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Originally posted by Hameed
Whoa Jaime!!!!!![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
That system must ROCK big time!!!! Congrats!!! I guess I have my answer regarding the component speakers!
Are these the same speakers you got for the doors
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=18800
Is that a good price?
Whoa Jaime!!!!!
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That system must ROCK big time!!!! Congrats!!! I guess I have my answer regarding the component speakers!
Are these the same speakers you got for the doors
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=18800
Is that a good price?
Yes, those are the HEX components I used all the way around. They sound very good to me. They are very well constructed, but more importantly they are accurate. I would highly recommend them. They are a bit pricey. I believe real retail on them is around $550/pr. I could ask my guy at the shop how much he would get me another set for (my cost) and I could pm you before you buy off ebay. The price on the ones on the ebay link are not far off from full retail cost, but do have a couple of caps thrown into the mix which are probably worth about $100-150 by themselves. I'll find out for you on Monday.
BTW, the wife who is NOT into anything that has to do with cars at ALL really liked the install so far. She LOVES the way it sounds. She just smiles and says "dang that's so clear!". That's kind of a neat compliment eventhough she knows nothing about the stuff. She definetly liked the color scheme. At first she fought me tooth and nail about painting the wood grain, but when she saw it she liked it and recanted her story. I know that YOU Hameed would understand what it means when the WIFE likes what you're doing to the car......
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Originally posted by jmecbr900
BTW, the wife who is NOT into anything that has to do with cars at ALL really liked the install so far. She LOVES the way it sounds. She just smiles and says "dang that's so clear!".
BTW, the wife who is NOT into anything that has to do with cars at ALL really liked the install so far. She LOVES the way it sounds. She just smiles and says "dang that's so clear!".
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I know that YOU Hameed would understand what it means when the WIFE likes what you're doing to the car......
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Originally posted by jmecbr900
Yes, those are the HEX components I used all the way around. They sound very good to me. They are very well constructed, but more importantly they are accurate. I would highly recommend them. They are a bit pricey. I believe real retail on them is around $550/pr. I could ask my guy at the shop how much he would get me another set for (my cost) and I could pm you before you buy off ebay. The price on the ones on the ebay link are not far off from full retail cost, but do have a couple of caps thrown into the mix which are probably worth about $100-150 by themselves. I'll find out for you on Monday.
Yes, those are the HEX components I used all the way around. They sound very good to me. They are very well constructed, but more importantly they are accurate. I would highly recommend them. They are a bit pricey. I believe real retail on them is around $550/pr. I could ask my guy at the shop how much he would get me another set for (my cost) and I could pm you before you buy off ebay. The price on the ones on the ebay link are not far off from full retail cost, but do have a couple of caps thrown into the mix which are probably worth about $100-150 by themselves. I'll find out for you on Monday.
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
BTW, the wife who is NOT into anything that has to do with cars at ALL really liked the install so far. She LOVES the way it sounds. She just smiles and says "dang that's so clear!". That's kind of a neat compliment eventhough she knows nothing about the stuff. She definetly liked the color scheme. At first she fought me tooth and nail about painting the wood grain, but when she saw it she liked it and recanted her story. I know that YOU Hameed would understand what it means when the WIFE likes what you're doing to the car......
![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
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Originally posted by Hameed
That would be great, please let me know!
What is the function of the caps anyway? Where would those be installed?
You bet bro! The WAF is quite significant and if it is high it easy to spend big funds without so much as any lifting of eyebrows!
That would be great, please let me know!
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You bet bro! The WAF is quite significant and if it is high it easy to spend big funds without so much as any lifting of eyebrows!
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That's great Bit.....WAF. Some of our single friends won't be able to understand that term. Too funny! BTW, Joan did say "dang". She doesn't curse very often. She does like the stereo stuff. It takes a lot to impress her when it comes to car stuff. I could install a supercharger on the car and she would say "that's nice". NOW, install some nice curtains at the house and she googoos and gagas for weeks.....Go figure
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Very very impressive work. I really love the sleak look of the black in the trunk. Once you put some monitors in the lid it wil be just awesome. Again good job!
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Thanks guys.
Guess what happened though......I REALLY think I'm cursed right now.....
My stocker battery took a dump. I think the 3 weeks of constant draining without any movement did her in. It was the stocker Lexus, so I kinda wasn't surprised. That's not the problem.
When I installed the Yellow top battery.....the HU went into "safe" mode....the damn thing thinks I stole it, so now it doesn't power up. Just displays "SAFETY" and some letters. I have to wait until tommorow to call Eclipse and get the code to deactivate the safety feature. Great if a thief took it....not so much when it thinks I'M the thief....
I'm telling yall, I really must of pissed off a witch somewhere.
Guess what happened though......I REALLY think I'm cursed right now.....
My stocker battery took a dump. I think the 3 weeks of constant draining without any movement did her in. It was the stocker Lexus, so I kinda wasn't surprised. That's not the problem.
When I installed the Yellow top battery.....the HU went into "safe" mode....the damn thing thinks I stole it, so now it doesn't power up. Just displays "SAFETY" and some letters. I have to wait until tommorow to call Eclipse and get the code to deactivate the safety feature. Great if a thief took it....not so much when it thinks I'M the thief....
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I'm telling yall, I really must of pissed off a witch somewhere.
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Originally posted by jmecbr900
That's great Bit.....WAF.
That's great Bit.....WAF.
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Originally posted by bitkahuna
That TLA (three letter acronym) is actually from the online home theater forums who talk about it constantly, especially with home speakers where wifes almost universally want to not notice their presence if ya know what I mean. Ever noticed on those HGTV shows that there's either NO TV or a tiny one in a corner cabinet? WTF? In my new house I've moved the damn fireplace to the corner so I can have a big TV *CENTERED*. THATS'S what I'm talkin' about. In my case I've got multiple WAF waivers because she's getting a barn built the way she wants!
That TLA (three letter acronym) is actually from the online home theater forums who talk about it constantly, especially with home speakers where wifes almost universally want to not notice their presence if ya know what I mean. Ever noticed on those HGTV shows that there's either NO TV or a tiny one in a corner cabinet? WTF? In my new house I've moved the damn fireplace to the corner so I can have a big TV *CENTERED*. THATS'S what I'm talkin' about. In my case I've got multiple WAF waivers because she's getting a barn built the way she wants!
Actually, she's pretty good about stuff. There's usually not much debate from either side of the table. I'm lucky.
Take it from me....plan carefully BEFORE you start building and leave yourself room for growth later. That's great about plans for the TV. I did that when I finished the basement and it totally has worked out so far. It will save tons of headaches later.
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Originally posted by jmecbr900
Take it from me....plan carefully BEFORE you start building and leave yourself room for growth later.
Take it from me....plan carefully BEFORE you start building and leave yourself room for growth later.
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Originally posted by bitkahuna
We should be receiving 'final' plans for approval on Wed. Any chance we can get together before next Monday (I know it's Thanksgiving so I'll understand if that's out)? I'd love your feedback.
We should be receiving 'final' plans for approval on Wed. Any chance we can get together before next Monday (I know it's Thanksgiving so I'll understand if that's out)? I'd love your feedback.
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