best amp for non ba system

[rare991]

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]

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]

I have jl audio hd 900/5

[rare991]

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by rare991

thats awesome man! what amp did you go with?

JL HD900/5

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

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:

******** 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]

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

[rare991]

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

[jeepguy_1980]

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]

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]

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]

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=]

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