I'm new to the forums so I would like to say hi to everyone. My name is Todd and I've always wanted a Miata for some reason. I've been into building sound systems since I was about 15 and I've haven't had a decent one in over a year :(. I decided to take the challenge to install something in my miata(I just got a week ago) because there's isn't much space and I didn't want to take up the whole trunk. So here it is:

 

Hi.

My left speaker doesn't work. What should I do?

 

like the sub location, hate the video.

 

Have you checked the connections to the speaker? That's where I'd start. Also if it was making weird noises before it stopped working I'd say it's blown. Get some new one!

 

Uh thanks I guess? Is it just the lighting or is there something that you can suggest that would make it better or more enjoyable I guess?

 

If I where to get a set of component speakers and an amp, what should I get.

 

It's a little bit on the snooze side of things. More energy! If you sound tired, you're making me tired lol. But I don't expect you to be jumping up and down "HEY YOUTUBE TODD HERE LOLOLOLOLOL"

Editing & lighting could be better.

Tripod to counter hand held video.

Though, I like the idea and it seems you do have some talent when looking at your previous speaker box builds on your channel.

Will the final box be fiberglass?

 

I suppose I'll go buy a lightning setup and tripod for my GoPro! Yes the final box will be fiberglass thanks for the suggestions

 

Focal has a low model component that I would trust over anything else in its price range as far as quality of the speaker and performance. If you don't ever plan on adding rear speakers or a subwoofer I would go with something like this from a quality name brand company. :
http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/p300x2

When it comes to speakers as a lot of things you can really tell a huge difference if you spend the extra little bit of money. Also if you take care of it it will sound a hell of a lot better longer!

 

 

Do you have to seal the back end from the elements somehow? Or do you create an air tight enclosure for speakers in doors. Finally, is shielded wire a thing, if so, where would you ground the shield.

I'd probable do nothing more than the components, but would like to maximize what I get and willing to amp it.

 

Do you still have a bose setup in your car OP?

Should be your next video, how to de-bose a miata. Include recommended single din replacement, wire shielding, sub install you're working on, speaker/tweeter amp etc etc. Make it a semi cheap but QUALITY install. And as a bonus, to appeal to those who track and DD thier miata... Include total weight removed with total weight of new system.

You'll get all the miata stance bros, +1 fappin to your audio install vids.

 

it was long and boring and didn't convey anything that like 2 pictures couldnt.

replicate them with like 1/2" MDF, and sell them like hot cakes on ebay.

I bought this one from a local doing just that for $50:




problem was it required a shallow sub and was probably only 0.5 cuft.

 

You can install these between the doors and speakers. It creates a small enclosure to boost vocals and highs and protects them from moisture. Elaborate on the shielded wire stuff.

 

I would have loved to start from the beginning but my car already had a single din. I did start to make a video of the touchscreen install but I lost some of the files while trying to upload them to my computer. An amp install video will be make though!

 

That is a great idea. Do you like the placement of that subwoofer enclosure or is the placement of my setup better?

 

yours will be better.

it makes better use of space and allows for much larger volume in the box without sacrficing any of the usable trunk area.

 

Your colorscheme is nearly identical to my brothers miata - minus the crap body kit. But hey, $800 automatic miata with a bad transmission is $800 (and we had a 5 speed laying around). I think his paint is Krylon Fusion blue.

 

a set of components plus an amp sounds great. add in a sub it's really a decent setup.

should of listened to mine when you had the chance. I used a 3-channel amp and was pretty damn happy with it, I could listen to music top down and here it just fine at 70-80mph.

 

This. Did the same, got same results.