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Old 07-01-2015, 02:48 PM
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Good job Money!
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Originally Posted by LAGinz
That looks just incredible and I'm sure sounds just as incredible!! Must confess. I'm kind of ignorant about high end car audio , and am leaning toward a simpler solution. I'm thinking of just getting a great set of door speakers that have decent bass (no sub) and then just adding a high quality two channel amp that can be fed from the head unit. The music I listen too doesn't require thunderous bass. Would that work?
I'm with you man on ghetto bass. My Wu-Tang Clan days and Notorious BIG days are long past, but if you're going through the trouble to change the fronts, you might as well add a sub. The doors will have a hard time getting below 70hz, so you'll be missing out on the full range. It is zero extra work to add one.
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Old 07-04-2015, 04:29 PM
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Looks great. I saw another GT3 and a GTS getting a similar upgrade at SIM and heard the results - really amazing sound.

Jim and Derek are great guys too.
Old 07-05-2015, 11:41 AM
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Awesome install. Even with your hiccups you still got install done in a decent time frame. I sure it sounds awesome. I hope to get to hear it at another smokies or other event.
Old 07-05-2015, 03:49 PM
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Matt, awesome post! The man card is yours for sure.
No way I'd venture into the wilderness you've just conquered.
Well done and thank you for posting.
Old 07-05-2015, 05:16 PM
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Great work! Inspiring!

A silly question:

In the first video you say the dash openings are actually designed for the Burmeister system. Is there a quick and dirty upgrade to be had by just changing of the stock drivers with Burmeister (or others not requiring cutting or mods)?
Old 07-05-2015, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by NYCone
Great work! Inspiring!

A silly question:

In the first video you say the dash openings are actually designed for the Burmeister system. Is there a quick and dirty upgrade to be had by just changing of the stock drivers with Burmeister (or others not requiring cutting or mods)?
No there isn't. You would need to change the amp and tear the dash apart to add the sub. That being said, the Burmester system is a little bit of a hose job. The amp isn't made by Burmester.
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Originally Posted by NYCone
Great work! Inspiring!

A silly question:

In the first video you say the dash openings are actually designed for the Burmeister system. Is there a quick and dirty upgrade to be had by just changing of the stock drivers with Burmeister (or others not requiring cutting or mods)?
YES! See the following thread:

https://rennlist.com/forums/991/8519...your-bose.html

I found it to be a great upgrade for $400. Not anywhere near what Matt is doing but worth it to me.
Old 07-05-2015, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Money2536
No there isn't. You would need to change the amp and tear the dash apart to add the sub. That being said, the Burmester system is a little bit of a hose job. The amp isn't made by Burmester.
Isn't the Burmester sub in the rear panels?

Awesome write-up work! I know it takes a ton of time to post all of those pics.
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Great job Matt!

How does it sound compared to Burmester?
Old 07-05-2015, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Mech33
Isn't the Burmester sub in the rear panels?

Awesome write-up work! I know it takes a ton of time to post all of those pics.
It's on the driver's side in the dash.


Old 07-05-2015, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Brandon_
Great job Matt!

How does it sound compared to Burmester?
It's much, much better running it flat and untuned. I can't wait for Derek to come down and dial it in. You'll have to make a trip to listen to it when its done. The sub control will be here tomorrow. I'm flying him down from Boston in the next month or so.
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Originally Posted by Money2536
It's much, much better running it flat and untuned. I can't wait for Derek to come down and dial it in. You'll have to make a trip to listen to it when its done. The sub control will be here tomorrow. I'm flying him down from Boston in the next month or so.
Sounds like a plan. I look forward to hearing it.
Old 07-06-2015, 11:38 PM
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Great idea! Well done.

Though, between all your videos, detailing, garage project, this stereo project, etc... How do you find time for work and family!?!? LOL.
Give up the secret!

Did Rob at Tweeter in KOP build your Civic?


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