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camaro2rs · 07-13-2012, 04:50 PM

hey guys i got the fark harness now i need a good amp any suggestions? i want one that is easy to install and sounds good
thanks for the help

Iwantone2 · 07-13-2012, 05:21 PM

Depends: If your goal is to only power the front and rear speakers, then I would recommend the amp that I have been running, which is the JL Audio XD400/4. Fits right into the stock BA amp location.

I cannot speak for any 5-channel amps though, but I'm sure somebody can recommend other amps.

camaro2rs · 07-13-2012, 05:23 PM

i would like to power all my speakers but i plan on adding a bass

Iwantone2 · 07-13-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro2rs

i would like to power all my speakers but i plan on adding a bass

If you will be adding a subwoofer later on down the road, then you may benefit more from a 5-channel amp.

I have 2 seperate amps: one for the front and rear speakers and another amp for the sub

camaro2rs · 07-13-2012, 07:06 PM

dam i ordered the convertible harness

Storm T · 07-13-2012, 07:35 PM

I'm running the JLAudio 900/5 and it's awesome. And while they were going to put the new amp in the stock location I had them mount it under the deck. If I ever want to change settings it'll be a little easier. I think I have it tuned pretty good now after doing it myself. Great great amp but pretty expensive. It is a bit much for the factory speakers but you don't have to crank it up all the way. I have some really nice new speakers up front and you might want to add them later.

murdered · 07-14-2012, 12:21 PM

Storm T, so the 900/5 will fit in the stock location?

CrutchfieldBrooke · 07-14-2012, 12:54 PM

I too was going to suggest the JL 900/5 amp if you need a 5-channel. Compact, efficient, clean, and powerful!

camaro2rs · 07-14-2012, 01:04 PM

soo it mounts in the stock location no problem? where can i order? and i need a farkharness to make it plug and play right? also any other amps that are not that much $$$ the jl amp is like 800

Storm T · 07-14-2012, 02:04 PM

It's only a tiny bit bigger. They said it would be no problem. They were actually set to put it there but I wanted it to show a tiny bit so I had them put it under the deck. Though you can't see it unless you're looking.

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Originally Posted by murdered

Storm T, so the 900/5 will fit in the stock location?

Yes, they said they had put the same amp in other Camaros.

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Originally Posted by CrutchfieldBrooke

I too was going to suggest the JL 900/5 amp if you need a 5-channel. Compact, efficient, clean, and powerful!

I knew you were smart!

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Originally Posted by camaro2rs

soo it mounts in the stock location no problem? where can i order? and i need a farkharness to make it plug and play right? also any other amps that are not that much $$$ the jl amp is like 800

You can get them from Brooke at a better price I think or you can get them directly from JLAudio's website. You can also find them on Ebay also for lots cheaper. I wouldn't recommend it though 'cuz of the warranty thing.

Iwantone2 · 07-14-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro2rs

...and i need a farkharness to make it plug and play right? also any other amps that are not that much $$$ the jl amp is like 800

Yes, the FARK harness will make it plug and play, IF you have the Boston Acoustics system.

As far as where to order or buy, I would recommend you go to your local audio shops (that are authorized dealers, of course) to see what price they are offering. Like the XD400 retails for $400, but I got it at half that price at a "local" audio shop that is JL authorized.

camaro2rs · 07-14-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Iwantone2

Yes, the FARK harness will make it plug and play, IF you have the Boston Acoustics system.

As far as where to order or buy, I would recommend you go to your local audio shops (that are authorized dealers, of course) to see what price they are offering. Like the XD400 retails for $400, but I got it at half that price at a "local" audio shop that is JL authorized.

is the xd400 a 5 channel amp? and can you order the fark harnesses yet all i see is for the vert and thats what i ordered but i dont think it will work

CrutchfieldBrooke · 07-14-2012, 03:17 PM

Thanks Storm! Yes, we do carry both on our site. The XD400 is a 4-channel and would be a great choice if you only want to add an amp for your regular speakers now, and then add a mono amp later for a sub.

Storm T · 07-14-2012, 05:49 PM

Sure thing.

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Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	Depends: If your goal is to only power the front and rear speakers, then I would recommend the amp that I have been running, which is the JL Audio XD400/4. Fits right into the stock BA amp location. I cannot speak for any 5-channel amps though, but I'm sure somebody can recommend other amps. __________________

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murdered Drives: 2012 2SS 45th Ann. Edition Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 108 View My Garage	Storm T, so the 900/5 will fit in the stock location? __________________ 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary Edition

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camaro2rs Account Suspended Drives: camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: east coast Posts: 570	i would like to power all my speakers but i plan on adding a bass

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camaro2rs Account Suspended Drives: camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: east coast Posts: 570	dam i ordered the convertible harness

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Storm T Can't slow down Drives: 2013 SS Dusk Edition (Insain Bolt) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 326	I'm running the JLAudio 900/5 and it's awesome. And while they were going to put the new amp in the stock location I had them mount it under the deck. If I ever want to change settings it'll be a little easier. I think I have it tuned pretty good now after doing it myself. Great great amp but pretty expensive. It is a bit much for the factory speakers but you don't have to crank it up all the way. I have some really nice new speakers up front and you might want to add them later.

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CrutchfieldBrooke Drives: 2010 Camaro, 1968 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Norton, VA Posts: 333	I too was going to suggest the JL 900/5 amp if you need a 5-channel. Compact, efficient, clean, and powerful!

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camaro2rs Account Suspended Drives: camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: east coast Posts: 570	soo it mounts in the stock location no problem? where can i order? and i need a farkharness to make it plug and play right? also any other amps that are not that much $$$ the jl amp is like 800

07-14-2012, 03:17 PM	#13
CrutchfieldBrooke Drives: 2010 Camaro, 1968 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Norton, VA Posts: 333	Thanks Storm! Yes, we do carry both on our site. The XD400 is a 4-channel and would be a great choice if you only want to add an amp for your regular speakers now, and then add a mono amp later for a sub.

07-14-2012, 05:49 PM	#14
Storm T Can't slow down Drives: 2013 SS Dusk Edition (Insain Bolt) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 326	Sure thing.