Let’s catch up this week. I can probably combine a few tunes from my truck for you. Also - I’d personally suggest running Bluetooth over the high level. It’s better than the oem signal. There’s an all pass filter in the oem signal that I can recall where it is.
2021 Chevy Silverado RST Crew Cab Build
I know I know another Silverado build log. This is my 2021 Silverado 1500 RST (non-bose) with the 6.2L. Currently have the Borla S-type exhaust and S&B cold air intake. Looking to do a 4 inch lift and some 35's in the future. For now though the focus is the sound system.
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I am very green when it comes to car audio but since joining DIYMA I have to say I have learned a lot and continue to learn every time I check the forums.
My setup will sound very familiar to many here since I will be running some of @RickWilson old (new to me) equipment. I purchased his JL Audio Stealthbox, Helix V8 dsp mk2 and Helix P-one. This totally got the ball rolling and I have already changed what I had originally planned. Along with the above equipment I will be running Audiofrog GS10's in Valicar Pods, GS25's in the stock dash location and Audiofrog GS62 in the rear doors since I usually have my kids back there. I planned on the GS690's in the front doors but after reading so many posts, I ended up purchasing the Blam WS6's from @clange2485. He is local and I am glad to have such a great guy nearby if I need help with something.
Today I started the actual build after accumulating all the little things that one needs to do a full install. I mounted the Knukonceptz fuse holder on some 1/4" ABS. It will have a nice short run to the battery.
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I also made all the wiring harnesses that I need to run the GS10 and GS25. I ended up using Knukonceptz 16 Gauge in blue and also red/black so I know what connects to which speaker. Probably made them a little to long but better than coming up short.
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My plan is to run the one set on the drivers side and the other on the passenger side. Seems to be easier this way but who knows.
I then made a 10 gauge speaker harness for the stealthbox and finished off the ends with ferrules.
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Since I will be running an LLJ Custom Harness which has a 12 volt +/- and need to get 12 volts to the center console I made a harness to go to the Audison B-Con I am installing. I also will be wiring this harness to a 12v to 5v usb micro converter to make it easier to plug into the B-Con.
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Last but not least I wired up the Audiofrog TP-50v2 tweeter protectors using some XT-30 connectors. I wired them so I can take them out and still be able to plug in the speakers. Never know if they go bad or not.
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More to come as time allows.
I am very green when it comes to car audio but since joining DIYMA I have to say I have learned a lot and continue to learn every time I check the forums.
My setup will sound very familiar to many here since I will be running some of @RickWilson old (new to me) equipment. I purchased his JL Audio Stealthbox, Helix V8 dsp mk2 and Helix P-one. This totally got the ball rolling and I have already changed what I had originally planned. Along with the above equipment I will be running Audiofrog GS10's in Valicar Pods, GS25's in the stock dash location and Audiofrog GS62 in the rear doors since I usually have my kids back there. I planned on the GS690's in the front doors but after reading so many posts, I ended up purchasing the Blam WS6's from @clange2485. He is local and I am glad to have such a great guy nearby if I need help with something.
Today I started the actual build after accumulating all the little things that one needs to do a full install. I mounted the Knukonceptz fuse holder on some 1/4" ABS. It will have a nice short run to the battery.
I also made all the wiring harnesses that I need to run the GS10 and GS25. I ended up using Knukonceptz 16 Gauge in blue and also red/black so I know what connects to which speaker. Probably made them a little to long but better than coming up short.
My plan is to run the one set on the drivers side and the other on the passenger side. Seems to be easier this way but who knows.
I then made a 10 gauge speaker harness for the stealthbox and finished off the ends with ferrules.
Since I will be running an LLJ Custom Harness which has a 12 volt +/- and need to get 12 volts to the center console I made a harness to go to the Audison B-Con I am installing. I also will be wiring this harness to a 12v to 5v usb micro converter to make it easier to plug into the B-Con.
Last but not least I wired up the Audiofrog TP-50v2 tweeter protectors using some XT-30 connectors. I wired them so I can take them out and still be able to plug in the speakers. Never know if they go bad or not.
More to come as time allows.
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Got the Gladens mounted in the dash pods using the 3D printed mounting rings. I epoxied the top ring in and used some 1/16th foam to seal the speaker and used stainless hardware.
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These are a very shallow midrange speaker and I might not have to do too much trimming to the actual truck to make them fit.
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I also started to work on the amp rack a little. I changed out the distribution blocks to 4-ways since I intend on installing the Blue Seas 5032 ST blade fuse block and 12v relay. Will have full power and accessory power available for wiring the small stuff (B-Con and Director)
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Not to sure about having the power so close to the speaker outputs but I think I may be safe?
These are a very shallow midrange speaker and I might not have to do too much trimming to the actual truck to make them fit.
I also started to work on the amp rack a little. I changed out the distribution blocks to 4-ways since I intend on installing the Blue Seas 5032 ST blade fuse block and 12v relay. Will have full power and accessory power available for wiring the small stuff (B-Con and Director)
Not to sure about having the power so close to the speaker outputs but I think I may be safe?
Are you thinking a chamfer or making the cut out larger and the plate thinner? Combo of everything?
I didn’t notice it until you look at the stock photo but your right. Hopefully it doesn’t cause an issue.
Shout out to @Dave G for calling out the possible choking of my midrange using the bottom 3D ring. Being a newbie I did not even think of that when I was originally installing them. Below you can see the lack of air space.
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I ended up not using the bottom ring and taking my dremel to the dash pod where the bolts go through. It does not look pretty but it works.
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This allowed me to bolt the speaker in with a 6/32 stainless machine screw, washer and locknut. Since the top ring is epoxied it is plenty strong. As you can see there is much more space for the speaker to breathe.
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I ended up not using the bottom ring and taking my dremel to the dash pod where the bolts go through. It does not look pretty but it works.
This allowed me to bolt the speaker in with a 6/32 stainless machine screw, washer and locknut. Since the top ring is epoxied it is plenty strong. As you can see there is much more space for the speaker to breathe.
Got a little work done on the director mount this weekend. I ended up making a few adjustments to the 3D printed mount and had a new one made. This one fits much better. Just had to trim a little for the DMP to fit due to the 6 serrated points. Used some XTC-3D to fill in the print lines. Wet sanded with 400 and 600 and sprayed a few coats of SEM build primer. Finished it off with a few coats of SEM trim paint.
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I ended up using a little cloth tape around the perimeter. It is a nice snug fit and does not require anything to secure it to the console. I have to say I am pretty pleased with how it turned out.
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For connecting to the usb on the director I could easily just take it out and plug in but wanted something more convenient. I ended up using an 11 inch 90 degree usb panel extension cable and mounted it to the blank cover where normally a 120v outlet would be (Don't have that option on my truck).
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So far I am pretty happy with how it looks. Now to work on getting the B-Con mounted and wired in the center console. Little by little it is coming along.
I ended up using a little cloth tape around the perimeter. It is a nice snug fit and does not require anything to secure it to the console. I have to say I am pretty pleased with how it turned out.
For connecting to the usb on the director I could easily just take it out and plug in but wanted something more convenient. I ended up using an 11 inch 90 degree usb panel extension cable and mounted it to the blank cover where normally a 120v outlet would be (Don't have that option on my truck).
So far I am pretty happy with how it looks. Now to work on getting the B-Con mounted and wired in the center console. Little by little it is coming along.
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