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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 11:58 PM
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Please, do your research before you decide to buy a system. This what happens if you don't:

http://www.caraudiomag.com/v_features/0102cae_onaxis/

just shoot me.
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Old Sep 26, 2003 | 08:29 AM
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I read the article, what's so wrong with it?
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Old Sep 26, 2003 | 09:04 AM
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its a ferrari with sony equipment you can pick up @ walmart...i am kinda confused.
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Old Sep 26, 2003 | 09:29 AM
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oh okay, i guess sony isn't the best when it comes to car audio.
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Old Sep 26, 2003 | 11:52 AM
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I get it....this is the April Fools issue, right?? RIGHT??? RRRIIIIIGGGGHHHTTTTT?????!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Sep 26, 2003 | 11:57 AM
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Well, I wouldn't kick it out of bed!

I'm guessing the link Pete meant to post ended up getting lost in the translation.
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Old Sep 26, 2003 | 02:44 PM
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The only really good piece is the XDP4000X. Basically the guts out of their Z50 system. Everything else - questionable for a "high end" setup.

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Old Sep 26, 2003 | 04:22 PM
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Basicaly this is one of the lowest type of audio installs in one of the highest brands of cars. This kinda made me cry.
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Old Sep 26, 2003 | 06:10 PM
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Let me clear it up for everyone. This is the flow chart for a 165,000.00 car.




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Old Sep 27, 2003 | 10:28 AM
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Originally posted by retrodrive
Basicaly this is one of the lowest type of audio installs in one of the highest brands of cars. This kinda made me cry.
The car would really get the attention at the shows.
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Old Sep 27, 2003 | 01:28 PM
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Almost seems a shame to clutter such a fine automobile with stereo at all. I don't believe anything can top the sound of that engine/exhaust combo. But thats just my .02
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Old Sep 27, 2003 | 03:08 PM
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I see this every month in Mobile Entertainment. Usually better stuff than Sony, but rarely do I see something I would consider 'high end', and most always the equipment is mainstream. Needless to say I nigh shat myself when I saw a vehicle using Rainbow/Arc...
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 08:52 AM
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Uh, by the way....I don't even think I'd put something CALLED Xplod in a Ferrari.
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 09:49 AM
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They named the line Xplod for a reason....
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 12:12 PM
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That ARC/Rainbow truck is pretty sick. It does not sound as good as I hoped it would but it is a purely show car...not an SQ competitor. Since we are talking about Car Audio & Electronics, check out the review on TRU Technology C7 amp. Thats my new toy...posting pics this week.
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