Sub/ HU install question

 

New member
Username: 03ibp_is

Post Number: 4
Registered: Nov-08
Okay so I installed my JL 10W6 and alpine pdx 1.600 amp with the stock head unit (using a HI/ LO converter) in my IS300 today and honestly the sound quality isn't too bad at all however the sub is definately not hitting as hard as a W6 should hit. The amp is 600 watts RMS and even though I'm sure the W6 can handle more I would think that is a decent amount of power hooked up to one 10. So my question is does an aftermarket headunit really make that much of a difference or do I just need to buy a higer watt amp?
 

Gold Member
Username: Jtown

Texas

Post Number: 3389
Registered: Mar-07
an aftermarket head unit will generally have higher voltage pre outs, that and the signal quality should also increase.
 

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Username: Joebruce

TC Sounds/DLS

Post Number: 2527
Registered: May-04
I wouldnt put any more power on a 10" W6. I think the rms is 400? Maybe 500 Im not sure. I had 500wrms on my 12w6 and it was plenty of power.
 

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Username: Bestmankind

Post Number: 23164
Registered: Oct-05
first of all nice car chris.

thieves is right. its the stock hu. you won't get the kinda bass you want with that unless you get an aftermarket hu. but i am sure you want to keep your dash looking oem so you wouldn't want to change. so get yourself a oem interface by jl audio or rockford fosgate. i am sure you can afford it mr is300. :-)
 

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Username: Rovin

1 15 = 149.5 DBsTrinidad & T...

Post Number: 14594
Registered: Jul-05
what type of box is the sub in ...
 

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Username: 03ibp_is

Post Number: 5
Registered: Nov-08
wow wasn't expecting so many responses that fast! yeah i was pretty sure I was going to need a new headunit I just really didn't want to give up my 6 disc player..

It's a ported box but it's actually speced to the W7's exact demensions not the W6, would that be a problem?
 

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Username: Bestmankind

Post Number: 23165
Registered: Oct-05
i know a couple of guys using this with their factory stereo and it works great.

http://www.hookedontronics.com/show_product_details.jsp?cid=39910&c=0812Froogle& b=Rockford+Fosgate_3SIXTY.1
 

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Username: Rovin

1 15 = 149.5 DBsTrinidad & T...

Post Number: 14600
Registered: Jul-05
yep here on E we respond pretty fast - - i know of some 'reputable' forums where u have to wait days b4 any1 answers ...
 

New member
Username: 03ibp_is

Post Number: 6
Registered: Nov-08
Oh yeah I meant to ask if you were referring to the 3sixty and cleansweep. There was a guy on an IS forum talking about how awesome the cleansweep worked for him but I never jumped on it. And believe it or not Chad I actually bought my IS off of my aunt for 10 grand and had to take out a loan.. haha So does anyone know where I could get a killer deal on the 3sixty or cleansweep?
 

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Username: Hittin1

TEAM REVOLUTIONLake Charles...

Post Number: 2102
Registered: May-07
what enclosure do u have the sub in?
 

New member
Username: 03ibp_is

Post Number: 7
Registered: Nov-08
http://cgi.ebay.com/VENTED-MDF-SUB-BOX-ENCLOSURE-for-a-JL-AUDIO-10W7-10-W7_W0QQi temZ390014769198QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Subwoofers_Enclosures?hash=item3900147691 98&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A 1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Of course I had to modify it a little because I didn't realize the W7 is actually narrower than the W6. lol
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