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Kevinshawnm · 02-17-2012, 07:56 PM

Im a diehard JL loyalist, but there is much better out there for cheaper.

Kevinshawnm · 02-17-2012, 08:00 PM

I However will never use anything else!

Indpowr · 02-17-2012, 08:02 PM

Here is what 8k will get you

Pair of 12 inch Subs Hertz High Energy HX300s

Pair of Hertz High Energy HT25 Tweets

Pair of Hertz High Energy HV165L 6.5 inch mids

Pair of Hertz DCX690 6x9

Audison Lrx 5.1k Amp - 1350 Watts

Metra Double Din

Pioneer 4200DVD 7"

AirManFL · 02-17-2012, 08:04 PM

If you have $10k to spend on just equipment...you do not want just 1 - 5 channel amp. I would run 10 to 12 separate channels if I could...

Do lots of research or you're going to waste your money....it doesn't matter how much you spend on equipment. If the install is garbage, it will sound like garbage.

Rob

Kevinshawnm · 02-17-2012, 08:05 PM

Love this Install!!!

POWERFREAK · 02-17-2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sameershah23

Everyone,
I have a budged of about $10k, And I am not a bigg audiophile. Can you experts tell/recommend me the best thing that kind of money can buy. I would be against the idea of replacing my Head unit cuz I am planning to use my iPad 3 (Launches on Mar 7th) for playing all kinds of music.

Please recommend me the ALL the parts I need, I plan to install these my selves so even labor is not included for that budget.

I really appreciate your help.

I know much about RF and JL Audio, but has anyone tested both of them out? From what I have read, this is what I understand. RF is over rated and JL Audio is over priced. IS that really true?

yeah, you're NOT an audiophile and you want to spend $10k on a system.

camarograna2 · 02-17-2012, 10:26 PM

I'm goin with hertz as well total 1k over indpowr at 9k. Just a few differences from his. Should be out the shop by Friday. I'll post pics of that once done. 10k is plenty to put good sound on.

BUMBLE-B-TUNA · 02-17-2012, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevinshawnm

I love JL Audio! Thats what im using in my Car. I have the JL stealthbox 3 10's, JL 1200/1, JL 600/4, Alpine KTX-CMO, Alpine INA-W900BT, JL 6X9'S, JL 6 1/2 componesnts in the door, and sail panels, and i replaced the 3 1/2 cener channel speaker in the dash.

Hey Kevinshawnm,

I am replacing my speakers with JL as well. I'm undecided on replacing the 6x9's or going 6.5's on the rear deck. Thoughts??? Why did you go with 6x9's? I have 2 10" subs as well.

Thanks in advance.

Kevinshawnm · 02-18-2012, 12:08 AM

Im using the JL C2-690TX for rear fill, Its a clean sounding 6x9. They pair well with the JL C2-650 Components im using in the doors and sail panel. The 6x9's have great bass response, not muddy like you may think. I thought if i went with 6 1/2's in the rear deck the Subwoofer's would knock them out of phase. I Guess you could probably use a 6 1/2 coax with some sort of baffle.

Kevinshawnm · 02-18-2012, 12:18 AM

OP as far as purchasing gear, make sure you're using authorized dealers, Stay away from grey market gear as you will not get a manufacturer warranty . Lots of great vendors on the C5 forum that are a lot more knowledgable than me.

2010SLVRBULIT · 02-18-2012, 12:21 AM

Macintosh amps, Dynaudio components, Critcal Mass subs(not the cheaper ones), and whatever high end head unit/signal processors suit your taste.

BUMBLE-B-TUNA · 02-18-2012, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevinshawnm

Im using the JL C2-690TX for rear fill, Its a clean sounding 6x9. They pair well with the JL C2-650 Components im using in the doors and sail panel. The 6x9's have great bass response, not muddy like you may think. I thought if i went with 6 1/2's in the rear deck the Subwoofer's would knock them out of phase. I Guess you could probably use a 6 1/2 coax with some sort of baffle.

Thanks, not sure what you mean by "out of phase" but to be safe I'll just go with the 6x9's. What do you think of the JL C5 series of speakers? Would I be wasting my money??? I would be powering them with an older Alpine V Series amp 75w x 4 peak (50w RMS). I haven't actually heard them but from many on here the tweeters aren't harsh, which is what I'm looking for.

Duper · 02-18-2012, 09:17 AM

You're on the wrong forum asking this question. You might get a few gems, but more likely haters and folks who have no concept of how to spend $10k in car audio.

:troll:

xtremekustomz · 02-18-2012, 04:41 PM

JL makes some good stuff. It really depends on what kind of setup you are wanting. You want loud or you want sound good? If you want sound good I wouldn't go all JL. With a $10k budget you could have something pretty nice. I see you are from Prattville. Wish I still lived up that way I would hook you up. Drive down to Montgomery and listen to some stuff. I don't know if he still has a shop but there was a guy named called Byrd that had a shop on the Atlanta highway that knows his stuff pretty good. Also I'm sure you know of CKR. Not the biggest fan of them but they sell quite a bit of product and Jimmy's of course.

Btw can't go wrong with Dynaudio! Shoot me a pm or something and I will see if I can help you figure out what you are wanting to do.

This is my truck I did a while back:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/267702...lar-cab/page-2

02-17-2012, 08:02 PM	#31
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	Here is what 8k will get you Pair of 12 inch Subs Hertz High Energy HX300s Pair of Hertz High Energy HT25 Tweets Pair of Hertz High Energy HV165L 6.5 inch mids Pair of Hertz DCX690 6x9 Audison Lrx 5.1k Amp - 1350 Watts Metra Double Din Pioneer 4200DVD 7" Attached Images

02-17-2012, 10:26 PM	#35
camarograna2 Car Enthusiast Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow Camaro 2SS A/T Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 760 View My Garage	I'm goin with hertz as well total 1k over indpowr at 9k. Just a few differences from his. Should be out the shop by Friday. I'll post pics of that once done. 10k is plenty to put good sound on. __________________ 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS Performance Upgrades: Custom Flowmaster X system Exhaust Audio Upgrades: Too much to write down. Visit http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206016 Last edited by camarograna2; 02-17-2012 at 11:11 PM.

02-18-2012, 12:18 AM	#38
Kevinshawnm Biggz Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS L99 Rally Yellow Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Richmond, Indiana Posts: 567	OP as far as purchasing gear, make sure you're using authorized dealers, Stay away from grey market gear as you will not get a manufacturer warranty . Lots of great vendors on the C5 forum that are a lot more knowledgable than me. Last edited by Kevinshawnm; 02-18-2012 at 12:43 AM.

02-18-2012, 09:17 AM	#41
Duper Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS / RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 299	You're on the wrong forum asking this question. You might get a few gems, but more likely haters and folks who have no concept of how to spend $10k in car audio. :troll: __________________ Last edited by Duper; 02-25-2012 at 09:48 AM.

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AirManFL Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,220	If you have $10k to spend on just equipment...you do not want just 1 - 5 channel amp. I would run 10 to 12 separate channels if I could... Do lots of research or you're going to waste your money....it doesn't matter how much you spend on equipment. If the install is garbage, it will sound like garbage. Rob

02-17-2012, 08:05 PM	#33
Kevinshawnm Biggz Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS L99 Rally Yellow Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Richmond, Indiana Posts: 567	Love this Install!!!

02-18-2012, 12:08 AM	#37
Kevinshawnm Biggz Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS L99 Rally Yellow Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Richmond, Indiana Posts: 567	Im using the JL C2-690TX for rear fill, Its a clean sounding 6x9. They pair well with the JL C2-650 Components im using in the doors and sail panel. The 6x9's have great bass response, not muddy like you may think. I thought if i went with 6 1/2's in the rear deck the Subwoofer's would knock them out of phase. I Guess you could probably use a 6 1/2 coax with some sort of baffle.

02-18-2012, 12:21 AM	#39
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	Macintosh amps, Dynaudio components, Critcal Mass subs(not the cheaper ones), and whatever high end head unit/signal processors suit your taste.

02-18-2012, 04:41 PM	#42
xtremekustomz Drives: 2001 Silverado, 2008 Altima Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 9	JL makes some good stuff. It really depends on what kind of setup you are wanting. You want loud or you want sound good? If you want sound good I wouldn't go all JL. With a $10k budget you could have something pretty nice. I see you are from Prattville. Wish I still lived up that way I would hook you up. Drive down to Montgomery and listen to some stuff. I don't know if he still has a shop but there was a guy named called Byrd that had a shop on the Atlanta highway that knows his stuff pretty good. Also I'm sure you know of CKR. Not the biggest fan of them but they sell quite a bit of product and Jimmy's of course. Btw can't go wrong with Dynaudio! Shoot me a pm or something and I will see if I can help you figure out what you are wanting to do. This is my truck I did a while back: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/267702...lar-cab/page-2