Ajb1205

Had a decent system in my 13 F150 (Rockford Fosgate Punch comps up front, 6x8s in the rear doors, JL CLeansweep and SSI, JL JX400/d4 and JL JX500/d1 running a JL 10TW3 shallow mount). Of course, with my new truck, it's time to step if up a notch.

So far I have installed the following:

Helix E Series 6.5" comps up front with matching 6.5" coaxials in the rear doors. Also installed hushmat to each door (approx. 2 square feet per door... Will be throwing more on in the future).

A Knukonceptz Kolossus OFC 4 gauge amp kit feeds the JL JX500/1d monoblock which is connected to a 10" JL TW3 sub, in a box I made myself, under the rear seat. My goal is to fabricate a box to fit behind the rear seats, but that won't be for a while.

Back to the front speakers... I finished one a pillar tonight to house the Helix tweeter. I also have 2 sets of FAST rings on order that I will install along with more sound deadening.

Finishing off is the piece I am most excited about...an Audison AP8.9 bit amp/dsp combo. With that installed I will be able to go active on my front speakers...the dsp is supposed to be among the best. That's still a couple weeks away from being installed, though, as I also need to order 50' of Stinger Speedwire.

I will update more...and get pics of the installed speakers as I go.

ajw068

Thinking about doing something similar to my 18 STX screw....Can I ask how you tapped into the head unit for speaker signals for the amp? I hear there's several different ways. I was also reading issues with the door chime being loud and what not. Any issues with that?
Thanks.

Ajb1205

For the time being, I just ran speaker level inputs from the front driver's side speaker to my JL amplifier. Once I install my Audison 8.9, I will be splicing into the harness directly behind the radio.

ajw068

ok, cool thanks

Pienstar

Sounds like a great setup! Glad to see others using Knukonceptz. They produce quality products!

Ajb1205

Ajb1205

So far, so good. Thanks !

I did a lot of research on amp kits, CCA vs. OFC, etc. Seems Knukonceptz is hard to beat $$$ wise.

Ajb1205

Ajb1205

Getting closer to finishing my install. Picking up the Audison 8.9 today and already have all my wiring laid out and labeled. Still have a bit of sound deadening to install, as well as sealing off the access holes in the doors. Should be a fun weekend.

One thing I didn't think of...where is everyone grounding their amps to seeing these new trucks are aluminum? Run the ground back to the battery or try finding a spot on the frame???

ajw068