Stereo Install....

[1stepcloser]

I thought I would share some pics of my stereo installation, I think it will actually be finished here this weekend, then it's off to Havasu for a little run time...
These are a couple of early pics of the new rear bench, where I mounted four Boston Acoustic Pro Series 10" subs in a downfiring configuration...
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Heres a look at the passenger footwell, Fosgate (no comment's HH) BD1000, one of four Boston Acoustic Pro Series 6.5 speaker's and on the edge is the Kenwood Z828 head unit,
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One of the rear 6.5's mounted in the rear/center of the boat...
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all the speakers and amps are backlit with very small neon tubes providing a soft and subtle glow for nighttime....
This is the Fosgate (no comment's HH) 400.4 power series
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The rear 6.5....
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A closer look...
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A little off topic is the concurrent engine project....lot's of new shiny stuff...
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I will post more detail after this weekend, after the last few changes and update's are done.
I need to give a very sincere thank you to Roz. I have bugged him incessantly for the past 6 months, and I very likely would not have been able to complete this without his help
Thanks.

[Havasu Hangin']

Very nice. that's a great pedestal (kinda reminds me of Slick's).
I have nothing against Fosgates. In fact, I encourage it (so we can roast marshmellows)...mmmmmm...marshmellows.
So it looks like you are one step closer to "bling bling" with the neon?
Great job...and that is a very purdy engine.

[1stepcloser]

Originally posted by Havasu Hangin'
Very nice. that's a great pedestal (kinda reminds me of Slick's).
Thank you. So far it sound's pretty good. makes for some heavy bass, though. Need to tune the thing out of the tent.
I have nothing against Fosgates. In fact, I encourage it (so we can roast marshmellows)...mmmmmm...marshmellows.
I dont particularly care for marshmallows, thank you. And for the record...the 1000.1 is cooled by a single 4" 45cfm fan, while the 400.4, (the heat generator) is cooled by two 4" fans. I hope they work.
So it looks like you are one step closer to "bling bling" with the neon?
Well, I wanted to do something different with it this time, and, at the time, neon seemed like a good idea. Whatever.
Great job...and that is a very purdy engine.
Thank you. I have to make up for the lackluster performance somehow, you know?

[Havasu Hangin']

Originally posted by 1stepcloser
Thank you. So far it sound's pretty good. makes for some heavy bass, though. Need to tune the thing out of the tent.
Yeah...those subs are going to make some waves. Did you install an equalizer? Where are they crossed over at?
Originally posted by 1stepcloser
I dont particularly care for marshmallows, thank you. And for the record...the 1000.1 is cooled by a single 4" 45cfm fan, while the 400.4, (the heat generator) is cooled by two 4" fans. I hope they work.
How about hot dogs? Mmmmmmm....hot dogs.
Sounds like they should be nice and chilly.
Originally posted by 1stepcloser
Well, I wanted to do something different with it this time, and, at the time, neon seemed like a good idea. Whatever.
All you kids these days are into the neon. The only neon I see is usually through double-vision in Vegas. Can I double down on your boat?
Originally posted by 1stepcloser
I have to make up for the lackluster performance somehow, you know?
Sandbagger.

[1stepcloser]

Originally posted by Havasu Hangin'
Yeah...those subs are going to make some waves. Did you install an equalizer? Where are they crossed over at?
Well, no. The head unit has a EQ built in that seems to work pretty well, but as I said I need to tune the darn thing away from the "echo chamber" that its in right now.
I keep playing with the crossover frequency....I believe its around 75Hz, as of yesterday.....
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
How about hot dogs? Mmmmmmm....hot dogs.
Sounds like they should be nice and chilly.
Yes, hot dogs are acceptable. And beer.
Yes, hot dogs and beer sounds good.
All you kids these days are into the neon. The only neon I see is usually through double-vision in Vegas. Can I double down on your boat?
Kids? Yeah, my 19 year old daughter thinks it's pretty cool.
I guess it's an outlet for my deprived childhood.
Or my (as my wife implies) mid-life crisis.
Sandbagger.
Only at rummy.
Speaking of rum.....Mmmmmm... rum.....

[Havasu Hangin']

Originally posted by 1stepcloser
Well, no. The head unit has a EQ built in that seems to work pretty well, but as I said I need to tune the darn thing away from the "echo chamber" that its in right now.
I keep playing with the crossover frequency....I believe its around 75Hz, as of yesterday.....
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I have an EQ that allows me to play with the crossover point, gains, and sub volume. I find myself fiddling with it depending on what 8-track I am listening to.
So I guess it's gonna depend on which rap CD you (born-again)kids are listening to these days...60-80hz is where I find myself at most of the time. It'll probably depend on the box, subs, and mid-bass too.
Originally posted by 1stepcloser
Yes, hot dogs are acceptable. And beer.
Yes, hot dogs and beer sounds good.
Mmmmmm....beer.
Originally posted by 1stepcloser
Kids? Yeah, my 19 year old daughter thinks it's pretty cool.
So did you have her when you were 8?
Originally posted by 1stepcloser
I guess it's an outlet for my deprived childhood.
Or my (as my wife implies) mid-life crisis.
Yes...we'll have the loudest polka music at the sandbar.
Originally posted by 1stepcloser
Mmmmmm... rum.....
Mmmmm....rum. I wonder if I can still drink in the afternoons?
When's she gonna get wet?

[1stepcloser]

Originally posted by Havasu Hangin'
I have an EQ that allows me to play with the crossover point, gains, and sub volume. I find myself fiddling with it depending on what 8-track I am listening to.
The head unit gives me lots of stuff to play with, sub level, bass crossover freq's, bass "Q" (dont know really what that does) mid level, mid crosover freq's, mid "Q", treble level, treble crossover freq's, too much.
So I guess it's gonna depend on which rap CD you (born-again)kids are listening to these days...60-80hz is where I find myself at most of the time. It'll probably depend on the box, subs, and mid-bass too.
Rap. phooey on that.
Mmmmmm....beer.

So did you have her when you were 8?
Close...give or take a decade and a half.
Yes...we'll have the loudest polka music at the sandbar.
Polka music....hmmmmm, I'm inspired.
I'll keep my collection of Jimmy Buffett handy...just in case we dont get, shall we say, a warm reception.
Mmmmm....rum. I wonder if I can still drink in the afternoons?
When's she gonna get wet?
Are you forbidden? or is it a physical thing....
Wet? leaving town april 29th for a week or so, heading up to Havasu.
I need a vacation.

[Havasu Hangin']

Originally posted by 1stepcloser
Wet? leaving town april 29th for a week or so, heading up to Havasu.
I need a vacation.
Yes...you probably need a vacation from all the time you've spent in the boat. Have one for me.
I think we'll be out there May 15th or so...

[ROZ]

Originally posted by Havasu Hangin'
Yes...you probably need a vacation from all the time you've spent in the boat.
You got that right
1Step, your hard work has really paid off. I've been waiting to see these pics!
Your install looks great!