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Old May 24, 2002 | 10:06 AM
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I'm currently putting together my new stereo for the 1LE. I just purchased 3 Image dynamics IDQ10D4V.2, they are 4ohm DVC's rated at 250 rms and like 500+? max. I'm about to order Image Dynamics CS1.5MH for the fronts. My head unit is an Eclipse that I've had for a while. So, I'd like to have matching amps, but I don't guess that is really necissary (SP?). I just really want it to sound good, and it will be a show car, so I'd like to have them to look nice as well. I was thinking about PPI, but they are alittle steep for me........any suggestions?

Thanks in advance! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Oh, anything else I should look into?
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Old May 24, 2002 | 10:27 AM
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PPI are some sweet amps. pricy though. Its a good choice if u dont mind spending the cash. I think it comes down to what you want to have in your car. I dont think that you could go wrong with PPI thats for sure <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

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Old May 29, 2002 | 08:38 AM
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Ok, I've purchased a RF 1000bd for the rears, which one should I go with for the front?

Is there anything else I should buy?
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Old May 29, 2002 | 10:13 AM
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Don't know what you should get,but why not RF again and link the amps together for looks?

Here is where I found the best deal on RF amps
www.cbrstereo.com
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Old May 29, 2002 | 10:46 AM
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That's probably what I will be doing.
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Old Jun 1, 2002 | 07:00 AM
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The mtx amps put out great power..are quiet..don't take up all that much room and some like the d amps don't hardly drain the alternator at all.I am very very pleased with my mtx..have a 4244 and 6500d.
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Old Jun 1, 2002 | 11:27 PM
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<img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> Best for the buck, is JBL, Anything on the powerline series. I have owned many, there great! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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