by "AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
Published 12/09/2017 at 21:49
by "AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
Published 12/09/2017 at 21:49
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He lied to himself, as he gazed across the stereo components strewn across the bed...
Na, I’m figuring it out. I decided to try laying everything out more-or-less how it would be arranged in car. That was a good call, as I’m very much a hands-on learner.
So... Component speakers are each hooked up to crossovers, which in turn will hook into the amp’s left and right channels with wire nuts (or however, don’t kill me). The mid range will be replacing my stock door speakers, the tweeters... I haven’t quite decided where to put yet.
The sub will be bridged, taking up the last 2 channels of the amp. It’s in a custom, sealed box that fits in the passenger footwell, and is practically invisible. Guy who made it is an audio wizard who happens to also love Miatas. The only speaker wire I had laying around was 12 gauge... That seems like overkill for what will end up being a 3ft strand at most. Can too thick of a wire cause any kind of issue?
The amp will be mounted in the passenger airbag’s old spot. Should make routing wires a breeze, and keep almost every part of the stereo system from intruding on dwindling interior space.
The head unit.... That’s the only thing worries me. There’s sooooo much going on, and it’s a bit intimidating haha. Since I’m not using its internal amplifier, I THINK I can just remove the speaker harness in the back, and connect it to the amp via line outs. Or something. I don’t know. Sirius radio I don’t care about. Power antenna... Don’t really care about. I’d remove the antenna entirely if I was willing to pay for the hole to be covered/painted. External mic... Don’t really care about either, but it’s completely setup out of the box so might as well use it. That just leaves the mechanical “getting the damn thing to fit in my not-DIN-dash” and the harness with all the scary power inputs/outputs. Whew. I can do this.
Any audio tips will be accepted graciously!
"Roadster Man" (roadsterman)
12/09/2017 at 22:18, STARS: 1
I have no tips for you but I am here to say that you are far more ambitious than I will ever be with car audio. Good luck!
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
12/09/2017 at 23:49, STARS: 2
Head unit, amp, and components! Pretty decent undertaking for your first go! Just take it one step at a time and you’ll be fine. They make everything color coded and about as fool proof as it could possibly be. You’re right about the head unit, you really only need ground, constant power, and switched power. The signal will get to the amp from the pre-outs. No, oversized speaker wire won’t cause any issues; though undersized could. Please please please don’t use wire nuts. Use butt connectors (either crimp or solder style) with the heat shrink outside. Wire nuts in cars can get lose over time from vibrations, they make routing really awkward, and they’re not sealed.
"LOREM IPSUM" (lorem---ipsum)
12/10/2017 at 10:05, STARS: 1
I spent around 15 minutes yesterday attempting to connect an optical cable between my new tv and my surround sound system. The cable just wouldn’t seat in either device and I was growing more frustrated by the second.
After I reached my limit I stuffed in back in the package, “motherfucking” GE the entire time for their shit cable making abilities.
It was about 5 minutes later that I saw a reference online, a reminder to remove the protective cap from the end of the optical cable.
Took a second look and sure enough there was a CLEAR rubberized cap over each end.
Connected it properly in a matter of seconds, but it made me feel old and technologically incompetent.
"Nothing" (nothingatalluseful)
12/10/2017 at 17:09, STARS: 1
The plug that covers the nut on the windshield wiper arm fits perfectly in that antenna hole. I used that as a temporary solution when I removed the antenna on mine.
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
12/10/2017 at 20:41, STARS: 1
Thank you for the info. I’m putting it to good use!
http://oppositelock.kinja.com/miatafications-stereo-install-pt-1-1821169827
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
12/10/2017 at 20:42, STARS: 0
Genius. Depending on how much work it is to run my new head unit to the antenna, I might just do that
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
12/10/2017 at 20:42, STARS: 0
Oh god. That’s the kind of thing I’m always worried about happening