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Originally Posted by clg82
And the audiophile enters the chat....   .... |
LOL.
As an IASCA SQ judge, I can say that I don't believe I qualify as an audiophile given the cars I've judged and the cars I know. I'm a "budget build" in that world.
I run nice stuff, sure, but I usually get a smoking deal on them used. For example, the ML3000 sub had a retail of $1,200 but I paid $400. The MLK-165 components had a retail of $1,250 but I paid $350, then another $200 for the ML70 mid. When I ran an Audison LRx5.1k it sold for $1,500 but I paid $900. As a beta tester for JL Audio, I got a few amps at a great deal. I also bought a VX600/6i used for $250 despite the $1,500 retail (that price did not include the connectors which cost me another few hundred and it's looks beat up).
The build log for my previous daily driver (now my daughter's) is here:
https://www.caraudio.com/threads/201..._alive.570687/
And I have a dozen other build logs on the audio forums, dating back to the early 2000's. Older build logs are in albums with 35mm photos.
I still do wiring and audio installs, mostly in old muscle cars these days. The current project is a collection of 1985 Alpine gear going into a 1967 Firebird restomod. I haven't done much for SPL builds in the past 5 years... but I do have a Fi 18" BTL in a box that needs a home... would be a good fit if the rear seat was removed... :P
I'll do a full build in my SS but my installs require gutting the interior and doing extensive acoustical treatments prior to running wiring and fabricating mounts. I'm getting close to doing the gutting, but still busy with side projects. I'll pull everything inside (except for the dash), then drive around with just front seats and center console for a bit as I work on the treatments.