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Leather vs. fabric interior

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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Printed Date: March 28, 2024 at 12:39 PM


Topic: Leather vs. fabric interior

Posted By: semper bass
Subject: Leather vs. fabric interior
Date Posted: December 23, 2005 at 6:42 PM

I HAD a Chrysler 300M 99 coupe with leather interior.  I wrapped it around a pole, and now I got my wifes Grand Prix GT.  I took my system out of the 300 and had it put in the Prix.  It is probably the different cars alternators, battery and age, but my subs are twice as loud as they were.  I had a Cap in the 300, so power isn't the isssue.  I do think that Leather interior has something to do with it.  The fabric interior of the Prix works like a soundproof room.  The acoustics are tight, and the bass crisp.The bass probably travels through the fabric much better than leather, which I think distorts it a little. Looks like wifey doesn't get the car back.  I got her a 03 Stratus SXT, so she can't be too upset.  Any info is appreciated.



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2000 Grand Prix GT (Silver)
Pioneer Deck
1800W RF Punch
(2) 12" Directed Comp X Subs
Equus slingshot rims



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Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: December 23, 2005 at 7:08 PM
It seems like I've read something about the trunks of a 300M's being isolated by a big metal plate from the rest of the interior... I could be wrong.. you might try doing a search.




Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: December 23, 2005 at 7:34 PM
Yea, I agree.  Interior treatments can have a major effect on sound, but usually on higher frequency reproduction not on subwoofer frequencies.  It's much more likely the difference you're hearing is due to the way the two vehicles are made rather than the interiors.

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Posted By: jettagli03
Date Posted: December 24, 2005 at 1:05 AM
i've pulled a system from a 300M and its pretty thick back there

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Posted By: semper bass
Date Posted: December 26, 2005 at 8:40 PM
I am glad I wasn't hearing things.  The trunk of the 300 was pretty large.  It sounded good, but I like they system in the Prix much better.  I used to leave the driver side back seat down to help the bass drive out of the trunk. I was basically a second, very large port.  The Prix has a smaller compartment in the middle of the back seat, which I believe to make the thump ALOT harder than before.  I am liking not having to put in a cap as well.  Thanx all

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2000 Grand Prix GT (Silver)
Pioneer Deck
1800W RF Punch
(2) 12" Directed Comp X Subs
Equus slingshot rims





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