etazeta

This got placed at the end of my other long thread so I thought I'd start over. The Alpine PXA-H800 is fully installed now and working great. Lots more tweaking to do but so far I'm happy. I got the controller (required with the factory HU) installed Friday but cleaned up the install yesterday. Turned out pretty good I think. This was the best place I could find to mount but am open to better suggestions.

JoeBoost

same place i had my bitone controller - its not optimal when driving but there are not many options for workable locations.

ibd2328

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Looks good... Hows the tuning coming along?

etazeta

No it's not but you're right, very limited on options. Fortunately outside of the volume and sub (both controlled with the ****) I don't fool with it while driving. Started to just hide it away but I do like having it within usable reach.

Slow! My goodness at the options. Biggest problem is Imprint EQ seems to really dampen the overall volume. My input gain is at 7/10, HU volume at 75%, PXA master volume at 85%, and amp gains at 2:00 and it still should go louder. I hate feeling like everything is almost maxed. I may get new speakers too. My 5 1/4 JBL components don't seem to be handling everything but they were fine with the Cleansweep.

Guinness68

at 75%, you're not getting a distorted signal from the HU?

etazeta

No. I tested and it clips a bit after that. I'm probably at more like 68% to be exact.

Guinness68

Where on "Volume" is max? i figured it to me about between the "o" and "l"

lizardking1

I went one notch past the "e". No problem

NorthernYankee

I tuned mine with the volume bar right under the E.

JoeBoost

@etazeta - what size are the factory tweeters or can you measure the opening in the a-pillar for me? Thinking about buying the factory a-pillar trim with tweeter holes rather than build pods.

Thanks in advance!