Amplifiers

New Ford Bronco Wildtrack Full Audio System Upgrade

August 12, 2022 By JOey Knapp

When this client approached us about upgrading the audio system in his new Ford Bronco Wildtrack, we were very excited! We love the new Broncos and have not had the opportunity to work on one yet. After putting together some options for the client, we settled on a design that would give him everything he wanted. The result was a system that would sound and look great.

Ford Bronco Amplifier Upgrade

A mounting plate was laser cut to give us a base for mounting the electronics.

It was a tight fit, but we managed to fit two amps and the integration piece on the board.

The two amps and processor were hidden behind the factory side panel.

The large screen of the Bronco served as the media source.

Powering the audio system upgrades would be two Rockford Fosgate amplifiers. A 4-channel amplifier would power the front and rear speakers, while a 500 watt mono amplifier would power the subwoofer. Integration with the factory audio signals is handled by a Wavtech processor. Based on the popularity of the new Bronco, we took the opportunity of having one in our bays to create some Bronco-specific mounting pieces. For mounting the electronics in this Bronco we make a CAD drawing of a mounting board that would fit the spot behind the rear quarter panel on the passenger side. We then cut that pattern out in 1/2″ plywood with our CNC laser. By carefully positioning the amplifiers we were able to mount not only them, but also the Wavtech processor.

Ford Bronco Speaker Upgrade

We laser cut an acrylic adapter plate for the tweeters.

The tweeters we added fit under the factory grilles.

It is rare to find a vehicle these days with kick-panel mounted speakers.

The factory speakers would not be able to handle the power of the new amplifiers, so they had to be replaced. We chose as are replacement for the front speakers, Kenwood XR components. These speakers are very efficient and will ensure the client has audible tunes, even with the roof off. We cut a custom acrylic plate on our CNC laser to adapt the tweeter to the factory speaker location. The woofer from the Kenwood component set was installed in the factory kick panel location. The client wanted to keep the rear pods factory-looking, so we simply replaced the speakers in the pods with a JL Audio coaxial speaker.

Subwoofer Upgrade for Ford Bronco

The enclosure base was test-fit on the door to check the mounting points.

Additional contouring was added to the enclosure.

The enclosure was primed with high-build primer so we could sand it smooth.

Strips of foam were added to the back of the enclosure to limit vibrations.

The client can open the tailgate with pride, knowing he has the great-looking enclosure bolted to it!

The woofer was sunk into the front baffle to help reduce the space it takes up in the storage area.

This acrylic beauty panel is removable to access one of the mounting bolts.

The enclosure was kept as thin as possible so the client could retain his storage space.

The final piece of the puzzle for this Bronco was adding some bass. The client wanted to retain as much usable space in the rear of the vehicle as possible, so we decided on an enclosure that mounts to the rear door. To make sure the enclosure would hold up to any of the elements this Bronco might see, we built it out of marine plywood. The enclosure was designed to be attached to the back door with 5 bolts. The bolts attach to the rear door with rivetnut inserts. This lets the enclosure be removed and reinstalled without affecting the attachment integrity.

To complement the stylish interior of the new Bronco we decided the enclosure would be upholstered in a black vinyl. In order to have the vinyl be nice and smooth requires a bit of work. Once the enclosure was constructed, we sprayed it with a high-build primer to fill in any voids in the wood. The enclosure was then sanded and any remaining imperfections were repaired. The acrylic beauty panel on the front of the enclosure not only looks great, but it also serves as a cover for one of the bolts that secure the enclosure. Strong magnets attach the panel to the enclosure and allow for removal if the enclosure ever needs to be unbolted.

Radical Audio Transformation

When we were done installing all the gear it was time to setup the processor and amplifiers. We made sure the levels were matched properly and that the crossovers were set on the amplifiers. After giving the vehicle a quick wipe down, it was time to return it to the owner. The owner was very happy with the upgrades and glad he would now be able to enjoy his music with the top on or off. Give us a call or contact us if you would like to learn more about options for your vehicle.

Honda Civic Stereo Upgrade for Repeat Lake City Client

July 29, 2022 By JOey Knapp

The owner of this 2015 Honda Civic previously had a stereo system installed by us in his old vehicle. We had removed that stereo system for him, and now he wanted his equipment installed in the Honda Civic. We came up with a plan for his Honda Civic stereo upgrade that would use a combination of his old gear and a few new parts.

Honda Civic Stereo Upgrade: Speakers

We mounted the Morel tweeters in the factory tweeter location.

The Morel Virtus speakers fit perfectly behind the door panel.

In addition to upgrading the rear speakers, we also removed the factory 8″ subwoofer to provide a vent for the bass upgrade.

The OEM radio was retained as the source unit.

The previous setup the client had used a pair of Morel Virtus component speakers. These are some of our favorite speakers, so we were happy to be using them again in the Civic. Adding to the Virtus components, we added a set of Morel Maximo coaxial speakers in the rear deck. Powering the speakers are the 8 channels from two Rockford Fosgate 5-channel amplifiers. Six of the channels are powering the Virtus speakers (4 channels powering the woofers, 2 powering the tweeters) and two of the channels power the rear speakers. This provides the client with an incredible amount of power on tap for a very dynamic sound. The client liked the functionality of his existing factory radio, so we integrated his amplifiers with the factory radio outputs. Our Mitchell1 software was used to look up the wiring charts for the Civic and integrate our convertors.

Honda Civic Stereo Upgrade: Subwoofers

The small enclosure left the client with plenty of trunk space.

The corners were rounded on the enclosure and the carpet was neatly wrapped.

The custom lasered insert gives this enclosure a unique look.

We lasered a custom remote bass level plate for the client.

Phase two of this installation was to add some bass. In the clients previous vehicle he had a single 10″ subwoofer. This time he had the trunk space, so he wanted more bass. Answering the call for more bass in this Civic was a pair of Rockford Fosgate 10″ P3 subwoofers. This subwoofers handle over 600 watts each and work in a very small enclosure. We designed and built the enclosure to fit up against the back seat of the Civic. It took up very little of the trunk’s usable space. To add a little bit of cosmetic flare to the enclosure we added an additional front plate that not only recessed in the woofers, but also gave us a mounting spot for a trim plate. The center trim plate featured a Honda emblem. We cut the plate on our laser and used a lower power setting to cut the acrylic paper and use it as a template for painting the design you see.

Honda Civic Stereo Upgrade: Result!

After all the installation work done, we setup the amplifiers to extract all of the potential output from the speakers and subwoofers. The result was a very dynamic audio system that played loudly and cleanly. The client loved this Honda Civic stereo even more than his last car! We would love to chat with you about your next stereo upgrade, stop by Pinnacle Autosound or contact us online to make an appointment.

Rockford Fosgate Marine Audio System for Blackwood Boat

July 15, 2022 By JOey Knapp

The owner of this Blackwood boat came to Pinnacle Autosound looking for a stereo system that was as powerful as his boat. We have worked on plenty of boats so we knew what to recommend to the client to give him the audio system he desired. What we designed for the client was a full Rockford Fosgate marine audio system. He was happy with our discussion and booked the appointment.

All About the Canopy

Any number of colors can be selected with the Rockford Fosgate lighting app.

The Rockford Fosgate tower speakers feature beefy mounting brackets.

The bow side of the canopy got a pair of coaxials and a pair of tower speaker installed into it.

The stern side of the canopy was a mirror of the bow side.

We like that the tower speakers light up on the front and rear of the pod.

We talked to the client about a few options of where speakers could be placed in the boat, and ultimately decided the best route was to focus on the canopy. There were already four speakers in the canopy, that we knew we would replace. The client wanted more output than those four speakers could give him, so we added two more pairs. Since the canopy did not have places to mount four more speakers, we turned to the Rockford Fosgate tower speakers. Rockford Fosgate offers some mini-tower speakers that were perfect for adding more speakers in less space. We were able to utilize the bars and brackets on the canopy to mount the mini-tower speakers. A pair was added firing forward, and a pair was added pointing to the stern. These tower speakers, in conjunction with the canopy speakers would give the client plenty of sound anywhere in, or out of, the boat. All that was left to round out the system was to add some bass.

All About that Bass

The combination of all the lighting on the canopy speakers gave uniform color coverage to the whole boat.

We were able to fit the subwoofers in underneath the rear seating.

The client talked us into installing his lighting bar while we were working on the audio upgrades.

The canopy of a boat is a very poor place to try and add bass. The physical space available, as well as the poor sonics of the location for subwoofers had us look other places. What we found was a location below the stern mounted seats. This location was on the boundary of the boat, which typically works out well. We were able to fit two 10″ Rockford Fosgate marine subwoofers in this location. The last thing we had to do was install, wire, and setup the Rockford Fosgate marine amplifiers and lighting controller.

Client Loved his Rockford Fosgate Marine Audio Setup

This boat ended up being just what the client wanted, loud and clear. With all of the speakers being up on the canopy, it was easy to hear the boat from a great distance (we like to do a “walk test” outside of our bays to see how the sound projects). After a short demo for the client, he was in love with his Rockford Fosgate marine audio system. If it is time to upgrade or start with a new stereo system for your boat, stop by with it, we will take a look at it and discuss options with you. You can also contact us online to setup an appointment.

EZGO Stereo System for Repeat Powersports Client

July 8, 2022 By JOey Knapp

We don’t only install great sounding stereo systems in cars, trucks, RV’s and boats, we also make golf carts sound good too! The owner of this EZGO golf cart had previously brought his son’s Polaris to us to install a soundbar in it. He was so happy with the work we did on his son’s Polaris that he decided to bring us his golf cart for a stereo upgrade. Follow along as we go over his EZGO stereo upgrade.

EZGO Stereo, Controls and Amplifier

The custom lasered plate housed the switches and new radio.

We mounted the JL Audio amplifier and Rockford Fosgate lighting controller on a custom HDPE plate.

Typically on golf carts we use some sort of Bluetooth controller for the audio source. This client wanted something a bit nicer, as well as the ability to listen to FM radio stations. The radio he picked out was a Fusion color radio. It has tons of features and along with its’ bright color screen, was a great choice. We would be installing the radio and two switches in the dash of the golf cart. To integrate all of the electronics in the dash we used our laser to make a custom acrylic plate to house all of the gear. In addition to securing the gear, we also etched labels for the switches into the plastic. To power the new speakers we went to our go-to EZGO amplifier, the JL Audio MX 280/4. This little powerhouse provides the speakers with lots of power, while being a nearly waterproof amplifier. We mounted the speakers and lighting controller on a HDPE plate that we fabricated.

Rockford Fosgate Speakers with Lighting

The Rockford Fosgate speakers feature integral lighting.

The rear speakers provide more sound for the driver as well as the rear passengers.

One of our favorite locations for speakers in golf carts is in the front pockets. We have templates made to custom fit the pockets of the EZGO carts. These templates help us create perfectly fitting speaker adapters in the EZGO’s. In these templates we installed a pair of Rockford Fosgate coaxial marine speakers. In the rear, behind the seats, we installed another set of Rockford Fosgate speakers. To reinforce the plastic on the cart, we cut a piece of black HDPE plastic and mounted the speakers on the plate. When discussing the build with the client we mentioned that the Rockford Fosgate speakers had lighting built in to them. The client wanted to take advantage of the lighting so he agreed to add in the Rockford Fosgate lighting controller. This gives him the ability to control the lighting via the Rockford Fosgate lighting app on his smartphone.

EZGO Audio Pros at Pinnacle

Our final step once the gear was installed was to setup the JL Audio amplifier and make sure the lighting functioned properly. When the client picked up the EZGO he was blown away by the sound from his golf cart. We are sure he was happy that his toy was much louder than his sons! Contact us online or stop by if you would like to know more about stereo options for your powersports vehicle.

Ford Raptor Stereo System Upgrade

July 1, 2022 By JOey Knapp

The Ford Raptor is an awesome bit of engineering. Take one of the most popular Ford Trunks and pump it full of steroids and you have a Raptor! It is unfortunate, however, that the team at Ford didn’t design an audio system that was as awesome as the truck itself. Luckily, this is where Pinnacle Autosound comes in! A local client contacted us about upgrading her son’s Ford Raptor stereo system. She was very knowledgeable on mobile electronics, so it was a pleasure to work with her to design the perfect system for her son’s truck.

Speaker Upgrade

The front door speaker adapters were cut on our laser.

The speaker were installed behind the factory door panels.

The JL Audio C3 speaker was mounted as a coaxial speaker in the rear doors.

The client is a long-time fan of JL Audio, so we leaned heavily on that brand for this stereo system. For the front and rear doors, we used the JL Audio C3 speakers to form the foundation for great sound in this Raptor. The C3 speaker is unique in that it can be installed as either a component set or a coaxial speaker. This is fortunate for this Raptor, because we needed a component set for the front doors and a coaxial for the rear doors. The JL Audio C3 speakers were the perfect fit for each set of doors! To adapt the factory 5×7′ speaker to the JL Audio 6.5″ we used our laser to cut acrylic adapter plates. In the rear doors we used an aftermarket speaker adapter and topped it off with a bit of sound deadening material.

Amplifiers and Integration Processor Installation

We pre-wired much of the wiring on the amplifier mounting plate.

We carefully laid out the gear on the amp board to make sure they all fit.

We made a custom plate for the remote bass knob.

To power the speakers and subwoofers in the truck we used two different JL Audio amplifiers. The amplifiers and additional electronics were mounted to a custom board that we constructed to go behind the rear seats. The board mounts using factory mounting points on the back wall of the truck. Powering the speakers is an RD400/4 amplifier. The JL Audio RD amplifiers provide the client with incredible value and great sound. Providing the 1000 watts we needed for the subwoofers is a JL Audio JD1000/1 amplifier. This amp provides plenty of clean power in a small footprint chassis.
Because the client wanted to keep the factory source unit, we used a NAV-TV Zen interface to obtain a clean audio signal. The Zen interface takes the factory digital signal and provides a clean analog output that we used to feed signal to the amplifiers.
The final piece of electronics that are mounted to the board are the passive crossovers for the JL Audio C3 speakers. To make future servicing easier we custom lasered plastic labels to designate the front and rear, left and right crossovers. To give the client’s son complete control over the subwoofer amplifier, we mounted a JL Audio remote bass knob to the left of the steering wheel. We added a custom lasered labeling plate beneath the knob.

Custom Subwoofer Enclosure

The enclosure was loaded with the subwoofers and ready to be installed.

The enclosure lighting and speaker wiring was wired with a quick release plug, in case the enclosure needed to be removed.

The enclosure was finished with a combination of carpet, vinyl and acrylic trim pieces.

Laser-etched accent panels flank the center Raptor logo.

The laser etched piece of acrylic was also lit with LED RGB lighting.

The Raptor logo was lit and accent lighting was added at the bottom of the enclosure.

Bass for this system is a pair of JL Audio 10Tw3 subwoofers. These are some of JL Audio’s best “thin” subwoofers. We have used many of these subwoofers over the years to fit in the tight spaces that modern trucks present us with. In addition to being a shallow-mount subwoofers, these winners also take very little airspace for their enclosure. A home run for trucks! The client didn’t want just a plain carpeted enclosure for her son, and that was music to our ears! We used a combination of laser cut acrylic pieces and LED lighting to really set this enclosure apart.

Ford Raptor Stereo Upgrade Success

As with all our installations, after the equipment was installed and the vehicle cleaned, we set the controls on the amplifiers to maximize the output of the stereo system. This truck was designed to sound incredible, and it didn’t disappoint. The client loved the way the truck sounded, and enjoyed the impressive amount of bass it had, she couldn’t wait to share it with her son. We have worked on hundreds of trucks, so we know how to make them sound great. If you have a truck and are interested in upgrading the sound in it, stop by or contact us online.

Sportsman Speaker Upgrade for Repeat Marine Audio Client

June 24, 2022 By JOey Knapp

We are thankful for any client we have. We are most thankful for the clients that have used us, and had such a good experience that they continue to come to us for their audio needs. One such client owns this beautiful 24 foot Sportsman Masters bay boat. We worked on the boat when the client first got it, adding an amplifier and some subwoofers. This time the client wanted to come in for a Sportsman speaker upgrade, moving up to the M6 series of marine speakers by JL Audio.

Previous Sportsman Work

When the client first got this boat he immediately noticed the lack of bass it had. He made an appointment and dropped the boat off for a bass upgrade. We added two JL Audio M3 10″ subwoofers at the stern of the boat. To give us the clearance needed, we made a plate out of 1/2″ HDPE (also known as Starboard). To integrate the plate with the color scheme of the boat, we added a 1/4″ black acrylic plate below the HDPE plate. This white a black combination looked right at home on this Sportsman.

Sportsman Speaker Upgrade

Two speakers in the bow and two in the stern were upgraded.

The canopy had 2 pair of speakers that were upgraded.

A pair of speakers that flank the subwoofers were upgraded in the stern.

At the time we were upgrading the bass, the client expressed the interest in also upgrading the speakers from the M3 series to M6 series. This was in the middle of the Covid pandemic and products were challenging to acquire. We placed the order with JL Audio for the speakers and began to wait. Many, many months later the speakers finally arrived and we scheduled the appointment to upgrade the speakers. The speaker upgrade went smoothly, as the JL speakers share the same basket size cutout. With the speakers replaced, we re-tuned the amplifiers to take advantage of the new speakers. The update for the boat was an improvement and the client was pleased with the work. If you are interested in upgrading the speakers in your Sportsman (or other) boat, stop by or contact us online for ideas to enhance your audio.

Harley-Davidson Bag Lid Speaker Upgrade for Street Glide Bike

June 3, 2022 By JOey Knapp

A client stopped by to see about adding some speakers to his brand new 2022 Harley-Davidson Street Glide. We have done a number of Harley-Davidson bag lid speaker upgrades, so we told him that part was no problem. In addition to the bag lids, he also wanted to upgrade the front fairing speakers and add an amplifier to power the new speakers. We mentioned to the client that we could use our TechnoResearch programmer to flash his Harley-Davidson radio to flatten the bad eq curve, but he told us that was already done.

Harley-Davidson Amplifier and Fairing Speakers.

The client-supplied speakers fit under the factory grilles.

The client had already flashed his radio so we didn’t need to use our TechnResearch programmer.

The ARC Audio amplifier has an angled top to fit under the fairing.

The fairing was assembled and cleaned once we were done installing the new gear.

The client brought some speakers to be installed in the front fairing. He had heard them on a friend’s bike and wanted the same. We disassembled the fairing to gain access to the speakers and also the mounting location of the amplifier. With the speaker upgrade complete we moved onto installing the amplifier. To provide the speakers with lots of power we chose the ARC Audio Moto720 amplifier. The low profile of the ARC amplifier allows for it to fit under the fairing, right above the factory radio.

Harley-Davidson Bag Lid Speaker Installation

The new speaker kit fits the bag lids perfectly.

These Rockford Fosgate grilles look sharp!

We love the Rockford bag lid speakers.

The final part of the project was to install the new Rockford Fosgate bag lid speaker upgrade. We begin the process by removing the bags from the bike. Once off the bike and safely placed on soft blankets, we removed the lids from the bags. The Rockford Fosgate bag kit comes with templates for cutting the holes in the lids, we used those templates to carefully cut the bag lid holes. Now that we had the holes cut, we then assembled the speaker brackets and grilles. Finally, we were able to reassemble the bags and wire them up.

Great Sounding Harley-Davidson Audio

With all the speakers installed, it was time for us to adjust the settings on the amplifiers. We setup the amp so the client’s audio would be loud and clear. The additional set of speakers and the upgrade in power made a huge difference in the sound of this bike. We stock speaker and amp upgrades for a wide range of motorcycles. Stop by or contact us online if you are interested in finding out the options for your bike.

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Speaker and Amp Upgrade

May 27, 2022 By JOey Knapp

We have been doing more and more bikes lately here at Pinnacle Autosound. We were approached by this client about upgrading the fairing speakers as well as adding speakers to his bag lids. For the Harley-Davidson Road Glide speaker upgrades on this bike we recommended speakers by JL Audio and Rockford Fosgate.

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Speaker Upgrade

The JL Audio C2 speakers feature a poly cone that holds up great in the weather.

The JL Audio speakers fit perfectly behind the factory grilles.

Once the bag lids were installed, it was time for the wiring.

If Harley-Davidson made bag lid speakers, they would look like this!

The new Rockford Fosgate grilles match the contours of the bag lids.

In the front fairing of this Road Glide, we replaced the aging factory speakers with JL Audio C2 coaxial speakers. These speakers work great on bikes because they are constructed of materials that hold up well in the weather. In addition to handling the elements, they don’t require a ton of power to play loudly. With the front speakers replaced we moved on to the rear bag lids. We used the Rockford Fosgate Power series bag lid speaker kit. This kit provides everything needed to convert the bag lids for accepting the new speakers. The kit comes with a great sounding set of Rockford Fosgate 6×9’s and grilles and mounting hardware that makes the lids look like they came from the factory with speakers in them.

Harley-Davidson Amplifier Upgrade

To make sure the client was able to hear his new speakers clearly while riding, we also added an amplifier to his bike. To fit in the small spaces underneath the front fairing we went with a JL Audio MX280/4 amplifier. This little amplifier packs plenty of power and doesn’t tax the bike’s charging system. Another great feature of this amplifier is that it is completely sealed, making it a great choice for bikes, because it is impervious to the elements.

Lake City’s Harley-Davidson Stereo Experts

Once we had all the gear installed and neatly wired, we spent some time setting up the amplifier to give the client the best sound possible. The result was a bike that would not only sound good sitting at a stoplight, but also when riding. If you are interested in upgrading the stereo system on your Harley-Davidson (or other bikes!), give us a call or contact us online.

Ford Edge Car Stereo Upgrade for Lake City Client

May 22, 2022 By JOey Knapp

A longtime friend of Pinnacle Autosound decided he needed to upgrade the car stereo system in his Ford Edge. After a brief discussion on the phone, the client stopped by so we could get a better look at his vehicle. Looking at the vehicle, and talking with the client, we came up with a plan for satisfying his audio desires.

Morel Speakers and Rockford Amplifier

The rear doors were upgraded with Morel coaxials.

The front woofers were replaced with Tempo Ultra speakers.

The interior retained its stock look when we were done.

Our adapter plates mounted the tweeters in the factory location.

These plastic adapters were heat formed to fit the tweeters.

The first step in the stereo upgrade for the Ford Edge was to replace the factory speakers. The speakers that came in this Edge were lifeless and sounded even worse when cranked up. Our discussion with the client led us to the direction of Morel speakers. The Morel speakers are a natural choice for those that musically oriented, like this client. We have found that the Morel speakers are very natural sounding and require very little equalization to provide balanced sound. We used Morel Tempo Ultra components in the front and Morel Tempo Ultra coaxial speakers in the rear doors. To mount the tweeters in the factory location, we used our laser to cut some custom ABS plastic mouting adapters. Powering the speakers is a four channel Rockford Fosgate R2 amplifiers. This amplifier packs plenty of power in a small footprint.

Rockford Fosgate Bass

We placed the remote level control for the subwoofer within easy reach of the driver.

The custom lasered plate trims out the bass knob.

The Punch subwoofer offered quite a bit of bass in a small enclosure.

The client wanted a fair amount of bass, but also wanted the option to retain all his hatch space. Given these parameters, we chose the Rockford Fosgate Punch 12″ powered subwoofer enclosure. This awesome setup contains a 12″ subwoofer with a 300 watt amplifier, in a sealed enclosure. Both the power and signal wires into the enclosure are connected with quick release plugs. These make it easy for the client to remove the enclosure, should he ever need every bit of space in his hatch. The enclosure comes with a remote level control. We once again used our laser to make a custom trim plate for the knob.

Great Sounding Car Stereo Upgrade

With all the gear installed, it was time for us to setup the system. We adjusted the levels on the system interface and then the amplifier and powered subwoofer. The result was a great sounding system that exhibited wonderfully balanced tonality and awesome detail. The client loved the upgrade and couldn’t wait to listen to his favorite music in it. If you are interested in turning your vehicle into a rolling concert, give us a call or contact us here.

Chevrolet Silverado JL Audio Bass Upgrade

April 11, 2022 By JOey Knapp

A repeat client contacted us about adding some bass to his wife’s Chevrolet Silverado. After discussing a few options with him, we came up with the perfect solution. A pair of JL Audio 10Tw3 subwoofers and a 750 watt Rockford Fosgate amplifier would give his wife all the bass she could want.

Rockford Fosgate Subwoofer Amplifier

To power the JL Audio subwoofers we chose the Rockford Fosgate R2 750 watt amplifier. While officially labeled as a 750 watt amplifier, this powerhouse actually packs over 900 watts in a small footprint. The amplifier was tucked away under the driver’s seat.

JL Audio Bass Upgrade

To maximize the amount of bass we could fit under the rear seat of the client’s wife’s truck, we looked to one of our favorite subwoofers, the JL Audio 10tw3. The JL Audio 10tw3 subwoofer offers all the performance of a full sized traditional subwoofer in a profile that is a little more than 3″ deep. The shallow mounting depth, small enclosure requirements and great power handling all make for a subwoofer that is nearly perfect. It’s no wonder it is our go-to truck subwoofer.

Custom Subwoofer Enclosure

With the gear selected, it was time to build the enclosure for the subwoofer. We headed into our woodshop to construct a sealed enclosure with the subwoofers in a down firing orientation. Firing the subwoofers down not only offers them a bit of protection, but also provides some sonic benefits, as well. We noticed that the truck had some pink accents on it, so we decided to take that theme and run with it. When the enclosure was fabricated, we used our laser to cut a 1/4″ MDF template that was glued on the enclosure. The template was then blended into the enclosure with body filler. The template formed a pocket for a custom acrylic insert. We used our laser again to cut a 1/4″ black acrylic insert for the pocket. We set the laser to cut “Silverado” just deep enough to cut through the protective paper on the acrylic, and then used that as a mask. With the letters peeled out, we primed and painted the acylic with pink paint that was a perfect match to the other accents on the truck.

Underbody and Interior RGB LED Lighting

The final request for the client was for us to add some RGB LED lighting to the underside of the truck as well as the interior. We used one of our premium LED Glow kits that gives the client smartphone control of the lighting. Another thing that makes this kit special is that LED’s are addressable. Normal kits offer just the ability to change to a single color at a time. This premium kit has LED’s that can be programmed to change to multiple colors, as well chase and form patterns. An added benefit of the interior lighting is that the rear lighting also helped illuminate the front of the new enclosure.

Chevrolet Silverado Bass and Lighting Upgrade

With all the work done it was time to return the truck to the client. Both the client and his wife were thrilled with the way the upgrades sounded, the added details on the enclosure and the lighting on the truck. We were happy that they trusted us to help fulfill their goals for the Silverado. If you would like to know more about Chevrolet Silverado upgrades or other truck options, give us a call or email us.