Radio Replacement.....

[cx-7heaven]

Well, for any interested parties I have an update. 2 months ago I went to a db comp, and hit 140.7 with the setup in my sig(4 sealed 10's(headbang) ). Last week, I went and replaced my AB a3201t(840@4ohms) with a Sundown saz-1500d(1500@1ohm), moved the 3201 to my mids, and removed the 75x6 AB to use in the T/A in my sig. The Sundown is amazing, not metered yet, but I expect another 2-3 db out of it. I will be upgrading the mids from the Alpine type x 6.5 comps I have to either Boston Z6 or Diamond d971... not sure yet. I'll let you all know what I decide.

Laterz(lick)

 

[CXRabbit]

Hey CX-7heaven... you and I have been in touch about this stuff since a while ago

I finally did mine too... Post is HERE if you haven't seen it

I'm so much happier with the aftermarket system, I cannot tell you... well I can... I'm sure you know what I mean

BTW, a few questions...

You figure out how to get the steering wheel controls going? The signal coming out from the steering wheel is multiplexed (some digital) and that signal has to be converted to analog... we've had a bit of a challenge getting that going. Any thoughts you'd like to share?

Figure out any way to get the clock set without the factory system? I'm wondering if Mazda can do it through a PCM program at the dealership (which would be good) so when daylight savings kicks in it could be changed. I'm hoping someone comes out with a wiring kit/harness for it at some point, but I'm not holding my breath. I'm just thinking there has to be a way to set it when the radio is gone/broken/etc.

I haven't done amp and speakers yet... that'll be later... I do have to say I'm pretty happy with how the installer set it up in my car. He did away with the amp and rewired the whole car straight out of the HU (high powered output), and it sounds BETTER than it did hooked up to the Bose Amp and OEM Radio. It's loud and clean. Of course, I'm sure nothing like yours (or my husband's for that matter, LOL).

Thanks in advance for any answers you can provide

 

[cx-7heaven]

I have seen it... very nice.. congrats! My steering controls dont work, they just not that important to me. The only way that I know how to set the clock is through the factory radio. When time jumps again, I'll just hook up the oem quick and set the clock, then hook my jvc back in. Until more stuff comes out for the cx-7, I'll be staying with what I've got in the dash, aftermarket is being really slow on this one.

 

[CXRabbit]

Aftermarket has been VERY slow on this... but I'm sort of glad because the custom dash kit the installer made for me is just awesome.

If I find anything out about the clock or the steering wheel controls I'll let you know.

 

[cx-7heaven]

Ok, I'll do the same.

 

[cx-7heaven]

Well, I decided on Diamond d971's and they arrived today! They are gorgeous speakers, and I cant wait to get them installed, I'm just deciding how I want to install them in my doors.

 

[cx-7heaven]

Well, I finally found the time to install those d971's, and they are awesome. I can definitely give myself an ear spankin now! Also, the 4 tens are going byebye, just ordered an ascendant audio havoc 18!!! It is going to be a beast!

 

[astraelraen]

Wow an 18" sub eh?

I remember like 10 years ago back in high school when truck space didn't matter it was so awesome to have a 15" sub... I didn't even know they made 18" subs.

I wish I had room for subs in the back, but I need the cargo space. I've thought about trying to stuff an 8" under a seat, I think it could work. Just haven't gotten around to it.

You should post some pics.

 

[cx-7heaven]

Yeah, cargo space is a foregone conclusion at this point! I will be getting or making a nice grill for the sub though, that way I'll be able to lay stuff on top if I have to. Pics will be forthcoming, maybe some flex vids too........(headbang)

 

[lisevolution]

that 18" is definitely going to put out some serious SPL. Be careful you don't blow out the rear glass with that thing!

 

[cx-7heaven]

That, my friend, may be an objective. I am not building it for extreme spl though, so I shouldnt have to worry about it. I expect only another 6 db at most, which would put me around 146-149.... definitely not window shattering spl. It will hopefully get very loud at very low frequency though.... that'll make the Pink Floyd REALLY rock!

 

[lisevolution]

I was just looking at that monster again and it's just screaming buy me!!! I may have to pick up a project hatchback and put one of these things in just to satisfy my urge!!! I'm working on something for the CX7 now that I saw 07LIQUIDCX7's sub box project. I'm definitely going to bite that mounting idea as it's the only way my GF will let me get away with putting subs in as it keeps the marjority of cargo space still intact. I have 2 12" Type R's laying around from my MSP but I'm thinking I may just get 3 10" subs for that type of enclosure. We'll see.

 

[cx-7heaven]

I got the 18 installed in a 7.57 cu ft (gross) box. The box may be a little big, I'm gonna play with the size a bit, but you guys will not believe the windshield flex on this bad boy!! I'm going to try to get some vids on youtube during the week, My buddy got real cool flex vid on his phone hes gonna send me tonight.

 

[StickShiftCamry]

I Got Mad Bass in my CX-7 too boi. In certain neighborhoods w/ certain rap/hiphop (Ex. Soulja Boy- Crank That) almost all the car's alarms go off. My class D mono blok has a boost @ 40hz so i set it at 10db boost, and in my head unit's built in 7 band EQ I boosted 62hz. My 8" L7 ripped a couple of wires (u know the wires that are within the woofer?) at long excursion, so in the mean time i'm usin a CVR 12 in a nice vented box. My vocals and highs are perfect cuz my head unit has a built in HPF, so no lows to the door speakers! My windshield don't flex, but the back windows do and my Rear view mirror always has to be adjusted after a loud playback.

 

[lisevolution]

I promise your 8" L7 is not putting out anywhere near the amount of Bass and pressure that his 18" is...

 

[cx-7heaven]

We'll put it this way: I'm actually worried that I will A) blow/crack the windshield down the center, or B) blow the seal out, and have the thing go flying off the car. Although the 8l7 can't be discounted. Last year, kicker built an spl vehicle with 1 8l7, and hit ~160db. That of course was a very specialized install, and car.

 

[cx-7heaven]

Heres some pics for yall:

Old:

New:

Comparo:

Havoc... It's fun for everybody!!!:

 

[lisevolution]

Sick

 

[1Sleepy93]

Cat sleeping on the woofer is priceless. LOL

 

[StickShiftCamry]

I promise your 8" L7 is not putting out anywhere near the amount of Bass and pressure that his 18" is...

It'll be close when I'm pushin two mono Class D, one for each (2) L7. I'm gonna expirement, I'll try two seperate mono class D's to two sperate CVR 12"s. I like the small size of the 8", but if i'm gettin lower w/ the two KKR CVR 12"s, then I'm gonna stick to them. And, look up specs on a L7 8" DVC 2 ohm @ http://www.crutchfield.com/S-NHqIuN...w.asp?g=520&tab=essential_info&i=206S8L72#Tab