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by CK1991
Sun Oct 30, 2016 6:54 am
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: my XS2500 Project
Replies: 12
Views: 7192

Re: my XS2500 Project

Good job redoing those amps. I love my xs6600 i got from ricky (have it bridged running my front components). They are damn good amps
by CK1991
Tue Oct 18, 2016 2:55 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Phoenix Gold xs4600 repair help
Replies: 21
Views: 10526

Re: Phoenix Gold xs4600 repair help

glad to see these XS amps are still out there. I finally hooked up the xs6600 in my van today and it kicks ass.
by CK1991
Thu Jul 30, 2015 6:17 pm
Forum: Installs
Topic: GMC safari install
Replies: 2
Views: 6078

Re: GMC safari install

Ricky, I am not due to the limited height over the amps (max height is 8 inches over the amps. Min height is 3 inches) since its going in the hightop bulkhead where the tv used to be.. Pretty much, no one will see this install ever. (A shame, but at least I know it looks nice)
by CK1991
Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:20 pm
Forum: Installs
Topic: GMC safari install
Replies: 2
Views: 6078

GMC safari install

I figured I would start on a build thread for my safari. it's a 94 ext with the limited hightop package by explorer conversions. Since this van is a hightop, the amp rack is going above my head where the tv and vcr used to be (I will miss the Sega though. LOL). For a head unit, I will be using a pio...
by CK1991
Mon Jul 20, 2015 7:47 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: so did pg fall off earth or what?
Replies: 61
Views: 28071

Re: so did pg fall off earth or what?

I don't think it's the 16 year olds that would be buying Phoenix gold. It's Us, and our age range. They need to e marketing to the 25-45 age, those who knew PG back in the heyday of car audio but couldn't afford it. We are the ones who have the money to buy the higher end stuff now. Even more, PG h...
by CK1991
Thu Mar 26, 2015 8:10 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: mounting amps upside down?
Replies: 5
Views: 3470

mounting amps upside down?

I was wondering if it is safe to mount amps upside down, and if so, do I need fans on them? the amps in question are an m100 and xs6600 bridged down to 4 channels (both running 4 ohm load per channel). if possible, i would love to mount them upside down recessed into the headliner of my hightop van ...
by CK1991
Fri Feb 06, 2015 10:14 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Welding cable as power wire.
Replies: 7
Views: 3573

Re: Welding cable as power wire.

it should tell you on the cable jacket what size it is. also, theres nothing wrong with using welding cable (most of my wire is welding cable)
by CK1991
Sun Jan 25, 2015 8:55 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: selecting equipment for my build
Replies: 0
Views: 2120

selecting equipment for my build

my old van got totalled thanks to some asshat who fell asleep and crossed the center line. So I picked up a new van for work. 1994 gmc safari high top conversion and the stereo system ummm....sucks. old Kenwood HU (not horrible but probably getting chucked), factory (blown) front speakers and Kenwoo...
by CK1991
Mon Jan 12, 2015 9:03 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Sound Board
Replies: 4
Views: 2851

Re: Sound Board

How do you make the wiring look so clean? What do you do for mounting the wires and routing them so tight? How do you attach wires to each other when they run side by side so they stay properly spaced? (Sorry for the questions, but I can't figure out how to make an install look super clean)
by CK1991
Sat Nov 29, 2014 6:57 am
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Ignition tapping trouble, could really use some help!
Replies: 1
Views: 1609

Re: Ignition tapping trouble, could really use some help!

I would run a switched power off the head unit switched (ignition) power feed. I would then put it to a relay that is turned on by the antenna/ amp turn on lead.
by CK1991
Sat Nov 15, 2014 5:36 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Help with ideas for a center console build
Replies: 3
Views: 2167

Re: Help with ideas for a center console build

That's kinda what I was figuring as far as cooling. I will be making the console from scratch, so I am open for whatever design wise. I was figuring on a rear firing sub (my van doesn't have a dividing wall as it is a conversion with the back bench pulled.) Also, given enough my amps pull a max of 8...
by CK1991
Sat Nov 15, 2014 4:31 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Help with ideas for a center console build
Replies: 3
Views: 2167

Help with ideas for a center console build

I am building a center console for my work van (95 astro) and am looking for ideas on how to make better use of the space I have in it. Basically, I have to contain an equalizer (pg 215ix), crossover (audiocontrol 4xs), 3 amps (since I don't have any spare 4 channels), and a subwoofer (IDQ 10 v1) wh...
by CK1991
Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:49 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: rare pg 215ix chrome pics are up-traded
Replies: 13
Views: 5063

Re: rare pg 215ix chrome pics are up-traded

Nah, I'd be afraid of scuffing it- to be honest
I wonder if it was maybe made for a show display, and if it has matching amps somewhere?
by CK1991
Wed Aug 06, 2014 8:53 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: rare pg 215ix chrome pics are up-traded
Replies: 13
Views: 5063

Re: rare pg 215ix chrome pics are up-traded

Wow that is sexy. I'd buy it, but then I'd have to install it.
by CK1991
Sat Jul 26, 2014 7:24 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: 1995 chevy astro system
Replies: 0
Views: 1969

1995 chevy astro system

I recently purchased a 1995 chevy astro (conversion) as a work truck. While it is great as a work/ play vehicle, the factory system blows chunks. one front speaker only plays highs, the other front speaker sounds like garbage and makes weird noises on bass notes, and the rear 4x10s have no dynamic r...
by CK1991
Mon May 26, 2014 2:35 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Old school build
Replies: 15
Views: 7250

Re: Old school build

Where did you get the power wire terminals? I need some for 4 and8 gauge and haven't been able to find anything
by CK1991
Mon May 12, 2014 8:08 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: 1/0 Gauge wire
Replies: 7
Views: 4212

Re: 1/0 Gauge wire

I use 0 gauge welding cable. if that awasnt available, i would have used knu. I have some distribution blocks and misc from them. prices are fair and its good quality stuff.
by CK1991
Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:11 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: rms power and ohm
Replies: 12
Views: 4875

Re: rms power and ohm

I hate spambots
by CK1991
Tue Oct 15, 2013 4:01 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: picked up 2 SA soundstreams and a pioneer DSP
Replies: 8
Views: 4659

Re: picked up 2 SA soundstreams and a pioneer DSP

Eric, I'll take your advice. The only reason I was thinking about changing them is for longevity/ reliability. I wasnt thinking about it from a performance standpoint. And yeah, theyre in excellent shape. One has a light scratch on a couple screwholes (cant see it unless you get really really close,...
by CK1991
Mon Oct 14, 2013 8:24 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: picked up 2 SA soundstreams and a pioneer DSP
Replies: 8
Views: 4659

Re: picked up 2 SA soundstreams and a pioneer DSP

some pics of the deq-9200 working http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae356/jetthreatkevin/stereo%20stuff/IMAG2534_zps879b6f52.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae356/jetthreatkevin/stereo%20stuff/IMAG2535_zpsc403e6fb.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae356/jetthreatkevin/stereo%20stuff/IMA...
by CK1991
Mon Oct 14, 2013 5:27 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: picked up 2 SA soundstreams and a pioneer DSP
Replies: 8
Views: 4659

Re: picked up 2 SA soundstreams and a pioneer DSP

a couple inside shots http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae356/jetthreatkevin/stereo%20stuff/IMAG2524_zpsceb8381e.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae356/jetthreatkevin/stereo%20stuff/IMAG2526_zps8d9a14a6.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae356/jetthreatkevin/stereo%20stuff/IMAG2529_zpsf02...
by CK1991
Sat Oct 12, 2013 7:39 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: picked up 2 SA soundstreams and a pioneer DSP
Replies: 8
Views: 4659

picked up 2 SA soundstreams and a pioneer DSP

Yesterday morning, while looking on CL, I came across a guy selling 2 SA series soundstreams. He was asking 140 for the pair and they looked pretty clean. They were about 1 hour round trip away from me though, so I almost didnt call on them. I finally called him up last night (after I got off work) ...
by CK1991
Wed Oct 02, 2013 8:35 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: picked up some more OS car audio
Replies: 9
Views: 5130

Re: picked up some more OS car audio

I got around to taking it apart. No markings at all on the board, and only a number (production related?) on the bottom. Oddly enough, the FETs are not connected to the outer heatsink. they are held with plastic fasteners to T shaped pieces of aluminum that don't touch the case. http://i987.photobuc...
by CK1991
Tue Oct 01, 2013 6:08 am
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: picked up some more OS car audio
Replies: 9
Views: 5130

Re: picked up some more OS car audio

According to the guy I bought the stuff from, this is a late 70s pioneer amp. Since it doesn't say anywhere on the amp what it is, I can't verify that.
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by CK1991
Mon Sep 30, 2013 6:57 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: plastic mounting isolators
Replies: 8
Views: 3183

Re: plastic mounting isolators

I need some for my 215ix.
Also, are they available for the amps?