06-23-2013, 04:52 PM | #1 |
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4 Ch amp suggestions to fit in stock location
Going to try the FARP harness with a new amp first to see how the BA's sound to me. If no good, then replace the speakers. Probably will do a sub later, so an amp with RCA OUT would be beneficial.
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06-23-2013, 05:07 PM | #2 |
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One more question.. if I went with a 5 ch amp, does the 5th ch have to be hooked up for the amp to work? Thanks.
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06-23-2013, 05:23 PM | #3 |
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5th channel does not have to be hooked up....I still think if I was going to replace the stock amp it would be with a JL audio unit. I'm pretty happy with an amplified subwoofer and the center channel disconnected on the BA premium system.
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06-23-2013, 05:35 PM | #4 |
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JL amps are nice! And, I think they have options that will fit in the stock location.
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06-23-2013, 05:49 PM | #5 |
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I have a JL-400x4 installed in the factory location. It has RCA outputs so that you add another subwoofer amp.
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06-23-2013, 06:16 PM | #6 |
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06-23-2013, 06:19 PM | #7 |
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06-23-2013, 06:22 PM | #8 |
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I used the JL XD/700 5 channel amp and ******** mount plate in the factory location. Also used the FARK and vert. specific ******** box with an Infinity 10" sub. Worked out real well for me.
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06-23-2013, 06:42 PM | #9 |
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I went with the JL Audio 700/5 and made my own mounting board to fit in the factory location. It sounded good with the BA speakers but I ended up changing them out with JL c-2 speakers and a 10" sub. Sounds awesome.
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06-23-2013, 08:16 PM | #10 |
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It is a JL-XD400x4 and I did replace the BA amp. I also use the ******** F.A.R.K. harness. The way Mine is setup I can later add a higher wattage amp then the JL XD/700 5 will deliver. You will have only 300 watts to the subs JL XD/700 5.
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I am also interested in the light pipe mod to continue it across the top of the dash. Should have been done that way from the factory IMO. |
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Your right, that light should have gone all the way across the dash. Pretty easy to do but vey tedious to get to shine right. |
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