Hey guys.... I'm back... another day, another install... and this time its the Toyota Innova.
The Objective: Pure SQ for discerning owner
The Challenge: The Innova is a very large vehicle, built very light so prone to lot of resonance of body and interior panels. The car variant was top of the line with bucket seats in the 3rd row as well. So we could only fit one sub, which would have to be a very nice one to work well with the speakers upfront. While fitting the sub behind the 3rd row seats posed its own problems, another issue was 'aligning' the bass so that upfront passengers had no delay in bass response.
So here we go...
The stock door
Panel removed and OEM speaker (rivetted to the body) removed
As mentioned, the doors and panels need a lot of damping. Here we use Dynamat original on the door.
More damping
The OEM speaker (left) and the ID CX62 Midbass (right)
The ID CX62 mounted with custom MDF spacer ring
Panel closed with ID NX30 tweeter installed with swivel mount
Here you see the Stock HU
Aftermarket HU - Pioneer 8650. Note the mounting plate fabricated to fit the DIN unit into the Toyota oversized location. The creme finish matches the interiors.
Image Dynamics IDQ8 8" Sub in a sealed enclosure, designed to go under the front seats. So two subs upfront...
Going under...
Connection Audison 4g Power Cable
ID CXS62 Crossover
Audison LRx1.400 drives the subs... This dimunitive amp is rated at 900w cont output at 1ohm!!
Underbelly of the Audison, see the ELNA caps
Audison LRx4.300 ready to go under the other seat, powers the 2 pairs of ID CXS62 comps
Going under...
Stiffening Cap installed at the rear in the stock pocket
The IDQ15 in an awesome sealed enclosure. Blends purrrrfect...
So while the IDQ15 takes care of the overall bass duties, upfront subs (2x8s) belt out tight, immediate bass that just blends in so well, you dont even know they are firing under your seat.
Net result: Tight, accurate, musical, audiophile sound that sounds right in every seat.
Any help needed... just holla...