SUPER STEALTHY SUBWOOFER UPGRADE for your Range Rover L322 [Audio Upgrade Part 2]

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024

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  • @SamsMotors
    @SamsMotors  4 месяца назад +4

    Another big improvement to the L322's audio system with this subtle, stealthy, yet powerful upgrade!
    Anyone else planning some audio goodness?

  • @PrincipalAudio
    @PrincipalAudio 4 месяца назад +4

    I like how you used WinISD and looked at the T&S parameters. One of the biggest mistakes some people make is to buy a pair of beefy speakers, put them in an enclosure, then wonder why the sound is really awful and resonant. Making sure to match the enclosure size and type to speakers is so important, as it's all one system that has to work together. Great vid!

    • @SamsMotors
      @SamsMotors  4 месяца назад +1

      Cheers! Yeah I was thinking about adding a port to the box as recommended by WinISD but didn’t want to make it too overpowering. Maybe an experiment for another day!

  • @JasonWW2000
    @JasonWW2000 4 месяца назад +1

    Your response curve looks very similar to the one in my 2004 Lincoln Navigator. The bump you see around 50 hz is the vehicles natural peak. You'll notice massive reductions in output around 60 and 70 hz and then your front door speakers start to pick up around 80 hz and up.
    Your biggest issue is that a sealed box is not going to have strong output under 40 hz and you're also not going to get strong output over 55 hz due to the vehicle size. This creates a very narrow and peaky response curve for the subwoofer. Basically you get one note bass.
    To get a real Improvement you're going to want to switch over to a ported enclosure that is tuned quite low.
    If you were to install a single 10 inch sub in a ported enclosure tuned to 30 HZ you would notice a much smoother bass response curve.
    Alternatively, if you're not looking for massive output and want to keep things very stealthy, you might consider removing one of the 6.5 subs and sealing it's opening. The single 6.5 will be in an oversized enclosure (oversized for sealed, but just right for ported) and you can add either an internal or external port. Something like a 1.5" tube.
    Also, make sure to hook up the remote bass knob so you can control it from up front and don't be afraid to raise the level up. 👍

  • @crawlstockrc
    @crawlstockrc 4 месяца назад +2

    This is a great idea. I’d remove the carpet from that cover, cut holes to match the speakers and cover with acoustic carpet. That will let the speakers breathe

  • @LeakSprungGarage
    @LeakSprungGarage 4 месяца назад +1

    Ooo nice bit of Ghost there Sam! Great content aswell as ever, very clever use of OEM parts with the enclosure.

    • @SamsMotors
      @SamsMotors  4 месяца назад

      Thanks! The Mrs got me hooked on them last year and I now own all of their albums on vinyl...

  • @matthewhaddon599
    @matthewhaddon599 4 месяца назад

    It's a good idea to wear gloves when adding the sound deadening as the aluminium is very sharp as I found out when I used some in a previous vehicle.

  • @palsandor1132
    @palsandor1132 4 месяца назад +1

    Sam why not just cut a hole into the carpet and let the original in? Have you tested the sound with the original sub in place without the carpet? I am thinking to cut a hole and cover it with some decent speaker cover…

    • @SamsMotors
      @SamsMotors  4 месяца назад +1

      Give it a go and report back!

  • @Acecross
    @Acecross 4 месяца назад

    Great video. Kind of OEM plus using the older sub box. I love an upgrade which looks factory and you’ve definitely achieved that. Keep the videos coming - super interesting and helpful!

    • @SamsMotors
      @SamsMotors  4 месяца назад

      Thanks, yes OEM+ is always the goal with my mods. Thanks for subbing

  • @elliotthomas6768
    @elliotthomas6768 4 месяца назад

    Like what you’ve done here Sam, good thinking using the old L322 box! Seems almost too good to be true that the standard power cable can be re-used. I guess it’s enough for the micro amp that you applied here.

    • @SamsMotors
      @SamsMotors  4 месяца назад

      Yeah, it works very well indeed. The power cable is routed via a 40 amp fuse in the rear distribution board so that’s plenty for the amp.

  • @dbhatti99
    @dbhatti99 4 месяца назад

    I been waiting so long for this video since your last audio video on l322! Finally a solution to the audio system on these things. Thank you bro!

    • @SamsMotors
      @SamsMotors  4 месяца назад +1

      Sorry for the delay, personal stuff going on! Hopefully it’s not too late 🙏

    • @dbhatti99
      @dbhatti99 4 месяца назад

      @@SamsMotors No worries brotha! Nah not at all, perfect timing! Super excited to do the same audio upgrades to mine. I have an 08 4.2 SC with logic 7 so planning to do all the same work you did. I’m in the states btw

    • @SamsMotors
      @SamsMotors  4 месяца назад

      @@dbhatti99 hopefully you can find an early subwoofer box without too much trouble - they’re very easy to come by the in UK though!

    • @dbhatti99
      @dbhatti99 4 месяца назад

      @@SamsMotors Yea I just bought one on eBay for $40 USD shipped lol

  • @tamatomlinson
    @tamatomlinson 4 месяца назад

    This was FANTASTIC!!

  • @robholland1937
    @robholland1937 4 месяца назад

    I see you still have the “Widow Maker” scissor jack in the boot 😮😂☠️☠️☠️

  • @novajane3651
    @novajane3651 4 дня назад

    Hello bro ,I want get a tube .Ams Neve 8801 to my car L322. Used to improve the voice harmonies,how can I connect them and keep audio balance

  • @justswim4028
    @justswim4028 4 месяца назад

    Hi Sam,
    I also did a similar upgrade. Yours is much better thought out than mine though I must say.
    When it rains all music sounds awful as my wipers make a clunking sound upon changing directions. Do you also have this issue? If yes, do you think there is a solution here? Seems odd a luxury car was released with that clunking sound on its wipers! Maybe its just mine.
    Keep up the great vids!

  • @Randomrepairsuk
    @Randomrepairsuk 4 месяца назад

    Great video, Sam. Very helpful as i have my new subs on order! Did you manage to figure out what wiring plug is required for the sub amp plug female side?

  • @BartekMfive
    @BartekMfive 4 месяца назад

    Love that Channel! Thanks Bro!

  • @timstubbs6701
    @timstubbs6701 3 месяца назад

    I'm now doing your install, did you manage to find the female plug part number please?

  • @aprilia64ape54
    @aprilia64ape54 3 месяца назад

    Yes

  • @lawrencefallas1111
    @lawrencefallas1111 4 месяца назад

    Thank you so much for this video, I also did replace the old subs in my 03 L322,what a difference it made. Also have a 2012 L322 and want to do this upgrade, do you have a more specific instructions on connections to new Amp?
    Any links to Amp and speakers?
    Great job ,thank you so much for all your videos.

    • @SamsMotors
      @SamsMotors  4 месяца назад +1

      No worries! I’ll do a quick wiring diagram and throw a link into the description later today.
      Cheers

  • @michaelhogley7600
    @michaelhogley7600 4 месяца назад +1

    Ghost ❤

  • @ederov91
    @ederov91 4 месяца назад

    On the sub box from the 02-04's are they the same for both sides or should I look for a left and right? Great stuff!

    • @SamsMotors
      @SamsMotors  4 месяца назад

      I assumed they were all the same, but perhaps the LHD cars have them on the opposite side to maintain the distance to the driver?
      I haven’t checked if there’s a space on the passenger side of mine for another box - but it sure would be interesting if there is!

  • @4813RT
    @4813RT 20 дней назад

    Hey Sam! I'm trying to copy your project here. I'm confused about the plug wiring. You indicate that plug has power, two grounds, a remote on, and one set of speaker leads, is that right? So, are you saying the factory subwoofer setup sent a single speaker wire into the integrated amp, then sent out FOUR speaker wires (I noticed each sub must have been dual voicecoil as I saw four speaker wires when you disassembed)? My question is how EXACTLY did you connect that plug to your mini-amp? Also, did you ever find the receptacle plug so you could use that like plug & play?

    • @SamsMotors
      @SamsMotors  20 дней назад

      Hey! The factory plug supplies both power and signal to the mini amplifier. The amplifier I used can take either a low level (line) signal, or a high level speaker signal for its input.
      The factory subwoofer is run as a single channel regardless of whether the car has the later “oval” woofer or the earlier dual round woofers. So the new round woofers are also running as a single channel which is correct. And yes the round woofers were dual voice coil originally. My new woofers are also dual voice coil but I am only using one coil from each as the power handling is more than enough for this application.
      Hope that helps

  • @pierre-ericthauvin823
    @pierre-ericthauvin823 4 месяца назад

    Nice upgrade.
    Do you know the reference of the front passenger subwoofer?
    Thx

    • @SamsMotors
      @SamsMotors  4 месяца назад +1

      The door woofers are 6.5" in diameter. I used Audison AP165 speakers in my car which fit perfectly (see previous video).

  • @andrewross5078
    @andrewross5078 4 месяца назад

    I have the HD system in my 2012 Westminster which I am quite pleased with. That is apart from the bass that does vibrate a bit when you turn it up. I am thinking of applying the deadening stuff to the original woofer cabinet and the parts of the car around it. Do you think that would make a decent difference?
    Very good video as always, thank you.

    • @SamsMotors
      @SamsMotors  4 месяца назад +1

      For how little it costs and the effort required I’d say it’s worth a go. Your subwoofer speaker is probably a bit deteriorated too, but you could try the deadening first

    • @andrewross5078
      @andrewross5078 4 месяца назад

      @@SamsMotors Worth a go!

  • @EdwardAndrews-eg5xt
    @EdwardAndrews-eg5xt 4 месяца назад

    Just the one subwoofer in the rear correct? (not on both sides) Also, could you post the info for the amp? Thanks!!

    • @SamsMotors
      @SamsMotors  4 месяца назад

      Yes just one. The amp is here: amzn.to/3QcmDRV

  • @palsandor1132
    @palsandor1132 2 месяца назад

    Hi Sam, have the sub control functions in the main screen menu (audio tone settings) remained active?

    • @SamsMotors
      @SamsMotors  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi, yes they still work as before 🤘

  • @CitronadaClub
    @CitronadaClub 4 месяца назад

    I'm just wondering if the dual sub speakers should work in opposite direction (phase/ antiphase) because the box actually dosent have any ventilation. It could be checked with just switching +/- of one of the subs speakers.

    • @SamsMotors
      @SamsMotors  4 месяца назад

      Interesting idea!

    • @JasonWW2000
      @JasonWW2000 4 месяца назад

      They should definitely both move in and out together. If you were to wire them out of phase with each other you would get a massive reduction in output because they would create cancellation with each other.

  • @devil2005iscool
    @devil2005iscool 4 месяца назад

    use this bluetoooth upgrade instead

  • @richardhunt1384
    @richardhunt1384 4 месяца назад

    How much was that box of deadening material? Where did you get it from? 😃

    • @SamsMotors
      @SamsMotors  4 месяца назад

      Here you go: amzn.to/441qiaX

  • @4813RT
    @4813RT 19 дней назад

    Sorry to bother you again, Sam! I have another Q that might help others. You confirmed that the factory system sends a single channel (mono) to that sub, so... How did you wire the two subs together, parallel, right? I'm thinking of using two JL Audio 6W3v3 subs, wired parallel. These subs are 4 ohms, but two of them wired parallel splits final impedance to 2 ohms. Anyway, please explain what you did in case I'm getting this wrong; it's been a long time since my high school car stereo install days...

    • @4813RT
      @4813RT 19 дней назад

      Nevermind. I think I can tell that your mini-amp is a two-channel amp, so each sub has its own signal, right?

    • @SamsMotors
      @SamsMotors  19 дней назад

      Those JL subs should be awesome. I just missed out on a pair of those on eBay before starting this project!
      Yeah so you’d have a choice of 2 ohms or 8 ohms. Depending on your amp’s power output you might choose one or the other.
      Mine were I believe 8 ohms per voice coil, so I wired one voice coil from each sub together in parallel to end up with 4 ohms final.

  • @Biscaynedave
    @Biscaynedave 4 месяца назад

    did that green connector plug directly into the original amp? thanks man , ive got a 2006 HSE im working on.

    • @SamsMotors
      @SamsMotors  4 месяца назад +1

      Yes it did. I'm not sure if the 2006 uses the same amp setup as the later cars, but you can check it quite easily and compare the wiring diagrams to figure it out.

  • @keithvers569
    @keithvers569 4 месяца назад

    What year is your L322? My issue is my car was built with a telephone kit in the front and I’m unsure if it is adaptable to a modern smart phone? Keith in Harrogate

    • @tamatomlinson
      @tamatomlinson 4 месяца назад +1

      Maybe look in to the GROM kit? :)

  • @keithvers569
    @keithvers569 4 месяца назад

    Ps my car is a late 2007 model