97 FZJ80 Stereo

[Number15FZJ80]

The depth of the speakers will work for all doors; however, you have to use the existing speaker basket or make some sort of ring because the "hole" in the door is larger than the 5" speakers used here.

 

[Number15FZJ80]

Finished adding my rear view camera to this, and used my spare tire location for the camera with a cool mount that I made. Picture has been added to the photostream link above.

 

[Surfdc]

Sorry, resurrecting this thread because I have decided on this set up due to the OP's original idea!
Went with the Alpine IVE-W940 head unit, KTP-445A amp, and Kicker hideaway powered sub.
I have learned a few things:
1. Do gamvitis electric chair gear fix when the drivers seat is off. Worked like a charm!
2. Like the OP did you must cut the carpet away from under the sub. I didn't and it wouldn't fit.
3. Mount sub with wires facing front, as back seat passenger's feet kick back of sub.
4. Had to by thicker gauge power and ground wire as I had all kinds of issues with sub cutting in and out and sounding like crap, and farting when I turned on and off the ignition and rolled up the windows.

Questions for the OP:
1. Did you by the kicker KISL RCA adapter wire?
2. Any grounding or trouble-shooting issues with your sub?
3. Where did you mount the KTP-445a amp?

Thank you for any and all insight!!

 

[Number15FZJ80]

I did buy and use kicker's RCA adapter. Make sure you change the gain input on the sub and consider putting the phase at 180°.

Nope no problems with grounding or sound. My ground wire was extremely short and I terminated it with one of the seat mounting bolts. I ran 10awg wire from the battery to behind the head unit that powers it, and the sub.

The ktp445a fits perfectly under the console in front of the transfer case shift lever. I stuck a little dynamat foam on the corners of the amp for padding and it fits like a charm and is totally hidden.

Feel free to ask additional questions.

 

[Finnyfam60]

OP- can you reload the fourth picture you originally posted? Its of the door "enclosure". Thanks!

 

[Number15FZJ80]

The bass port I added in at the top right made the sound so much fuller when compared to without. Again, this utilized the cage of the old speaker for mounting and a foam speaker enclosure. It also allowed for the speaker to be aimed upward and rearward.

 

[Finnyfam60]

The bass port I added in at the top right made the sound so much fuller when compared to without. Again, this utilized the cage of the old speaker for mounting and a foam speaker enclosure. It also allowed for the speaker to be aimed upward and rearward.

Makes sense now. Thx!!

 

[sreyes1103]

I thought I would post a couple of pictures and details to inspire some possibilities with a stereo install.

A few unique details of my installation:

* 8 Polk Audio 5 in speakers installed in all 8 factory locations w/o modification to panels (behind factory trim) -http://www.polkaudio.com/products/db501

* Kicker Hideaway subwoofer under front drivers seat - Hideaway Powered Subwoofer | KICKER® - http://www.kicker.com/hideaway

* Separate switch to turn on radio w/o key for camping w/o turning on other accessories

* Subwoofer on off switch (similar to FJ cruiser)

A few not so unique:

* Alpine INES920HD headunit with Alpine KTP445A inline amplifier

* Dynamat everywhere, doors, rooftop, etc.

* All connections soldered and insulated with heat shrink

* New power supply for Headunit and Amplifier

* Foam speaker baffles on all speakers

I have a limited # of PM's here, so post questions here.

A few notes on the choice of products/installation. The powered sub and alpine amp use very little power, significantly less than other similar products. Great for camping w/o running the vehicle. I used the Polk Audio speakers because they are very sensitive, and have an RMS value that matched the amplifier RMS output exactly. Furthermore, 8 of the same speaker insures consistent sound throughout. I did however use a set of bass blockers on the dashboard speakers to develop the front sound stage. I mounted the sub under the drivers seat for 2 reasons: powered subs put out less then their giant ass brothers and you can still hear it when the cargo area is full.

I do have to say, this little sub puts out a ton of bass, especially when it is right under you. I installed Dynamat on the underside of the seat so it doesn't vibrate your butt. Not to brag, but this system sounds AWESOME. I'm more into quality of sound than volume, but this has significant volume abilities also.

I would highly recommend installing like this. I am super happy with it and have not taken up any storage space. In fact, I have gained space by removing the old subwoofer. Future plans will be to install an inverter, air compressor, air tank, and water storage, in the rear cavities.

Pictures attached. Cheers.

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What size speaker fit the 3rd row roof did you use?