dodge ram gets some high end custom car stereo upgrades, part 1

Custom sound system in a Dodge Ram pickup, Hertz HSK163 3-way component speakers in custom fabricated A Pillars painted to match the interior, housing the mirange and tweeter up near the windshield for superb imaging and staging, woofer in each factory door location with adapter plates to achieve proper baffle, Alpine 5 channel amplifier to run the entire system, bridged to the front stage, JL Audio 10W3 subwoofer in a custom box with fiberglass contours, all hidden behind rear seats, retaining functionality of rear storage bin. Kenwood Excelon double din indash headunit, with factory nav bezel, back up camera. Handsfree Bluetooth, Ipod integration, mobile video, yowza! www.caraudioinnovations.com -Rod Birch, owner, Car Audio Innovations

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[sunnyGsss]

how did u make the ..Pillars? :s ...install the speaker on the thing next to the windscreen

[hotrodc4s]

@sunnyGsss

this was custom fabrication, we're a shop and we build out A pillars for some systems-depending on the vehicle, speakers, and owner's budget. I don't have a "how to" video, but suffice it to say that doing it right involves an RTA to plot the flattest response relative to speaker positioning, some positioning and attachment of mounts, fiberglass and plastic fillers, high build poly primers, guidecoat, lots of sanding, another stage or two of primer, more prep, paint, assembly.

[rpurcino]

what is the name of the song?

[hotrodc4s]

@rpurcino

Michael McDonald "Sweet Freedom". it absolutely shines on a good sounding system. yowza. 'good clean, tight bass too, on a responsive system such as this

[MrStangerbanger]

why did you mount them off axis?

Is there any reflection issues?

[hotrodc4s]

@MrStangerbanger

this was the optimal mount per the RTA for flattest response. Many speakers perform better off axis because they're designed for such an environment.

[hotrodc4s]

@pushinweight

for the same Kenwood double din w/nav, bluetooth, Hertz 3 -ways in front, coaxials in rear, 2 amps, single sub, custom A pillars, custom box, dampening mat, roughly $5-6k if done all at once.

[pushinweight]

how much for all that in the exact same ride?

[hotrodc4s]

@supersingledad

we're in Roseville, in the Sacramento area.  Car Audio Innovations

[supersingledad]

I will drop off my Dodge for pillars like that. Where are you located?