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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 04:24 PM
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I bought a JL stealthbox from a forum member and I wanted to ask which amp make/model would I be best to purchase? I would also like to know where people have put their amps. I would like to mount it somewhere out of the way such as the back wall off the hatch area. thanks in advance. oh the radio is just stock bose now
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 04:26 PM
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JL 250/1 or 300/2 (bridged) :thumbs:
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 04:33 PM
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Alright, I'll admit, im a greenhorn audio-guy. What does bridged mean? I assume that means two amps maybe? :banghead:
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 04:44 PM
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it means taking 2 channels and making it 1 channel, so the 300/2 is 150 watts x 2 or 300 x 1(bridged) :cheers:
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 07:05 PM
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it means taking 2 channels and making it 1 channel, so the 300/2 is 150 watts x 2 or 300 x 1(bridged) :cheers:
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 02:44 PM
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woudl this one be okay? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=18796
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 03:52 PM
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you could use it but....

I rate JL up here
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down here somewhere is fosgate :D
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 04:02 PM
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Hey man I'm pretty good with car audio systems and if you are looking for an amp that will be the best for your buck I would consider MA audio 300/2 amp. They are incredibly durable and the cost for one is real reasonable. You can pick up a nice 400watt MA amp for $130 on ebay... (and they its definitly a better amp then JL :U )
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 04:09 PM
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Default Re: Need help choosing an amp (QBNZOrangeee76)

Thanks for the help, I've gotten the RF out of my mind, but now I'm torn between these two brands. the sub is a JL also, would a JL amp power a JL sub better
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 07:03 PM
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Thanks for the help, I've gotten the RF out of my mind, but now I'm torn between these two brands. the sub is a JL also, would a JL amp power a JL sub better
nope... it would just make the install look more uniform.
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I am running a Hifonic Zeus 8000. It power Front, Rear, and Subwoofer. 4 x 50 Watts + 1 x 200 Watts @ 4 Ohms. I got it and some Infinity Kappas on Canal Street in NYC for $500. I would highly recommend it. I also have a 7 year old Soundstream 300sx reference that used to power a stealthbox in my 90 300ZX. It is amazing and actually sounds better than my Hifonics. I would use but wanted to save space with a 5 channel amp. I can part with it for $150.
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 11:55 AM
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Thanks, but im just interested in the amp/stealthbox intall. I just called in audio shop and asked them how much the install would be and they quoted me a price of at least 200 plus parts. Now as I have said before, I am not a car stereo guy, but from what I know and what others know around me, I believe this is roughly double for what it should be to wire the amp and the box. Can anybody tell me if I'm right or wrong?
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 12:05 PM
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Hi,

There is nothing to install with the stealthbox box. It pretty much drop right into the rear hatch. The only thing they have to do is install the amp. $200 for an amp install is way to much (it has to be the Corvette surcharge. :lol: ). You should be able to find another place to do it for less than $100.

If you are interested in the JL amps, shoot me an email. sales@tlelectronics.com :cheers:
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