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Old Oct 10, 2000 | 04:25 PM
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my installer told me that the bose system is very tight. meaning, you can just change little parts of it. i asked about amping, and he said that it might create new problems. should i amp the factory speakers or not? if i do, its going to be an alpine v12. will i get any other problems? before or after factory amp?

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Old Oct 10, 2000 | 04:38 PM
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I'm gonna say....TO AMP!
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Old Oct 10, 2000 | 05:29 PM
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Originally posted by StreetEffectz:
I'm gonna say....TO AMP!
I'm agree, go for it.
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Old Oct 10, 2000 | 08:46 PM
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are you guys sure? will i get any PROBLEMS????

have YOU guys done it? what kind of amp? any probs?
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Old Oct 10, 2000 | 11:01 PM
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Correct me if I am wrong, but probably the most bang for the buck as well as gratifying upgrade to a "Stock" stereo is the additon of a good Sub/Amp combo (in reasonable spec w/stock system: i.e. 100-200watt amp with 10-12" sub for CL/TL's) I know this has made a huge difference for me http://24.128.71.51/album/stereo.htm

As far as amping the stock system speakers, I am under the impression they are of questionable quality and rather low impedance (1-OHM) Much lower than traditional audio equipment.

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Old Oct 10, 2000 | 11:16 PM
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Are we talking amping the STOCK speakers here? If so, I don't recommend it, but it'll work. You won't get great quality sound out of it cuz of the cheesey speakers that are in the car. I would get aftermarket speakers too. Just my opinion though.
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Old Oct 11, 2000 | 12:20 AM
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thanks guys!

thanks what i wanted to hear. i guess i'll look for speakers, if anything.

uh oh, new post?
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Old Oct 11, 2000 | 12:21 AM
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oh yeah street, factory spkrs
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Old Oct 11, 2000 | 12:46 AM
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yeah you definitely have to get new speakers. The factory honda ones are usually paper cones that will probably not hold up if you amp them.
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Old Oct 11, 2000 | 12:54 AM
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The OEM spkrs suck! Cheapest paper and cloth! No wonder they sound so flat! Glad I'm replacing mine!
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Old Oct 11, 2000 | 11:36 PM
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definitely get new speakers if you're gonna amp.
it's like fat girls that where tight clothing...only where tight clothing if you got something to show!
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Old Oct 29, 2000 | 02:46 PM
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the oem speakers are 1 ohm so if you do amp the make sure your amp is that stable or you will blow it
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Old Oct 29, 2000 | 11:25 PM
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I'd amp now till the factory speakers blow, then i;d replace them. My factory speakers worked well amped, till they blew, that's when i replaced them..

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