SD, have you checked your fuel economy with your truck so far?
Just curious to see what the 2.5s are getting.
If I drive conservatively I get 23 to 24 city driving.
If I get into it a few times its usually around 22.
Havent been on any trips to see what kind of hwy mpg it gets yet.
Mine is a 04 2.4.
Any good test MP3's that people have made or know where to download them?
Go to http://www.binkster.net/extras.shtml and scroll down to "Bink Audio Test CD". It's got a whole slew of stuff used in pro audio for test tones, etc and you can download either the whole CD or individual tracks. There's some documents on there that list what's on the CD and common uses you can check out as well. I've got a copy I use for setting up our church sound system, should have whatever you need. Oh, and it's free.
SD, have you checked your fuel economy with your truck so far?
Just curious to see what the 2.5s are getting.
Well - about 400 miles on a tank... Let me get the receipt and do some math... Be right back..
163.5 on the Trip A (Filled Up)
473.1 On Trip B (Current)
This was the SECOND TANK OF 87 Octane..
309.6 Miles @ 16.167 Gallons = 19.15 MPG
I filled up with 91, and this is the third tank, and I've only gone 163.5 miles, and its still 3/4 full - I was told the MPG goes WAY UP on the 4th tank..
Go to http://www.binkster.net/extras.shtml and scroll down to "Bink Audio Test CD". It's got a whole slew of stuff used in pro audio for test tones, etc and you can download either the whole CD or individual tracks. There's some documents on there that list what's on the CD and common uses you can check out as well. I've got a copy I use for setting up our church sound system, should have whatever you need. Oh, and it's free.
Jeff K.
PERFECT!!! I'm downloading all 400+ Megabytes as I type!!
The 10W3D4's BARELY fit in the box - for the first time - I actually cut a cone shaped hole for the bottom part of the magnet to stick through the box!!!
I had to seal it up with silicone, but it worked PERFECT..
Unfortunately - I somehow got my angles off by a couple degrees - enough that I lost my rear cupholders (big deal) and it sticks out about an extra inch more than the mock up..
All in all - I'm stoked - the Amp is wired to the battery, and I plugged my computer's headphone jack to RCA into the Amp and did some tests at 10HZ for holes in the box - filled a couple with wood glue mixed with MDF sawdust.
Then - I put on a good Rap song and sat in the truck with the windows up, and WOW.... Its only running 1 bridged channel (Channels 3/4) at 150W/4 Ohms.. So its probably only 150W but it was enough to make my hair wiggle.. I'm stoked!
The other half of the amp isn't even being used yet Channels 1/2 arent hooked to anything yet - Then, I still have to install, and wire up all the Boston Acoustics speakers!!!!! Total of 4 more speakers, 2 passive crossovers, and 2 tweeters!!!
Then - I have to remove the stock stereo, install the Eclipse 5441 CD player, and the Kit to fill the gap in the dash.. Run the remote wire and RCA cables to the Amp, and hook everything together...
Then comes the fun part.... Going to a remote parking lot, and adjusting all the HP/LP crossovers, input levels, balancing everything, Adjusting the Equalizer, and Getting it all set up for PERFECT AUDIO REPRODUCTION..
Then - Go camping, and sit in the truck, drink some beers and listen to loud music all night till the batteries die!!.......
I can't wait, but I have a LOT more work to do...
ITS NOT STAYING BLACK!!! I'm carpeting it grey to match the interior.. Metal Grilles on the Speakers (So my dog can step on them, and Grey Mesh Cloth over that - I may also round the edges with a router.. I just painted it because I had some Krylon Fusion laying around, and it covers up the writing and drawings etc...
PS - the drain for the A/C is the perfect place to run the power wire to the battery..
And Yes - I've got to trim the power wire and clean it up - I know - its just a test soo far...
I am also planning on building an addition to the box, so when the front seat is folded down, the entire back will be completely flat so my dog can have plenty of room back there when its too hot for him in the bed of the truck..
Of course - I'll keep posting pictures..
Hope you all have high speed!!
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To gain access to the radio. First gently pry up the top tray that sits on top of the dash in the center. It is attached with clips. It is best the start at the front sides and pry up with a small flat head screwdriver. Once the tray in lifted up, you will see a center screw. Remove the screw and the molding around the radio and vents will pull out. The bottom of the moulding is attached by clips as well. There are four screws that hold the radio onto a rack. Remove those and then you can pull the radio out.
PERFECT!!! I'm downloading all 400+ Megabytes as I type!!
Then comes the fun part.... Going to a remote parking lot, and adjusting all the HP/LP crossovers, input levels, balancing everything, Adjusting the Equalizer, and Getting it all set up for PERFECT AUDIO REPRODUCTION.
Nice pics!
For the "fun part" you might try downloading Allen and Heath's Real Time Analyzer program from http://www.allen-heath.com/rta.asp. There's some good info on RTA theory and uses on the page as well, but basically it's a combination signal generator/spectrum analyzer. It's got a 14 day trial period and is only $10 to register. In the low cost computer based RTA program category, it comes pretty highly recommended from a lot of pro-audio/live sound forums I frequent. It's even got a loopback feature that calculates out the frequency inaccuracies of whatever sound card you use, and also includes common test tones used to do your measurements (features most other low cost RTA's don't have).
Thanks for the links - I downloaded the whole CD, and also downloaded that RTA Program..
Still a long way off from being able to use it..
UPDATE
The front speakers were a little difficult - I actually considered installing the 6.5" speakers in the REAR, but instead, I'm putting them in the front, and losing the 6x9;s
To my suprise - there were 6x9's in the door, and a fancy plastic spacer - I had to duplicate it with MDF and install the 6.5" Speakers...
The Tweeter covers came of easy, however its going to be a challenge to install the boston acoustic tweeters in there... Its designed for a flush mount 2 or 3" tweeter..
The Deck was fairly easy - removed the tray, and the whole plastic piece rotates forward.
Picked up some Expanded metal for the Speaker Grill so my Dog wont step in the speaker!
As you can see - this is not an easy task... Should be done by Monday!!!
That's a fine looking truck you've got there. I was just wondering if you could post any pictures of the engine compartment. I've just been curious to see what the engineers at Nissan have done with the Ka24de.
SCarlblom1 - Its mostly plastic - I'll take pictures of everything tomorrow - I gotta clean it up - its covered in sawdust!!! Beautifull new truck, and already dirty!
I love it - Can't wait to put a couple coats of wax on it tomorrow!
I'm too exhausted to take pictures, but I finally finished the Nissan's Audio System at 11:00PM!!!
I've been busting my ass for 5 days now over 6 hours a day... Not to mention removing all of it from my Bronco for the previous 2 days...
The Subwoofer Box with two 10" woofers, Each with dual 4 ohm voice coils wired in series to make 8 ohms, and then each Woofer is wired in parallel together to create a 4 ohm load to the Amplifier's 3rd and 4th channel, Bridged.. Air Tight sealed, and All I have to do is add the metal grille and put carpet on it.
Amp is installed, all wires hidden. 8 Gauge Wire to the Battery. 2 Pair of RCA Cables, and Remote wire to the Deck.
All 4 midrange speakers are connected and installed/wired properly, Rear speaker is 2 ohms, and fronts are 4 - there are in-series ,and connected to a passive crossover, which also drives the dashboard Tweeters.
The Tweeters required fabrication of a metal bracket, but the stock grilles cover them completely, and they are also wired into the passive crossover. Because of the capacitors and coils, I couldnt' figure out the ohm load.. I'll call tech support later..
The Eclipse 5441 CD player is installed and wired properly - it required a small "pocket" for holding CD's and a special plug so you don't have to cut any wires...
Long story short - its awesome... Its really loud, and sounds perfect.. The woofers could use some more power, but its really good for a while!
WHEW!! Sore fingers!!! I'M TOTALLY DONE - JUST CARPET!!!!!!! All for about $75 bucks for the wood, wires, pocket, and plug!!
hey man, it looks good, figured i would post seeing no one else has. love the JLs, i had 3 10 inch w-0's in my old cavi, that b.... thumped. seeing i have a new frontier, i am thinking of getting a new jl to put in it, but i really dont want a full box like that, i like the room in the back. i want to figure out how to do a single sub setup, maybe even a couple 8's stashed somewhere. jl's makes kick ... speakers, even small ones will sound goon in there.
Not to throw a wet blanket on your sound mod but you will be lucky to actually HEAR much below 50hz. (and you don't really need to anyway)
I have never heard an MP3 with that kind of bandwidth so don't bother looking. Instead, get a good CD of any modern band you like, or a few of the classics that are well recorded. The 20 - 20k spec is vastly over used as a standard - very few people can actually hear that range. (get your hearing checked if you don't believe me - you'll be surprised, and probably disappointed. I know I was) I've been a musician and recording engineer for over 20 yrs and, well, I AM missing the point of your paint-peeling stereo, aren't I? Have fun while you can still hear it.
Just to let you know, I have an '01 crew cab and I replaced the rear door spkrs with 6 1/2 woofers and added 1" tweeters above the rear window in the head liner wired in parallel and they match the front spkrs perfectly. It's just as importent to pay attention to efficience as it is to power handling. What I gained was better bass ( I would say a full octave lower) and crisper highs with out the expense of additional amps.
Last edited by CactusCat : Aug 21st, 2005 at 07:04 AM.
Well - everything has been done for a couple weeks, and I LOVE IT!!
The mids are crisp and clean, and the bass is perfect - loud enough to make your nose itch and hair wiggle, but not soo loud that I'm worried about the Police impounding it for being WAY TOO LOUD..
However - a good Rap Bass song will rattle the truck to the point that it hurts my ears..
I'm new to this forum but have been searching all over the internet for information on removing the stereo from my 05 Frontier. This was the only place I could get any detail about it. Thanks. I'm going to be putting in my new Kenwood DPX-MP4070 tonight. I'll post some pics later.
IT WORKS!
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