Peter, thanks for making these videos. I can hear the struggle in your voice when you talk about finding enough time in your day to do all the things you must do and all the things you want to do. It's damn hard, mate. I'm happy you are here teaching. Cheers.
@chriswray21325 жыл бұрын
Loving how clean this one came out, and also the oem look is perfect, you really turned this car around mate, very tasty ! what you have done for 'dad' is simply amazing, and massive respect to you for making such a huge effort :)
@corystock15695 жыл бұрын
Can't believe the owner didn't want to show off those amps and DSP w a window in that cover. Good work, as always!
@pssound97495 жыл бұрын
Cory Stock 1. There’s a thick, durable carpet on the top of everything for everyday use, so you see nothing! 2. If you want to see the amps, just take that top panel out. 3. The owner wanted nothing as this car was built for my father in-law as a gift 🎁.
@clydesharman20532 жыл бұрын
It came out really clean I think I will copy your amp rack it’s simple but since I’m not a gifted carpenter with an abundance of tools I can manage that. And yes I do the same with cable management I’ll spend lots of time on the routing of the cables Thanks Mate
@carlnorrbom5 жыл бұрын
Very nice - and given the amount of effort put in, a very good outcome I must say! Well done.
@pssound97495 жыл бұрын
Thanks Carl! 🙏
@Modzie8685 жыл бұрын
I love it!!....you given me great ideas for my trunk build, my queen would be so happy to know it have space to put groceries in now instead of the backseat.
@williamprice42695 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. In all of my installs, Like you, I’ve always fused the amps at the fuse blocks, even if the amps have on board fuses. To me it’s an extra level of safety.
@pssound97495 жыл бұрын
Question: what are the fuses for in the amplifier?
@williamprice42695 жыл бұрын
Pssound to supply a level of protection for the amplifier because some people thought that the fuse in the engine compartment is enough and it wasn’t. Some people under size the power wire and Ohm’s Law takes effect. A voltage drop happens across the power wire and boom instant heat. Back in my day, which was the late 80’s, amplifier companies were just starting to put fuses on the amplifier. I ran an old, first generation Orion 425 HCCA and I can’t remember if it had on board fuses. I do remember fusing it at the battery and in the trunk
@CORZER05 жыл бұрын
Have you ever blown a fuse?
@williamprice42695 жыл бұрын
CORZER0 yes.
@stanfordturner4 жыл бұрын
Agree with you on the fusing. I'd say fuse any time you have a drop in wire size.
@TENNESSEETRACKHAWK3 жыл бұрын
looks amazing Peter!
@tylormcvey14932 жыл бұрын
As usual, you give me ideas & solid advice. Thanks for sharing your craft
@hotlaprc19805 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video peter. Soon I will be running the same processor along with a fiio x7 Mark 2. You and I have chatted via Facebook and I look forward to more of your videos
@ChrisClark_8085 жыл бұрын
Very nice panel work!!! I’ll have to admit I was surprised! Nice job, thanks for sharing.
@gabedoubleggriffin64465 жыл бұрын
This is an beautiful amp rack!
@satanas666reyna35 жыл бұрын
Man you do great work even if you say you didn’t have to much time to do it it’s an awesome system
@markcoe80964 жыл бұрын
wow looks so clean and fresh. Id be so happy with that! I am struggling to think of the shape of the build in my car as its a 5 door ford focus and i want access the the spare wheel still, just in case plus i dont want to loose the ability to carry things when i need to. Slight imperfection at 9:44 in the vinyl but im sure you sorted it quickly Great work fella! I discovered PSSOUND yesterday and every evening im going to watch your videos. Thanks for your effort
@pssound97494 жыл бұрын
Mark Coe there’s a lot to see on this channel! 🤘 Be careful, wives hate me as most audio people rather watch my videos than porn! 😂
@MrCountmein33 жыл бұрын
I've seen a ton of builds and this one by far is my favorite!! You do amazing work. I very well may do this same build in my chrysler 300m. With my own little tweeks.
@tee_tow4 жыл бұрын
Very meticulous 👌
@60secondmediauk4 жыл бұрын
is it sad that I knew what car it was through the shape of the opening through to the front of the car? great work, love the finish.
@thephoenixgoldkid3815 жыл бұрын
peters pretty much an artist..!
@burninglettergs5 жыл бұрын
Love it, super clean. Next meet I can demonstrate SBC vs aptX vs aptX HD streaming 😉
@pssound97495 жыл бұрын
Gary Sewell Ohh, you’ve got some new goodies?? 😉💪🤘
@burninglettergs5 жыл бұрын
@@pssound9749 Just a new BT receiver, better SQ than OEM for sure and retains steering wheel control.
@TheWjbrown375 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Work!!
@dioncampbell33844 жыл бұрын
Hi i think this is a nice install, i like the stealth look.
@pssound97494 жыл бұрын
Dion Campbell thank you! 👌🙏
@iceman45ification15 жыл бұрын
Nice work man!! Very clean setup. Should sound amazing. 👌
@LeandroJack Жыл бұрын
Is Zapco still known for the quality as they always had back in the day? Could I buy a Zapco in 2023 and be pleased that it's gonna perform?
@pssound9749 Жыл бұрын
They have some great products and some not as great, pretty much like everyone else these days, but they’re still right up there when it comes to sound quality.
@LeandroJack Жыл бұрын
@@pssound9749 Thanks for your feedback. I'm looking at their ST-104D SQ MINI amp but I'm skeptical because I wondering if it would deliver the watts it claims.
@pssound9749 Жыл бұрын
@@LeandroJack is that model actually available yet?
@davidperry40134 жыл бұрын
I love zapco gear
@cashualplayer12753 жыл бұрын
Very nice! In case the owner want to put lights on that set up. How would you start doing it? Do you need to replace the distribution blocks?
@pssound97493 жыл бұрын
JovertPogiTV Garrovillo it depends on the amount of LED u need vs consumption. OEM circuit in trunk can be used too as this one was done the same way too.
@trustmeplez5 жыл бұрын
Another neat install, the amount of wood work done is amazing with all the contours and fitment. How did you feel the Zapco DSP in comparison to others in the market, is their interface now better than earlier ones. I would like to hear your views on MiniDsp if you have used it on any of your builds till now.
@pssound97495 жыл бұрын
Mr. R.S Thank you! I’ve only used Mosconi and Audison DSPs supplied by customers and personally I wouldn’t use them again for multiple reasons. The ones i’ve sold and recommend come from Zapco and Helix, both very good.👌
@martinfreeman62274 жыл бұрын
This install is clean and professional work. Firstly this video has given me a great idea of how to mount the Sub in the boot and still having good cargo space. The one question I have is the bass quality. Does one loose considerable bass quality as opposed to using an enclosure? Is there a minimum space (cubic feet) for the space used to mount the sub? Please advise. Many thanks for this work of art.
@pssound97494 жыл бұрын
Martin Freeman this is infinite baffle application using the airspace of the trunk, people without experience would call it free-air. Check out the trunk baffle playlist on the channel, you can see many more videos about this type of application, which is the best sounding sub solution you can ever get in a car.
@martinfreeman62274 жыл бұрын
@@pssound9749 Many thanks for this. I just wish you know how timely this video is. I'm in the process of a build and having a sedan cargo space is always a challenge when you have enclosures. Thanks.
@martinfreeman62274 жыл бұрын
Quick question, what brands (budget) would you recommend for this project, in addition, would you recommend a 12" or 15" sub. My plan is to stay under 1000w RMS for the sub. Thanks
@pssound97494 жыл бұрын
Martin Freeman i’d suggest to get a 6ch amp with built-in DSP and a monoblock for the sub, which is the most cost effective way. Look into Zapco ST-6X DSP+any ST mono or Helix P6DSP+mono. Subs: Acoustic Elegance SPB or IB range, Adire Tempest or similar, min 1x15” for trunk IB. Front: location dependent, could be a long story.
@martinfreeman62274 жыл бұрын
@@pssound9749 Many thanks, i had already purchased the Audio control D-6.1200 amp with DSP, i already have a Rockford Fosgate T1*750 bd for the sub. The monoblock is from a previous project and i still want to utilize it. I had a Rockford power T1 d4 10" sub, I've sold it and want to get a new one hence the idea to work on the baffle system. The plan is to uterlize what I have and gradually upgrade as this is my daily driver. Im very grateful for your input.
@drrckhamilton5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter!!!! Any video showing "how to " speaker pods?
@pssound97495 жыл бұрын
Derrick There’s no video on that, but that is pretty easy. Fit a rivnut in the metal of the A-pillar. Drill a hole through the pod. Fix the pod with a machined bolt into the rivnut. Shape the trim panel around the pod. Simple! 😂
@jt.vlogofficial7733 жыл бұрын
Nice !
@hectorperez62935 жыл бұрын
I love it,clean
@user-pwfus2 жыл бұрын
RCA's are way too long just order the correct length or drll holes threw that board and run everything from bellow the board it will look much cleaner and less confusion and mess.
@pssound97492 жыл бұрын
It’s far from a mass and if you watched the whole series, you’d understand why certain things were done in a “rush”.
@chickenpimp51903 жыл бұрын
Do you have any experience with zapco amps from the 90s? How do the new ones compare to them as far as sound quality? I loved the old z25c2 and z50c2. One of the best sounding amps I've ever heard.
@pssound97493 жыл бұрын
Big secret weapon is the ST-4X SQ amp. Cheap, not mega powerful, BUT it sounds sublime! Current Z series is as good as it can be for the money, especially the AP range! Many people rave about them to the point, that it’s actually becoming boring and upsetting for some others, but i can not even offer anything better for my customers, unless they have mega money for Audiowave, Micro Precision or similar amps.
@Saddendude5 жыл бұрын
Very well done. Power wires definatwly would have looked cleaner ajd been more practical on the other side though, sucks you couldnt make it work.
@pssound97495 жыл бұрын
Saddendude Lessons learnt! At least i have no problem admitting and addressing issues. It’s fine this way too now. 👌
@DZAntiSioniste4 жыл бұрын
Good Job Man
@robertehlers433010 ай бұрын
Aersome would love to see how you cut the pieces would of lived plexi and neons
@user-wj9xq7ig2v5 жыл бұрын
I just put together a relative budget system in my 2010 cobalt ss. Two Exile amps, jbl gx speakers and a pioneer deck and I'm not very happy with it. My other car gets all my leftover equipment installed in it and sounds much better. Are the Exile amps the issue? Is zapco really gonna make an improvement?
@pssound97495 жыл бұрын
Rock On Equipment on it’s own is just a part of the whole picture. How the speakers were install, what source you play and how the setup is tuned...so many variables! Difficult to tell the source(s) of your problem through the internet, whereas it would take a minute in person.
@user-wj9xq7ig2v5 жыл бұрын
@@pssound9749 In your opinion would you say a zapco amp is significantly better than an Exile amp? I think what I'll do is swap the 4 channel clarion out of the other car and see if there's a difference. Thanks for the reply.
@philcopeman32444 жыл бұрын
How nice does that look 👍🏻
@pssound97494 жыл бұрын
Phil Copeman simple can look good too, right?! 👌💪
@philcopeman32444 жыл бұрын
Pssound absolutely mate 👍🏻
@soopamarcus1 Жыл бұрын
Hey Peter, are the cable ties pinned through the board or just bunching the wires together? This is absolute cable porn :)
@pssound9749 Жыл бұрын
There are plastic cable tie hooks underneath screwed to the wood.
@soopamarcus1 Жыл бұрын
@@pssound9749 keep up the awesome work my guy!
@motorax.service.motociclete2 жыл бұрын
Gain on sub is to the max and gain on the front end is to lowest? or is adjusted and that.s only how it looks on the video?
@pssound97492 жыл бұрын
Not sure, it was built many years ago, but never needs high gain.
@VladGrigorestudio5 жыл бұрын
Witch is your favourite DSP ? Is it Zapco or Helix DSP pro.... or do you think old Alpine h701 can do the job good ? I m trying to find a DSP for my setup... alpine was an idea because of the price and the connectivity with head unit with optical cable.... but i love'd helix DSP pro to. so ...
@pssound97495 жыл бұрын
Vlad Grigore All of these DSP’s you listed have optical input, but Alpine is slightly dated. Helix is on par with Zapco, very similar spec and sound. I’ve experienced slight difference with this Zapco DSP though using the same tweeters as before with the Helix DSP Pro, but the amps are different too, so can’t be fully objective. Having said that, the top-end is slightly smoother with the Zapco atm. The big test will be in my personal Honda with the Zapco HDSP V once it finally lands in my hands.
@VladGrigorestudio5 жыл бұрын
Good, i put the alpine on the list because i read that if you upgrade some electrical parts could make a very good dsp and can connect with everything Ai net in accessories like ipod controller and cd changer. But i had my hesitations so ... i will let it aside and invest in a newer DSP. Thx :D and i will keep watching you :D
@anthonytan87513 жыл бұрын
Hey Peter, does the Zapco DSP have external BT module or its built in?
@pssound97493 жыл бұрын
It’s built into the DSP Z8-IVii, additional module on the HDSP-V.
@williamprice42695 жыл бұрын
This may sound like silly question(s), but I was wondering what brand of wire ferrule do you use? Is there a difference?
@pssound97495 жыл бұрын
William It’s generic, i can’t see much difference.
@drrckhamilton5 жыл бұрын
Hey Peter, really loving this install. Just curious, what series of Zapco and is it good? Thanks!!!
@pssound97495 жыл бұрын
Derrick have you watched the full video?? All the components are shown in it one by one!? 😳😃
@drrckhamilton5 жыл бұрын
I did actually!!!! Twice!!!! I was specifically responding to your statement "if you have any questions guys, you know what to do". I didn't hear anything specific to the model numbers of the amplifiers. Zapco has multiple lines of Amplifiers but I was able to sort through their website and figure out what you are using, however I was inquiring as to what your thoughts are as pertains to this specific line and your likes or dislikes.
@pssound97495 жыл бұрын
Derrick scroll to 10:30. I don’t mention, but show the models one by one from close, hopefully you can see it. I can’t say anything bad about the kit, it’s delivering the usual dynamic and clean Zapco “character”. 👌💪
@sermac3246 Жыл бұрын
👍
@pw916865 жыл бұрын
Is that the st-6x sq amp? If so, how do you like it? Do you think the lx or ap series amps are worth the extra money? Thanks.
@pssound97494 жыл бұрын
Paul the right speaker installation and tuning are more important, i’d spend that extra money on that first as the ST range amps are already fantastic!
@eduardobatista3294 жыл бұрын
Is it true this 6 channel amp does not have an input gain control or is it another model the one that comes with the dsp
@pssound97494 жыл бұрын
eduardo batista it’s the one that comes with built in DSP. That has a fix input sensitivity of 0.5V, so the source and output levels have to be set accordingly.
@eagle57203 жыл бұрын
The ground and the live tie together going cause a bit of engine noise
@pssound97493 жыл бұрын
Why so?
@austinhohnke54703 жыл бұрын
clean work. but the sides would look better
@badazz12r3 жыл бұрын
great video, but there is no earth in automotive 12volt.
@pssound97493 жыл бұрын
Nygel Yasharahla earth/ground, same thing. Sorry, English is not my first language.
@ranvijaydhami724611 ай бұрын
hello sir. i have zapco sp. whats the diffrence between sp and ap.
@stephanthirbenny56605 жыл бұрын
where did you get those lugs for the power cable?
@pssound97495 жыл бұрын
Stephan Thirbenny eBay 😃
@stephanthirbenny56605 жыл бұрын
@@pssound9749 I checked not seein them, under what description lol thanks
@pssound97495 жыл бұрын
Stephan Thirbenny Try ring terminal?
@lowhertzhighspl4 жыл бұрын
so u didnt use spare tire well/hole? if so thats awesome.
@pssound97494 жыл бұрын
Brandon Lee spare wheel is still there as can be seen in the video.
@gilfred264 жыл бұрын
hi peter, very neat install and thanks for the tips. Which coaxial to optical input cable do you suggest, because, i need to connect my fiio to helix dsp.3, kindly refer something.
@pssound97494 жыл бұрын
There’s no such converter cable. You need a converter box, that changes coax to optical. You can see one in the amprack build of the Kia Soul playlist.
@gilfred264 жыл бұрын
Pssound thanks a lot peter
@myboy0514 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter , I’m from the US . I’ve been reading that people are having issues with the DSP-Z8IVII. I understand you are a distributor for Zapco in the UK . I bought one but haven’t installed it yet because I’m having doubts about it and might just go with the Helix DSP.3 .
@pssound97494 жыл бұрын
myboy051 Hi What are the issues with the IV II? If it’s about the IV, first generation, then i’m not surprised, what i wouldn’t necessarily suggest, but i’d be very surprised if the IV II has issues! 😳😳
@myboy0514 жыл бұрын
Pssound - software issues mostly with Bluetooth and while tuning it would freeze up and have to keep rebooting. Subwoofers not working only while playing music via Bluetooth. A few other issues I would have to go back and read again . I’m not going to use the Bluetooth function for my music but seeing how you have experience with that unit i would ask you .
@myboy0514 жыл бұрын
Pssound - Thank you so much for responding to my comment!!!
@pssound97494 жыл бұрын
myboy051 BT tuning has had issues with the Android app, everyone knows and I wouldn’t suggest that either, but the apple app is solid. To be fair i only use the laptop and it’s dead easy to get the best out of any setup. We had several setups walking home with trophies from the European EMMA Finals. If the sub doesn’t work on BT it’s because the input patching wasn’t saved well on every input and written to the device. We had that on 1/20 installs. Needed to be plugged up on to laptop, went through it with client on the phone in 5mins and even he could do it with my guidance. He saved it and it was fine. We haven’t really had any issue with the IV II in the last 1.5year and i sell it happily as it’s super user friendly, BT sounds good and the controller is more reliable than a Director for example. Having said that, i still use and sell Helix DSPs too, i can work with both.
@myboy0514 жыл бұрын
Pssound - Peter , that’s the response I was looking for . Thank you so much for your support! Keep up the great videos 👍🤜🤛👊love your channel.
@ssalblowy5 жыл бұрын
Hey petter. How did you wire the remote turn on wire
@pssound97495 жыл бұрын
You can see a 4th wire running out of the fused distro, which runs to the front to an on/off switch, then back to the remote-in of the DSP.
@ssalblowy5 жыл бұрын
@@pssound9749 nice. Thanks for the reply
@sidnei20175 жыл бұрын
hello, about DSP ZAPCO Z8 IV II, could you get me two doubts please: 1- Is this processor better than the mosconi and bitone? 2- This processor, has the ability to automatically correct the sound of HUsOEM? I mean, this feature of flattening the sound response. Because the HUoem usually comes pre-set to play the best possible on the original speakers, which has a more limited capacity. thank you.
@pssound97495 жыл бұрын
Sidnei Flores Hi, When it comes to sound quality and setting features to build the best sounding SQ setup, this DSP is very hard to beat, especially for this money! Bit One is a ~10year old technology and...it’s a...let’s just leave it there! 😃 Regarding factory integration: no, it doesn’t have adjustment for OEM signal. To be fair most people use the in-built BT streaming more than anything else as it’s so good and convenient. I would never bother using a bad quality source like OEM, but that’s just me.
@sidnei20175 жыл бұрын
@@pssound9749 Thanks a lot for the answer, the fact that bluetooth has pleased me enough, could you tell me if the bluetooth of this shoe uses the APTX protocol? I've seen somewhere that this protocol allows the transmission of high quality music without loss. And congratulations for the installation and equipment, wonderful !!!
@pssound97495 жыл бұрын
Sidnei Flores I also have to get confirmation from the manufacturer what BT they use in the Zapco, but tbf it doesn’t bother any of the users since it works beautifully!
@sidnei20175 жыл бұрын
@@pssound9749 I looked in the site of zapco and do not have the information. Anyway, if the Bluetooth that the processor uses, is able to establish a connection with my cell phone, so that I can play mp3 of 256 ~ 328 kbps, for me it would be of good size, because I can not perceive great differences between a flac and mp3 of 320 kbps.
@damienfrizzell939410 ай бұрын
u dont get done for copyright? thats a good track
@TheMathewsman5 жыл бұрын
What crimpers are you using on this large ferrules?
@pssound97495 жыл бұрын
NW Precision I have a standard hand tool upto 25mm2 and a pneumatic upto 100mm2 or so.
@dhardcorextrme5 жыл бұрын
have you used the arc ps8? how would it comapre
@DoritosRus5 жыл бұрын
Peter where can I find RCA's like that in the USA?
@pssound97495 жыл бұрын
Ramon Matos That is a good question, i’m in the UK. Drop a line to then to their website.
@canillocanillo33712 жыл бұрын
Hey Peter can you give us your opinion on the Zapco XMii amps? I was looking at the ST-2000XMii but word is they dont put out rated power and they dont produce Zapco quality audio. At this price point JL has their RD1500.1 and XD1000.1 which are tested quality products> Thanks!!
@leihan88464 жыл бұрын
非常漂亮
@dellalexander87055 жыл бұрын
What zapco amps is he using?
@dellalexander87055 жыл бұрын
That is what zapo amps is he using?
@pssound97495 жыл бұрын
Dell Alexander Scroll to 10:30.
@pleasingduck49765 жыл бұрын
Is zapco better than kicker or Skar?
@pssound97495 жыл бұрын
Jake Have you ever heard about Zapco or done any research?
@pleasingduck49765 жыл бұрын
Pssound I was looking online but no luck. Looking to get the zapco st-1000.
@dlfrestoration4 жыл бұрын
Add the join button on your channel and i will
@DirtySouthFlorida34 жыл бұрын
What do you say is a better sq amp these new st sq amps or the old c2k amps by zapco? Im sure youve heard both.. i feel like its been so long im sire they got better technology now but idk
@pssound97494 жыл бұрын
DirtySouthFlorida3 no I didn’t hear the old c2k as i only got involved with their products in 2015 as the brand wasn’t available in UK till 2018. Watch part 6 in the SQ in car playlist about amp selection, that covers the topic well.
@DirtySouthFlorida34 жыл бұрын
Just got my st 6x sq and damn this amp runs hot i can cook a egg on her sounds good but after a drive in south floridas tempetures it starts sounding not as clear till it cools down... I read a review on that it needs a month of burning in? Whats your take on it? Yes it has 4gauge ofc and a nice gap on the amp rack
@pssound97494 жыл бұрын
DirtySouthFlorida3 i’ve heard few people with similar case, but we have none of this in UK. Higher ambient temperatures are definitely a great factor! When you get in your car, everything is already hot, then you spank an AB class amp without air circulation...no surprise! I’d definitely install few fans for push-pull circulation whatever amps you use in such a hot state.
@ranvijaydhami724611 ай бұрын
hello sir. i have zapco sp. whats the diffrence between sp and ap.