jmdale1984

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I'm in the process of redoing the system in my SS.

So far it's got...

JL Coaxials
JL 500/1 amp
JL 8w7 Sub in a stealthbox

Here's what's coming...

2 JL 6w3v3 Subwoofers
JL 500/5 5 channel amp

Here's my problems...

Even with just the 500/1 (It's been bench tested at like 773 Watts RMS) amp, I'm getting serious voltage drops (even at cruising RPMs) when it hits a long, low bass note. So obviously, I'm going to need a new alternator (especially after putting in the 5 channel).

Where are you guys getting high amp alternators?

I'm planning to do something a little unorthodox with the 6" subs. I'm going to make a box for them that will take the place of the original 4" speakers in the hatch. I'm sure it'll need to be fiberglass, and I've never done that before, so I'm going to have someone do it.

Does anyone have any pics of custom rear panels that were made for something like this? Anyone have any better ideas?

My idea is to have 3 small subs, a ton of power, and no lost t-top storage.

I'd love to see any pics of any custom installs.

Thanks.

pentavolvo

Big 3

F3RR3T

big 3
alternators

ohio generators or powermaster. also upgrade your battery. yellow top is a good budget option powermaster is great


why are you stuck on JL there is better out there for less money

jmdale1984

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No offense, but I'm tired of getting crap for using JL.

I always hear "You can get better for the money", but can anyone really say anything bad about JL except the price? I've yet to hear one complaint about JL's performance, and I've yet to hear anything that sounds near as good, even dollar for dollar.

So yeah, I'm stuck on JL, until I HEAR something better for myself.

The big 3 will be getting done as soon as I have the time.

I already have an Optima Red Top, would it be worth it to switch to a yellow top?

F3RR3T

wasnt giving you crap at all just letting you know theres other options you can look into in the future.

Fi audio
Sundown Audio
Arc Audio
SSA
Incriminator Audio
Cactus sounds
Digital Designs

the list goes on

99Bluz28

iTrader: (35)

JLaudio


All that really matters is that you're happy with your choice, even if the product is over-priced.

jmdale1984

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Well, I wouldn't call $485 for my 8w7 and 500/1 overpriced, when they were both brand new, in the box

And I'm very happy with them at any price. In my experience, JL is the most reliable, with the best sound quality. I'd love to hear something from Fi, Digital Designs or Audiopulse/TC, but where? Noone stocks the stuff around here, and noone has it. Noone can tell me if they're reliable, I can't even find where I can buy Digital or Audiopulse (I was looking at an Audiopulse Epic 8" for my civic).

I also spent less than $300 on my 6w3's... and to find any other 6" sub that can handle the power, the best I could find was about $400 for the pair.

pentavolvo

big3 should honestly take care of all ur issues

JL is pricey but it is quality stuff, and while i dont run JL stuff u are right u can find it locally to demo where as alot of other brands its like take ur chances and order it

99Bluz28

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Sounds like you got a good deal, glad to hear it!
If you can post some pictures as your install progresses.

jmdale1984

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Will do... I'm trying to get my local car audio demon to make the fiberglass rear panels to put my subs in the hatch. We'll see how that goes

F55C6

I was told from a reliable source that JL Audio's higher price is due to the fact that they do not manufacture their own equipment. Therefore, the price is marked up to cover the price of having their product produced by someone else. I happen to like Rockford Fosgate amps. As for alternators, I was having issues with power drops and I went with the Powermaster 150. Made in the good old USA and it works great.

DarkJuggalo

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i have a JL system in my WS6, rockford fosgate amp for subs, and alpine for the interiors.
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