P500 Make Some Noise!

[trigger]

As some of you know, I'm a sound system geek.
When installing high end stereos in auto's, it's prudent to use sound matting, like Dynamat, in the doors and trunk areas. It's a type of self adhesive sound/heat insulation that has a foil face and is like a sticky clay underneath, molds and shapes into corners and crevices. Reduces road noise, rattles and vibrations, resonances in audio terms.
I have an 8" tube sub woofer mounted in the toolbox, which is creating all kinds of resonances. Real deep bass songs like Eminem or Sublime will rattle the hell out of the lid and you have to turn it way down to even listen to it. So, seeing as turning it way down isn't an option...to use "Dynamat" in this box would cost about $200. Oh hell no! Did some digging and found this stuff. Duct wrap, $40 for two rolls at HD. Probably not as good but same crap really. Figured it's worth a try.
We'll see how it turns out and if it makes that much of a difference...might just have to torture you with another video.

 

[Admin]

 

[Jshell3]

Is that stuff for AC ducts (leaks)?

 

[JTW]

You may want to check this stuff out too.. I used it for under my seat and above my skid plates.

Amazon.com: Noico 80 mil 36 sqft car Sound deadening mat, butyl automotive Sound Deadener, audio Noise Insulation and dampening: Automotive

 

[trigger]

Is that stuff for AC ducts (leaks)?

You may want to check this stuff out too.. I used it for under my seat and above my skid plates.

Amazon.com: Noico 80 mil 36 sqft car Sound deadening mat, butyl automotive Sound Deadener, audio Noise Insulation and dampening: Automotive

No, not for AC leaks. That would be your "lineset" which has Freon in it. That would have to be dealt with the right way. This stuff is for wrapping the heat ducts as an insulator and sound deadening.
Yeah, I saw that stuff too JTW. Would probably work better but costs more and you are supposed to buy their roller for the application. It also comes in smaller sheets, which would help in the installation, but then you're supposed to tape the joints with their tape. More money yet. How did that stuff work? Did it achieve what you hoped it would?
I wouldn't use this stuff in my truck or anything but for a sxs that is pretty much wide open anyway...just want to tame the rattles a bit.

 

[sharp]

As some of you know, I'm a sound system geek.
When installing high end stereos in auto's, it's prudent to use sound matting, like Dynamat, in the doors and trunk areas. It's a type of self adhesive sound/heat insulation that has a foil face and is like a sticky clay underneath, molds and shapes into corners and crevices. Reduces road noise, rattles and vibrations, resonances in audio terms.
I have an 8" tube sub woofer mounted in the toolbox, which is creating all kinds of resonances. Real deep bass songs like Eminem or Sublime will rattle the hell out of the lid and you have to turn it way down to even listen to it. So, seeing as turning it way down isn't an option...to use "Dynamat" in this box would cost about $200. Oh hell no! Did some digging and found this stuff. Duct wrap, $40 for two rolls at HD. Probably not as good but same crap really. Figured it's worth a try.
View attachment 36944 We'll see how it turns out and if it makes that much of a difference...might just have to torture you with another video.

I wish the guy at the gas pump next to me the other day had sound dampening material. It sounded like the latch on the trunk of his Chevy caprice was loose and someone through a hand full of quarters in it when the bass hit. He left it turned up while he went in to pay (or prepay) for his $5 worth of gas. Lol

 

[JTW]

No, not for AC leaks. That would be your "lineset" which has Freon in it. That would have to be dealt with the right way. This stuff is for wrapping the heat ducts as an insulator and sound deadening.
Yeah, I saw that stuff too JTW. Would probably work better but costs more and you are supposed to buy their roller for the application. It also comes in smaller sheets, which would help in the installation, but then you're supposed to tape the joints with their tape. More money yet. How did that stuff work? Did it achieve what you hoped it would?
I wouldn't use this stuff in my truck or anything but for a sxs that is pretty much wide open anyway...just want to tame the rattles a bit.

I bought a cheap $10 roller but could have gotten by without it. There's no need to tape seams. It sticks well and I have quite a bit left over. I think it is going to be great for my purposes. It's heavier than you'd expect though. The sheets are around 30" square, so you get good coverage

 

[trigger]

I wish the guy at the gas pump next to me the other day had sound dampening material. It sounded like the latch on the trunk of his Chevy caprice was loose and someone through a hand full of quarters in it when the bass hit. He left it turned up while he went in to pay (or prepay) for his $5 worth of gas. Lol

Now that's some funny sh** right there...but annoying as hell when you're the one there to hear it. What most of those idiots like to hear is a constant rumble, no one bass note discernible from another. Sounds terrible and they meant it.
I, on the other hand, am putting more money and time into a damn toolbox than should be allowed. Who would have figured that this many alterations and materials would go into this thing when I pulled it off the shelf at TS like 4 yrs ago? Unbelievable.
Finished up the wrap today, taped off all the seams, might as well, I had all the crap taken out of it anyway.
Got it put back together and fired it up just to make sure everything was working, haven't sound tested yet. That'll be tomorrow.

 

[JTW]

Now that's some funny sh** right there...but annoying as hell when you're the one there to hear it. What most of those idiots like to hear is a constant rumble, no one bass note discernible from another. Sounds terrible and they meant it.
I, on the other hand, am putting more money and time into a damn toolbox than should be allowed. Who would have figured that this many alterations and materials would go into this thing when I pulled it off the shelf at TS like 4 yrs ago? Unbelievable.
Finished up the wrap today, taped off all the seams, might as well, I had all the crap taken out of it anyway.
Got it put back together and fired it up just to make sure everything was working, haven't sound tested yet. That'll be tomorrow. View attachment 36978View attachment 36979 View attachment 36980

Lol.. looks good! It's amazing some of the s*** we bring upon ourselves!!

 

[popeye]

Lol.. looks good! It's amazing some of the s*** we bring upon ourselves!!

Thats the most logical thing you posted in weeks! Im proud of you buddy.

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[JTW]

Thats the most logical thing you posted in weeks! Im proud of you buddy.

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Do I look like a f***ing Vulcan?

 

[popeye]

Your a treky?

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[JTW]

Your a treky?

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I'm everything but lifetime!

 

[popeye]

I'm everything but lifetime!

Lol! Haulmark? Own? Realy hmm

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[JTW]

Lol! Haulmark? Own? Realy hmm

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Uh yeahhhhh.. they show full feet nudity!!

 

[trigger]

Well, got her put back together and tuned up. I think the matting definitely helped with the rattles. It's not a million dollar sound but, realistically, it is a UTV.
Made a video for you guys, nothing staged, no edit, just winged it. So no b******g.
First part of it was at low volume for quality, sounded great in the machine but noticed in the video that the sound from the mic is fluctuating.
Second part of it was what this system was built for, a guilty pleasure.

 

[pFive]

Yer gonna be on your top for sure now!

 

[JTW]

Sounds great!

 

[timholmesjr]

I'm sure this is covered in another thread, so can you point me toward the info on your audio setup?


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[trigger]

I'm sure this is covered in another thread, so can you point me toward the info on your audio setup?


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I posted a thread a while back titled 'Vulgar Display of Power'. Pretty sure I provided pics and details in that one.

 

[trigger]

Yer gonna be on your top for sure now!

Sounds great!

That's funny sh** right there! Thanks guys.