josh250

here is my system, the box i made myself
old system

new system


- 1 10'' alpine type R
- 1 M500 alpine amp

jamminlol

very nice!

L-S-D

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Im running JL 12" W7 and JL 1000/1 amp ... post up some pics when i get the chance..

blk250

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really nice cmusic..

KrapWerdna

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just came across this thread
its really helpful. im looking into a sound system and looking for any tips.

i read in a previous post and wanted to ask, how do you know if you have ML or not?
i bought the car without any knowledge of it. about half a year later, i started to read up on CL and got an up-to-date on my car. HAHAH

all these setups are freaking nice.

KrapWerdna

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oh...one more thing...actually two. HAHA

do passangers complain about the bass being too loud or anything?
also, do i need to have a new head unit, or can i just get some subs and an amp? because i have the navi and like the way my dash looks. i dont want to get a head unit and ruin my dash. i've seen some good setups but just not my cup of tea...unless i have to get one. HAHAH
sorry, im a nub when it comes to audio stuff.

any info/tips would help.
thanks

iSuxeL

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Can anyone tell me if you have ML can you just add a sub? Or sub and amp? I'm trying not to alter anything if possible...Thanks in advance

KML505

Even with the amp that is included with the ML system, it would be too weak to adequately power a decent 10" sub such as a JL W3. If you want to enjoy the full potential of an aftermarket sub, you should buy an amp with at least 2channel. I am running an aftermarket nav system with a sub and two amps. One two channel for my sub and one four channel for the speakers and nav unit. The sound is awesome.

juice14

Hey guys what is a good AMP I can get to go with the stock system (non ML sound)

nothing huge, just want a lil more kick out of the system
thanks

AM1

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just run everything off the stock headunit. im running two RF P3's, an sirius satelite radio, and a vaistech SLI off the radio. if you get some subs and get it tuned right you can adjust the bass coming from the subs. most good amps come with a **** or some sort of "remote" control on gain. i just hit 128.5 DB today.

iSuxeL

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I plan to get 1 10in Kicker solo baric, I don't mind getting an amp but I'm looking for the most easiest way to install this WITHOUT cutting wires and such. Can't I just use the factory amp for the speakers inside the car and the additional amp for the sub?

passnu2

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^ You can add a amp and a sub (thats really the way to do it). You just need to tap into the output wires from the ML amp. I am doing this on the GS. I would get a 500 watt mono amp to push the sub and call it a day

iSuxeL

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Isn't 500 too much? LOL So its possible to have a PNP system?

passnu2

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^ you can do PNP if you have someone make a custom PNP kit for you. 500 isnt too much. Its better to have a larger amp and not use 100% of it For a sub amp I would suggest the JL 500/1 Mono amp. They are in your backyard also I am sure the sub you are looking at is power hungry. You will damage/blow a sub by not running enough power to it. I think I am going to do the JL 1000/1 mono amp but I am going to do 2 subs. basically the same theory.

lexboi250

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I just got a JL 500/1 amp too, now just need to decide whether to run 2 12W3's or 1 12W6 off of it