My new system...
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Nice system. Like the colors too, but I'm also one of those that's not too fond of the HU. But that's just me, everything else is nii-i-i-i-ice.
Question: With the door subs uncovered, are you worried that they'll get kicked in by some clutz passenger? It seems just the place where you place your foot to help open the door.
Question: With the door subs uncovered, are you worried that they'll get kicked in by some clutz passenger? It seems just the place where you place your foot to help open the door.
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Originally posted by JustAnotherDude@November 11, 2004, 11:34 AM
Nice system. Like the colors too, but I'm also one of those that's not too fond of the HU. But that's just me, everything else is nii-i-i-i-ice.
Question: With the door subs uncovered, are you worried that they'll get kicked in by some clutz passenger? It seems just the place where you place your foot to help open the door.
Nice system. Like the colors too, but I'm also one of those that's not too fond of the HU. But that's just me, everything else is nii-i-i-i-ice.
Question: With the door subs uncovered, are you worried that they'll get kicked in by some clutz passenger? It seems just the place where you place your foot to help open the door.
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Couple of questions-
1. Are you using Component speakers (mid and a tweeter) or 5x7's? If components, are you using 3-way crossovers in the front (for the tweeter, mid, and 8" woofer)?
2. Is everything being powered by that one 6 chann amp? If so, I read on JL's site that it is rated at 45W RMS x 6 @ 4 ohm (12.5V). Is that enough for those 8" woofers, because their RMS is 75w?
Other than that, looks sweet Steve. I am asking these questions...because I was considering doing (and trying to fidure out how to power)-
MB Quart-
4" components up front
6.5" woofer in the front (may go 8" like you)
a pair of 5.25" components in the rear deck.
JL-
10" 10w6v2 in the trunk.
My thought is a 500x1 for the sub in the trunk. And a big (300x4) for the components. I am not sure a 300x4 would be able to power 10 speakers (4 tweeters, 4 mids, and 2- 6.5" or 8"woofers).
1. Are you using Component speakers (mid and a tweeter) or 5x7's? If components, are you using 3-way crossovers in the front (for the tweeter, mid, and 8" woofer)?
2. Is everything being powered by that one 6 chann amp? If so, I read on JL's site that it is rated at 45W RMS x 6 @ 4 ohm (12.5V). Is that enough for those 8" woofers, because their RMS is 75w?
Other than that, looks sweet Steve. I am asking these questions...because I was considering doing (and trying to fidure out how to power)-
MB Quart-
4" components up front
6.5" woofer in the front (may go 8" like you)
a pair of 5.25" components in the rear deck.
JL-
10" 10w6v2 in the trunk.
My thought is a 500x1 for the sub in the trunk. And a big (300x4) for the components. I am not sure a 300x4 would be able to power 10 speakers (4 tweeters, 4 mids, and 2- 6.5" or 8"woofers).
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1. Are you using Component speakers (mid and a tweeter) or 5x7's? If components, are you using 3-way crossovers in the front (for the tweeter, mid, and 8" woofer)?
2. Is everything being powered by that one 6 chann amp? If so, I read on JL's site that it is rated at 45W RMS x 6 @ 4 ohm (12.5V). Is that enough for those 8" woofers, because their RMS is 75w?
MB Quart-
4" components up front
6.5" woofer in the front (may go 8" like you)
a pair of 5.25" components in the rear deck.
JL-
10" 10w6v2 in the trunk.
My thought is a 500x1 for the sub in the trunk. And a big (300x4) for the components. I am not sure a 300x4 would be able to power 10 speakers (4 tweeters, 4 mids, and 2- 6.5" or 8"woofers).
4" components up front
6.5" woofer in the front (may go 8" like you)
a pair of 5.25" components in the rear deck.
JL-
10" 10w6v2 in the trunk.
My thought is a 500x1 for the sub in the trunk. And a big (300x4) for the components. I am not sure a 300x4 would be able to power 10 speakers (4 tweeters, 4 mids, and 2- 6.5" or 8"woofers).
Looks really nice! I bet that set you back a bit!
LOL I know that some ppl think the Head Unit is ugly, but that's cool. If I were building a car to someone else's specs, it wouldn't be mine.
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hey, as long as you like it and it sounds good....thats all that counts. If you have any pics of the 8" speakers upclose and how they are mounted on the inside, that would be awesome.
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Originally posted by steve19970@November 11, 2004, 6:26 PM
Ask adrenalin (and enfynet I think)...they seem to be car audio experts.
Ask adrenalin (and enfynet I think)...they seem to be car audio experts.
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Originally posted by SurfnSoCal@November 11, 2004, 6:39 PM
hey, as long as you like it and it sounds good....thats all that counts. If you have any pics of the 8" speakers upclose and how they are mounted on the inside, that would be awesome.
hey, as long as you like it and it sounds good....thats all that counts. If you have any pics of the 8" speakers upclose and how they are mounted on the inside, that would be awesome.
#31
I like the cigarette lighter, or uh, the "power supply" plug. When I test drove a GT the plastic one fell out when I threw it in second... P.O.S. That aluminum plug is the perfect fix.
#32
i have a question i am getting the shaker 500 in mine cus i have a sub and amp already so i was goin to by a nice reciever to replace the factory radio(changer) my question is i can hook up the sub cus of the outs on the new reiever what about the factory amp (amps?) for the front 8 speakers. can i use those or hook them up to a new reciever? how does the connections work for them amps will the wires have to be cut? and wired together somehow or can i do it at all? eventually i will replace them speakers and a new amps to run them but for the time being i was hoping to do that. please help!!!
#34
Originally posted by steve19970@November 10, 2004, 6:50 PM
Head unit when open
Head unit when open
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#37
Grats on the new system, got mine back last week and I love it. JL audio makes some great stuff don't they?
Specs..
Kenwood KRC-X569 head unit (transferred from my truck)
Sirius sattelite radio
2 pair Boston Acoustics SL80 component plated speakers
10w6v2 JL Audio sub in a custom fiberglass box tucked in the left side of the trunk
JL Audio D class 500/1 amp for the sub
JL Audio D class 300/4 for the BA's
Amps are mounted in a custom amp rack tucked away on the right side of the trunk.
Leaves me plenty of room in the trunk for whatever I need.
I have been banging the sub for a week now trying to loosen it up, its starting to sound real good too
Specs..
Kenwood KRC-X569 head unit (transferred from my truck)
Sirius sattelite radio
2 pair Boston Acoustics SL80 component plated speakers
10w6v2 JL Audio sub in a custom fiberglass box tucked in the left side of the trunk
JL Audio D class 500/1 amp for the sub
JL Audio D class 300/4 for the BA's
Amps are mounted in a custom amp rack tucked away on the right side of the trunk.
Leaves me plenty of room in the trunk for whatever I need.
I have been banging the sub for a week now trying to loosen it up, its starting to sound real good too
#40
Does the Factory head unit have RCA outputs? How do you get to the battery, am i supposed to drill through the firewall? I am doing my own system and I need help. Any answers/advice will be greatly appreciated.
THANKS
THANKS