[Pringle1232]

I have been with 6500's on a 9.4 for a couple of years now. Zero subs. I had 4 9kv.2's (D2) sitting around collecting dust from my quad 9kv.2 install in a 2005 Mazda 3. So, I decided it was time to actually install some of these in my truck. 2 to be exact. With very limited mounting depth, I was thinking 2 sq10's. But with the measurements, I figured I could squeeze the 9kv's.

I already had a 9.4, and a 9.2 sitting in my back room collecting dust as well. So I sat and wondered how I can use what I already had without having to spend another 1,2,3 hundred bucks.

I called a friend, he builds cabinets for a living and volunteers at the fire department at my station. Super nice fella. He built me 2 boxes. Unbelievable craftsman this kid is. 21 or 22 years old. I have seen some of his work, seriously breath taking. Anyway, he built me 2 boxes. Look great.

I had the 6500's on the 9.4 bridged. Super loud, super clean, super set up. I was extremely satisfied, now am clueless why I even wanted subwoofers. So I installed both of the 9kv.s in there new housing's in the truck bridged on the back 2 channels of the 9kv.2 and the 6500's to the front 2 channels. I am VERY happy with the sound, clarity, etc. BUT at 90% of the volume I am not happy with the output. SOOOOOO....

Since, I have the 9.2 sitting around doing nothing. I decided to do this.

9.4 on my 6500's, bridged. This will put me back to square 1 with my front stage. Me=Happy as a pig in the mud on a hot summer day.
9.2 on my 9kv.2's running stereo from the amp BUT my headunit has a non-fader stereo or mono selection. So I can run this beast mono, but stereo....Make sense? I could bridge it but this would put me at 2 ohms bridged (As to my knowledge this is Not recommended) So I am going to run it non bridged. 200 watts x 2 rms @ 12.5 volts.

For me to do this, I needed some more power supplies. So I went down to a new radio shop who happens to have RE stuff. The first time I have ever seen RE Stuff in person. I did not look for long, I already had what I needed for sound. I needed power stuff. They did not have any D-Blocks So I got online and ordered a D-Block, 10 feet of 8 awg power wire (this will be the first time EVER running 8 awg. (4 awg from battery to d-block, 8 awg to amps) I have never done this, but according to the website - they recommend it, also I needed more speaker wire and terminals. I went with KnuKonceptz - since I wanted everything to match what I already have. Next vehicle, I am going to used the heavily bragged about eNetic.

Now, why am I re-installing everything????? I simply do not like how I ran the wires the first time. I can't remember, but I think I was in a hurry. Tomorrow at the fire house, I am going to take my seats out, re-run the RCA's and speaker wires. Remount the 6500 crossovers, add some deadener to the rear wall, re-install the seats, mount the amps under the seats and put the subs back in.

When the rest of my supplies get in, all I would need to do then would be add the D-block, do some connections and wha-lah. I got sound again.

OH----I was tugging on my power wire and it fell out of the amp, hit the seatbelt bolt and blew the fuse.......FIRST TIME I have ever blown a fuse on a power wire. Felt like a rookie.

So, stay tuned, I will take some pictures tomorrow and update you.


PS I started this build/re-install log...simply....because EVERYBODY IS DOING IT!

[Pringle1232]

Nobody is interested in what I am doing??

[z-lite]

No, not at all. You posted that on a Saturday night, not many people are going to be browsing the forum around that time. Good to hear that you're going to have dedicated low-end via your dual 8s, let us know how it ends up.

[Kirby]

We love pic's

[Kirby]

I also have a Dakota so ill be following this one.

[Pringle1232]

Well I just go done annoying ben on the phone. I had a brain fart and he fixed it.

I have the 9.4 connected to the 6500's and tuned up.

I wanted to rig the power wiring to see what it sounded like.....but NOOOOO ..... Im going to do it the right way.

[Vince]

Originally Posted by Kirby

I also have a Dakota so ill be following this one.

x2

[mullet]

Originally Posted by Vince

x2

x3

I have 1 9kv in a fiberglass enclosure that replaced my center console, but I'm definitely curious to see how well more will fit in a single cab.

[Ben Milne]

I love it. Can't wait to see pics Joseph!

[Pringle1232]

I did some playing today.

I got my d-block in today.

I have the 9.4 to the 6500's. And the 9kv.2's to the 9.2. I started with one bridged. Which puts a little over 400 watts to the sub. Even at max volume, the sub kept up and after some piddling, I kept the sound clean. The sub did not seem like it was close to maxing out. With both of them connected unbridged, I had to turn the gains up for them to keep up.

I think I might just do 1 single sub. My goal was not to pound the glass out, just add some more low end, and the single 9kv did that perfectly I think. I am very impressed.

I have no pictures yet, because I was just piddling. I am going to remove 1 sub tomorrow morning and fix the wiring and mount the amps to the back wall.

I think I am eventually going to get a new HU. I think the alpine 9887 is where its at.

Any suggestions on the set-up all but the HU?

[Vince]

Any updates?

[Pringle1232]

I have the 6500s off of the 9.4.

A single 9kv.2 off a 9.2

8445 still.

[votblindub]

post like eleventybillion pics

[BulltC]

I'm liking the Knukonceptz stuff I got, unfortunately, I've only been able to put in some of it as I'm still needing to pick up some 1/0. anyway. second for pics!