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Thread: Sub/ HU install question |
    
New member Username: 03ibp_is
Post Number: 4
Registered: Nov-08
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 03:39 am: |
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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: Jtown
Texas
Post Number: 3389
Registered: Mar-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 03:44 am: |
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an aftermarket head unit will generally have higher voltage pre outs, that and the signal quality should also increase. |
Gold Member Username: Joebruce
TC Sounds/DLS
Post Number: 2527
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 03:45 am: |
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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. |
Diamond Member Username: Bestmankind
Post Number: 23164
Registered: Oct-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 09:48 am: |
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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.  |
Platinum Member Username: Rovin
1 15 = 149.5 DBs
Trinidad & T...
Post Number: 14594
Registered: Jul-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 10:42 am: |
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what type of box is the sub in ... |
New member Username: 03ibp_is
Post Number: 5
Registered: Nov-08
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 11:21 am: |
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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? |
Diamond Member Username: Bestmankind
Post Number: 23165
Registered: Oct-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 11:27 am: |
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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 |
Platinum Member Username: Rovin
1 15 = 149.5 DBs
Trinidad & T...
Post Number: 14600
Registered: Jul-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 11:33 am: |
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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
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 11:45 am: |
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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? |
Gold Member Username: Hittin1
TEAM REVOLUTION
Lake Charles...
Post Number: 2102
Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 11:48 am: |
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what enclosure do u have the sub in? |
New member Username: 03ibp_is
Post Number: 7
Registered: Nov-08
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 11:55 am: |
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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 |
