Speaker setup for HQ ute - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

brian_speaking · 11-04-2006, 07:21 PM

What would be a great speaker setup for a HQ ute?
So far i have a 12' sony sub and a cheap set of 6.5" componets which i will upgade to alpine splits.
None of this stuff is installed yet.

Could someone give me some ideas
I've seen setups with 3 speakers in the doors. Is this an over kill and would they have a sub?

vkdesire · 12-04-2006, 01:48 AM

the splits are good, the sub is a bit big for the ute i think, a 10 would do the job... i had 3 speakers in the door running off the head unit in my ute and that was earpopping, splits anda pair of 6.5 3ways would be the go

brian_speaking · 12-04-2006, 10:47 AM

If i went with the 10" or 12" sub what would be the best way of mounting it. I was thinking cutting a holle in the rear wall of the cabin or mounting in a box in the tray.

Daryn · 12-04-2006, 11:05 AM

Would check out the legalities of cutting into the rear wall. An alternative is using Pioneers slimline 12 inch sub which is around 8cm deep. I'm not sure how much room is behind the seats in a HQ though so you'd have to find the size of the box and take some measurements. As for the front stage, being a ute, you only need to install a set a splits to get some nice sound happening. I'd recommend the jaycar kevlar splits, reasonably priced and produce a decent sound.

azzahstylez · 12-04-2006, 02:08 PM

Yeh slimline subs are made for utes, i think from memory they mount a box between the bottom of your seat and the floor and back wall.

phathj75 · 12-04-2006, 02:37 PM

i had a wb ute with a nice system in it, i had a US audio anmp mounted in a box behind the passangers seat had computer fans to keep it cool, i had a 10" free air pioneer sub mounted in the wall between the seats (as for legal i got defected for something un related and when i went through regancy asked, they informed me aslong as i dident remove structure it was fine. i then had a pair of 6X9 sony explode under the seats, as well as a cet of clario splits in the doors and a set of clarion splits in the front kicks. as for the head unit i cant realy recal i think it was a sony one. was a killer system for under 1k and i was a student at the time. wes very loud but clear. i went the free air sub so that you dont need a ox for it. i might have pic somewhere?

brian_speaking · 12-04-2006, 02:40 PM

can you email me the pix of your setup if you still have them

phathj75 · 12-04-2006, 05:50 PM

i will have a look, as this was befor the day of digital cameras

dr.legal · 13-04-2006, 03:37 PM

Brian

Cutting the back wall is no problems as it's not structural.

doc

azzahstylez · 13-04-2006, 04:05 PM

Would that be for any ute ? becoz the audio place i see said its structural.

Daryn · 13-04-2006, 04:06 PM

I went to two audio places and both told me different things

dr.legal · 13-04-2006, 10:59 PM

It's not structural at all on a Holden HQ-WB as they have the full chassis. On the Commys and Fords, the majority strength is in the cross rails above and below the panel as well as the B and door pillars. I suppose to a certain extent it could be considered structural in them so it may be better to go with the streamline woofer. BUT there is NO problem at all in HQ-WB.

By the way Daryn, what qualifications or knowledge do you think audio fitters would have in the way of vehicle structural integrity?

doc

Daryn · 13-04-2006, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr.legal

By the way Daryn, what qualifications or knowledge do you think audio fitters would have in the way of vehicle structural integrity?

I would assume that being in the industry, they would have to have some knowledge regarding the legalities of certain mods as it would be a common question asked.

vkdesire · 15-04-2006, 09:23 AM

a 6x9 in the vent on the inside just behind the door could help in canceling out the hi-range if you just used 6.5 speakers...
Doc, would it be an issue if i cut a hole in the metel barrier between the boot space and the back seat say the size of abot 9" across top to bottom?

dr.legal · 15-04-2006, 10:07 PM

I'm presuming you're talking about the X shaped brace behind the back seat in your VK. If so, it's only there to support the back of the seat. Some support around where you cut it may assist but would not be essential.

doc

11-04-2006, 07:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
brian_speaking casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Brisbane Ride: HQ ute Posts: 32	Speaker setup for HQ ute What would be a great speaker setup for a HQ ute? So far i have a 12' sony sub and a cheap set of 6.5" componets which i will upgade to alpine splits. None of this stuff is installed yet. Could someone give me some ideas I've seen setups with 3 speakers in the doors. Is this an over kill and would they have a sub?

12-04-2006, 01:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
vkdesire imnsomniacs are us Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: nowra Ride: vk calais Posts: 964	the splits are good, the sub is a bit big for the ute i think, a 10 would do the job... i had 3 speakers in the door running off the head unit in my ute and that was earpopping, splits anda pair of 6.5 3ways would be the go __________________ wtd: vn efi engine loom to plug str8 into a vh, pm me pleease...

12-04-2006, 11:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
Daryn Super Moderator Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: rockhampton, qld Ride: VS ute Posts: 3,825	Would check out the legalities of cutting into the rear wall. An alternative is using Pioneers slimline 12 inch sub which is around 8cm deep. I'm not sure how much room is behind the seats in a HQ though so you'd have to find the size of the box and take some measurements. As for the front stage, being a ute, you only need to install a set a splits to get some nice sound happening. I'd recommend the jaycar kevlar splits, reasonably priced and produce a decent sound. __________________ amore...odio...tragedia

12-04-2006, 02:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
phathj75 casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide Ride: sweet 75 hj statesman, 72HQ race pace car Posts: 147	i had a wb ute with a nice system in it, i had a US audio anmp mounted in a box behind the passangers seat had computer fans to keep it cool, i had a 10" free air pioneer sub mounted in the wall between the seats (as for legal i got defected for something un related and when i went through regancy asked, they informed me aslong as i dident remove structure it was fine. i then had a pair of 6X9 sony explode under the seats, as well as a cet of clario splits in the doors and a set of clarion splits in the front kicks. as for the head unit i cant realy recal i think it was a sony one. was a killer system for under 1k and i was a student at the time. wes very loud but clear. i went the free air sub so that you dont need a ox for it. i might have pic somewhere? __________________ BLUE BUSH AND RED DUST!!!! I INJECTED HER WITH MY CREAMY LUST!!!!'chewi'

12-04-2006, 05:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
phathj75 casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide Ride: sweet 75 hj statesman, 72HQ race pace car Posts: 147	i will have a look, as this was befor the day of digital cameras __________________ BLUE BUSH AND RED DUST!!!! I INJECTED HER WITH MY CREAMY LUST!!!!'chewi'

12-04-2006, 10:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
brian_speaking casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Brisbane Ride: HQ ute Posts: 32	If i went with the 10" or 12" sub what would be the best way of mounting it. I was thinking cutting a holle in the rear wall of the cabin or mounting in a box in the tray.

12-04-2006, 02:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
azzahstylez Part of the furniture Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Perth Australia Ride: VX II SS & VK Calais 308 Posts: 1,373	Yeh slimline subs are made for utes, i think from memory they mount a box between the bottom of your seat and the floor and back wall.

12-04-2006, 02:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
brian_speaking casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Brisbane Ride: HQ ute Posts: 32	can you email me the pix of your setup if you still have them

13-04-2006, 03:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
dr.legal Part of the furniture Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Diamond Creek, Victoria Ride: VX Commy Posts: 1,479	Brian Cutting the back wall is no problems as it's not structural. doc __________________ No matter where you go, there you are.

13-04-2006, 04:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
azzahstylez Part of the furniture Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Perth Australia Ride: VX II SS & VK Calais 308 Posts: 1,373	Would that be for any ute ? becoz the audio place i see said its structural.

13-04-2006, 04:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
Daryn Super Moderator Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: rockhampton, qld Ride: VS ute Posts: 3,825	I went to two audio places and both told me different things __________________ amore...odio...tragedia

13-04-2006, 10:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
dr.legal Part of the furniture Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Diamond Creek, Victoria Ride: VX Commy Posts: 1,479	It's not structural at all on a Holden HQ-WB as they have the full chassis. On the Commys and Fords, the majority strength is in the cross rails above and below the panel as well as the B and door pillars. I suppose to a certain extent it could be considered structural in them so it may be better to go with the streamline woofer. BUT there is NO problem at all in HQ-WB. By the way Daryn, what qualifications or knowledge do you think audio fitters would have in the way of vehicle structural integrity? doc __________________ No matter where you go, there you are.

15-04-2006, 09:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
vkdesire imnsomniacs are us Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: nowra Ride: vk calais Posts: 964	a 6x9 in the vent on the inside just behind the door could help in canceling out the hi-range if you just used 6.5 speakers... Doc, would it be an issue if i cut a hole in the metel barrier between the boot space and the back seat say the size of abot 9" across top to bottom? __________________ wtd: vn efi engine loom to plug str8 into a vh, pm me pleease...

15-04-2006, 10:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
dr.legal Part of the furniture Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Diamond Creek, Victoria Ride: VX Commy Posts: 1,479	I'm presuming you're talking about the X shaped brace behind the back seat in your VK. If so, it's only there to support the back of the seat. Some support around where you cut it may assist but would not be essential. doc __________________ No matter where you go, there you are.

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