit
Streetwires wiring kit
Panasonic Ghost CD Player for the time being till i find a DBL Din i want

 

bump.....

 

Sounds about right. What size wires? Also make sure you have 2 sets of RCA's.

 

using 1/0 for the 1500D and 4 to the 100.2 from a distro block. Yup i have one set of monster cable RCA's already the other set is yet to be picked up. All power wire and associated accessories are streetwires.

 

How much spk wire do you have and what size?

 

not sure that this time do you have any recommendations?

 

Sound deadening is the key part missing to your install. You want it to sound good? Deaden the crap out of the doors, rear wall, seal the vents, and maybe even the floor if you wish.

Oh, and processing.

 

Any particular deadening you
Suggest? And a site to buy it at would be great as well. How do I seal up the vents and can I ask why its a good idea to seal them off? And the last question what kinda processing do u suggest

 

I would say 12ga. Leave the xovers on the back wall. 60ft is probably about right (if not a bit too much, better safe then sorry).

Touche.

Agree completely.

 

12ga. huh sweet i got a whole damn roll of that

same question applies to you then lol

Any particular deadening you
Suggest? And a site to buy it at would be great as well. How do I seal up the vents and can I ask why its a good idea to seal them off? And the last question what kinda processing do u suggest?

sorry for the noob like questions but this is the first more sq orientated system i have done normally mine in the past have been good on the meter but not sounded so good lol

 

Doesn't sealing up both vents make the AC whistle? I've read posts about problems from (nearly) completely sealing the cab..

 

Learn from my mistake. You can seal the vents if you want to, but it will cause a whistle if you turn on the fan. My biggest mistake was removing the OEM vents. I ended up having to buy new ones and reinstall them which is darn near impossible without taking the bed of the truck off...and no I am not joking.

 

Yup, it was mainly your build thread on DIY that had me thinking about the whistle. The cab needs to be deadened, but it's not airtight from Ford for a reason.

 

well thats good to know then haha thanks for the advice.




small change in plans my comp amp is now switching to zapco.
this one to be exact: http://www.zapco.com/prod/DC_Ref/DC_3502Frame.htm

doing that to help with the processing talked about a few posts up that amp does everything this processor does:
http://zapco.com/prod/DC_Ref/DSP_DRC_Frame.htm


gotta love when you got friends that are dealers haha

 

I sealed my passenger side rear vent completely and half of the driver's side vent, and my fan never whistles as long as I dont crank it past 4 bars. It NEVER is past 4 bars for me, so its not a problem. The sound difference with them sealed like this is WELL worth it, reduced exhaust and tire noise big time. I didn't remove my vents, i just sealed them up. If i ever want to, I could remove the seal and it would be stock again. But that wont be happening.

As far as deadening, if you can afford it, go with Damplifier Pro from Secondskin. If you are on more of a budget, Raammat BXT from Raamaudio is also a quality product yet more affordable. I've got some of both in my truck.