Custom Stereo Install - JL Audio and DLS - Sub in Cubby Hole

SO as most of you know I have been asking like 1,000 questions on where and what to install where in my new Gen III Prius.

I decided to go with all the DLS stuff that was in my TL. In the front doors I installed a Component Set of DLS Ultimate 3ways (using only the 6.5" woofer and the tweeter). The tweeter is in the dash 3" location (no pics yet as I still have to take them), but they are in the factory location there under the factory grill. We moved them around quite a bit and they sounded just as good to me in the A pillar as the factory dash location (plus it would have been another $$$ to get them to custom make an A pillar for the tweeters.

I had a Fiberglass sub enclosure made at the shop on the right side above the battery. It comes out somewhat easily, but it fits nice and snug in there so it doesn't move around. It's a JL 10W3 in there and it really sounds great. Nice tight, low, punchy bass. It seriously sounds like a high end 12" in there.

I installed my Avic N4 in the dash (it's a flip out screen that plays DVDs, and has Nav). I just didn't want to spend another $1400+ on a new HU just to play DVDs.

All doors are dynamatted (which I paid through the nose for) but so worth it. The doors now give a nice thud when closing and the sound is really great coming from them. The imaging in nice and right up front in the middle of the dash which I like.

A nice surprise is that this HU can stream bluetooth audio and I can play Pandora through the speakers. I can also voice dial with the phone as well.

And here are the pics, MORE to come soon as soon as the rain stops.

 

I found material that was really close to the carpet in the rear trunk area with a little bit of roughness to it. Looks really close. It was the best I could do.

They didn't actually and I have NO rattles as of right now. I used a whole box on the doors alone. Inside between the door panels (where the windows go) and outside (as you can see). The only rattle is from the license plate frame (and I am fixing that today)

Thanks man. IF the rain goes away today I will take a few more pics of the amp install area (under passenger seat) and the tweeters along with the HU. Not much really to see.. but it's nice and stealthy except for the HU.

Ryan

 

Thank you thank you. I love it. I appreciate the comments.
Ryan

 

The sub enclosure was a bit steep, not sure why I was charged so much, but I paid close to $500 for mine, shop said it took unusually longer than expected (2 days of labor). They had the car about 7 days total for everything, which again seems really long, but I told them I was in no rush and to get it right.

I don't think I need to compensate for the missing 3". It sounds really good to me, maybe I am missing something, but I can't tell and really that is all that matters to me. Bluetooth even sounds pretty good over a car phone connection.

I used the JL 900/5 amp to power everything. 100x4 + 500x1

Let me know if you have anymore questions. I'll be happy to answer them

Ryan

 

Thanks Man.. I appreciate it. I drive so much that I needed a good sound system.

Frodoz: I used my DLS 6.5" coaxials that I had in my TL that had these DLS 3 ways in as well. They sound good and nice compliment to the fronts and a real smooth sound. I already had all the higher end equipment so it didn't make sense to buy everything new. I WOULD have bought the Hertz stuff had it not been I already had everything. On the 3 way route.. That is still possible, but for me I really like the sound as is, but then again I am sure it could always be better.. I might look into it in a few months when I get the itch to do something with the car.

Inseek: No cap. F8L already chimed in ( I was going to refer you to his system about any power issues.. He ran his 1900+ watt system for like 2 years with no issues, so my 900 watt amp (which doesn't even draw that really) was nothing. Plus I didn't want to add anything else to the mix I didn't need).

On the three way question... I have the DLS Ultimate UR6.3 but i chose not to use the 3" midrange in this setup. I didn't want to pay for the bigger expense of them remaking the A Pillars to put the tweeter in. I used the entire 3 way component in my TL and this sounds pretty damn close to me. I did have more power going to the 3way in my TL, but this still sounds very smooth and really clean. The midrange DOES have a separate crossover and the crossover under the drivers seat is for the 6.5" and tweeter. They look really cool actually.

My 900/5 fits under the passenger seat with NO problems at all. I bought the amp from the Stereo shop that installed the entire system.

F8L: Thanks for chiming in. People need to know someone put a TON of power into this car and it ran just fine.

Mee: Are you talking to me about picture 15?

MGB: No clue. I have to imagine that it would be on the JL website somewhere based on the woofer. No? I didn't make the box nor did I really have any know how on this which is why I brought it to the stereo place. Sorry I can't be of much help here. Wish I could. I can measure something if you want me to though, as long as it doesn't involve me removing the woofer or anything.

32colors: Thanks man.. I appreciate the comments. I will be updating pics tomorrow. with under the seats.

Any other questions feel free to ask. I will help if I can.

Ryan