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Hi all,
This is my first post so be gentle! I picked up my Canyon earlier this May and wanted to let everyone know the upgrades I'll be doing to the audio system. Firstly, here is what I am going to do.
Upgrade: Full Speaker Swap, Add Processor, Add Amplification, and Install an 8” Sub
***Note: I am not a DIY guy, so I am using Mobile Solutions of Calgary to do the install***
I’ll start off with a little detail on the truck so everyone knows what I am working with.
Truck: 2015 GMC Canyon SLT Crew Cab Long Box 4x4
Audio: Non Bose – 8” Screen
I personally chose to opt out of the Bose system because I knew I would be upgrading the sound system immediately. I know how difficult Bose Systems can be to upgrade after the fact so I thought it wasn’t worth the hassle.
Here is the equipment that will be installed in the Canyon:
Speakers
Audison Voce AV 1.1 – Tweeter
Audison Voce AV 3.0 – Mid Range
Audison Voce AV 6.5 – Mid Bass
Hertz ML2000.3 – 8” 700 Watt RMS Subwoofer
Processor / Amplification
Audison Prima 8.9 bit – 520W 8 Channel Amp / Processor with/ 1 Sub Pre Out
Hertz HDP-1 – D Class Mono Amp (1000 Watt RMS @ 2 ohms, 600Watts RMS @ 4 ohms)
Accessories
Sound Deadening in each door
Audison DRC.
Information about the install
For my system, I did not want to replace the head Unit because of the GM MOST system running almost everything electronically in the vehicle. I will be doing a seamless integration with the GM Intellilink System. This is so that I can use Bluetooth / USB with my iphone / USB Sticks. With the Lack of RCA outputs this means that I would be stealing the signal from the head unit to the speakers.
So with all that being said this is how the install is going to go:
Speakers
Subwoofer
Since the rear speakers will be disconnected, I have 8 Channels of output and 6 Speakers. This is how the power will be distributed: (Channels 1,2,3,4 may all be bridged then run a Passive Crossover to allow for more power but I am unsure at this moment). All Wattage is in RMS
Channel 1 – Left Tweeter – 35 Watts @ 4 Ohms
Channel 2 – Right Tweeter – 35 Watts @ 4 Ohms
Channel 3 – Left Mid Range – 35 Watts @ 4 Ohms
Channel 4 – Right Mid Range – 35 Watts @ 4 Ohms
Channel 5&6 – Left Mid Bass – 70 Watts Bridged @ 4 Ohms
Channel 7&8 – Right Mid Bass – 70 Watts Bridged @ 4 Ohms
Accessories
The Audison DRC will control the volume / equalization for the entire system. The head unit will be put at Max Volume before Clipping is detected and should sit at that volume for the rest of the time I have the vehicle.
The Install is June 15-22, 2015. I will add Before and After Photos of the interior of the truck.
For those of you brave enough, another option that was brought up to have subwoofers underneath of the seat was to Raise the Metal bar 1 inch and Install 3 – 6W3V3’s (6.5 Inch Subwoofers) in a custom built box. I opted for the center console 8’ instead.
This is my first post so be gentle! I picked up my Canyon earlier this May and wanted to let everyone know the upgrades I'll be doing to the audio system. Firstly, here is what I am going to do.
Upgrade: Full Speaker Swap, Add Processor, Add Amplification, and Install an 8” Sub
***Note: I am not a DIY guy, so I am using Mobile Solutions of Calgary to do the install***
I’ll start off with a little detail on the truck so everyone knows what I am working with.
Truck: 2015 GMC Canyon SLT Crew Cab Long Box 4x4
Audio: Non Bose – 8” Screen
I personally chose to opt out of the Bose system because I knew I would be upgrading the sound system immediately. I know how difficult Bose Systems can be to upgrade after the fact so I thought it wasn’t worth the hassle.
Here is the equipment that will be installed in the Canyon:
Speakers
Audison Voce AV 1.1 – Tweeter
Audison Voce AV 3.0 – Mid Range
Audison Voce AV 6.5 – Mid Bass
Hertz ML2000.3 – 8” 700 Watt RMS Subwoofer
Processor / Amplification
Audison Prima 8.9 bit – 520W 8 Channel Amp / Processor with/ 1 Sub Pre Out
Hertz HDP-1 – D Class Mono Amp (1000 Watt RMS @ 2 ohms, 600Watts RMS @ 4 ohms)
Accessories
Sound Deadening in each door
Audison DRC.
Information about the install
For my system, I did not want to replace the head Unit because of the GM MOST system running almost everything electronically in the vehicle. I will be doing a seamless integration with the GM Intellilink System. This is so that I can use Bluetooth / USB with my iphone / USB Sticks. With the Lack of RCA outputs this means that I would be stealing the signal from the head unit to the speakers.
So with all that being said this is how the install is going to go:
Speakers
- Custom Pillar Pods for the Voce AV 1.1 Tweeters
- Voce AV 3.0 Mid-Range to be mounted in the existing 3” Speaker ports on the Dash
- Voce AV 6.5 Mid Bass speakers to have custom baffles created to be mounted in the 6x9 connection in the front doors.
- Rear speakers to be disconnected.
- Sound deadening in each door.
Subwoofer
- Custom built box to replace center console
- Downward Firing
- Custom built box will look like it came from GMC. (Leather and Stitching matching). All USB ports and Cigarette Lighter Ports will be incorporated into the design and be fully functional.
- Custom box WILL extend back to the rear seat. Rear Middle seat will have NO leg room.
- The Audison Prima 8.9 Bit is a Digital Processor & Amplifier. (8 Speaker Input, 8 Speaker output + Subwoofer Pre out) This will allow us to take the signal from the head unit and flatten the EQ. This will allow for better tuning, cleaner sound and higher sound quality in the end.
- Amps will both be installed underneath the rear seat on a custom amp rack.
Since the rear speakers will be disconnected, I have 8 Channels of output and 6 Speakers. This is how the power will be distributed: (Channels 1,2,3,4 may all be bridged then run a Passive Crossover to allow for more power but I am unsure at this moment). All Wattage is in RMS
Channel 1 – Left Tweeter – 35 Watts @ 4 Ohms
Channel 2 – Right Tweeter – 35 Watts @ 4 Ohms
Channel 3 – Left Mid Range – 35 Watts @ 4 Ohms
Channel 4 – Right Mid Range – 35 Watts @ 4 Ohms
Channel 5&6 – Left Mid Bass – 70 Watts Bridged @ 4 Ohms
Channel 7&8 – Right Mid Bass – 70 Watts Bridged @ 4 Ohms
Accessories
The Audison DRC will control the volume / equalization for the entire system. The head unit will be put at Max Volume before Clipping is detected and should sit at that volume for the rest of the time I have the vehicle.
The Install is June 15-22, 2015. I will add Before and After Photos of the interior of the truck.
For those of you brave enough, another option that was brought up to have subwoofers underneath of the seat was to Raise the Metal bar 1 inch and Install 3 – 6W3V3’s (6.5 Inch Subwoofers) in a custom built box. I opted for the center console 8’ instead.