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Re: 1986 gmc cummins crew cab build
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 9:38 pm
by vwdude
Damn that's looking great. Can't beat MB Quart speakers with Mobil ES power and processing. Great install too.
Where the heck do you buy 9 ply birch? That stain job looks fantastic.
Re: 1986 gmc cummins crew cab build
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:17 pm
by quickrip
vwdude wrote:Damn that's looking great. Can't beat MB Quart speakers with Mobil ES power and processing. Great install too.
Where the heck do you buy 9 ply birch? That stain job looks fantastic.
Much appreciated David. My buddy from work does side jobs in high end cabinet making. His selection is a little better than lowes.
I really don't know the answer though I just paid the cash and got to try my hand in staining the box. My wife convinced me into the darker stain and I couldn't be happier.
Re: 1986 gmc cummins crew cab build
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2015 6:04 pm
by quickrip
Thought I would at least post up something since I've just left you guys hangin for a bit. I had some touble getting the xes system to work properly and was quite discouraged for a while. I decided to get a pioneer 80prs while it is being serviced. I've got the "man" Mitch going to look it over for me. He is known for being the guru of the xes system. At least I'll be able to listen to the system temporarily. It's been such a pain troubleshooting this thing and I've been quite unsuccessful.
Re: 1986 gmc cummins crew cab build
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2015 10:35 pm
by Renovatio
Well, my friend had all set of Sony XES, and he had troubles all the time...
And why you all buying p80 instead of p88 or p88II...
Re: 1986 gmc cummins crew cab build
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2015 2:21 am
by ttocs
what kind of problems are you having?
Re: 1986 gmc cummins crew cab build
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2015 9:01 am
by Renovatio
i dont have any problems! Why so serious?
Re: 1986 gmc cummins crew cab build
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2015 8:37 pm
by quickrip
ttocs wrote:what kind of problems are you having?
The system isn't operating properly. It will only power up aux mode which doesn't allow many features which are a must such as time alignment etc...
Renovatio wrote:Well, my friend had all set of Sony XES, and he had troubles all the time...
And why you all buying p80 instead of p88 or p88II...
I found a deal on it for $140
Re: 1986 gmc cummins crew cab build
Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 6:36 pm
by quickrip
Well guys I here to throw myself under the bus. I figured out the problem with the xes system. It's called dumb ass operator error. I sent it over to mitch to check it out and resolve any issues and he said there were none. Then he said that he noticed the alpine ai net cable in the box that I sent him with the entire xes system in it. I had read online that the alpine ai net and sony unilink were the same and interchangeable. turns out that they are the same plug but not wired the same internally. I feel like an idiot!
So the system is on its way back here and should install without issue now that I have a few new unilink cables. I'm sure some of you guys already knew these were not interchangeable and now so do I. lol. I should be up and running full tilt xes style really soon. Then I can start with the real fun of trying out the pg amps and d7 diamond audio in place of the sony's to see the difference. I'm getting excited again now after all the frustration.
Re: 1986 gmc cummins crew cab build
Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:41 pm
by ttocs
we all do dumb things. Be glad it was that simple and get ready to toss that sucker back in for the enjoyment you were denied before....
Re: 1986 gmc cummins crew cab build
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 1:46 pm
by quickrip
ttocs wrote:we all do dumb things. Be glad it was that simple and get ready to toss that sucker back in for the enjoyment you were denied before....
Hell yes. I can't wait.
Re: 1986 gmc cummins crew cab build
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 5:10 am
by oldschoolpgfan1
Glad to see those PG amps I sold you are still there. Do you plan on using them on a different install?
Re: 1986 gmc cummins crew cab build
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 5:17 am
by ttocs
got this es stuff going yet?
Re: 1986 gmc cummins crew cab build
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2016 7:16 pm
by quickrip
oldschoolpgfan1 wrote:Glad to see those PG amps I sold you are still there. Do you plan on using them on a different install?
Sorry for the delayed reply (holidays were busy)
Not sure when I'll use the 0.5. I'm finishing up a Jetta turbo diesel and may go for my two zpa's in that one.
ttocs wrote:got this es stuff going yet?
I've given up on the xes system. Amps are staying though.
Re: 1986 gmc cummins crew cab build
Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 8:41 am
by Renovatio
told ya
sony xes system is problematic, because it's old, a lot of work for renovating. Two of people i know had issues all the time with this system, and off course it happened during competition time
Re: 1986 gmc cummins crew cab build
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 8:26 pm
by sev1
Not sure about the electronics, but the XES amps are amazing. What are your thoughts so far?
Re: 1986 gmc cummins crew cab build
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2016 2:29 pm
by quickrip
sev1 wrote:Not sure about the electronics, but the XES amps are amazing. What are your thoughts so far?
They are bad to the bone. Super powerful and sq is right up there with my pg amps. Hopefully everyone here doesn't shoot me for saying so.
To be honest I wish I had kept my other two m1 amps cause the m3's are a bit much for my mids/highs. My poor speakers are taking a beating.