Components
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=72796
Printed Date: May 02, 2024 at 4:11 AM
Topic: Components
Posted By: kd7nfr
Subject: Components
Date Posted: February 14, 2006 at 7:11 AM
Hey guys. It's time for component upgrades. I've finally got everything else up to par, but my components just aren't enough. I currently have some Zapco I-Force 5.25" components running off HU power (yet to find an amp that'll fit under the back seat and has the specs I'm looking for...). I was wondering what components I should look at? How much I should look to spend? I've looked at CDT, Focal, Soundstream, Eclipse, JL Audio, etc.
I've been told that the JL XR stuff is pretty good. I was thinking of some JL XR525-CSi's with a JL amp to back it all up? I've never been a big JL fan, but I really like my mids and highs to come out clean and crisp, and am willing to spend some money... As I have with the rest of the system. Any input is much appreciated guys. Thanks!
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Posted By: radioactiveaudi
Date Posted: February 14, 2006 at 7:53 AM
check out the Zapco reference series.
These are the best sounding components thatI have ever installed. ( 17 Years experience)
we also sell Eclipse. ( they sound great, but not quite as clean as the Zapco ref.
Posted By: radioactiveaudi
Date Posted: February 14, 2006 at 7:55 AM
You might want to keep your I-force components and get a decent amp to run them first.
HU power is never enough.
You probably only have about 20 watts rms/channel
Posted By: sedate
Date Posted: February 14, 2006 at 8:16 AM
radioactiveaudi wrote:
You might want to keep your I-force components and get a decent amp to run them first.
HU power is never enough.
You probably only have about 20 watts rms/channel
Precisely what I was thinking.
HU power is the biggest limitation you have at this point, try a real amp to your componets... u'll find that they'll 'wake-up' ...
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Posted By: kd7nfr
Date Posted: February 14, 2006 at 7:43 PM
I've thrown a couple of amps on them in the past, but nothing pernament. The I-Force's "woke" up and performed well, but I have two Eclipse Ti's ported, and I need some loud mid and high range... :P
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