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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => ELECTRICAL | ELECTRONIC | AUDIO => Topic started by: simz87 on December 10, 2014, 01:34:02

Title: i30 Premium GD - Audio Upgrade
Post by: simz87 on December 10, 2014, 01:34:02
Just thought I would share some photo's of my Audio Upgrade on my i30 Premium..

The upgrade includes:
- Hertz Mille MLK 3 PA (Front - 3 Way Splits)
- Hertz HCX 165 (Rear - 2 Way Coaxial)
- Hertz HX300D (12" Dual Voice Coil Sub)
- Hertz HDP4 Amplifier (4Ch)
- Hertz HDP1 Amplifier (Mono)
- Audison bitOne Processor

Along with Custom A-Pillars, Sound Deadening, Custom Equipment Rack (Hidden with Spare Wheel) & all Connection Cabling.. (Still yet to change the Factory Head Unit)


(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q261/simz351/a-pillar_ds_in_situ_13.jpg) (http://s138.photobucket.com/user/simz351/media/a-pillar_ds_in_situ_13.jpg.html)
(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q261/simz351/a-pillar_ps_in_situ_11.jpg) (http://s138.photobucket.com/user/simz351/media/a-pillar_ps_in_situ_11.jpg.html)
(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q261/simz351/a-pillar_ps_in_situ_9.jpg) (http://s138.photobucket.com/user/simz351/media/a-pillar_ps_in_situ_9.jpg.html)
(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q261/simz351/equipment_rack_loaded_1.jpg) (http://s138.photobucket.com/user/simz351/media/equipment_rack_loaded_1.jpg.html)
(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q261/simz351/fuse_holder_in_situ_2.jpg) (http://s138.photobucket.com/user/simz351/media/fuse_holder_in_situ_2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: i30 Premium GD - Audio Upgrade
Post by: CraigB on December 10, 2014, 06:31:11
Looks great, the installer did a very professional job :goodjob:

I wonder how long the synthetic flex rim on the mid's and tweeters will last in our summer sun before they turn too powder :undecided:
Title: Re: i30 Premium GD - Audio Upgrade
Post by: Asterix on December 10, 2014, 07:18:22
Looking very good, must be very good sound in your car now...  :goodjob2:
Title: Re: i30 Premium GD - Audio Upgrade
Post by: Phil №❶ on December 10, 2014, 07:22:43
Very nice installation, but I just wouldn't bother in a car. How do the specs compare to your home unit  :question:
Title: Re: i30 Premium GD - Audio Upgrade
Post by: Dazzler on December 10, 2014, 11:14:38
Wow, very impressive .. Do you mind if I ask how much you spent.  :cool:
Title: Re: i30 Premium GD - Audio Upgrade
Post by: simz87 on December 15, 2014, 20:51:35
Cheers guys..

Yeah I'm a little worried about the synthetic flex on the mids & tweeters, therefore I try my best to keep it parked in the shade..

As for cost, I got lucky as a good mate took care of me with all components.. Install was more than what most ppl charge, but when you go over & look at the qualityl you can understand why..
Title: Re: i30 Premium GD - Audio Upgrade
Post by: Dazzler on December 15, 2014, 22:23:06
Wow, I wish i had a mate like that!  :eek: :victory:
Title: Re: i30 Premium GD - Audio Upgrade
Post by: harry_s on January 15, 2015, 13:41:45
Wow, that's an impressive upgrade, and indeed well executed too. My upgrade plan is a bit more modest. I came across this thread because I was looking at a pair of HERTZ HCX 165's to replace the stock front-door speakers and I was wondering if they would fit without further modification? Do they fit or will they protrude the standard speaker grille? Thanks.
Title: Re: i30 Premium GD - Audio Upgrade
Post by: Stork on January 22, 2015, 10:40:10
Nice!
Title: Re: i30 Premium GD - Audio Upgrade
Post by: simz87 on April 06, 2015, 00:28:27
Sorry for the late reply..

The Hertz HCX 165 will fit without a problem in the front or back.. The Mille's have a lot more depth & they fit (just had to file down shroud on inside of door trim)..
Title: Re: i30 Premium GD - Audio Upgrade
Post by: harry_s on April 06, 2015, 08:17:12
Hey, thanks for replying afterall! The HCX 165's are in the front doors for about six weeks now, and the sound is totally impressive. I bet the Mille's have way more power, but that wasn't what I was going for.
I chose to leave the stock rear door speakers in place, because I prefer a pure frontal sound stage. And it makes for a fun way to let people hear the difference between the upgraded and stock speakers by dialing the front/rear fader all the way up or down.
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