legend4life

This is my first system guys, any help/input is appreciated

I know this post is rather long and rambling, but I would like to adequately describe everything..........you may skip straight to the questions if you like.

I will be getting my whole system installed sometime soon by a highly regarded local car audio shop. For bass I will have the Brahma 15 in the SubZero ABS151 sealed 2.25 cf enclosure, in the trunk of my 94 Acura Legend sedan. The Brahma 15 will be powered off of the Revolution d1500.1 at 1 0hm. For my front stage I will be running the Adire Audio Koda component set installed in the stock door locations. These will be powered by an Arc Audio 2100 cxl amp at 4 0hm Stereo.

My question is about how much sound deadening to use. The shop said that the trunk has to be sound deadened before the system is installed, becuase it would be impossible/very hard afterwards. So I may just sound deaden only the trunk for now, and leave the rest for later. The thing is shipping for this stuff is mad expensive so I will probably just order all that I need right now. And if I order all of it now, I may also get a cheaper price.

I will probably either go with eDead or Raammat, the 60 mill versions, becuase they seem like the best product for the best price. So now the question is how much do I order? This is a confusing decision for me because I do want the best sound quality, bass, and midbass out of my system, and also want the ride to be as quiet as possible........and to get all that I would be willing to spend the money. The thing is so far all the money I have spent on my system is not going to be wasted becuase even if I sell the car or something later on, I can always take out the system. But sound deadening probably can not be taken out or re-used, correct? So if I get like 300 sq ft, and spend over $300 it would not be something I can re-use if I happen to sell the car...............so I am thinking maybe I should not use that much, and only what is necessary?

1. How much sq ft does it take to cover the entire trunk in one layer ? You guys know, its a rather large trunk..............I can probably fit two of these ABS151 enclosures in there, lol.

2. And then how much sq ft for each door in one layer if I want to do both the inner plastic panel, and also the metal skins of the door?

3. And would I also want to do the floor and ceiling of the car? How much sq ft for one layer on each of these? Remember its a large car.........would it help or make a big difference to do these?

4. Would it help much or make a big difference to do 2 or 3 layers? How much is too much? Or after how many layers is it not beneficial/practical to do anymore ? I need to know becuase I want to order all that I will need right now.............I wouldn't mind doing even 200-300+ sq ft on the whole car as long as it does make a big difference and help.......but I just need to know now to order it all so I don't have to waste $30-50 on shipping costs twice or more.


Thanks

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WOW man. You are really getting into this thing. First off, I have never heard of those components before, what's the deal with that?? Anyway, I have some advice for you. I have used Dynamat in my Sedan. You can break down sound deadening into several components. However, I dont remember how much I used, I just know I added about 50 pounds to my car. I only Dynamatted the back of my car, trunk, deck lid, rear quarters, rear shelf and floor of trunk. It made a good size difference.

For making your car quieter while driving, you would need to focus on every part of the car, especially the firewall, wheelwells, floor and roof. Most road noise comes from these areas.

IMO, the Legend only needs sound deadening in the rear half, like I did, for a system. Of the 4 Legends I know of with systems, all cars seem to be quite rattle free and solid for the most part. However, most Legends need the trunk to be deadened because the quarters, deck lid and various other parts back there will make noise if the system has any real power. And the rear deck needs special attention too. In my experience, inside my Legend only two things have made any noise at high volumes. The rear deck, and any loose change or such in the glove box, center console or ashtray. Basically, the rear deck can be a bi1ch to quiet down, so pay attention to the speaker mountings, 3rd brake light and any contact points that can rattle. Also, make sure your seat back is bolted down and any contact points between seat metal and body metal are appropiately sound deadened also.

Too much sound deadening material will only weigh your car down. You seem somewhat serious about your sound system, so I would recommend you do a thorough job on the car's back half, maybe even put two layers on larger pieces of sheet metal that may move alot under pressure. Also, I would at least do the front doors thoroughly in 1 layer, and maybe 2 layers if you feel up to it. Then go from there, I think you will be satisfied with that. And of course, any additions to the car can be made without bothering the system. WERD.
FYI, I have a full on Alpine/Infiniti system with 2 R12's powered by a Soundstream 1000SX 1000w rms.

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chez1701

I did the sound dentoning my self with a roll of roofing material!
did the trunk lid, and all the the rest was able to custon cyt & used silicone to apply it. Did my 4 drs and floor with this $40 doller
roll! And had fun doing it !

rember its cheaper than dynmat! and yo'll get more for $!
It's so easy to apply your self good luck!

Used $ to fet my Lovac shifter handle & e-brake

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B-Lo

I bought the knock off dynamat from www.parts-express.com

I did both front doors whole trunk next up is the rear deck cause thats where most of my rattle is coming from.Oh nic echoice on speakers

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chez1701

too on the smell, but no problem with the smell or none for that!
I installed at the mid summer plenty of hot days! no smell!!

Believe me my wife would of complained about it if there was any
kind of smell!! I drive to upstate NY to the Catskills back down to Atlantic NJ all summer long!

best cheap investment I made!!!!

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