Ian "ICEMAN" Pinder: A UK Install Legend

I first stumbled on Ian "ICEMAN" Pinder's Vauxhall Astra van when TalkAudio posted a brief article highlighting the absolutely insane install of this UK SPL legend. Check out this system list:

• 6- 15" Orion HCCA
• 6- HCCA mono amps
• 14- HCCA amps for the mids and highs
• 34- Orion 6.5" woofers
• 14- Orion 5.25" woofers
• 48- Orion Tweeters
• 4- 7" LCD screens
• 3- 15" LCD screens
• 2- Orion DEQ 30 processors

Follow the jump for more details and pics on this insane van and it's even more insane owner!

in the forums!

So who is The ICEMAN? I hit up Adam Rayner of TalkAudio.co.uk for the details:

"Ian 'Iceman' Pinder is as close to a true legend in mobile electronics as the UK ever bred. He is Rivera, Fukuda, and Brown, all rolled into one insane street bass obsessed package. A striking near seven-footer, Iceman has been involved in countless media events and publications – he 'gives good press'. Also the inspiration for the Nineties cult cartoon strip BoomZilla character, published in Car Stereo & Security magazine (about to be resurrected as Son of BoomZilla) as above all, his cars were just the craziest, loudest and most crowd pleasing at any event he visited for years. When Ice started up, the crowd would get twenty deep around his car, all others ignored in awe.

Without even knowing why (perhaps he can see sound waves in air like Keanu saw The Matrix?) Iceman created doors so filled with drivers, they drove an Acicular (needle-shaped) throw of sound clean past all the other cars to grab those on-axis by the ears, only to be devastated by his street, low-low bass. He can fit more equipment in less space than anyone on the planet and it'll tear your soul apart. That said, SPL per se at 70Hz for a Burp became a bore beyond 150dB, Iceman likes it looow and all day.

Threatened by the law, adored by his fans, he is utterly unique. His personality is warm and friendly and he especially enjoys the company of like minded lunatics. His Orion, West Coast Customs, Panasonic and Odyssey – sponsored Astra van is tearing it up at shows all over the UK this summer."

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Special thanks to Chris at Directed for getting the discussion going, and Adam Rayner of TalkAudio for his help. Keep your eyes peeled to the SoundDomain blog for future articles from Adam!

Source: TalkAudio.co.uk
Source: Orion UK
Source: Ian "Iceman" Pinder