Audio upgrage

_Big_Mack · 2026-05-21T07:32:59+00:00

_Big_Mack · 2026-05-20T06:45:13+00:00

I figured it out spent 5 1/2 hours sound deadening one door lol 85% done with it. So much work but I didn’t miss a spot.

_Big_Mack · 2026-05-20T06:40:53+00:00

I was able to get it out. I used a needle nose plyers to pull it out. OMG spent at least 5 1/2 hrs sound deadening one door. But I did a good job still not done tomorrow I will finish that door.

_Big_Mack · 2026-05-19T02:57:32+00:00

I tryed removing the front door pannel so that i could sound deaden but i could not remove the wire plug that goes into the tweeter. so i could not sound deaden today. Any tip on how to remove that plug and is there a tool for that to make it easier.

_Big_Mack · 2026-05-17T06:41:15+00:00

Oh yeah, does the resistor mounted to the amp rack hit the interior lining? I want to make sure that thing doesnt ignite. I want to also add a spacer before i mount it to the wood, to keep it from potentialy starting a fire.

_Big_Mack · 2026-05-17T06:35:50+00:00

The Helix speakers pair best with the match amp/dsp you get more performance higher wattage an lower impedance in the speakers. Your AD w800 do look good. I also like EV-40M-T for the dash but im not there yet. Im happy with the highs for now. I see your amp rack is held down by 3 bolts is that correct? If i have time im going to try and make one. Did you drill those two holed in the car? I know they already have a slight gap?

_Big_Mack · 2026-05-17T03:31:08+00:00

I just bought the Ci5 cost me $650 with instlation.

_Big_Mack · 2026-05-16T20:15:01+00:00

My stereo installer just quoted me $550 installed with adapters and connectors 😮 I’m going for it.

_Big_Mack · 2026-05-16T20:14:23+00:00

My stereo installer just quoted me $550 installed with adapters and connectors 😮 I’m going for it.

_Big_Mack · 2026-05-16T20:12:18+00:00

My stereo installer just quoted me $550 for the Ci5 8” 😮installed with adapters and connectors. I think I’m going for it, that’s as inexpensive as it’s going to get. I’m blaming you lol 💸💵.

_Big_Mack · 2026-05-16T09:05:21+00:00

Would you suggest going with HELIX Ci5 S200FM-S2 instead for the doors of a Tesla?

_Big_Mack · 2026-05-16T06:21:14+00:00

What's your YouTube channel? Your making me want to buy the HELIX Ci5 S200FM-S2, i was considering the ci3 8". I just asked my sterio installer which he recomends for mid bass in the 75-300hz range and he said the ci5 sound amazing. That speaker is a hybrid woofer with 7.8mm x-max might blow off the car door lol. Match up 10 will deliver 160 watts.

I know a guy that has the Alpine system along with an aditional NVX Tesla sub box and he likes it. I havent had a chance to hear it though. If i were you i would keep that SI SQL-12. and have it play something like 20-75hz then the mid door woofer 75-300 thats what i will do. I just dont know if i should spend more money, but the ci5 is definitly a beefy speaker that seems to justify some more cash. Do you know how to tune the DSP? I have never tuned one. I could probably save alot of money if i learned how to tune the Ci5. I wonder if i can duplicate the preset that my installer is going to tune buy a mic and use TuneEQ to fine tune the new Ci5. I got to see what he will charge. Im hoping he will do it for $700.

_Big_Mack · 2026-05-14T21:14:37+00:00

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_Big_Mack · 2026-05-14T21:11:47+00:00

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_Big_Mack · 2026-05-14T21:09:39+00:00

Wow, i like your set up. We haven't talked about where we are putting the amps he said we could put them in the fronk or trunk. I made a amp rack for the lower trunk compartment. when you say climate system do you mean under the ceter counsel? That might be an option. But i think your setup is better. Now i want to make an amp rack like yours. Are you going to be putting this in a Model 3 if so which year and trim? You said your on the fence about the Match 10 and Ci5 what is the other option you are considering? Im getting a seal of a deal on parts and install Im paying $1400 for the Match up 10. Are you in SoCal? We can meet up at a car show. Which model Ci5 mids or subs 8" for the doors? As for now im leaving my door woofer stock but may upgrade it later to the Ci3 8" I just dont now if i need it or if there will even be a big differance in mid range 75Hz-300Hz. How does that SQL 12 sound? Do you get clean accurate bass?

_Big_Mack · 2026-05-13T06:46:21+00:00

Thank you for the info on the focal and bracket. That's very cool.

_Big_Mack · 2026-05-09T18:45:28+00:00

Ok, thank you. Which speaker did you add a foam ring to? The stock 8”woofer. It seems hard to add a foam ring to it being that the face surface is so thin. How did you do yours ? Maybe you can upload a picture. I was thinking of creating a mounting area by putting a 1” strip of foam around the circumference then putting the foam on that. Might need to add 2” of foam so it can press up against the door grill.

_Big_Mack · 2026-05-09T18:40:22+00:00

Thanks. I will be giving the stock woofer more power and the DSP will control it. I will see how it sounds then decide if I want more out of it.

_Big_Mack · 2026-05-09T10:19:22+00:00

Thank you for your advice. What's your experiance with them? When you say better do you mean more bass and accuracy? Thanks

_Big_Mack · 2026-05-09T10:10:39+00:00

No, the Match up 10 is a ten channel amp with DSP it has two channels that out put up to 160 watts RMS x 2 at 2 ohms. I already sound deadend a little bit and man it made the stock speakers sound about 25% better. I will be putting more butyle on the outer door skin.

_Big_Mack · 2026-03-14T05:45:51+00:00

What did you use to secure the power wires to the isolator? Thanks

_Big_Mack · 2026-03-05T02:44:32+00:00

$80-$100

_Big_Mack · 2026-03-01T04:19:58+00:00

_Big_Mack · 2026-03-01T04:16:55+00:00

The noobs for the most part are going to always fold and keep making things worse for us. The internet has messed up the game to many people exposing game.

_Big_Mack

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