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1LE Captain · 04-09-2014, 09:41 PM

I think it sounds great. But that is always subjective.

The issue for me was that I only wanted one amp, and one that would fit in the stock location. The 700/5 fits perfectly, so the 12W1v3-2 is matched for the 2 ohm 300watt RMS output of the 700/5. Plus I didn't want to spend too much on the setup, right now the way I did it was quite pricey, I have over $1950 into it without the labor and a new head unit.

If I went with the W6 or W7 the amp would be undersized.

I also matted the trunk knowing the 12W1 would only be fed 300 RMS so the bass is stepped up with the full trunk mat job.

That W7 is HUGE!

DFW_Inferno · 04-10-2014, 06:00 PM

Did the PICs get taken down? I am wanting to get the same done on mine.

436SS · 04-10-2014, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DFW_Inferno

Did the PICs get taken down? I am wanting to get the same done on mine.

No, they are still up.

Chad's ZL1 · 04-10-2014, 09:09 PM

so the bass gets into the cab ok with the seat up?

1LE Captain · 04-10-2014, 10:32 PM

Yep, no problem with the bass finding it's way into my head. I actually have to turn the level down from what it can do.

The level knob is a great option to have.

Buffman · 04-14-2014, 12:32 PM

Very nice man!

VeeGeeTea · 04-14-2014, 03:26 PM

Question for you. Did your amps RCA channels, suddenly started to do turn on/off pops? I had to add a delay to solve that now.

1LE Captain · 04-14-2014, 10:21 PM

No, my amp doesn't do a turn on pop. A very low turn off pop, if you can call it that.

VeeGeeTea · 04-15-2014, 03:57 PM

are you using 0 gauge wires?

1LE Captain · 04-15-2014, 04:02 PM

4 Gauge wire for the amp. It's a small amp. 700 watts. Class D.

VeeGeeTea · 04-15-2014, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LE Captain

4 Gauge wire for the amp. It's a small amp. 700 watts. Class D.

I'm using the 4 gauge wires for both my amps. I suspect it could be the RCA cables. It's not that noticeable but it stills annoys the heck out of me.

Adrian97c · 04-15-2014, 07:58 PM

I ordered the 'zero noise' RCA for my XD400 BA replacement

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denalixxx · 04-15-2014, 09:32 PM

how big a diff is the interior noise level on freeway with the fatmat vs without ?

1LE Captain · 04-15-2014, 11:28 PM

It's noticeable for sure. Car is quite inside, not Cadillac quite but nice and tight.

I still have to totally cover the metal under the rear seat. That is next.

04-09-2014, 09:41 PM	#15
1LE Captain Drives: 2014 Red Rock 2SS 1LE RS NPP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hudson Valley New York Posts: 246	I think it sounds great. But that is always subjective. The issue for me was that I only wanted one amp, and one that would fit in the stock location. The 700/5 fits perfectly, so the 12W1v3-2 is matched for the 2 ohm 300watt RMS output of the 700/5. Plus I didn't want to spend too much on the setup, right now the way I did it was quite pricey, I have over $1950 into it without the labor and a new head unit. If I went with the W6 or W7 the amp would be undersized. I also matted the trunk knowing the 12W1 would only be fed 300 RMS so the bass is stepped up with the full trunk mat job. That W7 is HUGE! Last edited by 1LE Captain; 04-09-2014 at 10:21 PM.

04-15-2014, 07:58 PM	#26
Adrian97c Drives: Wife's 14' IS 250 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 2,207	I ordered the 'zero noise' RCA for my XD400 BA replacement Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2016 Camaro HBM A8, 2SS, NPP, Sunroof, Kalahari Interior/kneepads, Black bowties, 56v: -11% tint all around Ordered • 2/06/16 Built on • 3/22/16 Adopted • 4/07/16 Sold on 2/05/16: 2014 Camaro SW L99, 2SS, RS, NAV, Inferno Orange Interior: -Borla ATAK catback -Range AFM delete -15% tint all around -Red LED interior bulbs -55k white Cree LED fogs -License plate LED bulb swap -12" Sub Kit, BA amp swap -Oracle ghosted LED sidemarkers

04-10-2014, 06:00 PM	#16
DFW_Inferno Account Suspended Drives: SOLD - 2011 Inferno 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: DFW Posts: 26	Did the PICs get taken down? I am wanting to get the same done on mine.

04-10-2014, 09:09 PM	#18
Chad's ZL1 THERAPY Drives: Red Rock Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,440 View My Garage	so the bass gets into the cab ok with the seat up?

04-10-2014, 10:32 PM	#19
1LE Captain Drives: 2014 Red Rock 2SS 1LE RS NPP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hudson Valley New York Posts: 246	Yep, no problem with the bass finding it's way into my head. I actually have to turn the level down from what it can do. The level knob is a great option to have.

04-14-2014, 12:32 PM	#20
Buffman 1LE FTW Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Recaros NPP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mile High Posts: 448 View My Garage	Very nice man!

04-14-2014, 03:26 PM	#21
VeeGeeTea LEXi is Sassy and Classy Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT RS Boston Acoustic Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 510 View My Garage	Question for you. Did your amps RCA channels, suddenly started to do turn on/off pops? I had to add a delay to solve that now.

04-14-2014, 10:21 PM	#22
1LE Captain Drives: 2014 Red Rock 2SS 1LE RS NPP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hudson Valley New York Posts: 246	No, my amp doesn't do a turn on pop. A very low turn off pop, if you can call it that.

04-15-2014, 03:57 PM	#23
VeeGeeTea LEXi is Sassy and Classy Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT RS Boston Acoustic Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 510 View My Garage	are you using 0 gauge wires?

04-15-2014, 04:02 PM	#24
1LE Captain Drives: 2014 Red Rock 2SS 1LE RS NPP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hudson Valley New York Posts: 246	4 Gauge wire for the amp. It's a small amp. 700 watts. Class D.

04-15-2014, 09:32 PM	#27
denalixxx Drives: 2014 Camaro ss Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: las vegas Posts: 15	how big a diff is the interior noise level on freeway with the fatmat vs without ?

04-15-2014, 11:28 PM	#28
1LE Captain Drives: 2014 Red Rock 2SS 1LE RS NPP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hudson Valley New York Posts: 246	It's noticeable for sure. Car is quite inside, not Cadillac quite but nice and tight. I still have to totally cover the metal under the rear seat. That is next.