While I am not in any way a "civic" guy, I absolutely love this series! In my humble opinion, you are either a car guy or you are not. Car guys like cars - anything to do with them. That being said, You dont owe us an explanation (you really dont owe us anything) as we are here because we love cars and enjoy what you do and how you do it! I would not worry too much about those who judge what you do with your time, business and money. Negativity simply isnt worth it. Thank you for all the effort and time you put into creating content that actually helps others who do not have the time to invest in researching everything. For many of us, making time to do the things we enjoy is a real struggle and having someone that takes some of the tedious side of things out of it affords many of us more time to do what we like to do rather than what we are obligated to do.
@@derekgray1633 Same, I've owned lifted trucks, turbo civics, old school cadillacs, new cadillacs, ls swapped truck etc. A cool vehicle comes in all shapes and sizes.
This is insane. I had my audio system done in my EM1 about a year and a half ago but it looks nothing like this. Now I want to build a similar audio system one day. Nice job!
My buddy used to own a nagaro blue e34 with a sounds in motion stereo setup. Truly a work of art. I used to own my own install business back in the day and built many of nice SPL and SQ setups and they're work is nothing short of excellent. Thanks for sharing
Both my dad an I still run JL Slash amps for our subwoofers. The amount of power and sound quality of those slash amps are incredible and are the reason they're still sold 20 years later.
I don't mind paying around 5 to 6k on a solid all active SQ system, not including the deck and digital audio player but, 24K is way beyond what I feel is worth doing with my 2015 Toyota Camry just for the sound system because I want to put 6 to 7k on Katzkins leather, custom paint job, aftermarket headlights and taillights, and custom RGB LED accent lights.
I love this series and the stereo install. That being said I don't know why they soldered to the chassis.. My OCD is going insane cause that doesn't look clean. Rather have the wire soldered to a ring terminal and bolted to the chassis.
Man Matt this is by far one of my favorite builds you've done. I love the juxtaposition of you going all out on a civic out of many other things and its honestly the best to see people do what they want to the cars they love. Cant wait for suspension!
I just upgraded radio, 4 speakers, got a sweet subwoofer box and dynamat and it quickly added upto $3000aud in my $5k car. When you do it gradually you think its cheap but when you add it up I can see how quickly it adds up. To start off with I had a 10 inch sub, then went to a slim 12 inch but quickly wasnt enough, so went to a dual 12 inch ported box. It start of simple but becomes complicated, my radio had no RCA output so I changed to pioneer, then the car rattled from the bass so I went all out with dynamat, then I had no easy way to turn bass down so I added a bass knob and volt meter, which means new RCA's, the wire I needed to be really flexable and car audio specific power wire aint cheap, also I went from 12 gauge, to 8 gauge then 3rd wire upgrade I went to 4 guage which my amp neeeds. I pulled door panels off maybe 10 times until every rattle was gone which wasnt good for the plastic. I could stop but I still have cheap pioneer speakers with no amplification, so technically I could easily match the price of the car by changing to premium speakers, with amplification. I get bad voltage drop so change to a larger more efficient amp and upgrade alternator and add a second battery. This would easily take it upto $5000 just for a basic stereo which is reliable and strong, but nothing impressive at all in terms of SPL or sound quality.
I've been in and around the car audio scene since the 90's. I was absolutely hooked the first time I felt my heart skip a beat. I've designed, built, installed, and tuned more systems than I can count. I'm a bit OCD and attention to detail is #1. While there is without a doubt value in the equipment used on this build (~$12k), the materials, the fit, and the finish are sub-par for $13k. I'm just not seeing work worthy of $475/hr. There are faster ways to build more efficient and less costly enclosures. A sound off video doesn't compare but without it we're left to wonder... What about tuning? Distortion metering? Gain levels? SPL? How was the box tuned? In the end your happiness is all that matters. Love the content!
seems like they were like, plenty of room for the bass to leave here (points at some half assed non symmetrical ports, I am like what is it tuned to, what is the airspace of the enclosure, seems like they have no idea either.
The shop is 15 minutes from my house. He uses a Audio control RTA. I’ve listened to his builds. They are on par! Look up the shop “Sound in motion” in Boston Massachusetts.
less than sub par. woeful for dropping that amount of money on it. lovely 3 ways and the install is so poor. all the people in the comments with no idea and just drooling because he said it cost 25k. cheapo 14 gauge cable into the "subs" and I actually laughed about his "thundering bass comment" . Not from those subs fella. Also one amp looks like doing everything so there's definitely not a lot of power for the system at all. Those door builds and kick builds were just the worst. I can't believe how bad they were, and even more criminal for 25k. They saw him coming and took him for a mug. They're laughing all the way to the bank. The sub box construction was nicely done and thats about it. Compare this to a decent installer like PS Sound, or Soundman or Mark at Caraudiofabrication, miles apart in quality of install. painful to watch this garbage, and then see all the sycophants in the comments with their tongues up his arse. I'd love to see the state of the tuning that this guy would even attempt after it if this is their level of install. garbage.
These guys are true craftsmen. I have been in the construction industry for more than 25 years and I watch skilled tradesmen disappear everyday. It is awesome to see other industries have people with this kind of skill and dedication to such craftsmanship. This work is worth every penny of what you spent.
I live about 15 minutes away from Sound in motion. I get all my equipment from them . They truly are a top notch business. Derek is a super knowledgeable and genuinely nice guy. He gave me plenty of free advice on my install that most shops would just blow you off when asked questions. Derek has so much passion for what he does that he go’s beyond the information that you were hoping to get. Jimmy his front counter man is also top notch. Takes his time to ask questions and listen to what my wants and needs are.
I really wasn't convinced when he was explaining the LEDs, thinking it would look tacky, but Im blown away by how good the final product was! Turns out these guys with decades of experiance and knowledge kinda know what they are doing, who'd of thought it!
All these people are here complaining about how much this install cost and I’m just over here amazed that someone finally found a good use for Windex. 😂😂
OG forgot to mention. Back in 99’ he’d order a Bomex Body Kit and Spoon engine. Plus, he also went to Harry’s. Bought 2 T66 tutbos, with nos and Motek exhaust
All the crazy. Do what you love! A friend bought an em1 electron blue a few years ago and sold it for a cleaner one partially because the first one had sound deadening everywhere. After 20 years it was quite the challenge to remove.
Here let me show you this super cool sound system that I recorded with a camera microphone then uploaded to TH-cam where you're listening to it through phone speakers.
Obsessed Garage but we can still get an idea of the bass and clarity. Although won’t be like sitting in your car it may give us viewers the slight feel of what it could possibly sound like
I come from the same world out of car audio Mecca in Arizona. Sound In Motion did some fantastic work for you. I am glad to see the art is not all lost with prefab shit. The price tag can only be justified by the end user. 100% custom work with an unbelievable attention to detail for the most discerning of customers. Congrats Matt! Enjoy the hell out of it!
I wish I could have seen this build when it was happening. But now works just fine. I can look at ways to change mine . Thanks for sharing! Beautiful build
SiM nailed it. They built some of best sounding comp cars back in the day. After 22 years in the audio game, I’ve never seen soldering to the chassis for the ground. Love all the attention to details. Also the kicks and doors look amazing with the Dyns. All period correct for the age of the car. Love it. I saw a video of it with Metallica playing in it. Sounded amazing. SiM FOR THE WIN!!
Most people will not understand this and wonder why. Me on the other hand I just sold my super duty that had a full sq system that featured 2 Mosconi amps and Focal mids are highs. Everything was setup for the driver. It ended taking 3 bulk cases of extreme dynamat to cover all the metal of the cab. I can't wait to plan my new system for the new truck I am getting this weekend!
I wish I knew that the civic was there. I would have had the chance to listen to it . I’ve been lucky enough to listen to some of his installs at his shop .
Nice to see all the dynaudio gear! I'm doing a build in my '88 c1500 single cab. Right now am working on the kick panel baffles for some dynaudio mw182 10" midbass, installed true ib exiting to the exterior. Came close to using the illusion c10s too.. Hybrid audio x series tweeters and mid In the a pillars and center channel. 2 Stereo integrity sql15 subwoofers behind the seats with a sheet metal backwall extension to fit the enclosures and hidden inside a truck bed mounted flush toolbox. Teyes cc3 headunit feeding optical to a helix ultra dsp and a fiio dap for critical playback listening.
Obsessed Garage: Let’s double the worth of this Civic! Me: Ok, how? Obsessed Garage: With an audio system! Me: Ok, what else? Obsessed Garage: What do you mean? Much love, your friends at Rev Media!!
Sound in Motion did my system build last year. Same Mosconi amp but I had the Morel 38 limited Edition for a front stage (2- way). They did a great job, hid everything.
Holy crap brah. This is crazy... i love it.... my truck is my obsession. My best friend and i have been building this thing for months. One piece at a time. It's gone through about 30 versions to get where we are now. It's in my mind somewhere between spl and sql. I've never really heard an actual sq setup.i am a poor boy. So in my mind my truck is great. I got a set of polk audio momo 6.5 from 2002 ish. I have had to put new surrounds on them but they are still great sounding for being almost 20. My sub count is over kill but they are not the same subs and i have a variety of box types and sub sizes. Currently looking for more space to add a pair or set of sq subs. Who knows how this will work out. Its a labor of love
Amazing. I have been waiting on this video since you started this build. I’ve been a car audio guy since the late 80’s. I started with A/D/S, Alpine 7909 etc. I can truly appreciate this build.
I remember that original install. Done at Tweeter in KOP. It was 8 inch Illusion carbon in the kicks, 15 Illusion sub in the trunk, 2- 300/2, 500/1, and an Alpine 7909.
I just love how he uses the scrap sound deadening chunks under the rear speaker cover. That would always be in the back of my mind knowing it’s half ass!
I knew there was a reason I could relate. I started selling car stereos in 2000, had a 1995 accord and a local had just won the IASCA world finals with a 1994 accord from Warrenton OR. So I wanted to have a car that sounded almost as good without the budget he spent. I used JL slash amplifier fiberglass W3 enclosure that I built and JL XR seps. I realized car audio wasn’t going to be a career so I switched to banking. Love what your doing with the civic. I always preferred everything but the civic because most had coffee can exhaust tips and made a lot of noise but grandmas Volvo could easily pass them.
24k audio system in civic made me feel better on the day i purchased my blue 335i for 8k and was feeling guilty about it your timing is on point matt thank you omg i am so poor haha
This is actually my current dream after my big bass setup in my audi. Honda my roots but i want to do a super high end hifi sound system in it. Lucky i can do the work myself.
Can't say i'd have a civic (maybe awd one). But i love the car and the setup. I often find myself sitting in driveway listening to music and losing time when i should be inside.
DO AS YOU WISH TO THE CIVIC, SELL ME THE B16! I’m looking for a clean B18C JDM in that condition, but I’d settle for that fine specimen of a B16 and just change the Final Drive and add Wavetrac LSD 1.5w. Love what you’re doing man! Always exceeding expectations!
I have an ex model of this model and just did a B16b type r swap, and you just did my dream sound system. I love the stealth. A question I have though is why didn’t you guys do the 6x9 speakers that go in the rear deck?
This is crazy and wonderful. Thanks for sharing. I can relate so much to wanting to do a uncompromised modern version of the dream car of my early years. This brings a big smile to my face!
Omg!! This is amazing and reminds me of my IASCA days. Difference being mine was fibreglassed into the wheel well on my SiR. Making me want to put it all back in, wonder how well it will handle on the road course with full audio. LOL
I really do hope the winner appreciates the car and everything involved in this build, I know I would. Matt, have to hook those guys shop with some Swisstrax flooring!
I think most people would look at this as being severely overcharged. It's because he took it to someone who normally works on high end exotics and luxury cars, so they charged him the normal price for working on that type of car regardless of whether it was a geo metro fresh out the junkyard. Not to say a shop that typically does installs on lower cars don't put the same level of effort into custom fabricating brackets, switches, adding speakers in precise locations for optimal resonance within that specific vehicle, even hiding speakers if the customer requests it. It's that when taking apart a $100,000+ car, if something as simple as a clip gets broken you could be rush ordering a multi thousand dollar replacement, whereas on something like a Honda you could rip out all the interior panels, throw them away and replace them all for a fraction of the cost of 1 exotic/luxury car piece.
SIM is located less than half a mile from where I was born. Almost a mile away from one of the loudest and hardest hitting cars I have ever heard. It was an 85 Civic DX hatchback(the low one). Plate #ALLMTX. I still remember the build in that tiny two-seater.
That’s a crazy amount of work but awesome I can totally appreciate all that work I used to be into and still sort of into audio systems, I think I got hooked from my dad back in the late 80s early 90s he was able to get his hands on the Bose AM 7 in fact I still have his old system today my dad gave me that Bose system about 10+ years ago and at that time The system had some issues I think it had a circuit board issue so it was like $40 to ship off the whole system back to Bose and get it re-condition I wrote a typed letter telling Bose that my father has passed the system on to me and how we enjoyed the system so about a month later I got the system shipped back to me and they charge me like 10 bucks for shipping and didn’t charge me for the reconditioning charge.
What an amazing build! Only thing i'm wondering as a DIY speaker builder who knows a ton od driver's is why you choose the Dynaudio driver's from "kick" and up as there are so many good drivers that give you similar or sometimes better performance for a lot less money. Aren't these kick driver's alone 1grand a pair? That's a lot for their simple construction.
@@carfreak1024 What do you mean? You can probably use even better drivers for the same money. With Dynaudio the name is also expensive. But with Wavecor for example you pay for the tech not much for the name. You can even build speakers on the level of ATC speakers if you want to. If you have enaugh knowledge diy speakers are equally good as whatever you can buy off the shelf.
Man oh man. The craftsmanship is top notch. I'm also the type of person that likes stealth installs, and that's one clean install. DSP's make all the difference in the world. I couldn't see in the video, but did he seal the holes in the doors so as to separate the rear waves of the mids from the front? This makes a huge difference in my experience, adds a lot more "oomph" and bass to the sound. You could get away with not doing it since you have a DSP, but still. Anyway, any clue as to when the Comet pressure washers will be back on stock?
How do you make a $15,000 civic into a $17,000 civic? Install a $24k stereo.
congrats- you missed the point
Ryan L congrats.....you missed the joke.
@@SoManyBasses Congrats you missed the point...
Everardo Serrano lol, keep telling yourself that, princess.
@@SoManyBasses lol,keep telling yourselft that,princess.
She's gonna need a 24K anti-theft system soon
Every car tuner shops dream phone call, "My name is Matt and I have a Civic project".
They took his money for sure. They failed to deliver IMO.
While I am not in any way a "civic" guy, I absolutely love this series! In my humble opinion, you are either a car guy or you are not. Car guys like cars - anything to do with them. That being said, You dont owe us an explanation (you really dont owe us anything) as we are here because we love cars and enjoy what you do and how you do it! I would not worry too much about those who judge what you do with your time, business and money. Negativity simply isnt worth it. Thank you for all the effort and time you put into creating content that actually helps others who do not have the time to invest in researching everything. For many of us, making time to do the things we enjoy is a real struggle and having someone that takes some of the tedious side of things out of it affords many of us more time to do what we like to do rather than what we are obligated to do.
@@derekgray1633 Same, I've owned lifted trucks, turbo civics, old school cadillacs, new cadillacs, ls swapped truck etc. A cool vehicle comes in all shapes and sizes.
God I’ve been waiting for a em1 update!! 😳24k audio , Hands down this “is” going to be the Nicest EM1 on planet earth.
This is insane. I had my audio system done in my EM1 about a year and a half ago but it looks nothing like this. Now I want to build a similar audio system one day. Nice job!
My buddy used to own a nagaro blue e34 with a sounds in motion stereo setup. Truly a work of art. I used to own my own install business back in the day and built many of nice SPL and SQ setups and they're work is nothing short of excellent. Thanks for sharing
When the Civic is at LHT, I really hope I can stop by gawk at it for about 10 minutes one day.
If I was still down in Florida I’d be right there with you! Haha! 😁👍
Both my dad an I still run JL Slash amps for our subwoofers. The amount of power and sound quality of those slash amps are incredible and are the reason they're still sold 20 years later.
I don't mind paying around 5 to 6k on a solid all active SQ system, not including the deck and digital audio player but, 24K is way beyond what I feel is worth doing with my 2015 Toyota Camry just for the sound system because I want to put 6 to 7k on Katzkins leather, custom paint job, aftermarket headlights and taillights, and custom RGB LED accent lights.
I love this series and the stereo install. That being said I don't know why they soldered to the chassis.. My OCD is going insane cause that doesn't look clean. Rather have the wire soldered to a ring terminal and bolted to the chassis.
Man Matt this is by far one of my favorite builds you've done. I love the juxtaposition of you going all out on a civic out of many other things and its honestly the best to see people do what they want to the cars they love. Cant wait for suspension!
I just upgraded radio, 4 speakers, got a sweet subwoofer box and dynamat and it quickly added upto $3000aud in my $5k car. When you do it gradually you think its cheap but when you add it up I can see how quickly it adds up.
To start off with I had a 10 inch sub, then went to a slim 12 inch but quickly wasnt enough, so went to a dual 12 inch ported box. It start of simple but becomes complicated, my radio had no RCA output so I changed to pioneer, then the car rattled from the bass so I went all out with dynamat, then I had no easy way to turn bass down so I added a bass knob and volt meter, which means new RCA's, the wire I needed to be really flexable and car audio specific power wire aint cheap, also I went from 12 gauge, to 8 gauge then 3rd wire upgrade I went to 4 guage which my amp neeeds. I pulled door panels off maybe 10 times until every rattle was gone which wasnt good for the plastic.
I could stop but I still have cheap pioneer speakers with no amplification, so technically I could easily match the price of the car by changing to premium speakers, with amplification. I get bad voltage drop so change to a larger more efficient amp and upgrade alternator and add a second battery. This would easily take it upto $5000 just for a basic stereo which is reliable and strong, but nothing impressive at all in terms of SPL or sound quality.
I've been in and around the car audio scene since the 90's. I was absolutely hooked the first time I felt my heart skip a beat. I've designed, built, installed, and tuned more systems than I can count. I'm a bit OCD and attention to detail is #1. While there is without a doubt value in the equipment used on this build (~$12k), the materials, the fit, and the finish are sub-par for $13k. I'm just not seeing work worthy of $475/hr. There are faster ways to build more efficient and less costly enclosures. A sound off video doesn't compare but without it we're left to wonder... What about tuning? Distortion metering? Gain levels? SPL? How was the box tuned? In the end your happiness is all that matters. Love the content!
I agree 100%
seems like they were like, plenty of room for the bass to leave here (points at some half assed non symmetrical ports, I am like what is it tuned to, what is the airspace of the enclosure, seems like they have no idea either.
The shop is 15 minutes from my house. He uses a Audio control RTA. I’ve listened to his builds. They are on par! Look up the shop “Sound in motion” in Boston Massachusetts.
less than sub par. woeful for dropping that amount of money on it. lovely 3 ways and the install is so poor. all the people in the comments with no idea and just drooling because he said it cost 25k. cheapo 14 gauge cable into the "subs" and I actually laughed about his "thundering bass comment" . Not from those subs fella. Also one amp looks like doing everything so there's definitely not a lot of power for the system at all. Those door builds and kick builds were just the worst. I can't believe how bad they were, and even more criminal for 25k. They saw him coming and took him for a mug. They're laughing all the way to the bank. The sub box construction was nicely done and thats about it. Compare this to a decent installer like PS Sound, or Soundman or Mark at Caraudiofabrication, miles apart in quality of install. painful to watch this garbage, and then see all the
sycophants in the comments with their tongues up his arse. I'd love to see the state of the tuning that this guy would even attempt after it if this is their level of install. garbage.
@@joeshaft Your mom must be proud, taking the time out of your busy day to type this all up from the basement...
Stoked for another civic episode. That stereo install is beyond words.
These guys are true craftsmen. I have been in the construction industry for more than 25 years and I watch skilled tradesmen disappear everyday. It is awesome to see other industries have people with this kind of skill and dedication to such craftsmanship. This work is worth every penny of what you spent.
I live about 15 minutes away from Sound in motion. I get all my equipment from them . They truly are a top notch business. Derek is a super knowledgeable and genuinely nice guy. He gave me plenty of free advice on my install that most shops would just blow you off when asked questions. Derek has so much passion for what he does that he go’s beyond the information that you were hoping to get. Jimmy his front counter man is also top notch. Takes his time to ask questions and listen to what my wants and needs are.
For $24k he better roll out red carpets and rose pedals!
Closes trunk with tons of sound deadening..... license plate rattles. Wild build dude! Keep it up!
I really wasn't convinced when he was explaining the LEDs, thinking it would look tacky, but Im blown away by how good the final product was! Turns out these guys with decades of experiance and knowledge kinda know what they are doing, who'd of thought it!
All these people are here complaining about how much this install cost and I’m just over here amazed that someone finally found a good use for Windex. 😂😂
OG forgot to mention. Back in 99’ he’d order a Bomex Body Kit and Spoon engine. Plus, he also went to Harry’s. Bought 2 T66 tutbos, with nos and Motek exhaust
That is the most incredible install I have ever seen. That chap is a master craftsman. Worth every penny.
Not only are the woofers stealth, but you are adding about 4ft of wave length making the bass that much better. I really like what he did.
This is on of the cleanest most in depth single video builds I’ve ever watched
I have no idea what any of that stuff is but I can tell these guys are masters at their craft.
24k? And here I am thinking the 5k I just put into mine was baller. Sick build!
That is an immense amount of work making that custom woofer enclosure in the spare tire well. Goodness gracious. OG all the way.
All the crazy. Do what you love! A friend bought an em1 electron blue a few years ago and sold it for a cleaner one partially because the first one had sound deadening everywhere. After 20 years it was quite the challenge to remove.
Attention to detail is beyond impressive. Looks great. I am eagerly awaiting the next video! I was also waiting to hear some EDM on that bad boy! lmao
This is the craziest box build i have ever seen absolute dream build so much respect for everybody involved.
I wanted to hear how it sounded 😤
Here let me show you this super cool sound system that I recorded with a camera microphone then uploaded to TH-cam where you're listening to it through phone speakers.
Ha, ha... I’m going to get 50 comments about this. Complete waste of time...
Obsessed Garage next best thing... a reaction video .. or maybe you can get some Pressol bottles to vibrate off the shelf 😂
Obsessed Garage but we can still get an idea of the bass and clarity. Although won’t be like sitting in your car it may give us viewers the slight feel of what it could possibly sound like
This is one of my favorite videos you have ever made. Can't wait for E2.
It's one of mine too. I was smiling ear to ear watch Derek do his thing.
I come from the same world out of car audio Mecca in Arizona. Sound In Motion did some fantastic work for you. I am glad to see the art is not all lost with prefab shit. The price tag can only be justified by the end user. 100% custom work with an unbelievable attention to detail for the most discerning of customers. Congrats Matt! Enjoy the hell out of it!
I wish I could have seen this build when it was happening. But now works just fine. I can look at ways to change mine . Thanks for sharing! Beautiful build
That's a real masterpiece those guys have some serious skills
The guys at SiM know how to make everything look stock and simple.
SiM nailed it. They built some of best sounding comp cars back in the day. After 22 years in the audio game, I’ve never seen soldering to the chassis for the ground.
Love all the attention to details.
Also the kicks and doors look amazing with the Dyns. All period correct for the age of the car. Love it. I saw a video of it with Metallica playing in it. Sounded amazing.
SiM FOR THE WIN!!
Thats because it is idiotic to solder the ground in a car, with vibration it will come loose one day.
There is also zero advantage to do this.
Uses one of the best DSPs on the market and uses passive crossovers.
The attention to detail by the installer is epic.
Very neat and clean install.
Wow. The amount of detail they put in is crazy!
The craftsmanship is truly OCD level. Perfect for this channel.
i always liked hondas seen a 87 civic hatchback charging up a huge snow hill in and fell in love ever since 😁
Most absolutely incredible (automotive) enclosure I’ve ever seen. This is cool.
Most people will not understand this and wonder why. Me on the other hand I just sold my super duty that had a full sq system that featured 2 Mosconi amps and Focal mids are highs. Everything was setup for the driver. It ended taking 3 bulk cases of extreme dynamat to cover all the metal of the cab. I can't wait to plan my new system for the new truck I am getting this weekend!
Excellent job great install . I’ve been installing for 33 years and that was top quality custom excellent matt
I’ve done car audio for over ten years and I’m not sure if this is worth the 22 grand he paid.
@@bbop8542 agree
Matt, What a GREAT install. I too started in car stereo installations about 30 years ago. Things have come a long way!!!
I wish I knew that the civic was there. I would have had the chance to listen to it . I’ve been lucky enough to listen to some of his installs at his shop .
I would dynamat the trunk lid as well. Awesome system!!
Nice to see all the dynaudio gear!
I'm doing a build in my '88 c1500 single cab. Right now am working on the kick panel baffles for some dynaudio mw182 10" midbass, installed true ib exiting to the exterior. Came close to using the illusion c10s too..
Hybrid audio x series tweeters and mid In the a pillars and center channel. 2 Stereo integrity sql15 subwoofers behind the seats with a sheet metal backwall extension to fit the enclosures and hidden inside a truck bed mounted flush toolbox.
Teyes cc3 headunit feeding optical to a helix ultra dsp and a fiio dap for critical playback listening.
Maybe if you're going the "cheap china headunit" approach...you should look at the new joying headunits?.
I love you man for doing this to a civic that I love and cherish so much!
Obsessed Garage: Let’s double the worth of this Civic!
Me: Ok, how?
Obsessed Garage: With an audio system!
Me: Ok, what else?
Obsessed Garage: What do you mean?
Much love, your friends at Rev Media!!
Ha, ha... I’m about $120k in this far.
Sound in Motion did my system build last year. Same Mosconi amp but I had the Morel 38 limited Edition for a front stage (2- way). They did a great job, hid everything.
Holy crap brah. This is crazy... i love it.... my truck is my obsession. My best friend and i have been building this thing for months. One piece at a time. It's gone through about 30 versions to get where we are now. It's in my mind somewhere between spl and sql. I've never really heard an actual sq setup.i am a poor boy. So in my mind my truck is great. I got a set of polk audio momo 6.5 from 2002 ish. I have had to put new surrounds on them but they are still great sounding for being almost 20. My sub count is over kill but they are not the same subs and i have a variety of box types and sub sizes. Currently looking for more space to add a pair or set of sq subs. Who knows how this will work out. Its a labor of love
Amazing. I have been waiting on this video since you started this build. I’ve been a car audio guy since the late 80’s. I started with A/D/S, Alpine 7909 etc. I can truly appreciate this build.
I TOTALLY understand and to win this car would be a dream! I miss the old school audio setups but stealth & SQ is even 1000x better!
I remember that original install. Done at Tweeter in KOP. It was 8 inch Illusion carbon in the kicks, 15 Illusion sub in the trunk, 2- 300/2, 500/1, and an Alpine 7909.
Bingo!
I just love how he uses the scrap sound deadening chunks under the rear speaker cover. That would always be in the back of my mind knowing it’s half ass!
Wow, impressed at the no expense spared on that set up Matt ! but I have to give it to you for doing so, love to hear that system... :)
Even if the actual quality doesn't make it through to TH-cam, it would still be very nice to hear the system turned on and show your reactions
I used to install Audiomobile, Nakamichi and A/D/S with hidden speakers back in the '70s. Things have sure changed.
This is such a awesome build. B18 I like it. Keep it 99-00 fresh. But still have that 2020 feel.
Been so ready for this EM1 update this civic is so amazing
Footage of other speakers will also be uploaded, right?
Yep, E2.
Yes Matt!! We've been waiting so long for this. Thank you.. Sincerely, little Honda bro's.
I knew there was a reason I could relate. I started selling car stereos in 2000, had a 1995 accord and a local had just won the IASCA world finals with a 1994 accord from Warrenton OR. So I wanted to have a car that sounded almost as good without the budget he spent. I used JL slash amplifier fiberglass W3 enclosure that I built and JL XR seps. I realized car audio wasn’t going to be a career so I switched to banking. Love what your doing with the civic. I always preferred everything but the civic because most had coffee can exhaust tips and made a lot of noise but grandmas Volvo could easily pass them.
matt, the editing in these videos is really starting to dial in. and to the editors, firm handshakes all around
24k audio system in civic made me feel better on the day i purchased my blue 335i for 8k and was feeling guilty about it your timing is on point matt thank you omg i am so poor haha
This is actually my current dream after my big bass setup in my audi. Honda my roots but i want to do a super high end hifi sound system in it. Lucky i can do the work myself.
Matt, another home run. The craftsmanship is amazing and clean.
Can't say i'd have a civic (maybe awd one). But i love the car and the setup. I often find myself sitting in driveway listening to music and losing time when i should be inside.
I personally like the sound of Audison better, but Mosconi is great too. Great build!
DO AS YOU WISH TO THE CIVIC, SELL ME THE B16!
I’m looking for a clean B18C JDM in that condition, but I’d settle for that fine specimen of a B16 and just change the Final Drive and add Wavetrac LSD 1.5w.
Love what you’re doing man!
Always exceeding expectations!
I have an ex model of this model and just did a B16b type r swap, and you just did my dream sound system. I love the stealth. A question I have though is why didn’t you guys do the 6x9 speakers that go in the rear deck?
I love build videos! I watch audio upgrades from a shop called 5 Star Audio, theyre out there in Florida in case you're interested in them Matt.
The Windex (wet & grind) technique is awesome.
My gawd, I have seen many high end installs, but this is masterpiece
Amazing system! I always loved an em1 with a b18c with a Jackson supercharger.
Not a Honda guy but this build is by far coolest you have done, killer looking car and I think way cooler than the Porsche hah
This is crazy and wonderful. Thanks for sharing. I can relate so much to wanting to do a uncompromised modern version of the dream car of my early years. This brings a big smile to my face!
Love that your making videos from MN, supporting you big time!!
that clean look in the trunk is LEGIT WOW!!!
The only give away im looking foward to, def gonna buy some entries
Omg!! This is amazing and reminds me of my IASCA days. Difference being mine was fibreglassed into the wheel well on my SiR. Making me want to put it all back in, wonder how well it will handle on the road course with full audio. LOL
I really do hope the winner appreciates the car and everything involved in this build, I know I would. Matt, have to hook those guys shop with some Swisstrax flooring!
Insane amount of work
I think most people would look at this as being severely overcharged. It's because he took it to someone who normally works on high end exotics and luxury cars, so they charged him the normal price for working on that type of car regardless of whether it was a geo metro fresh out the junkyard. Not to say a shop that typically does installs on lower cars don't put the same level of effort into custom fabricating brackets, switches, adding speakers in precise locations for optimal resonance within that specific vehicle, even hiding speakers if the customer requests it. It's that when taking apart a $100,000+ car, if something as simple as a clip gets broken you could be rush ordering a multi thousand dollar replacement, whereas on something like a Honda you could rip out all the interior panels, throw them away and replace them all for a fraction of the cost of 1 exotic/luxury car piece.
SIM is located less than half a mile from where I was born. Almost a mile away from one of the loudest and hardest hitting cars I have ever heard. It was an 85 Civic DX hatchback(the low one). Plate #ALLMTX. I still remember the build in that tiny two-seater.
That spare tire area is a work of art in and of itself....
That’s a crazy amount of work but awesome I can totally appreciate all that work I used to be into and still sort of into audio systems, I think I got hooked from my dad back in the late 80s early 90s he was able to get his hands on the Bose AM 7 in fact I still have his old system today my dad gave me that Bose system about 10+ years ago and at that time The system had some issues I think it had a circuit board issue so it was like $40 to ship off the whole system back to Bose and get it re-condition I wrote a typed letter telling Bose that my father has passed the system on to me and how we enjoyed the system so about a month later I got the system shipped back to me and they charge me like 10 bucks for shipping and didn’t charge me for the reconditioning charge.
Gawd. I'm going to get in trouble with my wife for all the giveaway merch I'll buy...
Joey Greco raffle
I would of done the same thing!!! 25000 worth every!!! That box is so nice.
So happy for more Si content!! I really hope I win this!
What an amazing build!
Only thing i'm wondering as a DIY speaker builder who knows a ton od driver's is why you choose the Dynaudio driver's from "kick" and up as there are so many good drivers that give you similar or sometimes better performance for a lot less money. Aren't these kick driver's alone 1grand a pair? That's a lot for their simple construction.
You can always come close with the Parts Express Variants. You never really get there though!
@@carfreak1024 What do you mean? You can probably use even better drivers for the same money. With Dynaudio the name is also expensive. But with Wavecor for example you pay for the tech not much for the name.
You can even build speakers on the level of ATC speakers if you want to.
If you have enaugh knowledge diy speakers are equally good as whatever you can buy off the shelf.
Waoowww. Very nice. I would love to listen to this sound system. If you can make a video on that. Looking forward to updates on this project.
I really appreciated the Wet and Grind Theory method
Derek is the best in the world imo.
Only shooting stars break the mold. Keep on brother!
This is Art Matt. Awesome job
Man oh man. The craftsmanship is top notch. I'm also the type of person that likes stealth installs, and that's one clean install. DSP's make all the difference in the world. I couldn't see in the video, but did he seal the holes in the doors so as to separate the rear waves of the mids from the front? This makes a huge difference in my experience, adds a lot more "oomph" and bass to the sound. You could get away with not doing it since you have a DSP, but still. Anyway, any clue as to when the Comet pressure washers will be back on stock?
My civic is super similar. It has a MTX from 98 and a second hand Bazooka tube. 🤣