Steve1969LS1

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Since I hang out here the most AND how the system looked was important I posted here.. later I will move it to the car stereo forum <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Well my car spent two days at the stereo shop getting worked on.. the guy really took their time and did an install worthy of my picky personality <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

I wanted something clean, loud and stealthy, here is what I got:

Alpine CDA-7995 head unit, MP3, CD and XM radio (ready if I ever want).. sorry for the cruddy pic but it was late the flash washed it out.. looks very nice:
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/S1.jpg" alt=" - " />

Next was Eclipse 6.5" components in the door, they also covered all my speaker grills in fabric (Note: Boston Midbass speakers were mounted in the sail panels):
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/S2.jpg" alt=" - " />

A 10" Kicker Comp VR woffer was install in a custom JL-type box.. sounds great! :
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/S3.jpg" alt=" - " />

With the custom cover on you can hardly tell there is a speaker in there:
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/S4.jpg" alt=" - " />

I didn't want to see tons of crud in the car.. I didnt want to loose storage space and I wanted it hidden so here is where they monted the Eclipse 5channel amp (custom board for mounting).. you can also see where they mounted the Eclipse crossovers, the best part it that there is still plenty of room for a Nitrous bottle <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/S5.jpg" alt=" - " />

All speaker/amp/power cables were replaced with Monster cable and we ran the amp power inside the fenderwell with the rest of my wires for a very clean install.. except for the extra fitting on my battery you would never know I even had an amp.. Oh, I got the PAC adaptor so I can use my steering wheel controls..

Now I realize how bad the factory Monsoon sounds..

99Z28RS

I think te monsoon is one of the best sounding factory systems around, <img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" />

DONAIMIAN

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 99Z28RS:
<strong>I think te monsoon is one of the best sounding factory systems around, <img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I totaly agree, its no way that you can compare that high dollar system to the monsoon. When the monsoon is compared to other factory systems, it blows em away.

TanRchy

agreed. But i do think his new system rocks <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" /> ! Its nice to see someone with just 1 subwoofer. Because really, thats all u need. If u go bigger than ur just doing it so other people will hear you, IMO.

Steve1969LS1

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by TanRchy:
<strong>agreed. But i do think his new system rocks <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" /> ! Its nice to see someone with just 1 subwoofer. Because really, thats all u need. If u go bigger than ur just doing it so other people will hear you, IMO.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">True, compared to other factory systems the monsoon is pretty good but it always sounded "muddy" to me and for them to call it 500w should be criminal.. My point was that now that I hear the new system the Monsoon seems to sound worse.. make sense?? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Yea, one 10" (or one 12") is plenty.. i cant see why you would need more unless your in audio competitions or just like to show off.. Plus I couldnt get myself to add the weight or suck up all my storage with a big speaker box or amp rack ..

01Z28vert

Did the convertibles come with a different monsoon setup. Since day one, mine hasnt sounded very good. I dont try cranking up the bass or anything but anything even remotely loud and it sounds exactly like steve put it " muddy"

JackZ28

The Monsoon sucks, but you don't truly realize just how much until you replace it. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> Nice setup Steve! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Bad 00 SS

Steve, I know 1 10" or 12" is enough, but I would like to show off in competitions. Do you recommend removing my back seats and putting say...3 12" there in a custom made enclosure, I know everyone uses the trunk area, but I don't want to take up t-top room. I'm willing to remove the back seats for this purpose and mount them there and put the amp on the t-top shelf. Would it sound better in the trunk or where the back seats are???

Steve or anyone plzzzzzzz reply

BIGBOS

I think the Monsoon system is one of the best "factory" speakers out there besides the BOSE speakers that are installed in most of the luxury cars... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

But yea, I will replace it after I blow a few speakers... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

2002 CE Conv. M6

How Much Steve ?

Mark IXZD 150

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Yo buss dis. Hey, dat's a really nice hoopty box Steve. Definately worthy uh yo hood! Sheeit! <img border="0" alt="[pimp]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_pimp.gif" />

Seriously, I think I liked my Bose from my '96 Z28 better than my Monsoon in the SS.

USMuscle99

Very <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

TITAN

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Very Nice Steve! Who did the install?

Joe

Steve1969LS1

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 2002 CE Conv. M6:
<strong>How Much Steve ?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Just a tad over $2k installed..

Mark IXZD 150: LOL, Yo Mark, I thought you would be impressed that I hid the system rather than went for the blingin ghetto setup <img border="0" alt="[pimp]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_pimp.gif" />

Titan: Belive it or not.. Al & Eds autosound at the Ontario mills mall. They did my neighbors show trucks (one on display there) and their install guy is one of the tops in the country. You should see the $12,000 system they were putting in a SUV (motorized amp rack, etc).. They did not put one scratch on the car and really took car of the SS while it was there, Its rare them I am overwelmed by good service somewhere but this was it <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Thanks for the comments.. Oh, and for the one guy. If I was going to do 2 or three speakers and didnt want to loose storage then in the back seat is where they would go.. but trust me that this thing is plenty loud.. and CLEAN <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Brandon Boomhauer

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do they have a website?
or you have any pics of the truck?

btw that is a clean install, i like the way it was hidden, very smooth.

Bad 00 SS

Steve, does it rattle the trunk at all?

Steve1969LS1

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Bad 00 SS:
<strong>Steve, does it rattle the trunk at all?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I will check on a website <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

No rattles at all, they deadend areas they needed too <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Reaper

It looks nice. You might want to consider Carbon Fiber for the area around the H/U, that would look nice.

What happened with your rims? What did you decide?

jay4z28

Great sytem man
In response to the one sub is enough idea, go with two for awhile, have one blow out, and tell me that it is enough. I am not trying to show off, but the sound of two JL W3s is awesome.

josh99ta

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I never post, just lurk, but since I'm a huge sound quality stereo guy I feel the need to comment <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Steve, very nice setup man. So you have the Eclipse comps up front, Boston midbasses in the rear b-pillars, and the Kicker sub in the hatch? I know that source unit well, very nice piece, and that amp is very nice as well. I haven't had a chance to hear any of the speakers save the sub, but I'm sure by knowing Eclipse and Boston's reputations that you have a very nice sounding system. I'm just not a fan of the Kicker subs and would personally look towards and Elemental Designs E10K because I find them to be very power efficient and also very true to the music with a nice, warm, transparent sound that can still throw down when you so desire ( www.edesignaudio.com ), and the install looks very clean as well. I will be going with something very similar very soon, so that everything is hidden by the flap in the hatch away from prying eyes. Overall, I'll give it two thumbs up <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />