The Imprint (at least on my 9887R) can only store 2 different curves. I'm not sure about the PXA-H100 that goes with the other Alpine HUs.

The way it works is that you use the microphone to take measurements for up to 6 positions in the car.

Then you have the option to load 2 of three curve profiles into the 9887 (Linear, Reference, Reference with mid-range Comp). The two Reference curves sound best to me.

I suppose one could do a set of measurements with the roof up, and load the Reference into Memory 1 on the 9887, then remeasure with the roof down and load the new Reference into Memory 2.

If you do try this, you will need external power for your battery, especially if you are running amps.

? Sorry I didn't understand this part. I thought all the testing, calibration, setup, etc... would be done with the engine running. What am I not getting?

Thanks

Engine is supposed to be off and all should be quiet when doing the setup. It takes upwards of 40 mins so is likely to leave you wih a flat battery, especially if you go for bith roof down and roof up settings.

Manual is here for more http://vault.alpine-usa.com/products/docum...M_KTX-100EQ.PDF

How do the amps run as far as temp in the space over the gas tank? Looks interesting but the confinement concerns me. Also how did you attach/restrain the amp mounting plate? Thanks!

The amps sem to be fine temparature-wise - they are both class D so heating is nowhere near that of Class A/B designs. I see you are in Texas, which is a bit hotter than England though :)

If you do a search for gas tank amps here, you'll see lots of good installations, and most seem to be ok.

The board is simply wedged in tight and doesn't move around at all. Pre-subwoofer, the smaller board was held in place with a small metal clip the installer fixed (carefully) to the metal.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...1f42616ec0.jpg

I've done a number of track days and it's all survived intact. For example:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfIW3zWF6r4 [/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MMkzus9WbM [/media]

My System Build.

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DLS A2 and Alpine Mono Amp.
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Custom built amp rack built from MDF.
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Infinity Perfect 10 enclosed in a custom made MDF box and 1.2 farad cap.
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All covered up and carpeted with lots of usable trunk room.
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Alpine Type X components.
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MDF bezels to reduce vibration.
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MDF moutning for the tweeters.
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JVC KD-NXD505.
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Ipod Connect.
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Finally Viper Alarm.
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Sorry for the long post, but let me know what you guys think
Thanks!

So, after a first failed fiberglass attempt following a few issues getting a router circle jig that would work with either of my rotors...I finished the door pods.

The Revs are in and sound absolutely amazing. So clear. I keep finding myself hearing music I've never heard before (and I mean...I keep checking to see if it's my cell ringing, and then rewinding the CD to listen again...).

Quite a pain to get the pods right...but once done, completely worth the time and work. Not including the cost of the router (this was just an excuse to buy an expensive one...:LOL:), I spent maybe $120-150 on fiberglass supplies and have resin/hardener and mat left over (that's including what I used on the first pair of failed pods).

Finally got a deck!

Pioneer DEH-P800PRS. Auto-EQ and time alignment are nice, and modifry's DCI works well. I really like the deck! I still have the stock speakers in now, and the deck makes it painfully obvious they need to be replaced. A few more months and I'll be able to dump them for something better.

After hearing the speakers, right now I'm looking into using the Pioneer PRS-720 set with Sundown's SAX-100.4, thinking to run it active with the gain set really low on the highs to keep my ears from bleeding. I can get the speakers for ~$250 and the sundown amp ~$350. I'm still not sure if I'll do a subwoofer, so I'll have to see what it sounds like.

I'm really just hoping for great sound per dollar spent. So far so good :)

Ace:

For the $250 you'd spend on the Pioneer speakers, you could pick up some SEAS 6 1/2"'s and tweeters from madisound - use 1" spacers and they'll fit with a bit of shaving of the grill on the door - really just shaving the back of the grill flat.

You're already set up to run active, might as well get the speakers to match :thumbup:

Thanks for the recommendation--I'll be looking those up! :thumbup:

i just got a clarion cz509, built in bluetooth, works seamlessly with latest software iphone 3gs. usb in the rear, radio door also closes. waiting for my modifry dci to come in and i'm set. couldn't be happier, i was also considering the pioneer 610bt, alpine idax305, sonymex3700. I chose the clarion because i never owned one before, plus it was much cheaper. so far so good, so quality is perfect for phone calls and streaming music through the bluetooth. :thumbup:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_020CZ509/Clar...09.html?tp=5684

Looking at replacing my stock HU with an Alpine iDA-x303. I might do the Modifry DCI mod at the same time or wait on that to see if I want dash controls back.

I know I don't need an install kit, but I was wondering if I will need the wiring harness? I can't find anything that says I will so...

Also, do you have to drill through the console to get your iPod cable through (to hide inside the door panel, if you know what I mean - like in Smokebombs Ipod connect pic up above)?

I'll be looking at the speakers at the same time - I would change them out but I want to check them first because I believe the previous owner might have already (speakers sound really good with the stock stereo...I can feel the bass on my legs).

EDIT: I just read that the x303 comes with steering wheel stereo contol outputs. Does this mean it will work with the dash control as well? Still researching...

Installed the iDA x303. Pretty easy and straightforward. Looking to upgrade the speakers in the near future. I don't want to run an amp or subwoofer, so whatever I can get that is better than stock and will work with the iDA x303 (50 watts peak power (18 watts RMS) x 4 channels) will be good enough. Any suggestions (again, just good, decent quality sound)?

Thanks!

Do you use an ipod as your music source? If so, what cord do you use? Do you select your songs through the head unit interface or from the ipod directly?

I used to have an Alpine headunit a few years back with the ipod adapter (it was a grey box). I had to search/select my songs through the headunit but I remember it being really slow to scroll through the songs. I was just curious if Alpine had improved the speed of its search feature. Thanks.

That iDA x303 came with a very long USB cord to plug into your iPod. I control the music through the HU. The HU works it pretty quickly and efficiently. I have never had an Alpine HU before so I can't do a comparison, but I have no real issues with this one. Gives good kick to the stock speakers too.

[QUOTE=Reckon,Oct 29 2009, 11:35 AM]EDIT: I just read that the x303 comes with steering wheel stereo contol outputs.

Another over the pond interloper here.

Crossovers mounted on the back of the door cardshttp://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...6082009228.jpg

Sound deadened the boot and wheel area
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...9092009272.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...9092009273.jpg
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Made sub box
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...5092009194.jpg
Shallow mount 10" Sony sub
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/IMG_0018.jpg
Amp Rack
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/357f71ef.jpg
Fitted Amps where the spare wheel lived
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/c4589cd0.jpg

What's installed?

Alpine 9887R
Alpine KT400 bluetooth
InCarTec control adaptor.
iPhone & cable ( for charging only)
Kenwood KAC 8152D Monobloc for the sub
Kenwood KAC8401 running in bridged 2x180rms
CDT CL-62 Mids and tweeters. Mids mounted on MDF spacers.

All doors, door cards, floorpan, boot, roof undertray etc all sound deadened and damped. The last picture doesn't show it but that entire plastic tray is lined with dynamat and then coveredwith a layer of heatproof fireproof insulation - stops all of the rattles.

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Audison VRx 2.400.2 with Balanced Input Module
Helix RS6 Competition w/ crossovers at -2dB for tweeters
Alpine iDA-X305
Alpine PXA-H100
Nordost Blue Heaven
Deadened Doors
KnuKonceptz Silver Speaker Wires to Crossover and to Tweeters
KnuKonceptz Copper Speaker Wires to Mid Bass


Interesting to see how the S2k's interior does to audio (independent to gear) when we have more and more measurements :)

dip @ 70~80 Hz, dip @ 500 Hz, peak @ 700-1300 Hz, peak @ 13-14 kHz

marking this thread for a read through later on.


I just got done installing an imprint setup in my Tacoma am am considering modifying my S setup to also include an imprint

Has the best girlfriend ever...i just say that I am wanting something and she shows up with it...I love her!! Just like the other day she called me and was like "where do you buy those badges for your car that you liked?" (Ricks)

When it stops raining im gonna go out and throw this baby in...

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The CDA 105 is a great HU for the money. If you're replacing stock, you're going to love it. I put mine in last week and couldn't be happier except......now I need to upgrade the speakers! Be sure to check out Modifry's DCI for Alpine.

yeah i didnt read anything until i finished mine...the HU and speakers sound SOOOO much better...heres a quick preview...lol


YouTube is gay and deleted my Audio...w'e


[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0yTnNqvhhY [/media]

Those Type R's will go even further with a good amp. Right now they are being underpowered. Nice put together though. I put an Alpine iDA x303 with the Alpine SPS600C speaker sets in mine (tweeters and woofers) and I love it.

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HU: Alpine iDA-X305
Speakers: Alpine SPR-17S
Amp: Alpine MRV-F340

cut down the mounts so i could mount the alpine tweeters where the factory were
mounted x-overs in the door panel
made spacers so i could use the oem baskets, didnt work out because the door panel would stick out about .5 to an inch (failed) end up only using the spacers i made earlier.
than i made a custom mount for my amp with out drilling any holes to bolt the rack down. i used the original spot where the spared tire was bolted down but i just used a smaller bolt (get pix later)

sound amazing. no road noise or wind noise with windows down. its crazy. havent gone top down yet. best thing is i used all existing holes to mount everything other than the x overs

Finally upgraded the stereo in my CR! What a difference a system can make! I could not be happier thanks to Jackson and Noel @ Imagine Audio. (Alpine CDA-117 & Focal 165VR component speakers)

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...1171f13b4d.jpg

Hi, I just got an AP2 S2K and I am going to be upgrading the sound system. It came with a basic kenwood unit and a Planet Audio Amp.but I'll be replacing it with an Alpine CDA 117

So far I have canton components and alpine 5ch amp. Anyone know what is the length of RCAs to the tire well?

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[QUOTE=puredrive888,Apr 26 2010, 10:55 AM] Hi, I just got an AP2 S2K and I am going to be upgrading the sound system. It came with a basic kenwood unit and a Planet Audio Amp.but I'll be replacing it with an Alpine CDA 117

So far I have canton components and alpine 5ch amp.

Long as in 3-5ft too much?


Sorry if I sound like a noob. but I am not at home to take measurements. :confused:

And what pac controller is recommended for the use of the audio controls. I just ordered the Alpine CDA 117

is this the correct one? WI-JACK PAC

I'm operating from an iPhone. so I am limited in the search engine. :(

how exactly do you have your amps behind the sits held up?

Looking good. Do you have wider angle shots?

[QUOTE=puredrive888,Apr 26 2010, 02:48 PM] Long as in 3-5ft too much?


Sorry if I sound like a noob. but I am not at home to take measurements. :confused:

And what

thanks. what would you like to see ?

The tweeter install, cross over and door speaker install.

wider angle of the trunk would be appreciated too.

How long did it take start to finish?

i work everyday so i spend like two days on it after work. if had to do it all over again it should only take me 4-8 hours. i get anal on how somethings need to be done thats why. ill have to check my pictures i took and see if i can find any of the ones you want

I know what you mean, when I start a project I want it completed to perfection. Currently, I have not even taken ownership my "new" s2k, and I'm already planning on the mods/upgrades.

how much does a whole set up cost like the ones in the beginning of the post? and then how much does it cost to install it all? Thanks, i really dont like how the stock sounds

It's not so hard to install yourself ..

http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/v...Picture030.jpg
http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/v...cture033-1.jpg
this is not so pretty but it works. just used left over scraps for the supports and custom mount

How much does a whole system cost? I have a head unit and an amp already

That's a hard question. It's just like asking how much does a house cost or how much does a car cost. It depends on what you want to spend. Do you want a Mercedes, a Yugo, a Camry?

For starters, you could budget $300-400 for a decent/nice 4 channel amp for speakers and $300-600 for speakers, then $75-$150 for RCAs and additional wiring. Then $200-800 for the subwoofer, enclosure, and associated stuff, but use the amp you have if it's appropriate for the system or buy a new one for another $200-500. That would produce sound that is loud and clean--overall very good by most standards--but it wouldn't win any competitions or blow an audiophile away.

So a grand or two is my answer.

Or you could halve some of those cost numbers and take the minimums on others and get a lower end system, ie maybe a system with plenty of volume but poor equalization. Or you could double some of those numbers (or more) and get a very high end system with more volume than you can stand and clarity that stirs the soul. Personally, if I were doing that, I would want to put the nicer system in a different, non-tinny-uninsulated-ragtop car, as the finer points of such a system would be hard to enjoy in this car. YMMV.

Looks good. Is that an R1 in the background?

2008 Honda CBR600RR. got to keep it in the family :LOL:

:thumbup:

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i'm suprised no one has posted pictures of installs on the roof well or rear panel. I'm planning on doing the install but not sure how yet. I bought some JL c3-650 component speakers. They are on crutchfield.com They magnet might be too big to install. Can someone verify this for me? thx and also if anyone has a good write up on how to install em on these locations. I would appreciate it.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...1bd993846f.png

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https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...age&img=722328

[QUOTE=Sleepy,Jun 16 2003, 06:20 PM]https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...1bd993846f.png

^ www.darksidesubs.com

here's my latest setup in my 2009 GPW s2000. I learned a bit from my previous Rio s2000 since if you guys remember we cut the dash for an Eclipse double din setup that I still sorely miss!

This time around we are going to use an iPad molded in the dash but so far this is what we have done. The entire car has been laid with Dynamat and this system was built with only one thing in mind - to reproduce the BEST SOUND with no set budget or other limitation :)

My list of components are simple:

a) Alpine IDA-305s deck hidden behind smoked plexi
b) JL Audio HD900/5 high power amplifier
c) Focal K2P Power Series Speakers
d) JL Audio 6w3 (8-ohm) subs (x3)


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Hi guys,
I'm mostly done with my install and wanted to share a couple things.
Some tips:
This is a great way/place to run the speaker and power wire (assuming amp in trunk):
http://safermoto.com/jmardy/speaker_power_run.jpg
Easiest way to pull speaker wire through door is to unclip/remove the connector, untape, pull the wire, retape and reinstall:
http://safermoto.com/jmardy/speaker_thru_door.jpg
Image Dynamics CXS64 V2 speaker in door. Made a spacer out of 3/4" plastic (like the material cutting boards are made out of). Very easy to work with and it turned out great. Problem was the speaker are too deep and hit the window stop - but just barely. So I used two layers of Damplifer Pro to make a gasket and give me some more room. The blue stuff is Permatex Super Blue RTV gasket material. I know it looks like hell but it makes a nice gasket and is easily removed if needed. I used this between the spacer and the door and between the speaker and gaskets:
http://safermoto.com/jmardy/ID_CXS64v2_front.jpg
http://safermoto.com/jmardy/ID_CXS64v2_side.jpg
Amp rack made out of 3/4" MDF and scrap wood:
http://safermoto.com/jmardy/amp_rack_bare.jpg

Finished with carpet:
http://safermoto.com/jmardy/amp_rack_almost_done.jpg

Mostly done:
http://safermoto.com/jmardy/amp_rack_done.jpg

Here's the mostly finished trunk. I have a Darkside V2 driver's side sub enclosure on the way that will replace the Basslink, when I get that, I will be powering it with a Rubicon 1002 and will finish and tidy up the wiring:
http://safermoto.com/jmardy/mostly_d...h_basslink.jpg

last two are very nice set ups. i did a simlar amp rack and i would love to throw three 6s in the trunk

is it possible to fit a double din in the dash?

^ like this:

read my thread here:

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...&f=26&t=771221


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w...finished_1.jpg

I currently have an alpine cda 9885 HU, modifrys adapter, and have a jl 300/4 amp. I was wondering what components would take the power? im planning on just getting one pair of components to replace the fronts. Im looking at the new jl C2's. Im trying to keep it under 300 bucks.

Where did you get the smoked plexiglas radio cover? I want one!

^^^ i think he made it himself

I am going to install a new system in my car tommorow!!!.... Its already in my car all i have to do is wire everything. I am running a 12' kicker L7 with a JL 500/1 amp!! Im excited to see how it will sound because i always have wanted more base in my car.
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i have the 10" version of that in mine in a 12x12x12 box and it kicks nicely :)

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very nice. what mirror is that

Azentek Smart Mirror. Has nav, bluetooth, backup camera, etc. Its a pretty nice substitute if you don't want to cut up your dash.

looks sick. wish it was more like those super wide ones they sell as clip on cuz they dont zoom in. i hate mirrors that zoom

All,

Nothing too spectacular, but all Alpine.

HU: CDA-9884 with iPod Adapter
Coaxial 2-way Speaker System SPR-17C
4 ch Amplifier 100W RMSx4 MRP-F600
Dual voice Coil Subwoofer SWS-1043D

All professionally installed by Car-Fi of Nixa, MO. The Amp is in the sunken floor of the trunk and the woofer is located on the dead panel over the Amp. A nice clean look.

I haven't done an install in the S yet as i've just got it but there's one coming :) but I have my other car (BMW) with full install that is used for audo competitions...

Are photo's of that allowed on here? :)

I'd like to have a smoked plexiglass cover myself...I'm surprised no one has manufactured such a thing.

Well I've built two types of plexi covers for my various s2000's:

a) 05 Rio is a complete plexi replacement with 4 magnets holding it in place
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b) 09 GPW is an oem radio door with a special cutout for a piece of smoked plexi (10x more difficult than it looks and very labor/costly to replicate)
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Here is my setup.

Sony DSX-S100
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...1836a2390b.jpg

JL Audio 600/6 amp
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...3316ffea72.jpg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...7cde415aed.jpg

fuze for it
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...fec44b1c1b.jpg

JL Audio C2-650 speakers
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...ce0f321064.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...582ef13e95.jpg

and lastly, JL Audio box and 8" sub. the box dosnt fir perfectly in trunk, i was going to bu the stealth box, but its pretty $$$.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...bed79062de.jpg

^^^how are you enjoying the C2-650 components? Did you have to modify the OEM speaker basket to make it fit?

Yea, I've been thinking hard about those myself and have been curious about how they fit. I assume the sound is what you'd expect from JL.

Kenwood KVT-514
http://hotimg23.fotki.com/a/184_91/9...oto0291-vi.jpg

JL Audio sub and kicker amp
http://hotimg23.fotki.com/a/184_91/9...oto0289-vi.jpg

My first post! Anyways, here is my setup:

Alpine x305s
Polk db6501 components
Alpine RPF300 4ch amp
JL 10W1v2 in Darkside V1 box

Very happy with it, even happier knowing I put a whole audio system together in two days ;)

I just installed the C2-650's. Sound quality is awesome! I did have to make some 1/2" MDF spacers to mount the speakers. I can post pic's later if you want.

Mods Pleeeeeeze fix this forum, i want to view the pictures but it doesnt work.
Im looking to put in a custom system for my S but i need some ideas.

hi i just figured I'd post up a few quick pictures of my setup

MUH WHIP
http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/o...318_144738.jpg
http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/o...304_085902.jpg
MY JL SUB AND BRAILLE BATTERY
http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/o...224_143014.jpg
MY T.V. AND HEAD UNIT
http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/o...207_155656.jpg
MY SPEAKERS
http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/o...0/3bdcb09b.jpg
MUH COCKPIT
http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/o...0/063199cd.jpg