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Old 10-09-11, 05:58 AM
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Default Help WIZARD choose a Sub system in his car!

Ok Love my car but I need Bass...errr So im putting together a shopping list and this is the stuff I put together comments are Welcomed

My Goal:

Nothing over powering nice sound nice beat and minimum space
here is what I came up with

JL 10W6v2
10'' Custom Subbox
RF AMP 400-1 RMS
RF AMP KIT 2 pics shown
Bass ****
Line converter for using the speaker wire from original Sub
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Old 10-09-11, 06:01 AM
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Last 2 pics....I already have a 1.5 Power Capacitor from My old car that I will transfer over to the L.
I would like to know your thoughts and If there is anything else you guys recommend is a must or a better product that you know of that I should use.

Thanks in advance I want this to be all installed by my Birthday
16 November....I will be doing all of the install myself
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This looks to be a good set up. I used to have a JL 12W6 and a JL Audio 500/1. The remote bass **** fits nicely in one of the blank spots on the left side of the dash( or remove your coin tray). I'm not a fan of the RF bass **** and how it would look mounted. Not sure on price difference between JL and RF. That's about all I have to comment on. Good luck.

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Old 10-09-11, 06:12 AM
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Thank you keep the comments coming
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If you are going with a W6, the JL amps are made for certain subs/ If you look at the manual it tells you EXACTLY how to set the amp for best sound quality... I have a 10" W7 with a slash 500/1 amp its pretty loud!
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Doing more research I will also installing these
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Old 10-09-11, 07:54 AM
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I think you hit it right on the nose but as mentioned maybe a jl 500/1? but its to you and your budget
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You will need the bulk pack of Dynamat! It comes with 9 sheets.
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Gonna be sweet sound system
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Ok, I just purchased

The Dynamat Bulk pack
Line converter
Dynamat for the Sub
Dynomat roller for application
NEW Rockford Fosgate 4 Gauge Amplifier Install Kit

Sub box
Amp
Woofer

is all thats left lol

Purchasing in order of installation first
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Question:

Should I take out the Stock sub or just leave it in un connected?
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I just disconnected mine. Was feeling lazy and didn't want to take it out and have to store it somewhere.
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Here is what was done to my car. A bit extreme compared to what you're gonna do, but it has a lot of photos that may help you including matting.https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lex...with-pics.html

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Good luck.. I'm jealous of that
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Jealous of what?


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