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New site looks excellent guys!!!!!! Jon

Ok here I go again with another truck box build. This box will be house a single 12" driver either my SI Claw Mag 12" or my Sonic FX Q 12" depending on which performs better. Specs are as follow, 2.54@30Hz 20"^2 of port Really hoping to get some gut pounding lows out of this box. My current box hits them decent but I want better more defined lows. So enough talk, on with the pics.... Just started this build tonight. Got a good chunk done. Right now everything is being dry fitted before I get all glue happy. It will be put together with screws and TightBond II. Sub will be set back into the box to allow for space for excursion. Still debating on going round or square... Some pics of a round setback... A picture of a square setback... What do you guys think looks better??? I'll probably work on this some more tomorrow with updated pictures.. Let me know what ya think. Jon

Hmmm Old... New. As much as I love the old LI's, these new ones are SEXY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NVM, Reading > Me As always Nick, you amaze me with your products!!!!!! I only hope I can afford to get back into the game soon before these go out of stock (hoping that won't happen) Jon

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very sexy looking driver!!! Also I really like the look of the basket!! You really out did yourself this time Nick!!!!!

Quite You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Actually the 187's are going to be better than ever.....Im rocking 2 12" protos in my celica right now They will be available later on for a terribly reasonable price....... Wouldn't happen to have some pictures would ya??????? ;) Jon

To my knowledge no one has seen them. At least not the general public. Knowing IA, they'll be ugly as hell!!!! However, ugly = LOUD! hehe Jon

Yes, the Warden would be IA's SPL beast!!! Assuming IA hasn't changed its plans for the Warden.

Ok well I had this all wrote and and stupid me closed the tab out when I was looking up some info. So I shall start again. Overview: Ok, I'm planning on getting back into audio (not that I left for long). My past installs have all been geared toward being the loudest possible. My new plan is to try and make my setup geared toward SQ. I'm thinking about doing a 3 way active front stage. I still planning a sub stage but that is not what I'm worried about. I'm just not real sure on how exactly to get my front stage up and running. Now that you have an idea on whats going on, on to some questions. I plan on piecing my front stage together instead of buying a "kit" or "package" deal. Right now my front stage consists of Rainbow Professional 5.25 comps CS 230 P3 Cal 25 Tweet. I'm looking in to some Rainbow Germanium 6.5. I'm thinking if I get them I'll have them dedicated to mid bass. If not I'm hoping to find some similar 6.5's or even some 8's for mid bass. My question is, do you need to keep with the same company?? As I stated that I plan to run active. I understand running active and what is going on, I've just never done it so I'm a little lost. I'm planning on using a 4 channel amp, I'm kinda leaning toward some older Phoenix Gold amps TI's. Next, will I need to buy a processor or a external EQ of some sort? Right now my HU is an Eclipse 8445. I have no clue when it comes to EQ's or processors so I don't have any plans just yet. I'm hoping to get some advise along these lines. I'd prefer not to buy a new HU but if necessary, what would you guys recommend for a good SQ HU that will support an active front stage. Next would be placement. When running an Active 3 way front stage should they all be placed in the same area, say the door ( mid bass, mid range) and A-pillar (tweet)?? I have a single cab F-150 so I'm somewhat limited placement. Kicks are out of the question b/c of my e-break and space. Would putting my mid bass behind me in stock location be a good idea or not??? I may try to do some fiberglassing also. All depends on what exactly I'll have to work with and what would be the best spots for the speakers. I think that pretty well covers all my questions. This will take some time to build up b/c I'm slowly saving money up for it. I don't have a real budget set but I'm not worried. Mine as well add my idea's for my sub stage here to. I'm thinking about getting a IDQ 15 and trying a PR setup. They are rare and would be nice b/c of my space issues. If I am unable to find a PR I will probably try and find a pair of IDQ 10's and just run them sealed. All the crossovers, EQ's/processors (if necessary) and amps will be put in a amp rack of some sort. It should be pretty sweet by then end. Any help or idea's would be appreciated. Jon

Well I spent some more time looking at different amps and what not. This is what I have come up with so far... HU: Eclipse 8445 Tweet: Rainbow P3 Cal 25 Mid Range: Rainbow Profile 5.25" CS 230 Mid Bass: Still not sure on these. Amps: Kicker SX 700.4 / JL 300/2 Black Slash. (I'm hoping to find a 450/4 black slash as well) Processor: Alpine C701/H701 So far prices look like this... Mid bass: $??? Amps: $620 Processor:$500 I'll probably start off with a 2 way system leaving out the JL 300/2 and the mid bass to start off with. Hopefully in time I'll be able to afford to pick up the 3 way. Hows it look so far??? Comments, criticisms.... Jon

Hmm, This is getting to expensive way to quick. What if I dropped the 3 way and switched to a 2 way? Would I still need to have the processor??? Right now I'm pretty well set on the C701/H701 combo, if it is needed. Or would I just need to find a HU that can handle going 2 way?? Jon

What do they normally go for?? Also, do you have to have the C701/H701 combo. Jon

Roughly... Midbass--$200-250 Processors-- $200-250 Amps--$500 I'm hoping to keep everything under $1K. I'm hoping this will be do able b/c of the fact that I already have a midrange and tweet, an a HU. Jon

Alright what processor would you recommend with the 8445??? Mounting location can be anywhere, I'd like to put it in the dash with my HU (if space allows). If not I'd be willing to get one that mounts anywhere. I have plans for a amp/crossover/processor/whatever rack in mind. When you mention power, what exactly do you mean??? Again, sorry if these are noobish questions, I'm trying to learn. Jon

Any more opinions???? Jon

I kinda figured the same but I wasn't sure about sticking with the same companies. Your right, I wasn't thinking when I only said a 4 channel. I'm not worried about my sub stage amp at the moment, that I can figure out later. I'll probably try and pick up a pair of PG TI 4 channels or a 4 and a 2. It'll really depend on what I can find. I'm slightly confused with the difference a 2 way and a 3 way has on the HU. Sorry if these are noobish questions. I've been trying to do as much homework as I can but I didn't want to spend forever looking when I could just ask. An IB would be fun but I highly doubt I have the space for it. Even if I did, it would be overly complicated build and I'm trying to keep it somewhat simple. Single cab trucks FTL! Thanks for the quick responce!! Jon

Good lord!!! Those are some nice shots Josh!!!! Very very sexy!!! Tobad I can't fit them in my truck Jon

Nick, I see you in here!!! You better be uploading pics!!! Jon

Come on Nick, we're all dying to see some pictures!!!!!!!! I know you here, you can't keep us in the dark forever Jon

id like to know this as well.. If memory serves, they are rated at 1600RMS but we all know they'll take goobs and goobs more power then rated. Jon

Well figured I had better make a build log for this. I have 40ft^2 of Second Skin Damplifier coming tomorrow and I'm buying another 40ft^2 and 18ft^2 of SS Luxury Liner. I also got my comps in the day before. Rainbow Profi line 5.25" set. I went with the 5.25's b/c I want to keep the truck looking as stock as possible. I'm still debating on were to put my tweeters and the crossovers though. I'm open to any suggestions... I'll have lots of pictures through out the whole process. It will probably take me a good week plus to do it all b/c its my only vehicle and I need it for work so I will have to work small area's at a time. I'm hoping to deaden the crap out of the doors and get as much dampening in the rest of the cab as possible. I'll probably start working on this tomorrow after work, really depends on how much energy and ambition I have, lol. Be on the lookout for lots of pics and hopefully a fun build log!! Jon

Howdy and Welcome! Good time to get back into it. The BM sale price is amazingly low!!! If I could find use for them I'd buy a couple, lol Jon

Looking really good man!! I need to pull out my seats so I can do my floor. Looking forward to seeing the finish product! Jon