Hello all DIYMA fanatics! Here is another build from Mr. Can't Make Up His Mind. Recently acquired a 2007 Subaru WRX Wagon as a daily driver. I thought about waiting until the install was finished to do a build log, but that's just not my style. Besides, it's always nice to get tips and opinions or recommendations on finishing materials, driver placement, things like that.
Here are some pictures of the car to kick things off:
When I said it was going to be an all JL Audio build, well I wasn't joking. If they make it, I'm using it. I want just a simple, dependable daily driver setup, and this is what I come up with:
JL Audio C3-650 Component Set
JL Audio 12W7 Subwoofer
JL Audio Slash 300/2
Jl Audio Slash 500/1
JL Audio XD-PCS4-2B Dual amplifier Wiring Kit
JL Audio XD-PCS4-1B Single amplifier Wiring Kit
JL Audio XD-BTS Battery Connector with red logo for positive terminal
JL Audio XD-BTS Battery Connector with black logo for negative terminal
JL Audio XC-BCSC16-25 16ga speakerwire (two of these)
JL Audio XB-CLRAIC2-18 rca Interconnects (pair of these)
JL Audio XA-SWA-SX16 16ga speaker Connectors
JL Audio XD-RT8-4PAK 8ga Ring Terminals
JL Audio XD-RT4-4PAK 4ga Ring Terminals
JL Audio XD-MAXI-40 40amp Maxi Fuse
JL Audio XD-MAXI-50 50amp Maxi Fuse
I have some cldtiles and Butyl Rope from a previous install, and will be applying more of that roof rubber that worked very well in my Ram R/T install.
I know lots of people are asking which radio will I be using... well it's already installed!
Factory Clarion PF-2868A-A/B 6-disk CD/MP3/WMA Player with Auxiliary input ready to rock and roll! I found out the factory harness only has four outputs, and that the tweeters are a simple passive crossover tapped directly into the front door woofers. So I'll be using a DIY adapter between the factory radio and the factory harness to get the signal from, and taking it straight to the JL Slash amps. They can handle a high voltage input, like from a factory radio, so we'll try this route first, and then go from there.
Here is the adapter I built to handle this task:
Radio input harness ready to go:
Techflexed the factory speaker inputs for now, I plan on running all new wires. I shortened the connections on this side to try and make the adapter as small as possible inside the dash:
And here it is soldered, heatshrinked, and ziptied for a neat and clean look:
Here is how I plan on hiding the distribution block, yet still making it easy to access the fuses in case of maintenance:
I drilled a hole in the cover, and installed a simple bolt with two nuts to lock it down, then screwed on a magnet logo from a 10W6V2 subwoofer. This will allow me to hide the distribution block underneath it for a real tidy trick, yet still allow easy access in case of emergency. I'll probably light this with some LEDs just for showing off.
Got the speakerwire in today, that makes the last of it minus techflex and any additional sound deadening or heatshrink.
Thinking about 2 cu.ft. sealed... or 2 cu.ft. ported to 26hz with the subwoofer enclosure. Both modeled up fairly well in WinISD. The enclosure that came with the sub was close (it was slightly larger and tuned slightly higher) to the JL Audio recommended specs, and I didn't enjoy it that much. Definitely what I would call a "one-note wonder" box. I would like to be able to drop pretty low.
Looks like the only thing you are missing is JL's high level to rca adapter I used those to hook up a slash amp in my daughters car. Granted you probably don't need it, but it would be one more Jl item on the list.
I like the nice and simple setup you got going on. Any particular reason you went with two slash amps over a single 4 or 5 channel amp?
I'm glad you suggested those high level to rca adapters. I did eyeball them on JL's website, but thought I would just snip the end of the rca cables and wire them directly into that harness.
I'm glad you suggested those high level to rca adapters. I did eyeball them on JL's website, but thought I would just snip the end of the rca cables and wire them directly into that harness.
Thank you. I wasn't sure what exactly to do with that logo since I had it from a previous install. But it will work out nicely to cover the distribution block.
Now to just get started on running wires and taking measurements for the subwoofer enclosure/amp rack.
Thank you, there is definitely something about the Slash amp styling.
Anyone got any thoughts on a John Fairchild style port for this monster? I think having the multiple ports would be pretty cool, although it could be challenging to try and squeeze them into the already cramped space.
I dont know much about the factory clarion, but as for the rest of the system.... its going to sound awesome when you get it all dialed in and tuned.
I put mostly JL stuff in my sons 89 Mazda B2200 std cab truck.
I dont mean to take away from your thread, Just giving you info on what his truck has and how it sounds.
His head unit is Pioneer DEH7800MP, GEX P920XM, JL 300/2, JL 250/1, JL audio C5-653C X-overs and the tweets that originally came with it, JL 4" those are in the kick panels, coaxial, JL 6x9 3 way are in the doors, JL 15W3v2-D4 behind the seat.
Its not extremely loud, but its clear and hits pretty hard and plays low. the enclosure is a 4.03 cubic foot sealed slanted fiber glass enclosure.
Hold on there. Are those zipties made by JL? Because Ima have to call you out on the "All JL Build"
Oh noes... I been busted Oh the shame... the humanity of it all...
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Originally Posted by quality_sound
Even after factoring all the extra cabling? A single 900/5 would not require distro blocks or extra power cable. Just a single 4 ga run.
For me, it actually did. Even after all the wiring and both amps, I was still under $450 for it all. I love me some DIYMA, eBay, and Craigslist
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Originally Posted by slowsedan01
Always liked the eagle eye WRX wagons and their Saabaru cousins. They are getting pretty hard to find...
Thank you, I've always been fascinated by the WRX, and this one just fit the bill perfectly. I do have a surprise for the Subie lovers out there if I can incorporate it correctly in the build.
I dont know much about the factory clarion, but as for the rest of the system.... its going to sound awesome when you get it all dialed in and tuned.
I put mostly JL stuff in my sons 89 Mazda B2200 std cab truck.
I dont mean to take away from your thread, Just giving you info on what his truck has and how it sounds.
His head unit is Pioneer DEH7800MP, GEX P920XM, JL 300/2, JL 250/1, JL audio C5-653C X-overs and the tweets that originally came with it, JL 4" those are in the kick panels, coaxial, JL 6x9 3 way are in the doors, JL 15W3v2-D4 behind the seat.
Its not extremely loud, but its clear and hits pretty hard and plays low. the enclosure is a 4.03 cubic foot sealed slanted fiber glass enclosure.
Wow! I am checking out the build thread right now, that is excellent work on the subwoofer enclosure!!!
Hackett, AR? I have a co-worker that is from the Fort Smith area. I grew up on the other side of the state, in Stuttgart. Go Ricebirds!!!
2007 Subaru WRX Wagon - all JL Audio build
Oh the shame... the humanity of it all... 
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