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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 11:01 AM
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Stock head unit
JL Clean Sweep
JL Audio 500/1 mono block amp
JL Audio 300/4 multi-channel amp
Alumapro ALC Component speakers (front)
Infinity Kappa speakers (rear)
JL Audio Stealth box
JL Audio 10w3v2 subwoofer
Custom amp rack

* disregard the wires coming out of the amp rack. I am still trying to figure out where to install the ****/switch for the JL Clean Sweep. So for now, I just have it laying the in the center console.



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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 03:07 PM
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Cool...big improvement over the stock system?
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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Cool...big improvement over the stock system?
Very big improvement of the stock "BLOSE" system.
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 03:57 PM
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Very nice. I like the Amp rack
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Homer3D
Very big improvement of the stock "BLOSE" system.
I already have the Stealthbox...maybe someday I'll get around to doing the rest...have some performance stuff I'd like to do first though
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 11:08 PM
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How much did that cost you?
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by dark_phantom
How much did that cost you?
I'm curious too. I appreciate good sound (I've got a $60K system at home) and as much time as I spend in the car, it may make sense if it offers a significant improvement over the Blows system.
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Originally Posted by dark_phantom
How much did that cost you?
JL Clean Sweep = $300
JL Audio 500/1 mono block amp = $0 (already had from another car)
JL Audio 300/4 multi-channel amp = $0 (already had from another car)
Alumapro ALC Component speakers = $400
Infinity Kappa speakers = $120
JL Audio Stealth box w/ JL Audio 10w3v2 subwoofer = = $460
Custom amp rack = $60
Misc wires/hardware ~ $100
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Originally Posted by Homer3D
JL Clean Sweep = $300
JL Audio 500/1 mono block amp = $0 (already had from another car)
JL Audio 300/4 multi-channel amp = $0 (already had from another car)
Alumapro ALC Component speakers = $400
Infinity Kappa speakers = $120
JL Audio Stealth box w/ JL Audio 10w3v2 subwoofer = = $460
Custom amp rack = $60
Misc wires/hardware ~ $100
Wow, so I'd be looking at well over $1500 (including a new 300/4 amp) to get all the rest of that installed...damn...better start saving for a few years from now
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Originally Posted by Homer3D
Stock head unit
JL Clean Sweep
JL Audio 500/1 mono block amp
JL Audio 300/4 multi-channel amp
Alumapro ALC Component speakers (front)
Infinity Kappa speakers (rear)
JL Audio Stealth box
JL Audio 10w3v2 subwoofer
Custom amp rack

* disregard the wires coming out of the amp rack. I am still trying to figure out where to install the ****/switch for the JL Clean Sweep. So for now, I just have it laying the in the center console.



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Do you have Nav? and if so do You hear your Navigation voice comands Do they go through the new amp or through the rear mono speakers
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Originally Posted by Homer3D
Stock head unit
JL Clean Sweep
JL Audio 500/1 mono block amp
JL Audio 300/4 multi-channel amp
Alumapro ALC Component speakers (front)
Infinity Kappa speakers (rear)
JL Audio Stealth box
JL Audio 10w3v2 subwoofer
Custom amp rack

* disregard the wires coming out of the amp rack. I am still trying to figure out where to install the ****/switch for the JL Clean Sweep. So for now, I just have it laying the in the center console.



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Do you have Nav? and if so do You hear your Navigation voice comands Do they go through the new amp or through the rear speakers
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 12:51 PM
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No NAV. I have the standard 1SB package. (in-dash 6 disc changer)
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:32 PM
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What is a Clean Sweep?

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About 1400 and installation, that's not too bad. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by emejay
I'm curious too. I appreciate good sound (I've got a $60K system at home) and as much time as I spend in the car, it may make sense if it offers a significant improvement over the Blows system.
60k
Are you serious?
Would love to see and hear that.
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Looks good. Clean installation.
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What is a Clean Sweep?

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It's a digital sound processor that makes the output of your stock radio flat.
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by sallen619
It's a digital sound processor that makes the output of your stock radio flat.
But, it is not needed at all. You can obtain HiFi signals directly from the head unit with a much cheaper adaptor from PAC and you will not have to cut your OEM wiring.
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