| Author |
Message |
Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
| | Posted on Monday, November 26, 2001 - 2:20 pm: | |
Randy -
what/who/which post are you drooling over?
-Ben |
Randy (Schatten)
| | Posted on Monday, November 26, 2001 - 1:32 pm: | |
*droooooool*
thanks for the post! |
Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
| | Posted on Monday, November 26, 2001 - 1:18 pm: | |
Argyle -
We did run wiring (alot of it) but it's all quite hidden. We used an Alpine "Flex" 4 channel amp, running the seperates in the front (2 channels) and bridging the other 2 channels to mono to run the single 8" sub in the box. IIRC the amp puts our about 35 watts RMS into each channel at 4 ohms. While the audio/stereo fanatics may say that's not alot of power, think about how small your cabin is vs. any regular 4 passener car. It's quite LOUD all things considered. I'll find my pics and specs and post them later.
-Ben |
Argyle Co (Argyleco)
| | Posted on Monday, November 26, 2001 - 10:58 am: | |
Ben,
I am thinking of changing my system in my TR as well. I do want to keep everything in it's original location and from your post it seems like you did not have to run any wires or modify anything major except for the tweeter hole. Can you give me the make and model of the amp you used (that fits in the factory location) and the size of the sub box you have on the rear deck. Thanks |
BobD (Bobd)
| | Posted on Monday, November 26, 2001 - 9:17 am: | |
Martin, I agree.... I thought the TR already had 12 great sounding trombones right behind the seat! |
Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
| | Posted on Sunday, November 25, 2001 - 10:15 pm: | |
Hi everyone...
In my 90 TR this is what we've done. Installed a Kenwood Excelon single disc head unit, Alpine Flex amp and PolkMomo 6.5 seperates. All of these went into the stock locations, with the exception that the TR stock tweeters are .5" and most all new tweeters are 1", and the holes had to be enlarged, even the amp fits where it's supposed to. Then I added a (single) sonically accurate sub box on the rear deck. It is small and unobtrusive, so much so that during Concours it wasn't even noticed. I have pictures of the install and can provide more details if you'd like, just let me know.
-Ben |
Martin (Miami348ts)
| | Posted on Sunday, November 25, 2001 - 7:53 am: | |
I have a 300HP V8 stock Ferrari system. Has a stock muffler speaker, lots of bass and works wonders the faster you go....
I can not believe that a V12TR Sound System does not sound good. Try a "Tubi"-speaker! |
Norm Plaistowe (Normp)
| | Posted on Saturday, November 24, 2001 - 4:37 pm: | |
I agree with William, the biggest single improvement you can make is to upgrade the speakers.
I have an Alpine single disk head unit with the amp in the front, mounted vertically above the tool kit, along with upgraded speakers throughout. Inside the car this looks stock and the front looks good with most of the wiring punched down or hidden behind the carpet.
I've never been a fan of the 6 to 10 disk changers in the trunk. I always forget to change the CD's and end up listening to the same ones over and over...Norm |
Jeffrey Cheng (Cigtopgun)
| | Posted on Saturday, November 24, 2001 - 4:16 pm: | |
Thanks guys for the input. I will look into all your suggestions and let you know what I decide. I have never heard of "shakers." I am assuming it is some kind of bass-producing element that does exactly what its name implies. That is where my main concern is ... more bass. Anyway, thanks again for the input. |
William H (Countachxx)
| | Posted on Saturday, November 24, 2001 - 12:45 pm: | |
I have a 6 CD changer in the trunk & just replacing your old speakers with new ones will work wonders |
Michael A. Niles (Man90tr)
| | Posted on Saturday, November 24, 2001 - 11:13 am: | |
Jeff,
Just thought of a couple things to keep in mind. If you put in an amplifer make sure you get one that is small enough to mount on the left side (driver's side) flat area by the left wheel well or on the front panel by the grill. I have seen both of those installation and they look good and people were happy with them. Make sure it is not mounted on the right side on top of the battery cover. I have one that is a little bigger and its mounted on my fuse box panel cover. The only drawback there is have to unscrew the amp when I want to get to the fusebox. Avoid that if you can. |
Michael A. Niles (Man90tr)
| | Posted on Saturday, November 24, 2001 - 11:05 am: | |
I have the same as Adam minus the shakers. Looks stock sounds awesome when I use it. |
Adam Goldman '86 TR (Icnsltmfg)
| | Posted on Saturday, November 24, 2001 - 8:46 am: | |
Jeff;
I have a great system that does not steal the rear shelf space. I have an Alpine head unit that goes to aan amp in the front. I split the front outputs from the head unit and head them plug into both the front and rear inputs of the amp. Then I had the front outputs of the amp go to new speakers in the foot well and tweeters in the dash so it looks stock. I then took the rear outputs and installed "shakers" under each seat. The shakers give great bass sound and feel. It looks stock but sounds great. |
Jeffrey Cheng (Cigtopgun)
| | Posted on Saturday, November 24, 2001 - 2:21 am: | |
My Testarossa has the worst sound system known to mankind. Although I consider the exhaust note to be the music most of the time ... there is the occassion where Frank Sinatra is more appropos.
I am curious on what others have done to improve their system. I am considering something not too permanent like a Bazooka tube on the back shelf where the luggage is suppose to go. That way I can unplug it if necessary. Any other suggestions? |