Ok, phase I, the replacement of the fr/rear speakers is complete. Still running this off of the underpowered stock unit. Speakers sound better, but don't really sound great, and I am attributing that to the fact that they are just being underpowered.
I received the alpine hu with the speakers, and let me tell you what happened while installing that.
As you know, everything was purchased from crutchfield. 2 Problems. First, the dash install kit was not the right one for my car, and I did not realized this at first. I called crutchfield and told him it would not go properly into the dash. He told me that if any part of it was in the way, to cut pieces off of it! to get it to fit. Well, I tried this and pretty much hacked it up. They will now be sending me the correct dash kit for the car. But, I need your advice once again.
When trying to put the dash kit in, I broke the left of the radio trim strip, the one that hides the 2 screws on the left!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can you point me in a direction online where I can order this trim strip? Or, do I have to go to a dealer.
Second problem. They sent me the wrong wiring harness. Does not even begin to match my car. They are sending me out a new one.
I should be receiving the replacement parts Tues or Wed.
Can you point me in the direction online where I can find that trim piece?
either way get that part from the dealer, i priced one out for the new dash and it was like $12 and $19 retail.
the old dash should be cheaper as it is a simpler part.
i going to guess you got the stuff for the other dash both were available in 2008. And even though the 2008 had the same engine, it had the newer 2009 radio plug. Where as the 2007 sedan had the new dash, but retained to the old radio plug for some time.
Just to make what I am looking for clear, I need the trim pieces to the left and right of the radio that hides the mounting screws. Actually, only need the left, but having trouble finding them online nonetheless.
Also, will the infinity speakers sound "better" and play "louder" without distortion once I hook up the alpine hu to power them?
I am, though using the stock horrible radio, not noticing much bass from the 6.5's up front. I thought there would be more. I am hoping that is because they are underpowered at this point. By next week, I should have the alpine hu, 18w per channel, installed and hope to hear a great difference.
Phase II will begin when I have saved enough money to order the parts. The next parts will include:
The reason I am not doing this immediately, is that it is approx 865.00 that I dont have right now. The initial install of phase I equipment cost 465.93.
I don't know about you guys, but I have never spent this much on a stereo and installed it myself.
Also, I took the advice given to me and am going to skip the imprint processor.
You will notice a difference once the speakers are amplified. As far upfront bass once you install the sub adjust the phasing on the amp and you can get the illusion of up front bass.
As far as an amp goes I would suggest the DLS-A5
ULTIMATE series A5, a three-channel amplifier rated at 2 x 85 Watts in stereo an 1 x 300 Watts in mono. In two ohm load it delivers 2 x 100 Watts in stereo and 1 x 500 Watts in mono. The mono channel is 1 ohm stable.
- Built-in fan control.
- Built-in, variable 50-125 Hz switchable high-pass filter and a 40 - 90 Hz low-pass filter for subwoofers.
- The sub channel is also equipped with a disconnectable 25 Hz subsonic filter.
The perfect amplifier for a good front system and one or more subwoofers in the trunk.
-Remote sub level control that includes phase shift control 0-180 degrees.
- RMS output per channel at 13,8 volts, 20 Hz - 20 kHz , < 0,1% distortion
Roughly the same price as you would spend on a PDX-5.
Just another option, before you make you final amp purchase.
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