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TheDalton · 04-21-2013, 01:07 PM

Thank you Matt, awesome response!

Your post is extremely helpful and is exactly what I was hoping to get - someone with more experience sharing their thoughts.

I think you're right about the type of music, when I was 16-19 I listened to mostly rap just for the bass pretty much. I'm over it now (I am still a huge Eminem fan though ;p) and looking to broaden my tastes so I will definitely take your recommendation on listening to a live Dave Matthews Band performance to try to pick up on the staging.

Are some youtube videos high enough quality for this? It'd be cool to see their locations on video and match it up to the sound I'm hearing.

Thanks for your advice about the head unit also - to be honest, I didn't really understand the post about modifying the PAC to run the input wire for the amplifier. I've only had to "plug n play" pre amp outputs on the back of an aftermarket HU. I need to reread that post.
Does this method sound as clear as the pre amp outputs?
Will I be able to add a second amp for the factory speakers in the future?

And yes, I am referring to your build about the sound deadening. I am extremely jealous of the sound deadening you did. I do not have an ear for "clear, crisp mids and highs" but I do unfortunately have an ear for the slightest little rattle + road noise. If I can find good MLV locally(to try to mitigate shipping costs) I will definitely go the route you did. And if I can save $700-800 by not getting the scosche kit + new HU then I won't feel as guilty dropping so much into sound deadening.
I'd really like to do this, have you been able to drive it yet with the carpet and panels back in to notice the difference?

Again, thanks for your response. You've helped a lot already!

04-21-2013, 01:07 PM	#3
TheDalton Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro LS, RS Wheels Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 6	Thank you Matt, awesome response! Your post is extremely helpful and is exactly what I was hoping to get - someone with more experience sharing their thoughts. I think you're right about the type of music, when I was 16-19 I listened to mostly rap just for the bass pretty much. I'm over it now (I am still a huge Eminem fan though ;p) and looking to broaden my tastes so I will definitely take your recommendation on listening to a live Dave Matthews Band performance to try to pick up on the staging. Are some youtube videos high enough quality for this? It'd be cool to see their locations on video and match it up to the sound I'm hearing. Thanks for your advice about the head unit also - to be honest, I didn't really understand the post about modifying the PAC to run the input wire for the amplifier. I've only had to "plug n play" pre amp outputs on the back of an aftermarket HU. I need to reread that post. Does this method sound as clear as the pre amp outputs? Will I be able to add a second amp for the factory speakers in the future? And yes, I am referring to your build about the sound deadening. I am extremely jealous of the sound deadening you did. I do not have an ear for "clear, crisp mids and highs" but I do unfortunately have an ear for the slightest little rattle + road noise. If I can find good MLV locally(to try to mitigate shipping costs) I will definitely go the route you did. And if I can save $700-800 by not getting the scosche kit + new HU then I won't feel as guilty dropping so much into sound deadening. I'd really like to do this, have you been able to drive it yet with the carpet and panels back in to notice the difference? Again, thanks for your response. You've helped a lot already!