View Single Post
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 07:24 AM
  #21 (permalink)  
TJElite's Avatar
TJElite
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,243
Likes: 0
Default

I've got a little time, so I'll post another system.

Car: 1994 Caprice

Headunit: Pioneer 5000MP AM/FM/DVD (no screen). Pretty basic head unit, but at the time, it was about the only thing decent out there that played DVD's, but didn't have a screen. Definitely not Pioneer's most advance piece, but its good. Also has IP bus, so I can add XM, TV, and Ipod...which I did.

Under the head unit is a 7" TFT monitor, in the customized dash. This is for the system video as well as the back up camera

EQ: Crossfire 5.2 1/2 din EQ. I really only use this as a pre amp and master volume control. It is a pretty solid 5 band piece, though.

Subs: Crossfire XT215 15" subs. Dual 1.8 ohm coils, 1500 watts RMS, each. These are in an 11 cu ft., double MDF, ported box, where the back seats used to be. They are SERIOUS subs.

Mids / Highs: 5 Vifa 12 ohm home theater 4's, and a peerless 1" soft dome in each door. Audiobahn soft domes in each A pillar.

Trunk Lid speakers: 2 Crossfire SX52 5 1/4's in trunk lid, next to 15" monitor.

Amps: Crossfire VR2000D 2000x1 into 2 ohms on the subs. VR602 300x2 @4 ohm runs the mids and highs. VR352 35x2 runs the trunk lid speakers

Alternator: High Output Alternator's 250 Amp. Puts out 125 amps at idle.

Batteries: 2 Stinger SPV70 sealed batteries in trunk.

Isolator: I'm using 1/2 of a 300 amp isolator. The alternator has a direct path to the rear batteries. Only the main starting battery is isolated

Capacitor: 25 Farad Lightning

Well, its pretty loud and it sounds pretty good. Its kind of fun when guys come in here with zillion watt amps and big bad subs. Most quit talking after they hear the Caprice. I've probably got 250 lbs. of dynamat in it to keep rattles down. I also have lift springs in the back, to keep it level with the 2" drop springs up front (lots of weight). Car rides like a new Cadillac. Oh yeah...its also for sale.

I can't say enough good things about Crossfire. When I opened up, I had three lines...Crossfire, Lightning, and Audiobahn. I've pretty much migrated to nothing but Crossfire, and their entry level line, Distinct. The stuff is solid, they have just enough variety, it sounds good, gets loud, and can take some abuse. I've also passed on Mmats, Rockford, Total, and several others to stay with the line. The only line that I might consider is JL, but I really only like their high end stuff, and even that is only marginally better than Crossfire, in my opinion.

Toby
__________________
Toby Johnson

BlackDog Racing
BlackDog Speed Shop

Lincolnshire, IL


Reply