2024 C8 E-Ray - Custom Stereo
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You can see my E-Ray under the https://musaicdesign.com/testimonials/ page on their Website as well as here https://musaicdesign.com/collection/...te-e-ray-2025/
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From: Woodlands Texas
Kind of an old thread here.
Since im not able to do any engine mods/tuning to my ZO6 because there is no ETA from HPT or anybody else yet, I decided to focus on the audio. I started researching and came across your video and pretty much want to do the same, except for the extra subwoofer. I actually just commented on that under my wife's account.All I want to do is replace my existing speakers with aftermarket and add an amplifier or 2 to power them. What im looking for is some advise on what I will need to do this. Parts, connectors etc to make it work DIY. I did my 2016 C7 when I bought it, but without DSP. I grafted in an LC8i keeping the factory amp. Lots of back and forth wiring and soldering. Along with a full dynomat/dynopad installation. Took about 20hrs total for the audio and about 15 for the sound deadening. Turned out just fine. Never heard of Helix until then , but was beyoned impressed. I also did a lot of work on my 2015 F250. That has an alpine x308U with a full compustar T13 alarm system.All DIY., so I'm pretty sure I'm capable of doing this.
What I don't know is exactly what I will need, minus the subwoofer.
Since im not able to do any engine mods/tuning to my ZO6 because there is no ETA from HPT or anybody else yet, I decided to focus on the audio. I started researching and came across your video and pretty much want to do the same, except for the extra subwoofer. I actually just commented on that under my wife's account.All I want to do is replace my existing speakers with aftermarket and add an amplifier or 2 to power them. What im looking for is some advise on what I will need to do this. Parts, connectors etc to make it work DIY. I did my 2016 C7 when I bought it, but without DSP. I grafted in an LC8i keeping the factory amp. Lots of back and forth wiring and soldering. Along with a full dynomat/dynopad installation. Took about 20hrs total for the audio and about 15 for the sound deadening. Turned out just fine. Never heard of Helix until then , but was beyoned impressed. I also did a lot of work on my 2015 F250. That has an alpine x308U with a full compustar T13 alarm system.All DIY., so I'm pretty sure I'm capable of doing this.
What I don't know is exactly what I will need, minus the subwoofer.
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Kind of an old thread here.
Since im not able to do any engine mods/tuning to my ZO6 because there is no ETA from HPT or anybody else yet, I decided to focus on the audio. I started researching and came across your video and pretty much want to do the same, except for the extra subwoofer. I actually just commented on that under my wife's account.All I want to do is replace my existing speakers with aftermarket and add an amplifier or 2 to power them. What im looking for is some advise on what I will need to do this. Parts, connectors etc to make it work DIY. I did my 2016 C7 when I bought it, but without DSP. I grafted in an LC8i keeping the factory amp. Lots of back and forth wiring and soldering. Along with a full dynomat/dynopad installation. Took about 20hrs total for the audio and about 15 for the sound deadening. Turned out just fine. Never heard of Helix until then , but was beyoned impressed. I also did a lot of work on my 2015 F250. That has an alpine x308U with a full compustar T13 alarm system.All DIY., so I'm pretty sure I'm capable of doing this.
What I don't know is exactly what I will need, minus the subwoofer.
Since im not able to do any engine mods/tuning to my ZO6 because there is no ETA from HPT or anybody else yet, I decided to focus on the audio. I started researching and came across your video and pretty much want to do the same, except for the extra subwoofer. I actually just commented on that under my wife's account.All I want to do is replace my existing speakers with aftermarket and add an amplifier or 2 to power them. What im looking for is some advise on what I will need to do this. Parts, connectors etc to make it work DIY. I did my 2016 C7 when I bought it, but without DSP. I grafted in an LC8i keeping the factory amp. Lots of back and forth wiring and soldering. Along with a full dynomat/dynopad installation. Took about 20hrs total for the audio and about 15 for the sound deadening. Turned out just fine. Never heard of Helix until then , but was beyoned impressed. I also did a lot of work on my 2015 F250. That has an alpine x308U with a full compustar T13 alarm system.All DIY., so I'm pretty sure I'm capable of doing this.
What I don't know is exactly what I will need, minus the subwoofer.
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For anyone else who might be interested I have the following items from the install available. Send me a PM if you're interested.
- Helix Ci7 T20FM-SC 1" Tweeters -
- Helix Ci7 M100FM-S3 4" Midrange -
- Helix Ci7 W200FM-S3 8" Midbass -
- Custom subwoofer enclosure built for Focal Utopia 10" sub
Photos are above in an earlier post, but I can also provide separate photos of these items separately. You can also see more about them installed here: https://musaicdesign.com/collection/...te-e-ray-2025/
- Helix Ci7 T20FM-SC 1" Tweeters -
- Helix Ci7 M100FM-S3 4" Midrange -
- Helix Ci7 W200FM-S3 8" Midbass -
- Custom subwoofer enclosure built for Focal Utopia 10" sub
Photos are above in an earlier post, but I can also provide separate photos of these items separately. You can also see more about them installed here: https://musaicdesign.com/collection/...te-e-ray-2025/
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From: Macon GA
I’m not planning to do anything close to as elaborate as OP, but here are my plans:
-Custom 10” sub enclosure (purchased from Old-Pilot)
-Pioneer TS-Z10LS4 10” sub (Chosen for its shape, dimensions, & power handling. Other subs considered: Image Dynamics IDQS10D4, Focal Sub 10 Slim)
https://usa.pioneer/products/ts-z10l...vV_u6X8rd0TjWy
-Alpine MRV-M500 Sub Amp (Chosen for its speaker level inputs & reliability - I run it in my other 2 cars too)
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_500MRV...&fromlanding=1
I’m just adding a sub to the stock Bose system. Footwell sub w/amp behind passenger seat is my plan to start…
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Sub enclosure arrived yesterday and I’m stoked!
I’m not planning to do anything close to as elaborate as OP, but here are my plans:
-Custom 10” sub enclosure (purchased from Old-Pilot)
-Pioneer TS-Z10LS4 10” sub (Chosen for its shape, dimensions, & power handling. Other subs considered: Image Dynamics IDQS10D4, Focal Sub 10 Slim)
https://usa.pioneer/products/ts-z10l...vV_u6X8rd0TjWy
-Alpine MRV-M500 Sub Amp (Chosen for its speaker level inputs & reliability - I run it in my other 2 cars too)
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_500MRV...&fromlanding=1
I’m just adding a sub to the stock Bose system. Footwell sub w/amp behind passenger seat is my plan to start…
I’m not planning to do anything close to as elaborate as OP, but here are my plans:
-Custom 10” sub enclosure (purchased from Old-Pilot)
-Pioneer TS-Z10LS4 10” sub (Chosen for its shape, dimensions, & power handling. Other subs considered: Image Dynamics IDQS10D4, Focal Sub 10 Slim)
https://usa.pioneer/products/ts-z10l...vV_u6X8rd0TjWy
-Alpine MRV-M500 Sub Amp (Chosen for its speaker level inputs & reliability - I run it in my other 2 cars too)
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_500MRV...&fromlanding=1
I’m just adding a sub to the stock Bose system. Footwell sub w/amp behind passenger seat is my plan to start…
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