Can you please help me, Audio Virgin
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Le Mans Master
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Can you please help me, Audio Virgin
First off this is for our 2010 Camaro not Corvette but I know a lot of you are audiophiles and like to get some experience..
I am looking to build a system..but stay semi reasonable...
I am only getting 2 - 12s and a mono amp. What would you go with...
I have 2 possible sponsors...listed below
1. Phoenix Gold
2. JBL
I remember Phoenix Gold from back in the day and know they used to be one of the top of line brands...
What would you recommend, even if not above let me know your thoughts...
BLVD Customs will be doing the install!
I am looking to build a system..but stay semi reasonable...
I am only getting 2 - 12s and a mono amp. What would you go with...
I have 2 possible sponsors...listed below
1. Phoenix Gold
2. JBL
I remember Phoenix Gold from back in the day and know they used to be one of the top of line brands...
What would you recommend, even if not above let me know your thoughts...
BLVD Customs will be doing the install!
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Le Mans Master
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From: Lakeland, Center of Florida Fl
2 subs and a mono amp
The factory head unit is very good speaking to a lot of tuners.
Ok, not reasonable, just let me know. I know Focal makes good stuff. I am a dealer for a few brands
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I'll never claim to be an audiophile, I'm just good at hooking things up and making them work 
Which equipment you want to look at depends entirely on your budget. From looking at you sig, my guess is that your 'reasonable' for a good amp and sub will be more than my entire system costs. Not that there's anything wrong with that, it's just easier to start with the $$ before going into long lists of equipment.
I haven't heard the new Camaro radio yet, but two properly powered 12" subs would seriously overpower any stock system I've ever heard. IMHO, that much bass would require an amp for the rest of the system also. From what I've seen, a single 10" sub with approx 200w RMS amp is plenty for an otherwise stock setup.
Which equipment you want to look at depends entirely on your budget. From looking at you sig, my guess is that your 'reasonable' for a good amp and sub will be more than my entire system costs. Not that there's anything wrong with that, it's just easier to start with the $$ before going into long lists of equipment.
I haven't heard the new Camaro radio yet, but two properly powered 12" subs would seriously overpower any stock system I've ever heard. IMHO, that much bass would require an amp for the rest of the system also. From what I've seen, a single 10" sub with approx 200w RMS amp is plenty for an otherwise stock setup.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Lakeland, Center of Florida Fl
I'll never claim to be an audiophile, I'm just good at hooking things up and making them work
Which equipment you want to look at depends entirely on your budget. From looking at you sig, my guess is that your 'reasonable' for a good amp and sub will be more than my entire system costs. Not that there's anything wrong with that, it's just easier to start with the $$ before going into long lists of equipment.
I haven't heard the new Camaro radio yet, but two properly powered 12" subs would seriously overpower any stock system I've ever heard. IMHO, that much bass would require an amp for the rest of the system also. From what I've seen, a single 10" sub with approx 200w RMS amp is plenty for an otherwise stock setup.
Which equipment you want to look at depends entirely on your budget. From looking at you sig, my guess is that your 'reasonable' for a good amp and sub will be more than my entire system costs. Not that there's anything wrong with that, it's just easier to start with the $$ before going into long lists of equipment.
I haven't heard the new Camaro radio yet, but two properly powered 12" subs would seriously overpower any stock system I've ever heard. IMHO, that much bass would require an amp for the rest of the system also. From what I've seen, a single 10" sub with approx 200w RMS amp is plenty for an otherwise stock setup.
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I am a fan of JL, but I have heard that Alpine PDX amps are good too. If you get a 5 channel amp you can power the whole system the cost of one amp. I would change out the whole speaker system if you like the factory headunit. Once you put a Sub and an amp the subs will be too much for the factory mids and highs to keep up.
As far as the two amps you mentioned above, they are just OK. A lot of people on here run Elemental Design, ARC, JL audio, Diamond or Alpine.
I really like JL so I have them in my C5 but I have been on the lookout for an Elemental design amp for my mids and highs.
Just my .02 good luck with whatever you deside.
As far as the two amps you mentioned above, they are just OK. A lot of people on here run Elemental Design, ARC, JL audio, Diamond or Alpine.
I really like JL so I have them in my C5 but I have been on the lookout for an Elemental design amp for my mids and highs.
Just my .02 good luck with whatever you deside.
Le Mans Master
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From: Hoover, AL NCM Life Member #2438
Jon,
I agree sbout JL Audio subs and Alpine PDX amps. PDX are very small, clean and VERY STRONG. Great combo. have used this in a c5 vert with very good results.
Steven
I agree sbout JL Audio subs and Alpine PDX amps. PDX are very small, clean and VERY STRONG. Great combo. have used this in a c5 vert with very good results.
Steven
Le Mans Master
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Jon, I almost croaked looking at that first picture!
BTW, I have retired from H-D!!
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