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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 07:50 AM
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i got better radio so i can play mp3 :-) and less CD's in my car - Alpine is way to go speakers are fine.. you will get better sound and quality.
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 08:47 AM
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From: MD
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looking good Quick... be careful putting it on 3rd gear though
Looks can be decieving but the shifted is about 2inches aways from the panel in 3rd gear it is totally adjustable to which makes it even better.
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 06:21 AM
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the way to go with a deck is something that has really low impedance (internally) with really high preouts. most decks have about 5k of internal resistance and a claimed 4-5volt preout (usually measures 2-3volts) Eclipse makes decks with true 8 volt preouts and with 55 ohms of resistance vs 5k on most decks so in other words its an extreamly clean signal deck (55060) it doesn't play Mp3's dirrectly however it has an aux input so you can hook up a laptop or whatever else you want to play through you sound system.
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 01:32 PM
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I'm still looking for someone selling their Infinitiy/Mitsubishi head unit out of an '04 Evo or Ralliart Lancer. PM me, thanks.
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by EVO Neil
I'm still looking for someone selling their Infinitiy/Mitsubishi head unit out of an '04 Evo or Ralliart Lancer. PM me, thanks.
Are the subs shaped/attached the same? hmmm
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 01:44 PM
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Eclipse head unit with a full Alpine/AudioContol/Infinity system went in the week after I bought it.

J
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Old Aug 15, 2004 | 08:57 PM
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From: Austin
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You the only one that know whats good. Everyone else wants flashy Las Vegas lights anf TVs and gimmick BS. Nak is the best period the MB is awesome I still prefer the cd 45z as its only 325 all over the place the dacs are better than anything else even the MB dacs. My system will be a Nak 45Z (MB6later on) My trusty ADS powerplate 840(8*40 watts with bandpass internal crossovers for every channel ). Morel 6.5s in the doors/ Morel 3"soft dome mids in the a pillars/Morel 1.1" soft dome silk tweeters in the a pillars. and ID chameleom 6.5" that fit perfect in the back deck running sub duties. They make suprising tight deep bass running freeair and with the output of a good 8"- Total weight increase 20 lbs And with the SQ to drive in and compete
What’s always popular isn't always good, and what is good isn't always popular.



Nak, ADS, tooooo over rated too over priced.



I was going to comment on some of the other brands, but then it would seem I was just looking for argument.



Although Nak, and A/D/S are brands that I would never suggest to any one except an annoying know-it-all or some one I just didn't like.
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Old Aug 15, 2004 | 09:19 PM
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Alpine CDA 7995
Focal Utopia 165W
Image Dynamics IDQ12
Currently Kicker Amps, switching to MMATS Aplifiers or U.S. Amps.
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 10:38 PM
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Sophic those speakers you have are killer I got their lil brothers I love the SQ that Focal speakers have.
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Old Aug 22, 2004 | 02:21 AM
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Does anyone know where I can pick up a set of Focal Utopia speakers for cheap.. best I can find is 700 bucks a set... a little too much for my wallet anyone find something better?
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Old Sep 7, 2004 | 06:48 AM
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Go with the DLS Iridium if your using the door location. They are much better off axis and the tweeter is much smoother. I had Utopia's, took 2nd in IASCA finals to the Focal car from France by .6 points. I' switched to DLS and it was an improvement. I like the Utopia's, I built a few world champions with them but I think the DLS is a better product. They will be in my car unless I get these prototype billet, hand made $6,000 components from an audio engineer in Germany to evaluate.
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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Needed a Change

I had to go with an upgrade....after much research, this is what I went with:

Pioneer AVIC-N1 - which is frickin sweet, does everything but DVD Audio
Dual Polk MM104 - 10" Subs
Rears - Infinity KAPPA 63.5I 3-Way
Fronts - KAPPA 60.5CS Components
Amp - Polk C300.2

Feel free to check it out here

Much thanks to my man Patrick for hookin me up and helpin with the install.

Overall real happy with how it turned out. Still need to add a 4 channel amp. Any suggestions?
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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That's a nice install, clewczyk!
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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 10:25 AM
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My Evo came with the Alpine CD player/changer option so no need to change mine
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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 03:14 PM
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I think I'll just wait to see what Alpine unveils at CES next year...

but what I want now is:
Alpine Touch screen DVD w/ 16gb HDD(I think it's 16...)
with Alpine Type X internals & components with probably like 450W amp
and the 12" type X on a 1000/1 amp

but that's like 5-6 G's and I'll have to strip weight back out
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