Installed Focal Components
May 4, 2008, 09:29 PM
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Nice sub. It looks good. Clean looking. I like the choice of audio equipment!
What did you have to do to make the sub fit? Did you refiberglass the entire enclosure? Is the sub running off the stock amp?
What did you have to do to make the sub fit? Did you refiberglass the entire enclosure? Is the sub running off the stock amp?
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May 5, 2008, 06:29 AM
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To make the sub fit I grinded down the raised mount inside the stock enclosure. I then sealed up the hole which was left over. The sub is running of channels 3 and 4 of the JL 300/4. Fronts are off 1 and 2. To put a more powerful sub (anything with a larger depth), you will need to extend the front. My 10w3 did not fit and needed another 1/2 inch. Possibly an MDF ring would work, but airspace is already non-existent in the enclosure.
May 5, 2008, 10:14 AM
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To make the sub fit I grinded down the raised mount inside the stock enclosure. I then sealed up the hole which was left over. The sub is running of channels 3 and 4 of the JL 300/4. Fronts are off 1 and 2. To put a more powerful sub (anything with a larger depth), you will need to extend the front. My 10w3 did not fit and needed another 1/2 inch. Possibly an MDF ring would work, but airspace is already non-existent in the enclosure.
look. same with the grill over the JL. I might just pick up the Factory grill for my JL W6.
May 5, 2008, 07:46 PM
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Yea they are still around, but expensive as hell, $1000 to $4000 no thanks.
Remember Macintosh car amps? I think there are still around, but im sure they are price the same as Zapcos. The high end Amp SQ peeps seem to like right now is
Audison Amps, they are price more then the JL, But less then the Zapco
Remember Macintosh car amps? I think there are still around, but im sure they are price the same as Zapcos. The high end Amp SQ peeps seem to like right now is
Audison Amps, they are price more then the JL, But less then the Zapco
May 6, 2008, 08:07 AM
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that's interesting since I got my used zapco amp from a guy upgrading to audison.
I believe my zapco 2 channel was $750 retail.
every good brand tends to have a good value spot in their lineup. I like zapco's lower to mid range offerings, but I don't think it's worth the money for their high end stuff. I don't like audison's cheap stuff. Macintosh is still good stuff, but more expensive than either. JL makes a great sub amp, but I wouldn't even get that since elemental designs sells a great amp for less money. I do love JL subs, I use a 12w6v2.
I believe my zapco 2 channel was $750 retail.
every good brand tends to have a good value spot in their lineup. I like zapco's lower to mid range offerings, but I don't think it's worth the money for their high end stuff. I don't like audison's cheap stuff. Macintosh is still good stuff, but more expensive than either. JL makes a great sub amp, but I wouldn't even get that since elemental designs sells a great amp for less money. I do love JL subs, I use a 12w6v2.
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May 6, 2008, 08:56 AM
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that's interesting since I got my used zapco amp from a guy upgrading to audison.
I believe my zapco 2 channel was $750 retail.
every good brand tends to have a good value spot in their lineup. I like zapco's lower to mid range offerings, but I don't think it's worth the money for their high end stuff. I don't like audison's cheap stuff. Macintosh is still good stuff, but more expensive than either. JL makes a great sub amp, but I wouldn't even get that since elemental designs sells a great amp for less money. I do love JL subs, I use a 12w6v2.
I believe my zapco 2 channel was $750 retail.
every good brand tends to have a good value spot in their lineup. I like zapco's lower to mid range offerings, but I don't think it's worth the money for their high end stuff. I don't like audison's cheap stuff. Macintosh is still good stuff, but more expensive than either. JL makes a great sub amp, but I wouldn't even get that since elemental designs sells a great amp for less money. I do love JL subs, I use a 12w6v2.
You think Audison's amp looks cheap? I don’t know maybe its just me, but with the cover off them amp, they look very nice, but Audison seem to have great review in car audio magazine’s. I personally never own one or use one before, But consider getting one to replace my JL setup. They cheaply made qulity? or just looks cheap in price.Cheap looking.
May 6, 2008, 09:01 AM
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mrdecibel,
You are the freaking man! That install is so clean. I would LOVE to hear your setup now, I bet it is sinister. And I bet it didn't cost much.
I would like to try the upgrade with the stock head after seeing this, but that birds nest of wiring scares me.
Does the stock amp still control your rear door speakers?
You are the freaking man! That install is so clean. I would LOVE to hear your setup now, I bet it is sinister. And I bet it didn't cost much.
I would like to try the upgrade with the stock head after seeing this, but that birds nest of wiring scares me.
Does the stock amp still control your rear door speakers?
May 6, 2008, 01:20 PM
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mrdecibel,
You are the freaking man! That install is so clean. I would LOVE to hear your setup now, I bet it is sinister. And I bet it didn't cost much.
I would like to try the upgrade with the stock head after seeing this, but that birds nest of wiring scares me.
Does the stock amp still control your rear door speakers?
You are the freaking man! That install is so clean. I would LOVE to hear your setup now, I bet it is sinister. And I bet it didn't cost much.
I would like to try the upgrade with the stock head after seeing this, but that birds nest of wiring scares me.
Does the stock amp still control your rear door speakers?
Even though I am using a JL W0 series subwoofer, I am developing new noises due to expanded frequency range and output of the sub. So more sound deadening it is!
May 7, 2008, 04:39 PM
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Well I have a JL 500/5 sitting in my garage looking for a place to go, but it is a big sucker. Would probably work well in this particular application though. Have any of you tried to put any power to the stock sub or do you think that it will just not handle it? I will buy an Evo with the nav so I too am hoping that Metra comes out with a solution allowing me to utilise the stock head and be able to control everything.
May 8, 2008, 03:40 PM
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Well I have a JL 500/5 sitting in my garage looking for a place to go, but it is a big sucker. Would probably work well in this particular application though. Have any of you tried to put any power to the stock sub or do you think that it will just not handle it? I will buy an Evo with the nav so I too am hoping that Metra comes out with a solution allowing me to utilise the stock head and be able to control everything.