Sub/ HU install question
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New member Username: 03ibp_isPost 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? |
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Gold Member Username: JtownTexas 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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Gold Member Username: JoebruceTC 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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Diamond Member Username: BestmankindPost 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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Platinum Member Username: Rovin1 15 = 149.5 DBsTrinidad & T... Post Number: 14594 Registered: Jul-05 | what type of box is the sub in ... |
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New member Username: 03ibp_isPost 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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Diamond Member Username: BestmankindPost 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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Platinum Member Username: Rovin1 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 ... |
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New member Username: 03ibp_isPost 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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Gold Member Username: Hittin1TEAM REVOLUTIONLake Charles... Post Number: 2102 Registered: May-07 | what enclosure do u have the sub in? |
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New member Username: 03ibp_isPost 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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