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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 06:19 AM
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JL is coming out with the XD series amps very soon and they are impressively small. They will have a 6 channel available.
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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My local stereo shop was telling me that they I will need to put a new head unit in. Is it possible to use the factory stereo still but just upgrade speakers and amp?
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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OK, so if I get a 12" sub-woofer in a custom box pointed towards the ski hole, does that mean I need one high powered Amp for the sub, plus another 4-channel Amp to power the 4 x Focal K2 KRS100 components?

SO, two amps to drive the 5 speakers?

I tnink I'd be happy with the just one 12" sub-woofer. I want good bass, but I think two 12" is overkill for me. Just personal preference.

Have any of you guys tried the MB Quart PVi 210 4" component speakers? These will fit the factory location?
2 is over kill. believe me. i cant meet up with you and show you if you like
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by borisnewn
2 is over kill. believe me. i cant meet up with you and show you if you like
Damn, how many amps are you running?!?
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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Did anyone with L7 add a sub/amp ?? I have no idea where to take the signals out for the sub. I have got an L5 Kicker sub and an amp already and would install them if it's easy enough.
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 530i-M
Damn, how many amps are you running?!?
4 amps lol all the same type and they stack up too!
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by borisnewn
4 amps lol all the same type and they stack up too!
Damn, how's your hearing going, dude?
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 530i-M
Damn, how's your hearing going, dude?
hearing is fine, but every part of the car rattles, even the instrument cluster
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by borisnewn
hearing is fine, but every part of the car rattles, even the instrument cluster
Serious? Man, you have TOO much power running through that car!

Vibration is a real killer in ANY car!
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