Finally back to my Xcons!

[crackinhedz 51]

So after a very long hiatus from this site, I wanted to post some updated pics of where Im at currently. Originally I started out with a couple pioneer shallow mounted subs, which were great. But always left me wondering what more I could get, so I found SSA and picked up a single 15" Xcon. I absolutely loved it. Except it was in a huge rear firing ported enclosure. Then I started having kids, and the need for my cargo space forced me back to a shallow mount option using two Sundown SD3 12"s. Again, this left me wondering "what more?". Anyways, after I bought my first Xcon I loved it so much I bought a second. But I just never had the opportunity, until now....8ft^3  

Not completely finished and also added some A pillars and was able to fit some 10"s in the doors! (HAT L3v2 & Dynaudio MW182)

 

Initial impressions...  Holy Shit.

Now I hate my sunroof. 

 

 

[Randal Johnson 544]

Dang. Diggin the 10s in almost flush on the doors !!! Wish I could do that.

[crackinhedz 51]

6 minutes ago, Randal Johnson said:

Dang. Diggin the 10s in almost flush on the doors !!! Wish I could do that.

Thanks! Yeah Hyundai definitely left some room to work with. OEM was 6.5's, no real metal cutting except for a small gap to ensure speaker terminals never touch any metal. 

I had some RE XXX 6.5"s, which were 3.25" deep! These Dynaudio's only 3" deep. The diameter had me a little worried, but it all actually fit. A tight fit, but it worked! 

 

[crackinhedz 51]

Also,

all credit goes to Alex (WhereAmEye? on DIYMA) for the awesome A-pillars and David Berger for the sub enclosure and rewiring of the system.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Looks like a very fun install.

[ManzKea 152]

Nice build how does it sound

[crackinhedz 51]

29 minutes ago, ManzKea said:

Nice build how does it sound

It sounds excellent! (to me of course)

I need to work on EQ a bit, but truly my best setup. It has taken many expensive years of trial and error but I feel I have obtained my ultimate goals, my audio nirvana. Sound quality first and foremost, with capability to just be stupid loud. (Though I prefer SQ). While maintaining sufficient cargo space for travel and groceries.

[ManzKea 152]

Move a lot of air?how big is your port and what are you tuned too? And that's crazy, 10's in the doors.

[altoncustomtech 773]

11 minutes ago, ManzKea said:

Move a lot of air?how big is your port and what are you tuned too? And that's crazy, 10's in the doors.

It's definitely rare, though the forum has a member that started with 10's and switched up to 12's in the doors of a Honda, Civic I believe. The drivers were all Aura NS series woofers. 

[crackinhedz 51]

16 minutes ago, ManzKea said:

Move a lot of air?how big is your port and what are you tuned too? And that's crazy, 10's in the doors.

Not sure of the exact port measurement, but its tuned to 33 HZ.

It moves a ton of air! Has definitely brought out all the rattles I never knew could exist. I sound deadened as much of the car as I could, clv, ccf, mlv etc. My sunroof being a weak link as I could not fully gain access for more deadener, I did what I could. I'm sure being upfiring subs plays a part in that.

I metered 143db with a single Xcon 15" on 1400rms, cannot imagine what I'll be with two 15' on 1000rms each. Definitely more than I will ever need. These Xcon's are my holy grail subs, no desire to upgrade from these ever. The be all, end all for me.

 

[crackinhedz 51]

Crazy that my 6.5's were a deeper fit. 

[Randal Johnson 544]

Thats crazy

[ManzKea 152]

Sweet! Glad you have a system where there is no desire for more ! Lol 

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Nice mids.  I would like SSA to expand into something in that realm.

[crackinhedz 51]

24 minutes ago, Aaron Clinton said:

Nice mids.  I would like SSA to expand into something in that realm.

I think if you made a nice 8" midbass that wasnt too deep for most doors, that could play low 50-60Hz range at a fair price point you will have a winner. Im thinking along the lines of a JLzr800 

Also a 3" or 4" widebander...might even attract the sq crowd. 

 

Im not even using tweets at the moment, my midranges from 350hz-20k ... Also helps I can't hear above 16k anyway.

 

[Notorious97200 339]

Those 10s and those A pillars look nice. 

Great install ! 

bravo   

 

[crackinhedz 51]

1 hour ago, Notorious97200 said:

Great install ! 

Thanks!

 

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

6 hours ago, crackinhedz said:

I think if you made a nice 8" midbass that wasnt too deep for most doors, that could play low 50-60Hz range at a fair price point you will have a winner. Im thinking along the lines of a JLzr800 

Also a 3" or 4" widebander...might even attract the sq crowd. 

 

Im not even using tweets at the moment, my midranges from 350hz-20k ... Also helps I can't hear above 16k anyway.

 

The 8" is planned, but will have to wait until it's time to order the 6.5's again.  But yes, I badly want to kick off a 3" full range.  My favorite personal install ran a pair of 3" FR89's and no tweets.  So smooth.

[///M5 2,833]

Nice pillars!  Sure everyone would like more pics of those...

[crackinhedz 51]

58 minutes ago, Aaron Clinton said:

The 8" is planned, but will have to wait until it's time to order the 6.5's again.  But yes, I badly want to kick off a 3" full range.  My favorite personal install ran a pair of 3" FR89's and no tweets.  So smooth.

Hey if the size and mounting is similar to the L3v2's and you need someone to give a review I'd gladly accept a pair. 

[crackinhedz 51]

2 hours ago, ///M5 said:

Nice pillars!  Sure everyone would like more pics of those...

 

Edited April 14, 2017 by crackinhedz

[crackinhedz 51]

My buddy Alex made the pillars, and he happened to have a friend who does auto upholstery in NC, so the vinyl wrap was no problem.

They look really good in person, and the color match almost exact. Though it took some getting use to pillars while driving, gave me almost a tunnel vision feel but that has since gone away I don't notice them as much anymore. I thought about and tried a beige speaker grill cloth, but couldn't get the grill back on. I might try painting the grill, but for now Im ok, they still look so good.

Edited April 14, 2017 by crackinhedz

[Randal Johnson 544]

Yes Sir, they do look nice. Also, nice work on the angles. 

[jcarter1885 995]

Love the doors and pillars, leave them as they are since the black matches the dash. 

 

Stock h/u?

Edited April 14, 2017 by jcarter1885

[crackinhedz 51]

15 minutes ago, jcarter1885 said:

Love the doors and pillars, leave them as they are since the black matches the dash. 

 

Stock h/u?

Yeah, I will probably leave them alone. The black looks good, but the contrast of beige/black stands out while driving and can be slightly distracting. Definitely took some getting use to.

 

I am using an e3io CarPC via Optical to a Mosconi 6to8v8 dsp.

 

Edited April 14, 2017 by crackinhedz