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rare991 · 06-22-2012, 05:19 PM

Hey guys I'm just looking for opinions on what you went for the your non BA sound system. I know the stock speakers aren't that great but a little better quality is what im looking for. thanks!

Iwantone2 · 06-22-2012, 06:14 PM

Not sure about the non-BA, but on what used to be my BA system I replaced the stock amp with a JL Audio XD400. It made the stock BA speakers sound WAY better

flyer08 · 06-22-2012, 06:39 PM

I have jl audio hd 900/5

rare991 · 06-22-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by flyer08

I have jl audio hd 900/5

was it a pain to install? I read the non ba amps have to wired up cause they dont have a harness?

jeepguy_1980 · 06-22-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rare991

was it a pain to install? I read the non ba amps have to wired up cause they dont have a harness?

I'm in Newport News too. I have an extra harness pre-wired for the non-BA Camaro.

http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread...1&postcount=16

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=230255

rare991 · 06-22-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepguy_1980

I'm in Newport News too. I have an extra harness pre-wired for the non-BA Camaro.

http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread...1&postcount=16

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=230255

thats awesome man! what amp did you go with?

jeepguy_1980 · 06-22-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rare991

thats awesome man! what amp did you go with?

JL HD900/5

http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread...7&postcount=32

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Originally Posted by jeepguy_1980

Pics of my install thus far. I'm still waiting on my speakers to come in, so I can finish this off. As you can see, I'm still sporting the stock speakers. Any suggestions or feedback for improvement are always welcome.

Completed Trunk:

Subthump amp mount, could be lined up a tad bit better I think:

Naked, my amp kit didn't include enough black wire but it had excess red wire. This will be a quick easy fix:

Audio Integrations Sub box with JL Audio 10w6v2-D4:

Speaker wiring and stock speakers:

rare991 · 06-22-2012, 08:57 PM

thats a clean install. Im still thinking about going with a sub.

rare991 · 06-22-2012, 09:01 PM

whoa... that amp is almost a grand on crutchfield. jeez

jeepguy_1980 · 06-22-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rare991

whoa... that amp is almost a grand on crutchfield. jeez

I watched it for a couple months on Al-Eds and SonicElectronix (both authorized resellers). I wound up getting it for about $700. You can get it for under $700 on eBay. But yes, it is more than some people might be willing to spend. Others will say that JL is overpriced. In the end, just figure out what you want, your budget, and what makes the most sense.

Either way, they all wire up the same way.

rare991 · 06-22-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepguy_1980

I watched it for a couple months on Al-Eds and SonicElectronix (both authorized resellers). I wound up getting it for about $700. You can get it for under $700 on eBay. But yes, it is more than some people might be willing to spend. Others will say that JL is overpriced. In the end, just figure out what you want, your budget, and what makes the most sense.

Either way, they all wire up the same way.

good point. Im sure it sounds great! I figure most any amp is gonna be better then stock. Ive always had good luck with rockford.

flyer08 · 06-23-2012, 11:23 AM

I got mine on ebay for 550 shipped, brand new. it made a huge difference in stock speakers and has an output for a sub

darkrider01 · 06-23-2012, 12:09 PM

I'm a big fan of Rockford myself. Check out the Power T400-4 ($350-370). It's a great amp.

If you're just looking to amplify the factory speakers and you're on a tight budget, you could look into the Punch PBR300X4 ($190) or Prime R300-4 ($140). All good amps, all Rockford.

I can only speak for the T400-4, but it has been awesome so far.

=Stephens= · 06-23-2012, 01:19 PM

I have Alpine PDX amps. Run really cool and very quite.

rare991 · 06-23-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by darkrider01

I'm a big fan of Rockford myself. Check out the Power T400-4 ($350-370). It's a great amp.

If you're just looking to amplify the factory speakers and you're on a tight budget, you could look into the Punch PBR300X4 ($190) or Prime R300-4 ($140). All good amps, all Rockford.

I can only speak for the T400-4, but it has been awesome so far.

im gonna go with the PBR300X4. where did you see that price?

rare991 · 06-23-2012, 02:13 PM

nevermind just ordered it from amazon. 166 bucks!

06-22-2012, 05:19 PM	#1
rare991 Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Newport News VA Posts: 1,010 View My Garage	best amp for non ba system Hey guys I'm just looking for opinions on what you went for the your non BA sound system. I know the stock speakers aren't that great but a little better quality is what im looking for. thanks!

06-22-2012, 06:14 PM	#2
Iwantone2 Pinche Team Leader Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,094 View My Garage	Not sure about the non-BA, but on what used to be my BA system I replaced the stock amp with a JL Audio XD400. It made the stock BA speakers sound WAY better __________________

06-22-2012, 06:39 PM	#3
flyer08 Tri-County Camaros Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St Pete Posts: 1,495	I have jl audio hd 900/5 __________________ TSP Cam/Stainless Works 1 7/8 LT/Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback/CAI/ADM Race Scoop/VMAX Ported Throttle Body/PFADT Springs and Sways/BMR Suspension/Tuned by FSP "Cars are probably the most efficient way of turning money into noise."

06-23-2012, 11:23 AM	#12
flyer08 Tri-County Camaros Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St Pete Posts: 1,495	I got mine on ebay for 550 shipped, brand new. it made a huge difference in stock speakers and has an output for a sub __________________ TSP Cam/Stainless Works 1 7/8 LT/Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback/CAI/ADM Race Scoop/VMAX Ported Throttle Body/PFADT Springs and Sways/BMR Suspension/Tuned by FSP "Cars are probably the most efficient way of turning money into noise."

06-23-2012, 12:09 PM	#13
darkrider01 Deaf Audiophile Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS, 2013 Avalanche LTZ Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 541	I'm a big fan of Rockford myself. Check out the Power T400-4 ($350-370). It's a great amp. If you're just looking to amplify the factory speakers and you're on a tight budget, you could look into the Punch PBR300X4 ($190) or Prime R300-4 ($140). All good amps, all Rockford. I can only speak for the T400-4, but it has been awesome so far. __________________ My amplifier pop/click/thump solution thread Power Mods * K&N Typhoon CAI, Flowmaster American Thunder cat-back exhaust, Hurst Short Throw Shifter Visual Mods * Black Phantom Grille Audio Mods * Stinger SPP 2250 Battery * Pioneer AVH-P8400BH * Scosche Dash Kit * Rockford Fosgate 3Sixty.3 * Rockford Fosgate Power T1000-1bdCP * 2-JL Audio 13W6v2 * Rockford Fosgate Power T800-4AD * Focal 165KRX2 Power (active) * Rockford Fosgate Power T400-4 * Rockford Fosgate Power T1692

06-22-2012, 08:57 PM	#8
rare991 Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Newport News VA Posts: 1,010 View My Garage	thats a clean install. Im still thinking about going with a sub.

06-22-2012, 09:01 PM	#9
rare991 Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Newport News VA Posts: 1,010 View My Garage	whoa... that amp is almost a grand on crutchfield. jeez

06-23-2012, 01:19 PM	#14
=Stephens= OIF Veteran Drives: 2011 LS BAMF Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Go Big Red Posts: 3,295 View My Garage	I have Alpine PDX amps. Run really cool and very quite. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/nate.stephens.5?ref=tn_tnmn

06-23-2012, 02:13 PM	#16
rare991 Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Newport News VA Posts: 1,010 View My Garage	nevermind just ordered it from amazon. 166 bucks!