Joe Foe from Buffalo

I'm looking for words of wisdom with using the JL HD900/5 amp & JL 10W6v2 sub
http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_amps.php?amp_id=537

http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_subs.php?series_id=6
that will be in the custom sealed trunk box we use to be able to purchase that this post details.
https://acurazine.com/forums/sponsored-sales-group-buys-10/custom-fiberglass-subwoofer-enclosures-358676/

I will use the amp to power the oem speakers in a 2005 TL that has a oem non navi head unit that the post above details that if we over power the oem speakers (minus the oem sub) then oem speakers will come to life and sound pretty good over powered.

Post your $.02 and or if the details if you have done some thing like this and the results you found or how you installed it.


I plan to use the JL XD-PCS2-2B power connection kit
http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_c...l.php?cat_id=9

The JL XB-BLUAIC2-18 & JL XB-BLUAIC4-18 RCA wires & JL XD-CLRAIC2-SW to convert the OEM speaker wires to RCA and run the audio from head unit to trunk (want to use RCA kits in case some day I upgrade head unit and or speakers)
http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_c...l.php?cat_id=5

http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_c...l.php?cat_id=6

lilsid112

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I would recommend to change your interior speakers if you can. You will get better sounding highs. I'm also running that amp with same sub that you want to use. I think it sounds perfect.

Joe Foe from Buffalo

Ya I will after I see how the oem's sound with the amp if I don't like the sound they make. Please post details on how you did your install.

lilsid112

iTrader: (7)

I had a shop in Tampa install it, since I've a good friend that works there.

Joe Foe from Buffalo

Please post some pictures of the install.

Joe Foe from Buffalo

Lilsid112 do you know if your installer taped in to the audio/speaker wires before or after the oem amp? If you don't know will you ask them ....pleaze?

lilsid112

iTrader: (7)

Hey Joe I'm out of town right now but I will post pics when I return home. I also purchased a cleansweap from JL as well. It went oem amp to cleansweap to JL amp.

BlueAc

iTrader: (2)

Hey Joe... check this video out. I'm digging the placement of the 900/5, in fact I'm thinkin of ditchin my PDX's for one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igbSe...os=trBQhLCTdpg

Joe Foe from Buffalo

Did they put it under the passenger seat?

lilsid112

iTrader: (7)

The amp wouldn't fit under the passenger seat due to the rear a/c. It fit perfectly under my driver seat.

lilsid112

iTrader: (7)

Hey here are a few pics I took. The cleansweap is mounted next to the oem amp. I didnt take a picture due to I had to take off a few panels.

Joe Foe from Buffalo

Thank you for the pics. Doesn't the amp get in the way of a passengers feet if they sit in that location? How much did you pay for each item and install costs?

lilsid112

iTrader: (7)

No problem, I try to make sure no one tall sits behind me. How the mat covers the front of the amp, I'm not to worried about scratches. The amp $650, sub $260, JL cleansweap $220, speakers JL C2's $210 a pair, and wiring was $100. (+/- a few bucks here and there) My buddy installed it at his shop for $140.

BlueAc

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Isn't that the passenger seat in the video? And setup looks nice, how does it sound?

Joe Foe from Buffalo

About using a clean sweep. Why did you use one when it only does four speakers? I would think a AudioControl Matrix
http://www.audiocontrol.com/t34/5249...ne-Driver.html
would be the way to go in our cars to include the center speaker. This post has allot of good info.
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-audio-bluetooth-electronics-navigation-94/diy-aftermarket-amp-install-speaker-install-audiocontrol-matrix-install-w-pics-580314/

I can't find a good /high wattage six speaker amp though and wonder why with allot of newer cars having six speakers.

nuttcase21

iTrader: (1)

i'm actually just about to start my build with 2 900/5 amps and some 10w6v2's. here's a list of my components:

2 900/5 amps
2 10w6v2 subs
mb quart Q 6.5" comps for the front
a/d/s 346cs comps for the rear
mb quart Q 4" comp for the center channel
orion 220gt amp for center channel
audison bitone processor
custom factory PnP harness before factory amp
custom ipod integration and video
compustar drone remote start

i'll let you guys know how it all goes and will be taking pics during the process.

BlueAc

iTrader: (2)

Anybody gonna try the MS-8? I heard thing was supposed to be the best processor out once released.

http://signature.crutchfield.com/s_1...ssi=0&tp=27863

lilsid112

iTrader: (7)

It looks like its under the passenger seat. Im thinking that changed the design or just took it out. I believe in the vid they are installing everything in a type s, while I have 05.

The clean sweep is after the factory amp, so my center speaker works perfectly. I took out the stock sub completely. I also went with JL since his shop is a vender and gave me decent price for it.

Thats going to be pretty loud. Im looking forward to your pics.