2018 Chevy Silverado Z-71 by Audio-X

[Niebur3]

WOW...that looks sick!!!!

[BigAl205]

So...my baby is back home, and she sounds GOOOD!

First of all...the bad: The Morel CAW214's didn't make it, Steve says he just barely turned it up and it went POOF, so he replaced it with the car audio version, the CCW254. He started tuning on the system today, and one of the new ones gave up the ghost. Rather than try them a 3rd time, we decided to use Audible Physics RAM's instead.

Out with the old:


In with the new:



The Mosconis need some cleaning up, the aluminum housing had some discoloration, but the maps work fine.





I need some good pics out in the sun. This is lit by a droplight





Overall, I'm thrilled with it. The imaging is great, plenty of low end, and volume overall. After everything breaks in, I'll adjust the tonality, a few things are a bit harsh on some songs, but that will come in time.


Thanks Steve!

[papacueball]

Can't wait to see it in person.

[Notloudenuf]

All that work with the windshield out and then had to replace brand new speakers!

[BigAl205]

I'm just glad we didn't have to pull the windshield again to fix it

[DavidRam]

Damn Al, it's freakin awesome! Enjoy it!

[Hillbilly SQ]

That's crazy how two Morel midranges popped back to back on him. First I've heard of the ccwr254 doing that. Those Ram 2's are better speakers anyway since I've run both. Glad to see your truck is back home and you're happy with it.

[soundstreamer]

That's worrisome about the Morels. I'm using them and like them but only have about 60 watts on them but was planning on upping the power.

Love the install though Al! AudioX has done another great job.

[BigAl205]

I'm not going to say that I'm 100% sure it's not some other problem, but after talking with several people, I find they have tiny voice coils and windings which can't handle big power. The fact that the AP's are doing fine makes me think it's a driver issue, though.

[BigAl205]

In my box of miscellaneous shit, I found a miniUSB to USB A cable, so hooked up to the USB HEC to my iPhone via the camera adapter. To my surprise (and complete delight), the radio still controls the track up/down, but the HDC3 controls volume and sub. I can change tracks with the steering wheel controls, but not volume...and the "now playing" info and album art displays on the headunit. I can only assume the radio is controlling and communicating with the phone via bluetooth. The only drawback with going directly digital to the Helix is I can't use the phone because the audio part is bypassing the radio, so it will be great for demos and critical listening, but not practical for everyday use.