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Project Blackburd - HiFiDelity's 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T build
As most of you know I purchased a new ride last weekend and I decided I should post a build log. :D
Here is the plan:
HU: McIntosh PH-2341-A (thanks Tim)
DSP: Soundstream Hamony
Amps: Soundstream REF5.1000 & REF2.370
Speakers: Precision Power P.65C3 comps.
Sub: Soundstream R1-15, thanks to sleeves (Jeremy) and Daniel.
And now pics.
The McIntosh
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Aside from being an insanely sexy and overbuilt deadhead for what was branded as a OEM Premium stereo; McIntosh used a standard 13 pin din connector to carry front and rear balanced audio. Can you say breakout board. :D
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Re: Project Blackburd - HiFiDelity's 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T build
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Re: Project Blackburd - HiFiDelity's 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T build
Hard to believe that subaru ponied up for a mac engineered unit, nice! Excited to see where ya take this magnum. ......
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So much sexiness in one build. You are going to need lots of seat covers :)
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Re: Project Blackburd - HiFiDelity's 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T build
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claydo
Hard to believe that subaru ponied up for a mac engineered unit, nice! Excited to see where ya take this magnum. ......
Well this was when Clarion owned McIntosh and Clarion does OEM for Subaru even to this day. So maybe they got a discount or something, or maybe it was at the demand of Paul Hoggan. :p
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Re: Project Blackburd - HiFiDelity's 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T build
That Soundstream is in its proper home now. Nice!
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Dude, you can now bust out the old mix tapes!
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chad
Dude, you can now bust out the old mix tapes!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EcjWd-O4jI
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Yeah, this is gonna be good!
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Lots of sexy equipment. Looking forward to the build progress.
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looks pretty good, but I though McLintock was a harsh sounding John Wayne part
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dejo
looks pretty good, but I though McLintock was a harsh sounding John Wayne part
nah, youre thinkin McClintock. Badass, also.
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Hi-FiDelity
That looks like a weapon of sonic destruction.
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I wonder if you still use those old Air Bass remotes with the new amps?
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Notloudenuf
I wonder if you still use those old Air Bass remotes with the new amps?
I know you can use the old BLT instead of the new ones with these.
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I know I posted a pic of the awesome shirt you guys put together for me after the accident in the Tiburon's build log but I though it should get a shot or two in the Magnums build log. Again thanks guys. :)
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Re: Project Blackburd - HiFiDelity's 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T build
That's a pile of nice gear!! (and a sweet shirt too!) Glad to see all the pieces coming together for ya........it's a shame these could be the last of the reference line....
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Re: Project Blackburd - HiFiDelity's 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T build
great looking stuff. been in love with that particular macintosh unit for a while.
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I'm super-happy the subwoofer found a home with someone who is going to appreciate it. Enjoy! :happy:
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Sleeves
I'm super-happy the subwoofer found a home with someone who is going to appreciate it. Enjoy! :happy:
That sub is far more of a beast then I was expecting.
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You going to use the passive crossover or go active?
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Re: Project Blackburd - HiFiDelity's 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T build
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chad
You going to use the passive crossover or go active?
Going active, next purchase is the SS Harmony DSP
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Re: Project Blackburd - HiFiDelity's 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T build
Word of caution, that type of tweet gives little to no warning before shitting the bed. Just be careful :D
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Thanks for the heads up chad, I'm going to be keeping it at of slightly above it's factory crossover point. But maybe it would be a good idea to put an inline fuse on them.
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Re: Project Blackburd - HiFiDelity's 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T build
Man, gotta love this forum. Speaker porn, and great advice from awesome folks.
Magnum goodness at the Fall Meet perhaps?
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Hi-FiDelity
Thanks for the heads up chad, I'm going to be keeping it at of slightly above it's factory crossover point. But maybe it would be a good idea to put an inline fuse on them.
If that's the plan,. you will be just fine.
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chithead
Man, gotta love this forum. Speaker porn, and great advice from awesome folks.
Magnum goodness at the Fall Meet perhaps?
Maybe, depends on how much work I can get done this summer and when we find a new house.
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Re: Project Blackburd - HiFiDelity's 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T build
Oooh nice PP!!!!
Looking forward to this progress.
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Seeing as things have finally settled down for the time being, I took some time today to start the first stage of deadening the magnums doors and trunk. I only put the deadener on the inner face, will get a layer on the inner cavity once I install the PPI 3 ways. Though I will say even with just the layer on the inner skin I'm pleased. The rattly boomy sound of the stock drivers at higher volumes has really been toned down. While they still aren't amazing they definitely sound better. Can't wait to hear it with the doors fully done and the PPI's.
Driver Side Pre-deadener
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and because I'm and idiot; Passenger Side post deadener
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Rear doors post deadener.
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and I forgot to get one of the trunk but every where but the area where the spare and bat sit has been covered, the other portion will be done once I get the FG and resin for the sub enclosure.
and after all that I still have 3 1/4 boxes left of deadener. :D
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Re: Project Blackburd - HiFiDelity's 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T build
Looking good!
Hoping to see you in November.
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chad
Word of caution, that type of tweet gives little to no warning before shitting the bed. Just be careful :D
Seriously, I like this. Eloquent and succinct.
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Was able to do a little bit of work on the Magnum today and I mean a little. Removed all the worthless junk from the back (spare, jack, ect) and did a final mock up placement of the gear before I start glassing next week.
look at all that space now that I pulled that sorry excuse for a spare out.
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trying to figure out how I want the amps placed since the sub placement is kinda set for me. Also I think I may be nixing the idea of putting the harmony in that old Reference SX chassis I have don't know if I have the space to lay it out like I would like.
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I could put the SS Harmony DSP (possibly in the Reference SX chassis) and distro blocks on the left side of the sub or...
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Would place the Harmony between the 2 amps (sans SX chassis ) and put the distro blocks and whatnot above the battery thus shortening the runs from the battery to the blocks and keeping them in there own little isolated spot. Or put the harmony in the SX chassis to the left below the 5.1000 and put the distro blocks in between the amps and maybe do a little beauty panel above the battery with the gear brands or some shit.