What do you run in your system?
Former Vendor
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 8,995
Likes: 2
From: Spring Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
System update (final version on this car)
Head unit:
Alpine IVA D310 w/ bypass
Processor:
Alpine PXA H701/RUX C701 display
Navigation:
Alpine BLackbird PMD B100T w/ docking station
Amplifiers:
(2) Alpine MRP F250
(1) JL 500/1
Front stage:
(2) Alpine SPX 137r components
(2) Alpine SPX 17mB midbass
Rear stage:
(4) Alpine SPX 177r Components
Subwoofer:
(1) JL 12w6v2
New front stage pics:
Head unit:
Alpine IVA D310 w/ bypass
Processor:
Alpine PXA H701/RUX C701 display
Navigation:
Alpine BLackbird PMD B100T w/ docking station
Amplifiers:
(2) Alpine MRP F250
(1) JL 500/1
Front stage:
(2) Alpine SPX 137r components
(2) Alpine SPX 17mB midbass
Rear stage:
(4) Alpine SPX 177r Components
Subwoofer:
(1) JL 12w6v2
New front stage pics:
Jacks996
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 8,667
Likes: 12
From: eagle mountain lake tx
Cruise-In VIII Veteran
system
mine
Year: 2000
Model: vert
Head Unit: kenwood dnx7100
Processor:
Front Speakers: diamond audio 6" and seperate tweets in door handle area
Rear Speakers: diamond audio 5 1/4
Sub (s): elemental designs 12"
Amplifier (s): alpine 4x100 and alpine 1x600
Car PC:
Sound deadening: edead and crazy cowboy insulation kit
Wires:
Other:
Box: subthump hidden box for 12"
System Cost: $1800 all purchased on ebay
Install Cost: 30 hours of free backbreaking labor
Year: 2000
Model: vert
Head Unit: kenwood dnx7100
Processor:
Front Speakers: diamond audio 6" and seperate tweets in door handle area
Rear Speakers: diamond audio 5 1/4
Sub (s): elemental designs 12"
Amplifier (s): alpine 4x100 and alpine 1x600
Car PC:
Sound deadening: edead and crazy cowboy insulation kit
Wires:
Other:
Box: subthump hidden box for 12"
System Cost: $1800 all purchased on ebay
Install Cost: 30 hours of free backbreaking labor
Racer
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 280
Likes: 0
From: San Diego/Imperial Beach Ca
Year: 2004
Model: Z06, Machine Silver
Almostall of the inside has Ensolite and BXT II
Head Unit: Clarion DXZ785USB /w 128 thumb drive
Front: Speakers: Infinity Kappa 60.9CS
Rear: Speakers: Infinity Kappa 52.9i
Sub: Infinity Kappa Perfect 10DVQ
Amplifier (s): Infinity KAPPA4 4 Channel (Front/Rear)
Infinity KAPPA1 (Sub)
Box: Custom sub box/partition, made by me.
System Cost: $2000
Install Cost: Priceless, installed by me
Model: Z06, Machine Silver
Almostall of the inside has Ensolite and BXT II
Head Unit: Clarion DXZ785USB /w 128 thumb drive
Front: Speakers: Infinity Kappa 60.9CS
Rear: Speakers: Infinity Kappa 52.9i
Sub: Infinity Kappa Perfect 10DVQ
Amplifier (s): Infinity KAPPA4 4 Channel (Front/Rear)
Infinity KAPPA1 (Sub)
Box: Custom sub box/partition, made by me.
System Cost: $2000
Install Cost: Priceless, installed by me
Last edited by PR1AWRet; Aug 15, 2017 at 05:39 PM.
Racer
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 317
Likes: 0
From: Austin, Why are they tolling roads that are already paid for, Texas
Year: 2004
Model: Z16-Z06
Head Unit: Alpine CDA 9886
Processor: Alpine KXA-H100 (active, manual tuning)
Front Speakers: Nakamichi NRS-650 mids
R.E. XXX tweeters
Rear Speakers:
Sub (s): JL 12W3
Amplifier (s): Audison SRx5 & MTX-8302
Car PC:
Sound deadening: Damplifier
Wires: Monster & RF
Other:
Box: Homemade steath, sealed
System Cost:~$1000
Install Cost:Blood, sweat and tears
Model: Z16-Z06
Head Unit: Alpine CDA 9886
Processor: Alpine KXA-H100 (active, manual tuning)
Front Speakers: Nakamichi NRS-650 mids
R.E. XXX tweeters
Rear Speakers:
Sub (s): JL 12W3
Amplifier (s): Audison SRx5 & MTX-8302
Car PC:
Sound deadening: Damplifier
Wires: Monster & RF
Other:
Box: Homemade steath, sealed
System Cost:~$1000
Install Cost:Blood, sweat and tears
Heel & Toe
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
From: San Dimas CA
Year: 2001
Model: Z06
Head Unit: Stock
Processor: Audio Control DQXS
Front Speakers: Tweeter: 4.5in. Square Powerline Piezo tweeter / KSN 1165.
Midrange: Dayton RS150-4 6"
Rear Speakers: Removed
Sub: Dayton 10" Titanic Mk III Subwoofer
Amplifier (s): Alpine pdx-4.100 for the front Pioneer Premier PRS-D2100T Bridged for the sub
Car PC: none
Sound deadening: none
Wires: StreetWires UCT14 gauge speaker wire for fronts. 12 gauge for sub. Stinger RCAs and power wires.
Other: Audio Control DDC Digital dash control for the DQXS. Soldered in an aux input to the stock head unit
Box: Handmade out of ¾ MDF
System Cost: aprox $1,200
Install Cost: 0
Front speaker
Sub
Amps under seat
DQXS
DDC
Aux input
Model: Z06
Head Unit: Stock
Processor: Audio Control DQXS
Front Speakers: Tweeter: 4.5in. Square Powerline Piezo tweeter / KSN 1165.
Midrange: Dayton RS150-4 6"
Rear Speakers: Removed
Sub: Dayton 10" Titanic Mk III Subwoofer
Amplifier (s): Alpine pdx-4.100 for the front Pioneer Premier PRS-D2100T Bridged for the sub
Car PC: none
Sound deadening: none
Wires: StreetWires UCT14 gauge speaker wire for fronts. 12 gauge for sub. Stinger RCAs and power wires.
Other: Audio Control DDC Digital dash control for the DQXS. Soldered in an aux input to the stock head unit
Box: Handmade out of ¾ MDF
System Cost: aprox $1,200
Install Cost: 0
Front speaker
Sub
Amps under seat
DQXS
DDC
Aux input
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Cruising
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: South riding Va
Year: 2002
Model:Z06
Head Unit: Kenwood 8120
Processor: onboard amps and head unit
Front Speakers: Zapco
Rear Speakers: Zapco CK16.2
Sub (s): Zapco CW-12
Amplifier (s): Zapco DC500.1, DC350.2
Car PC: none
Sound deadening: 100sqft damplifier, 5 sheets of luxury liner pro
Wires: 4ga power, ground, Zapco balanced signal wires
Other:
Box: not yet,
System Cost:2880.00 ebay specials, 5750.00 retail..ouch
Install Cost:0.00
only sound damping and wires ran at this time, much quieter but not coffin quiet.
awaiting on delivery.....
Model:Z06
Head Unit: Kenwood 8120
Processor: onboard amps and head unit
Front Speakers: Zapco
Rear Speakers: Zapco CK16.2
Sub (s): Zapco CW-12
Amplifier (s): Zapco DC500.1, DC350.2
Car PC: none
Sound deadening: 100sqft damplifier, 5 sheets of luxury liner pro
Wires: 4ga power, ground, Zapco balanced signal wires
Other:
Box: not yet,
System Cost:2880.00 ebay specials, 5750.00 retail..ouch
Install Cost:0.00
only sound damping and wires ran at this time, much quieter but not coffin quiet.
awaiting on delivery.....
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Year: 2001
Model: C5
Head Unit: Pioneer AVIC-F90BT
Processor:
Front Speakers: MB Quart PVI-216 6.5's
Rear Speakers: Polk MM521 5.25's
Sub (s): Rockford Fosgate T112D2 1200 Watt
Amplifier (s): Rockford Fosgate P400-4 and P500-1
Car PC:
Sound deadening:
Wires: Monster
Other: Stinger Capacitor
Box: Flush mounted 12
System Cost: Retail 4300.00 shop around price 2700.00
Install Cost: My back
Model: C5
Head Unit: Pioneer AVIC-F90BT
Processor:
Front Speakers: MB Quart PVI-216 6.5's
Rear Speakers: Polk MM521 5.25's
Sub (s): Rockford Fosgate T112D2 1200 Watt
Amplifier (s): Rockford Fosgate P400-4 and P500-1
Car PC:
Sound deadening:
Wires: Monster
Other: Stinger Capacitor
Box: Flush mounted 12
System Cost: Retail 4300.00 shop around price 2700.00
Install Cost: My back
Last edited by rickster_a1; Jun 10, 2009 at 12:31 PM.
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 88
Likes: 0
From: Lexington Park Maryland
Year: 2007
Model: Victory Red Z51 Coupe
Head Unit: Kenwood DPX 502
Processor: USB, Ipod Interface
Front Speakers: Kenwood KCA-SR50 Component: 6.5” woofer, 1” tweet
Rear Speakers: MB Quart DKH 113, 5.25” coaxial
Sub (s): (2) Pioneer TS-SW2541D 10” shallow mount
Amplifier (s): Sony XM-SD61X 1400W Class D mono
Hifonics ZXi6410 A/B Class 4-channel
Car PC: N/A
Sound deadening: Carpet Backing
Wires: Various
Other: Kenwood KCA-SR50 Sirius Interface
Garmin Nuvi 265T
Belltronics RX65 Radar Detect
Box: Custom built false floor with dual tuned ported baffles
System Cost: $1500.00
Install Cost: Self built & installed - priceless
Model: Victory Red Z51 Coupe
Head Unit: Kenwood DPX 502
Processor: USB, Ipod Interface
Front Speakers: Kenwood KCA-SR50 Component: 6.5” woofer, 1” tweet
Rear Speakers: MB Quart DKH 113, 5.25” coaxial
Sub (s): (2) Pioneer TS-SW2541D 10” shallow mount
Amplifier (s): Sony XM-SD61X 1400W Class D mono
Hifonics ZXi6410 A/B Class 4-channel
Car PC: N/A
Sound deadening: Carpet Backing
Wires: Various
Other: Kenwood KCA-SR50 Sirius Interface
Garmin Nuvi 265T
Belltronics RX65 Radar Detect
Box: Custom built false floor with dual tuned ported baffles
System Cost: $1500.00
Install Cost: Self built & installed - priceless
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 4,364
Likes: 408
From: Greer, SC
Year:2008
Model Atomic Orange Z51 Coupe MN6
Head Unit:Kenwood DNX6140
Processor:
Front Speakers:Pioneer Primiere 720PRS
Rear Speakers:None
Subs:Rockford Fosgate P3SD410 (twin 10")
Amplifiers: JL 300/4 (Mains) 2-JL 250/1 (Subs)
Car PC:None
Sound Deadening:Crazy Cowboy insulation kit
Wires:Stinger Interconnects and Stinger 16 Ga Speaker wire
Other:KCA-100 XM Module, CP2000 Portable XM tuner, iPod adapter, Custom made amp shelf and amp cover with C6 logo and Atomic Orange screens
Sub Enclosures: 2 Subthump sealed stealth enclosures
System Cost:~2300
Install Cost: Self Installed w/help from friend
Model Atomic Orange Z51 Coupe MN6
Head Unit:Kenwood DNX6140
Processor:
Front Speakers:Pioneer Primiere 720PRS
Rear Speakers:None
Subs:Rockford Fosgate P3SD410 (twin 10")
Amplifiers: JL 300/4 (Mains) 2-JL 250/1 (Subs)
Car PC:None
Sound Deadening:Crazy Cowboy insulation kit
Wires:Stinger Interconnects and Stinger 16 Ga Speaker wire
Other:KCA-100 XM Module, CP2000 Portable XM tuner, iPod adapter, Custom made amp shelf and amp cover with C6 logo and Atomic Orange screens
Sub Enclosures: 2 Subthump sealed stealth enclosures
System Cost:~2300
Install Cost: Self Installed w/help from friend
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,734
Likes: 232
From: Youngstown Ohio
Year:2004
Model:Coupe
Head Unit: Alpine CDA-9887
Processor:
Front Speakers:CDT HD642 plus CDT upstage
Rear Speakers:
Sub (s):Image Dynamics 12
Amplifier (s): Arc Audio 300.2 and 300.4
Car PC:
Sound deadening
ynamat Extrem and Crazy Cowboys pre-cut Kit
Wires:
Other:
Box: NVTHIS box, Thanks
System Cost:$2,200
Install Cost: I did the install
Still need to make a amp cover
Darion
Model:Coupe
Head Unit: Alpine CDA-9887
Processor:
Front Speakers:CDT HD642 plus CDT upstage
Rear Speakers:
Sub (s):Image Dynamics 12
Amplifier (s): Arc Audio 300.2 and 300.4
Car PC:
Sound deadening
ynamat Extrem and Crazy Cowboys pre-cut KitWires:
Other:
Box: NVTHIS box, Thanks
System Cost:$2,200
Install Cost: I did the install
Still need to make a amp cover
Darion
Last edited by Darion; Mar 29, 2010 at 10:15 AM.
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 30
Likes: 4
From: Magnolia Texas
Year:1999
Model:Coupe
Head Unit: Kenwood
Processor:
Front Speakers: Infinity 6020cs, tweets in door handles
Rear Speakers:
Sub (s): JL12w3v3
Amplifier (s): Pioneer 50x2, Fosgate P300.1
Car PC:
Sound deadening: Frost King in the doors
Wires: Nothing special
Other:
Box: Hangover type box, maximum possible volume
System Cost: ~$500, amps from old projects, second hand HU
Install Cost: I did the install
The top of the box is 3/4 mdf, with the sub recessed in the center, and the edges tapered out. Carpet is standard box carpet, but I hope to order color matching Vette carpet later. I had the amps left over from other projects, I'll replace them when budget allows.
I ran 2 conductor 6ga back to the amps and over to the alt. All components got 2 wires, so no chassis grounds used.
Model:Coupe
Head Unit: Kenwood
Processor:
Front Speakers: Infinity 6020cs, tweets in door handles
Rear Speakers:
Sub (s): JL12w3v3
Amplifier (s): Pioneer 50x2, Fosgate P300.1
Car PC:
Sound deadening: Frost King in the doors
Wires: Nothing special
Other:
Box: Hangover type box, maximum possible volume
System Cost: ~$500, amps from old projects, second hand HU
Install Cost: I did the install
The top of the box is 3/4 mdf, with the sub recessed in the center, and the edges tapered out. Carpet is standard box carpet, but I hope to order color matching Vette carpet later. I had the amps left over from other projects, I'll replace them when budget allows.
I ran 2 conductor 6ga back to the amps and over to the alt. All components got 2 wires, so no chassis grounds used.
Tech Contributor
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 7,035
Likes: 134
From: North Augusta, SC
See post #144 for latest system update
Year: 2007
Model: Coupe
Head Unit: AVIC-D3
Processor:
Front Speakers: Polk db6501 components
Rear Speakers: JVC CS-FX502
Sub: Polk db1040
Amplifier: HiFonics ZXi8010 (4 x 55w + 1 x 200w)
Car PC:
Sound deadening: Frost King in the trunk
Wires: Coat Hangers
Other: GMCO, CD-i200 w/60gig Video iPod, PAC SWI-PS, SIR-PNR2, 30amp noise filter, ground loop isolators, MadVette mounting plates, LP-1CA Backup Camera
Box: DIY
System Cost: $1500 give or take
Install Cost: A few afternoons of my time
Year: 2007
Model: Coupe
Head Unit: AVIC-D3
Processor:
Front Speakers: Polk db6501 components
Rear Speakers: JVC CS-FX502
Sub: Polk db1040
Amplifier: HiFonics ZXi8010 (4 x 55w + 1 x 200w)
Car PC:
Sound deadening: Frost King in the trunk
Wires: Coat Hangers
Other: GMCO, CD-i200 w/60gig Video iPod, PAC SWI-PS, SIR-PNR2, 30amp noise filter, ground loop isolators, MadVette mounting plates, LP-1CA Backup Camera
Box: DIY
System Cost: $1500 give or take
Install Cost: A few afternoons of my time
Last edited by markcz; Sep 20, 2010 at 10:48 PM.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 311
Likes: 0
From: Alexandria VA
Year: 2004
Model:Commemorative Coupe
Head Unit: Pioneer Avic-Z110bt (bypassed)
Front Speakers: Alpine F1 Status SPX-z15m
Rear Speakers: Nope
Sub (s): JL Stealthbox 10w3v4
Amplifier (s): Alpine PDX 4.150 and 1.600
Wires: All monster
Other:MSN Direct, Ipod, XM
System Cost: $5,000 or so
Install Cost: around a grand
Will post pics soon
Model:Commemorative Coupe
Head Unit: Pioneer Avic-Z110bt (bypassed)
Front Speakers: Alpine F1 Status SPX-z15m
Rear Speakers: Nope
Sub (s): JL Stealthbox 10w3v4
Amplifier (s): Alpine PDX 4.150 and 1.600
Wires: All monster
Other:MSN Direct, Ipod, XM
System Cost: $5,000 or so
Install Cost: around a grand
Will post pics soon
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
From: Mesa AZ
Here's Mine
Year: 2000
Model: C5 MY Vert
Head Unit: Kenwood DNX 9140 XM, iPod, USB Flash
Processor: ARC Audio IDX 3-Way Crossover With Sub Sonic Filter
Front Speakers: H.A.T. L6 (Door); H.A.T. L4 (Custom Kick Panels)
Rear Speakers: H.A.T. Imagine 6
Sub(s): ARC82D/4 8" Subwoofers (2)
Amplifier: ARC Audio KS 900.6 Six Channel
Sound deadening: (Total Cabin)-Second Skin-Damplifier
Other: Backup Camera-Plate; Security: AutoPage CS915 Remote Start
System Cost: $7000
Year: 2000
Model: C5 MY Vert
Head Unit: Kenwood DNX 9140 XM, iPod, USB Flash
Processor: ARC Audio IDX 3-Way Crossover With Sub Sonic Filter
Front Speakers: H.A.T. L6 (Door); H.A.T. L4 (Custom Kick Panels)
Rear Speakers: H.A.T. Imagine 6
Sub(s): ARC82D/4 8" Subwoofers (2)
Amplifier: ARC Audio KS 900.6 Six Channel
Sound deadening: (Total Cabin)-Second Skin-Damplifier
Other: Backup Camera-Plate; Security: AutoPage CS915 Remote Start
System Cost: $7000
Racer
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 332
Likes: 1
From: Spokane WA
Year: 03
Model: Z06
Head Unit: Sony
Processor:
Front Speakers: ED 9.65i
Rear Speakers: Orion (off the deck)
Sub (s): Explod 12
Amplifier (s): Fosgate T600-4
Car PC:
Sound deadening: Doors
Wires: Fosgate
Other:
Box: Subthump stealth
System Cost:$1200 (mostly used stuff)
Install Cost:0
Model: Z06
Head Unit: Sony
Processor:
Front Speakers: ED 9.65i
Rear Speakers: Orion (off the deck)
Sub (s): Explod 12
Amplifier (s): Fosgate T600-4
Car PC:
Sound deadening: Doors
Wires: Fosgate
Other:
Box: Subthump stealth
System Cost:$1200 (mostly used stuff)
Install Cost:0
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
From: Budapest Budapest
Year: 1988
Model: Convertible Z52
Head Unit: Pioneer AVIC-F7010BT
Processor: 600MHz SiRF Titan dual-core ARM11
Front Speakers: JBL
Rear Speakers: JBL
Amplifier (s): MOSFET 50W x 4 + 70W for subwoofer
Other: Navigation, Bluetooth, Voice commands, iPod control, SD Card, USB etc.
System Cost: $400
Install Cost: 0 - installed by myself
Model: Convertible Z52
Head Unit: Pioneer AVIC-F7010BT
Processor: 600MHz SiRF Titan dual-core ARM11
Front Speakers: JBL
Rear Speakers: JBL
Amplifier (s): MOSFET 50W x 4 + 70W for subwoofer
Other: Navigation, Bluetooth, Voice commands, iPod control, SD Card, USB etc.
System Cost: $400
Install Cost: 0 - installed by myself