Hello Fellow Mazda3er's,
Pics of my install can be found on http://picasaweb.google.com/DawoodPromo/AudioInstall#
Get this - the whole thing costed me +- R2500/$250 and sounds quite clear and more than loud enough for a sound quality man like meself.
Sony Xplode amp - 2nd Hand brand new for R500
sony Xplode 6.5" in the front doors - R300 - Yes I know they're sub par speakers and I'll be putting in splits for R800/$80
JBL0804 Sub - R550
Cabling - R250
Sound deading - R500
Fibgrelass etc - R250
The next step for me is to add more sound absorbing foam in the doors and upgrade the door speakers to JBL GTO 6.5" splits, then a better amp. For now the amp is ok.
Most people said that the JBL didn't fit in their enclosures but I MADE it fit
coz it was the only decent sub I could find in South Africa.
The sound deading was time consuming coz of the plastic connector in the door that I couldn't get off but like other threads have mentioned once you go through one door its easy
A big thank you to the forums and all who post here and especially people like CrzyOne
I followed the followed threads and articles:
Fibreglass sub box
http://chris.pfharlock.com/glass/misc.htm
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109035
http://www.mazdaiii.com/forum/showthread.php?s=de982f32f0ff79b496985e232b8ea120&t=123723579
http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=114985
http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=45221.0
Sound deadening
http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=108089.0
http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=107251.0
http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=106068.0
Consumables
Fiberglass Cloth: under 2 x 320Gram bags
Fiberglass Resin: approx 2 litres
Brushes about 6!!! Note to self - by the acetone next time
Masking Tape: under $10
Old mixing containers
MDF/Chip
Wood Glue: couple bucks.
Carpet to match interior
Acetone
Respirator
TOOLS
Jigsaw
Drill w/various bits
Scissors/shears (NOT your mom’s favorite pair – they will be ruined!)
Dremel rotary mainly for sanding
Tape measure
Hot glue gun
Disposable rubber gloves
Crimp/Pliers
Pics of my install can be found on http://picasaweb.google.com/DawoodPromo/AudioInstall#
Get this - the whole thing costed me +- R2500/$250 and sounds quite clear and more than loud enough for a sound quality man like meself.
Sony Xplode amp - 2nd Hand brand new for R500
sony Xplode 6.5" in the front doors - R300 - Yes I know they're sub par speakers and I'll be putting in splits for R800/$80
JBL0804 Sub - R550
Cabling - R250
Sound deading - R500
Fibgrelass etc - R250
The next step for me is to add more sound absorbing foam in the doors and upgrade the door speakers to JBL GTO 6.5" splits, then a better amp. For now the amp is ok.
Most people said that the JBL didn't fit in their enclosures but I MADE it fit
coz it was the only decent sub I could find in South Africa.The sound deading was time consuming coz of the plastic connector in the door that I couldn't get off but like other threads have mentioned once you go through one door its easy
A big thank you to the forums and all who post here and especially people like CrzyOne
I followed the followed threads and articles:
Fibreglass sub box
http://chris.pfharlock.com/glass/misc.htm
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109035
http://www.mazdaiii.com/forum/showthread.php?s=de982f32f0ff79b496985e232b8ea120&t=123723579
http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=114985
http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=45221.0
Sound deadening
http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=108089.0
http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=107251.0
http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=106068.0
Consumables
Fiberglass Cloth: under 2 x 320Gram bags
Fiberglass Resin: approx 2 litres
Brushes about 6!!! Note to self - by the acetone next time
Masking Tape: under $10
Old mixing containers
MDF/Chip
Wood Glue: couple bucks.
Carpet to match interior
Acetone
Respirator
TOOLS
Jigsaw
Drill w/various bits
Scissors/shears (NOT your mom’s favorite pair – they will be ruined!)
Dremel rotary mainly for sanding
Tape measure
Hot glue gun
Disposable rubber gloves
Crimp/Pliers
