This was my first amp installation and I feel alot more confident now that I've done one. Not a super difficult job but running the power for the amps was not exactly easy. I believe Scott decided the easiest method was to run the cable from inside the cabin through the firewall grommet into the engine bay.

I installed the DNX6140 last summer and it just didn't sound so great with the stock Bose. Picked up a Pair of Polk SR6500 components powered by a Alpine PDX 4.150 from Scott (simpleman68), who was kind enough to bring the equipment to my place and spent alot of the day helping me tear out the interior and ran the 4ga power for me. A job I appreciated immensly! I also added a 12" Kicker Sub, in a stealth box (jdmvette), powered Alpine PDX 1.600 I also picked up from Scott.

After some "reading" of the Kenwood manual my setup now sounds awesome to me. I couldn't be happier. Keep in mind my Vette is a vert and even with the top down the Sub makes a huge difference.

Big Thanks to Scott and we're looking forward to having you guys over for a pool party/cookout this summer!


Door Panels off and Speakers removed.


Seats and Console removed


Scott running the Power cable through the firewall


Success!


Only a minor injury sustained!


Polks installed


4.150 Amp installed and wired


Crossover being prepared to be tucked away under dash


Both amps in and putting everything back together

 

Hey Larry
Was just about to send you a text to follow up and see how you're doing.
Install looks great. Its almost a shame to hide those speaker plates as they look so nice.

It was a fun day getting to spend some time with you and Pam. Danielle really enjoyed chatting with her.

Can't wait to hear it in person. And we're also looking forward to a bbq, cookout, get together when the weather warms some.

I'll be starting my install in a few weeks. Still selling a few pieces and planning on a full install with sound deadener etc. Going to need every bit I can get to quiet that beast from the interior.
Scott

 

Great looking install, congrats!

I especially love those great looking speaker plates.

Seriously though, nice work guys, enjoy!!

 

just curious, why not run the sub off of the rear 2 channels of the 4.150

 

The time to ask that question would have been back here
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audi...-question.html

I don't have any experience with amps or subs. I just thought more power to the components and seperate power for the sub would be the way to go.

 

Looks great. Where did you get those speaker plates again?

 

well since they are bi-ampable if i recall i would bi-amp em

 

Can you please elaborate? Thanks

Lance
http://www.nakidparts.com/id28.html

 

why did u run 2 sets of rca's to the pdx4.150 if you are only using 2 channels?

ur instructions should talk about bi-amping, or at the very least bridge the pdx

 

I ran one set of RCA to the 4.150 and used y adapters for right and left channel. I then bridged the amp. The other set of RCAs ran to the 1.600 and programed rear outs to sub on Kenwood's menu.

 

my mistake it didnt look bridged in ur picture

make sure u have ur rca's connected properly to the amp, can u balance left to right

 

That there is an excellent point and can sometimes go unnoticed to the average listener. I did that once by mistake and picked up the difference in left channel information missing in a few of the songs I was very familiar with.
Scott

 

Yes fades from right to left. I took my time doing the wiring, like eight hours.

 

Geez Larry,you really rushed through it.

 

You know I'm always looking for a reason to hang out in the garage with beer and cigars

Oh and how bout changing that outdated pic!!!

 

Larry,
It looks great, How do you like the sound of the PDX. I was looking at getting the 4.150 also.
Hope to see you around the road sometime.
Nick

 

Ha, I actually started to do that last night and the pic I was gonna use was too large. I'll have to work on that tonight when I get home.

 

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audi...ng-plates.html

 

Nice, I went with a similar setup but i have a 2.150 for my sr6500s. What are your thoughts on the sound? I am actually thinking of moving my tweeters up higher once i figure out a location i am happy with.

 

congrats on the install!

no pics of the sub?