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Old Sep 15, 2017 | 08:01 PM
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Just curious what are you guys doing for upgrading the sound in our cars,just not loud enough for my taste what should I do for the money.
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Old Sep 16, 2017 | 02:48 PM
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It would help to know what kind of $$$ you're looking to spend.

As for me, I'm running the stock head unit with an aftermarket amp + aftermarket sub with a custom enclosure. Kept the ML speakers because it still sounds nice.
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Old Sep 16, 2017 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by badboylex
Just curious what are you guys doing for upgrading the sound in our cars,just not loud enough for my taste what should I do for the money.
I have a JL W3 in a 4080 enclosure and a JL 500.1 amp. Does the trick.
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Old Sep 16, 2017 | 03:26 PM
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Boxology 4080 with a 10" JL W3 and KS500 amp. But going to take it out.
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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 09:48 AM
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If you provide the ML system with quality sounds they do sound very nice! Adding a sub via a line converted to add a sub does trick because the OEM sub SUCKS!

Im using an LC2i line converter and running a Zed Minotaur pushing a Morel Ultimo mounted in a 4080 box. I have my music apps set to provide the highest quality and running to the ML system via a Vaistech ivic.
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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 09:49 AM
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Boxology 4080 with a 10" JL W3 and KS500 amp. But going to take it out.
people are always looking for these boxes! Should be very easy to sell here.
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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 02:59 PM
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Depending on the year, you replace the ML radio with an aftermarket double DIN.
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Old Sep 18, 2017 | 04:56 AM
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1000.00 is about my budget
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Old Sep 18, 2017 | 09:23 AM
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I've seen a couple of members on here recommend this:

Amazon Amazon

It fits nicely against the back seat and it is very low profile and light....and if you want more thump, just add 2. Planning on adding one in the next month or so....
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Old Sep 18, 2017 | 09:49 AM
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I did the kicker 12"
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-installs.html
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Old Sep 18, 2017 | 10:34 AM
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How big of a amp are you using and what kind
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Old Sep 18, 2017 | 11:26 AM
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The kicker is self powered unit.
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