I need help w/ my system
07-30-2005, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Dem1K
So last night, I made two spontaneous purchases which I'm not sure if I should have. Anyways, I bought a JL 500/1 amp and a JL 12w6v2. Now I'm not upgrading my speakers or anything like that since I can't afford it, plus I really don't think I need to. I like the stock speakers plenty. So I have a few questions.
1) Do I NEED to get an aftermarket HU? I really don't want to part w/ the 6-disc in-dash if I don't have to.
2) What else do I need to buy? I know I need an amp kit, but what kind exactly?
3) The guy I bought the sub from is also selling the box it is in for $50. It is custom made to spec for the sub (or so he says) and it is ported. However, I don't know if I want a sealed or ported box. Don't ported boxes produce more bass, and is a bit sloppy? I prefer tight, crisp bass. Your help is appreciated here.[/SIZE]4) For those of you with systems in 2nd gen CLs, does the trunk rattle all that much? Will I need anything to prevent that? My 1st car ('02 mitsu lancer oz) rattled like a bitch.
5) How much does it usually cost to get a custom enclosure made?
Is there anything else that I need or need to know? I'm sorta clueless when it comes to this shit. Thanks guys!
`John
1) Do I NEED to get an aftermarket HU? I really don't want to part w/ the 6-disc in-dash if I don't have to.
2) What else do I need to buy? I know I need an amp kit, but what kind exactly?
3) The guy I bought the sub from is also selling the box it is in for $50. It is custom made to spec for the sub (or so he says) and it is ported. However, I don't know if I want a sealed or ported box. Don't ported boxes produce more bass, and is a bit sloppy? I prefer tight, crisp bass. Your help is appreciated here.[/SIZE]4) For those of you with systems in 2nd gen CLs, does the trunk rattle all that much? Will I need anything to prevent that? My 1st car ('02 mitsu lancer oz) rattled like a bitch.
5) How much does it usually cost to get a custom enclosure made?
Is there anything else that I need or need to know? I'm sorta clueless when it comes to this shit. Thanks guys!
`John
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08-01-2005, 02:58 AM
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ouch, I am getting alot less help than I had hoped on here.
Anyways, I just came back from some shop...and the guy said that I don't need to get a box custom built. I gave him the specs of the box and he said he had a pre-built box that was 1.25^3 in volume, and as long as the volume is the same inside, everything is cool. Is this true?
Also, he told me that the box cost $130 and installation for sub/amp should cost $160. I didn't really know bout all that so I just bounced. What do you guys think?
Anyways, I just came back from some shop...and the guy said that I don't need to get a box custom built. I gave him the specs of the box and he said he had a pre-built box that was 1.25^3 in volume, and as long as the volume is the same inside, everything is cool. Is this true?
Also, he told me that the box cost $130 and installation for sub/amp should cost $160. I didn't really know bout all that so I just bounced. What do you guys think?
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