Please help w/ my new sound system.

veedoubleme said:

Once I added a sub I turned my bass permanently down to less than 0 and the mids really opened up. Next time you are in your car, try turning your bass down to 0 or even -1, -2, or -3 and just focus on the mid/high range. It might be better than you think.

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This is excellent advice. I tried it and it works.

Where did you guys get your Stealthboxes from? Looking for a good source.

-P.

If you have the money right now I would suggest going with a 5 channel. You can run your factory speakers off of it just fine as long as you set it up correctly. And then you will have enough power for future upgrades. I would also suggest that you go with some kind of audio processor instead of using LOC's; you will be much happier.

Here is a link to my car as well as a few pics from another forum member that I did a few months ago.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5646053-MKVI-Audio-Upgrade-DIY

Ok well I think I made up my mind.

My install is in less than two days and here's what I'm getting.

1 - Stealth Box JL sub

1- Alpine MRP-F300 Amp for 2 front component speakers. 150 watts RMS x 2 bridged output at 4 ohms

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-KSkBTh...300.html?i=500MRPF300&tab=review#overview-tab


1- Alpine MRX-M55 Amp for sub. 550 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-THhaZPKU5T7/p_500MRXM55/Alpine-MRX-M55.html#overview-tab

1- Set of Focal Performance PS 165 components

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-8cExb0K6YuW/p_091PS165/Focal-Performance-PS-165.html#details-tab


Is there a major difference b/w the audio processor and the line out converter? My guy said for the nearly $300 difference, it's not worth it w/ a professional installation. I really worry about speaker cracking and/or hissing.

I'm hoping to hide both amps in my spare tire well. I know it's going to be a tight fit.

I'll let you know how it goes.

as you being turning up the volume, the factory stereo begins cutting out bass. the lc2i will help with that.

i keep hearing it's a bit of a challenge getting the lc2i tuned but that it's worth it after.

Ok, so I'm all done. I'm very happy with the results. Unfortunately, due to lack of space, I had to use a 1000W Kicker Amp (Kicker IX1000.5) bridged to my front Focal components and my Stealth Box. Couldn't do the two amp system like I'd hoped.

The entire process didn't go smoothly. After the install, I noticed an alternator whine and my Bluetooth stopped working. I had to take my car back the next day and they did fix both problems.

I'm left with one last question...

My car speakers and sub sound great 90% of the time. However, every once and a while, there will be an audible high pitched tone coming from speakers. It only lasts 20-60 seconds and is very random. It is NOT an alternator whine, b/c I had dealt with that originally and the installer did a new ground. Most of the time, my speakers are clear and sound phenomenal. Just annoys me when I can hear that high pitched squeal, no matter what volume my car audio remains at. It doesn't increase with speed or RPMs, it just comes and goes when it pleases. When I turn on car, there is NO hiss from my speakers, but it does show up for a limited time no matter what I'm listening to. (Sirius, iPod, CD)

So, do you guys think this is the LOC? I was convinced by my install guy that a Sound Processor wasn't necessary and would just add additional costs for meager results. Would a sound processor eliminate this random high pitch?

Again, at all volumes, my speakers and sub sound awesome. I'm really satisfied. It's just this stupid squeal that annoys me sometimes and I wanted to know if this was something I have to live with or can be taken care of.

I really love my bass knob LOL

Congrats on your install. I'd have your installer diagnose where the squeal is coming from since it is not consistent.

ChicagoBHawk88 said:

I'm left with one last question...

My car speakers and sub sound great 90% of the time. However, every once and a while, there will be an audible high pitched tone coming from speakers. It only lasts 20-60 seconds and is very random. It is NOT an alternator whine, b/c I had dealt with that originally and the installer did a new ground. Most of the time, my speakers are clear and sound phenomenal. Just annoys me when I can hear that high pitched squeal, no matter what volume my car audio remains at. It doesn't increase with speed or RPMs, it just comes and goes when it pleases. When I turn on car, there is NO hiss from my speakers, but it does show up for a limited time no matter what I'm listening to. (Sirius, iPod, CD)

So, do you guys think this is the LOC? I was convinced by my install guy that a Sound Processor wasn't necessary and would just add additional costs for meager results. Would a sound processor eliminate this random high pitch?

Again, at all volumes, my speakers and sub sound awesome. I'm really satisfied. It's just this stupid squeal that annoys me sometimes and I wanted to know if this was something I have to live with or can be taken care of.

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Hello, do you have an update on the noise. I think we have similar issue.
Recently installed the following

Focal HiLo Convertor - LOC
Kicker KQ9 Eq
Swiss Audio E640.4 speaker amp
Swiss Audio E1200.1 Mono amp
DLS R6A fronts
DLS C6A rears
DLS X Program WE10 Sub

Kicker KQ9 was used as it has build in LOC, but during the install there were terrible cracking sound output we decided to use a dedicated loc, i.e. Focal HiLo

Now the problem is sometimes there is a slight whining / alt noise. This isnt the continuous normal alternator whine as this one is breaking up while pressing the accelerator. There is no way to replicate this issue. The noise starts and shows up for a while, then goes away.

Secondly during drive, when I flash hi beam there is noise and the aftermarket system stops. This is random.

Now the above case might be due to the fact the factory Head unit is disabling the output. The Focal HILO has music sensitive turn off turn on.

The Hi Lo and EQ is installed in the glovebox in passanger side and they have dedicated power from trunk distribution block on an 8AWG wire and seperate clean ground.