http://forums.corvetteforum.com Stereo System Installation Info, Amplifiers, Subwoofers, Radar Detectors, Police Scanners, and CB Radios for the Corvette en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:14:43 GMT vBulletin 60 http://images.corvetteforum.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.corvetteforum.com http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2472581-c6-radio-upgrade-to-newer-hu-w-bluetooth-new-post.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:28:41 GMT I just bought a 2006 convertible with Navigation, phone, on star and an after market blue tooth and... I just bought a 2006 convertible with Navigation, phone, on star and an after market blue tooth and XM ipod adapter. I don't like the after market blue tooth. I think blue tooth was an option in later models. Can I upgrade my head unit to a newer unit with bluetooth? If so can I just plug it into my current wiring harness?

Thank you in advance for your comments and experience. ]]> Audio/Electronics guchino http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2472581-c6-radio-upgrade-to-newer-hu-w-bluetooth.html http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2472292-building-your-own-sub-box-for-a-c5-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:33 GMT There is a link in the C5 faq section, but the link doesnt work :ack: Does anyone have... There is a link in the C5 faq section, but the link doesnt work :ack:

Does anyone have specs/dimensions for a box for a 10" sub. ]]> Audio/Electronics cgilbert23 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2472292-building-your-own-sub-box-for-a-c5.html http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2472203-whats-the-best-place-for-a-bt-mic-in-a-c5-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:30:46 GMT Hey guys, just wondering if anyone has had good success with a Bluetooth mic in a C5. I know the... Hey guys, just wondering if anyone has had good success with a Bluetooth mic in a C5. I know the road noise is already deafening, but I thought maybe someone had figured out a reasonably quiet place to install a microphone so the people on the other end of the call don't accuse me of calling them from a wind tunnel. Thanks. ]]> Audio/Electronics Beaver316 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2472203-whats-the-best-place-for-a-bt-mic-in-a-c5.html http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2471936-c5-door-speaker-setups-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:43:05 GMT OK, gonna have totally redone stock 2002 Z06 speaker setup, but know almost nothing about audio... OK, gonna have totally redone stock 2002 Z06 speaker setup, but know almost nothing about audio electronics, so am going to be asking an awful lot of questions (most will probably be dumb) over the next few days.

One question is what is the best (or I guess most popular) setup for the door speakers? I listen to all kinds of music--want strong treble and base both (not that door speakers provide much base).

Below is a quote from C5 faq, and it seems there are lots of things you can do, just wondering what the best way to go is. BTW, what is a "3-way" component system? Seems like something I should want! :)


Thanks for any help!



"What size speakers will fit in the doors if i remove the bose speakers?
You can fit practically any size speaker; short of subwoofers, in the doors of a c5. You will need to purchase or build a mounting plate but you will be able to fit a full 3-way component system in the stock location." ]]> Audio/Electronics Jack Daniels http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2471936-c5-door-speaker-setups.html http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2471933-vette-sound-deadening-101-a-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:37:25 GMT There are a few great products on the market and some not so great, Dynamat Extreme, Second Skin... There are a few great products on the market and some not so great, Dynamat Extreme, Second Skin Damplifier , RAAMmat BXT II, all close to the same in performance so what it really boils down to is doing a good install and ease of use!

(Though Harmon International, they own Infinity, JBL and many other brands, now use BXT II exclusively in all their projects because they love the price/performance/install ease

If you read the HOW TO guide on RAAMaudio.com, written for our older BXT which was less effective but much lower in cost than those above, the shotgun approach for the mat is called for. The products listed above are of such great effectiveness you can use much less but target the key areas and on the Vette there are very important steps to be taken.

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My recommendations below are based on 40+ years of car audio experience, 20+ years in high end electronics repair in the USN, having competed against and beaten a prior world champ in SQ competition, having been an audio judge and knowing most of the top installers ever combined with 10+ years specializing in sound deadening (and I have two Vettes and helped dozens of owners achieve their goals:)



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Doors, at least half the outer skin, focus more behind the speakers, covering most of the area with a second layer around 8x8 or so right behind them. Put some strips, 4"x15 or so towards the middle and rear of the door. Then put a piece of Ensolite (sold under different brand names for much more than I charge;) behind each speaker to break up the back wave, I find this just as effective as a costly Deflex pad and even used it behind a $7k pair of separates mid basses just fine.

I like to use a solid piece of metal to fill in the large access hole, this will greatly reduce road noise and stiffen up the air space for more accurate and more output from the speakers in the doors. The seal all the other holes in the inner door and mat well around the speaker. Then cover it all with Ensolite or similar, it is an incredible thermal and acoustical barrier, low in weight, low in cost, helps stop panel resonance, etc and works in higher frequencies than mat products. Ensolite nearly doubles the results of just mat alone, no matter what brand.

I may offer some aluminum channels for those that want to really go all out and stiffen the door more without the added weight of using a lot more mat, what I did in our car, worked great:)

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The hatch area is the next most important. Completely cover the wheel wells and then the middle of the rear deck, then strips along the sides, etc....I add a second layer in the middle of the deck area. Cover every thing you can back there with Ensolite, it helps keep a great deal of heat out as well:)

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Behind rear seats up next. Very thin sheet metal there so I cover at least 2/3 of it with mat, centered in the middle, cover it all with the Ensolite.

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Tunnel, more heat than noise issues. I use strips of mat to cover around 40% of it then cover it all with ensolite, double up onit near the shifter, etc.....

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Floor, not to critical in these cars due to the balsa construction. I have yet to even mat mine but will do some soon to see that happens and then cover it all with Ensolite.

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One package of our BXT II, 3 yards of Ensolite (glue down or now we have some Peal and Stick), will do a very good job if used very carefully.

Really want to do it well, 1.5 packs, 4.5 yards, etc......

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No matter what brand you pick, the guide above will help you greatly. Just make sure to take your time and absolutely use some sort of quality foam like Ensolite(the very best I have ever found)

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As soon as I get a volunteer I am going to produce a Vette specific guide with pictures, I would use my install but I went all out nuts on it as it is our audio demo vehicle and I have a tendency to go all out nuts. I need to make a guide that will take care of 99% of those not as anal as I am because like all things there is a point of diminishing returns.

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Purchase from me is not required to get help if you need it but read my HOW TO guide and this before asking please:)

Sincerely
Rick
RAAMaudio Inc
rick@raamaudio.com ]]> Audio/Electronics RAAMaudio http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2471933-vette-sound-deadening-101-a.html http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2471658-anyone-deaden-the-hatch-lid-of-a-c6-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:02:28 GMT I have a 2007 C6 Coupe that has been treated extensively w/RAAMmat BXT and Ensolite as well as the... I have a 2007 C6 Coupe that has been treated extensively w/RAAMmat BXT and Ensolite as well as the "Cowboy Kit". I did Doors, hatch area, waterfall & seating area.
I've been doing some checking (with test tones) and there is resonance from 38 to 50 hz that is comming from the underside of the hatch lid. Engine not running. It does not look like the inner skin of the hatch lid can be easily removed to deaden it. Any suggestions?
Thanks, ]]> Audio/Electronics CraigE http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2471658-anyone-deaden-the-hatch-lid-of-a-c6.html http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2471255-z06speed-dbl-din-and-system-install-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:40:18 GMT Chris got in touch with me wanting to drop a double din in and new system in his sweet Lingenfelter... Chris got in touch with me wanting to drop a double din in and new system in his sweet Lingenfelter powered coupe

Car: Lingenfelter 2004 Coupe
Headunits: Kenwood DNX7140
Amp: Alpine PDX4.100
Speakers: Elemental Designs E9.65i's
Sub: Elemental Designs 11kv
Bezel: DBL D MODS
Sub Box: NVTHIS
Speaker Plates: Elemental Designs
Sound Deadner: Elemental Designs
Wiring: Stinger








Kenwood Installed with the new bezel








IPOD and USB routed into center counsel and the BT mic up in the corner of the windshield








Sound deadner in the doors and the new speakers, crossovers under dash





11kv in stealth box... NOW YOU SEE IT





Now You Dont








PDX amp behind passenger seat



System sounds kick ass and once the speakers break in a bit should really sound awesome

:cheers: ]]> Audio/Electronics pentavolvo http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2471255-z06speed-dbl-din-and-system-install.html http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2471247-everything-needed-for-ken-dnx9140-install-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:22:38 GMT Can someone confirm that I have everything I need for installing the Kenwood DNX9140. My car is a... Can someone confirm that I have everything I need for installing the Kenwood DNX9140. My car is a 2008 C6 ZO6. Here is what I think I need:
Metra 95-3304 bezzel
Peripheral GMAH24B
Peripheral GMAHCM
Kenwood KCP-IP301V
American International GM-6
PACSWI-JACKv1
Kenwood CA-SR20V
Sirius SC-C1 Tuner.

Thanks in advance for any help. ]]> Audio/Electronics fperra http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2471247-everything-needed-for-ken-dnx9140-install.html http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2470959-kenwood-9140-7140-6140-5140-a-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:00:11 GMT Stereo noob questions. What are the major differences in these units? I can see the screen... Stereo noob questions.

What are the major differences in these units? I can see the screen size varies a little, basically I want CD, NAV, Video XM and IPOD.

Don't care about Bluetooth or HD radio

Thanks, ]]> Audio/Electronics BobJ http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2470959-kenwood-9140-7140-6140-5140-a.html http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2470692-edead-80-on-sale-25-off-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:41:22 GMT Got an email and thought someone might be interested. eDead 80 Item Status: In Stock | Item:... Got an email and thought someone might be interested.

eDead 80
Item Status: In Stock | Item: eDead_80
List Price: $2.00
Your Price: $1.50

Elemental Designs eDead ]]> Audio/Electronics Speeed-Racer http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2470692-edead-80-on-sale-25-off.html http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2470524-c6-navigation-system-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:57:45 GMT Does anyone know where they can get an updated Navigation Disk, besides going to the dealer. ... Does anyone know where they can get an updated Navigation Disk, besides going to the dealer.

Does anyone know what the dealer charges for the upgraded Disk. ]]> Audio/Electronics wingbone http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2470524-c6-navigation-system.html http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2470218-decode-kenwood-model-number-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:56:08 GMT Does anyone know how to decode a Kenwood model number? The numbers are all so similar that the... Does anyone know how to decode a Kenwood model number? The numbers are all so similar that the specific features may be encoded there. ]]> Audio/Electronics ThissenW http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2470218-decode-kenwood-model-number.html http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2470191-ed-or-id-help-choose-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:18:45 GMT I am looking to upgrade my subwoofers in my 2009 coupe, and I have come down to two choices. ... I am looking to upgrade my subwoofers in my 2009 coupe, and I have come down to two choices.

Elemental Design 11Kv.2 D4 in a .5 cu/ft sealed box - $90
or the Image Dynamics 10D4v3 in a .6 cu/ft sealed box - $159

Subs would be up firing with the box right behind the seats on the trunk floor. I also have the trunk partition right behind the boxes.

Both are 4ohm dual VC and I would wire them in series using an Alpine PDX5 amp which gives 300w/rms at a stable 2 ohm.

Does anyone have any experience with either or both of these subs?

Any input greatly appreciated. ]]> Audio/Electronics Capt Steve http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2470191-ed-or-id-help-choose.html http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2470154-help-me-with-my-subwoofer-box-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:29:38 GMT I recently purchased an 8" subwoofer for my '68 convertible. I plan on building my own subwoofer box and will locate it in the rear compartment area behind the seats. I currently have two 5 1/4" ADS 300i speakers in a sealed enclosure.

My plan is to build a large box to house all three speakers (the sub in the middle and two ADS speakers on each end of the box). I planned on partitioning the box internally so that each speaker would have its own chamber. I can build a box that will fit in the rear compartment and almost have the air volume necessary for the speakers (but I planned on using polyfill in the sub enclosure to increase effective volume).

Now my questions:

1) Is it prudent to build one big box and partition internally or will the subwoofer affect the performance of the ADS speakers?

2) What direction should the subwoofer face? Forward in between the seats or should I face it upward into the convertible top and decklid?

3) If polyfill will effectively increase the volume of the sub enclosure, will it do the same thing for the 5 1/4" ADS speakers?

Thanks for any replies. ]]> Audio/Electronics BB68Vett http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2470154-help-me-with-my-subwoofer-box.html http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audio-electronics/2470115-new-background-for-my-kenwood-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:40:40 GMT I finally got around to changing the background on my Kenwood 7120. I borrowed one that I saw on... I finally got around to changing the background on my Kenwood 7120. I borrowed one that I saw on here some time ago and then personalized it using Corvette font I found on here as well. The text is placed so that the icons on the main screen do not cover it up.

Sometime the cheapest mods (in this case free:)) can be the best.

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