2017 Honda Civic SQ Budget Build (JL Audio, MiniDSP, Skar, Emotiva, KnuKonceptz)

Just bought a Honda Civic for the wife. This is the base model lx with a rather terrible stock system. I wanted to give her something nice for Christmas, so I figured I would upgrade the sound system for her. This build is going to be rather simple, so no crazy a pillars or large class AB amps. I went with smaller footprint class d amps. Hopefully I can have this build done before Christmas comes.

Equipment

• Emotiva BTR-1 Bluetooth System (Source - Coaxial Output)
• MiniDSP C-DSP 6x8 (Processor)
• Skar Audio SK-M4004D (Amplifier - Tweeters & Midbass)
• Skar Audio SK-M4004D (Amplifier - Rear Fill & Sub)
• Skar Audio FSX6.5 (Midbass)
• Peerless XT25SC90-04 Dual Ring Radiator (Tweeter)
• JL Audio 10w0v3-4 (Subwoofer)
• KnuKonceptz Bassik 0 Gauge Amplifier Kit

Since most of the equipment is still on the way, I decided to start the fiberglass enclosure in the trunk.

I was able to fill the enclosure with some sand mixed with resin and bondo. The enclosure is really heavy and rock solid. I got pretty lucky finding a spot to bolt the enclosure to the car. I didn't have to drill into the sheet metal and the mounting point is right behind the enclosure. I could shake the entire car from the enclosure once it was mounted.

The grill that I had did not fit very well. I will probably end up swapping it out with something else.