Hey all, back in 2013 I posted about doing some audio upgrades to my '04 CRV LX. First I'll touch base on those.
I installed these Kenwood components up front http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0037PH2CY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and these Kenwood speakers in the rear doors http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HZVJLKM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1. In hindsight I wouldn't have bothered with new speakers in the rear doors because I only use them as fill. To go along with these speakers I installed a new head unit. Ended up going with this guy right here http://www.crutchfield.com/S-6xerGJHvtGQ/p_113KMM100U/Kenwood-KMM-100U.html. I had this setup for a while and it did alright. After about 6 months I decided that the bass seemed to be lacking a bit so I started looking for subs.
Decided on going for the minimalist approach to save cargo space and bought this self powered Kenwood sub https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BO8O9XQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I installed this sub under the passenger seat after removing the storage bin (which I had no idea existed until I was looking for places to mount this sub!!!). For the power line I was lazy and just used a micro-fuse tap on the rear auxiliary power socket from the inside fuse box. Grounded the amp on the passenger seat bolt and secured it with industrial strength velcro to the carpet. The handy remote that comes with it just sits on the middle tray for convenient volume adjustment. It isn't the most precise sub and doesn't hit anything lower than 55hz but it definitely rounded out the sound which is what I was looking for.
Now after another few months I want to make it even better. It seems to me that a lot of noise gets in the car, which seems to be the case for many others. Driving on the highway and talking on speaker phone is horrible and I have to turn my music way up. I thought sound deadening would be a great approach to take next. After researching for a while about different products and what's involved with sound deadening I came up with some ideas. First, I am not going to go crazy and do the whole vehicle, that is a lot of money and time which may not be necessary. I am just going to start with working on the front doors and the trunk wheel well if there is extra material. Secondly, I needed to decide on what products to get. This is what I landed on.
Reckhorn ABX http://www.amazon.com/Reckhorn-Self-adhesive-Deadener-Aluminium-Damping/dp/B005JRZPMM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432694104&sr=8-1&keywords=sound+deadening: This will be for vibration control
Neoprene foamhttp://www.amazon.com/Sponge-Neoprene-Thick-54-Wide/dp/B003IDDV70/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432693500&sr=8-1&keywords=closed+cell+foam: This is closed-cell foam, which won't absorb moisture or odor, and it will help prevent sound from coming in. This is going to be applied on top of the Reckhorn ABX, with 3M super adhesive, within the door frame. I'm hoping it won't come in contact with the window, but I'm not worried since it is only 1/4" thick.
Any extra of the Reckhorn ABX will be applied to the wheel well in the trunk.
What do you all think of that plan and the materials selected?
I also have an MTX thunder240 2 channel amp 80rms/channel @4 ohms that I got for $10 off craigslist(still need to test to ensure functionality) which I want to use on my front speakers. Unfortunately my head unit doesn't have RCA hookups for it (just a sub) so I have to buy a new head unit as well. This probably won't happen for a while because I want a decent head unit with bluetooth and HD radio.
So that's my setup. Let me know what you think about my sound deadening plan.
Whenever I get enough money to do the project I'll post some pictures!
I installed these Kenwood components up front http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0037PH2CY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and these Kenwood speakers in the rear doors http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HZVJLKM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1. In hindsight I wouldn't have bothered with new speakers in the rear doors because I only use them as fill. To go along with these speakers I installed a new head unit. Ended up going with this guy right here http://www.crutchfield.com/S-6xerGJHvtGQ/p_113KMM100U/Kenwood-KMM-100U.html. I had this setup for a while and it did alright. After about 6 months I decided that the bass seemed to be lacking a bit so I started looking for subs.
Decided on going for the minimalist approach to save cargo space and bought this self powered Kenwood sub https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BO8O9XQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I installed this sub under the passenger seat after removing the storage bin (which I had no idea existed until I was looking for places to mount this sub!!!). For the power line I was lazy and just used a micro-fuse tap on the rear auxiliary power socket from the inside fuse box. Grounded the amp on the passenger seat bolt and secured it with industrial strength velcro to the carpet. The handy remote that comes with it just sits on the middle tray for convenient volume adjustment. It isn't the most precise sub and doesn't hit anything lower than 55hz but it definitely rounded out the sound which is what I was looking for.
Now after another few months I want to make it even better. It seems to me that a lot of noise gets in the car, which seems to be the case for many others. Driving on the highway and talking on speaker phone is horrible and I have to turn my music way up. I thought sound deadening would be a great approach to take next. After researching for a while about different products and what's involved with sound deadening I came up with some ideas. First, I am not going to go crazy and do the whole vehicle, that is a lot of money and time which may not be necessary. I am just going to start with working on the front doors and the trunk wheel well if there is extra material. Secondly, I needed to decide on what products to get. This is what I landed on.
Reckhorn ABX http://www.amazon.com/Reckhorn-Self-adhesive-Deadener-Aluminium-Damping/dp/B005JRZPMM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432694104&sr=8-1&keywords=sound+deadening: This will be for vibration control
Neoprene foamhttp://www.amazon.com/Sponge-Neoprene-Thick-54-Wide/dp/B003IDDV70/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432693500&sr=8-1&keywords=closed+cell+foam: This is closed-cell foam, which won't absorb moisture or odor, and it will help prevent sound from coming in. This is going to be applied on top of the Reckhorn ABX, with 3M super adhesive, within the door frame. I'm hoping it won't come in contact with the window, but I'm not worried since it is only 1/4" thick.
Any extra of the Reckhorn ABX will be applied to the wheel well in the trunk.
What do you all think of that plan and the materials selected?
I also have an MTX thunder240 2 channel amp 80rms/channel @4 ohms that I got for $10 off craigslist(still need to test to ensure functionality) which I want to use on my front speakers. Unfortunately my head unit doesn't have RCA hookups for it (just a sub) so I have to buy a new head unit as well. This probably won't happen for a while because I want a decent head unit with bluetooth and HD radio.
So that's my setup. Let me know what you think about my sound deadening plan.
Whenever I get enough money to do the project I'll post some pictures!
