This review will cover my recent installation of a custom component set comprised of Dayton Loudspeaker drivers and Ology Audio crossover networks.

This is my first and I plan to add to this when the final subwoofer enclosure is complete, but believe I have enough information to make a solid analysis and report.

Hardware list:

Two RS150S-8  6” Midwoofers www.partsexpress.com

Two RS28A-4    1 1/8” Tweeters www.partsexpress.com

Two Kicker Comp 10” Subwoofers

Two Ology Audio 24db High Pass Crosssovers

Two Ology Audio 24db Low Pass Crossovers

Alpine 9847 Head Unit

Phoenix Gold Xenon 100.4 Amplifier

Installation Prep-

The Dayton drivers are designed for a home theater setting and are equipped with bucking magnets and shielding cups. This contains the magnetic field created by the primary motor magnet to prevent interference with surrounding electronics such as a tv. Using a Dremel tool, I was able to cut away the cups and using a blade and a hammer I popped the bucking magnet off of the 6” drivers as they are not necessary for an automotive install. This reduced the required installation depth of the driver by 9/16” and kept me from having to use a spacer for the kickpanel installation.

With Shielding-

http://www.carstereo.com/images/installs/ACF3756%2Ejpg

Without-

http://www.carstereo.com/images/installs/ACF375D%2Ejpg

Working with Dylan Matlow of Ology Audio,  I was able to build a component set that is custom to my install making it much easier to get the exact speaker sizes I needed and have him design a crossover network that was specifically designed for those speakers.  Dylan knows his stuff, and I high encourage anyone looking for component sets to consult with him regarding their alternatives to overpriced retail options.

How does it sound?

Simply amazing! I was unsure as to what to expect working with individual drivers and custom crossovers, but am extremely happy with the results. The more I listen to this system, the more elements I notice in music. Even songs that I have heard a hundred times before, aspects that I never knew existed. This is not my first custom install in a car, but this is by far the best sound quality system I have owned. Sound quality aside, it is capable of being very loud while maintaining clarity. With the 24db crossovers, the right frequencies get to the right driver without rolling into ranges that can easily damage them at much lower volumes. If you go this route, you won’t be disappointed.

When I finish the sub install, I will get a frequency response test and post the results.

More pictures of my install can be found here-

http://www.carstereo.com/installs/photo_gallery_album.cfm?home=yes&photoid=14989&galleryid=1132