what do you think of this audio set up - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

The camaro show · 02-22-2018, 12:18 PM

so I plan to go with JL audio as they are the best. Im going with the 1 w6 12 inch stealth box in the corner of the trunk. With a jl slash amp. And c5 speakers with another slash amp. any comments or suggestions on different speakers and amps. anyone with a similar set up how does it sound?

beak81champ · 02-22-2018, 01:45 PM

I certainly wouldn’t say JL is the best, not by a long shot. They are decent. Depending on your budget, I hear the C7’s are world class. I would also go with the W7 sub over the W6, but that is budget dependent also. Are you going to be running active or passive? Have you installed sound deadener yet? If so, which product did you go with? Are you keeping the stock HU, or which HU and kit have you decided on?

The camaro show · 02-23-2018, 10:45 AM

I was going with the w6 because they make a stealthbox in the corner of the trunk and i still need to fit golf clubs in the trunk. and i have never heard active or passive? what is that? and i am going to be using the stock mylink

The camaro show · 02-23-2018, 08:26 PM

Bump

Leo72793 · 02-23-2018, 09:26 PM

JL is certainly not the best, there are many more than them that are great and better. Agreed on the w7. great SQ sub with plenty of output.

beak81champ · 02-23-2018, 09:52 PM

Active is using a DSP (Digital Sound Processor). Passive is using physical crossovers that normally are included with component sets. The crossover keeps bass notes from blowing your tweeters, along with getting the most out of your mids and tweets. A DSP will provide time alignment, which will make the sound from each speaker hit your ears simultaneously, which will make your system come alive, and sound like the band is playing from your dashboard, even your sub will sound like it’s in front of you, no matter where you install it. There are a myriad of other things a DSP can do as well. There are some great threads on diymobileaudio.com, if you really want to research and learn in depth about car audio. You can also join Strictly Sound Quality on Facebook, and gain a lot of knowledge by reading those conversations. Also, the Sound Quality Classifieds page has some excellent equipment for great prices if you know what you are looking for!

Tenring · 02-23-2018, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by beak81champ

Active is using a DSP (Digital Sound Processor). Passive is using physical crossovers that normally are included with component sets. The crossover keeps bass notes from blowing your tweeters, along with getting the most out of your mids and tweets. A DSP will provide time alignment, which will make the sound from each speaker hit your ears simultaneously, which will make your system come alive, and sound like the band is playing from your dashboard, even your sub will sound like it’s in front of you, no matter where you install it. There are a myriad of other things a DSP can do as well. There are some great threads on diymobileaudio.com, if you really want to research and learn in depth about car audio. You can also join Strictly Sound Quality on Facebook, and gain a lot of knowledge by reading those conversations. Also, the Sound Quality Classifieds page has some excellent equipment for great prices if you know what you are looking for!

Thank you for that information, I was wondering the same.m

The camaro show · 02-24-2018, 10:27 AM

What what brands are better then jl audio

beak81champ · 02-24-2018, 03:04 PM

Speakers - Audiofrog, Micro Precision, Morel, Scanspeak, SEAS, Eton, SB Acoustic, Illusion Carbon, Stereo Integrity, Audible Physics, etc.

Amps - Brax, Mosconi, Tru Technology, Zapco AP and LX series, Revelation Audio, etc.

DSP - Helix, Mosconi, Arc

Don’t get me wrong, JL has some awesome stuff, but saying they’re the best is way off the mark. They have an excellent price-to-performance ratio, and they seem to have great customer service. Audiofrog customer service is 2nd to none, IMO, as you can often times reach the President of the company/designer of the products with any questions. Andy has also worked for and designed many JBL/Harmon Kardon equipment. Rishi and Tam with Audible Physics, and Nick at Stereo Integrity are the same way.

The camaro show · 02-24-2018, 03:10 PM

Thanks I’ve never heard of any of these brands

Leo72793 · 02-24-2018, 04:17 PM

Morel for the win!

Agreed with above though.

KI4NPZ · 02-24-2018, 08:14 PM

They make pretty good subs and amps, IMO

Back in the day--my young stereo days, I used JL subs/amps, MB Quart speakers, pioneer receivers..

beak81champ · 02-26-2018, 06:19 PM

Yes they do, among the top quality in bang-for-buck. The W7 subs can compete with anything being made today.

02-22-2018, 12:18 PM	#1
The camaro show Drives: 2015 camaro 2lt Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Northern West Virginia Posts: 925	what do you think of this audio set up so I plan to go with JL audio as they are the best. Im going with the 1 w6 12 inch stealth box in the corner of the trunk. With a jl slash amp. And c5 speakers with another slash amp. any comments or suggestions on different speakers and amps. anyone with a similar set up how does it sound? __________________ Cosmetic mods: SS hood with painted vent, SS bumper, acs 1le front lip black, big worm gfx tinted all lights, solar wing v2, Camaro seat belt pads and oracle color shift halos and fog light halos and rear colorshift bow tie, carbon creations carbon fiber stingray z spoiler Wheels: lexani r-3 bg finish 19x8.5 Performance: cold air inductions intake, mrt v1, jacfab ported intake manifold, intake manifold spacer, overkill tuned on E85.

02-22-2018, 01:45 PM	#2
beak81champ ILSQ Drives: '13 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Flatlands Posts: 322	I certainly wouldn’t say JL is the best, not by a long shot. They are decent. Depending on your budget, I hear the C7’s are world class. I would also go with the W7 sub over the W6, but that is budget dependent also. Are you going to be running active or passive? Have you installed sound deadener yet? If so, which product did you go with? Are you keeping the stock HU, or which HU and kit have you decided on? __________________ Way too many mods to list, and just getting started...

02-23-2018, 10:45 AM	#3
The camaro show Drives: 2015 camaro 2lt Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Northern West Virginia Posts: 925	I was going with the w6 because they make a stealthbox in the corner of the trunk and i still need to fit golf clubs in the trunk. and i have never heard active or passive? what is that? and i am going to be using the stock mylink __________________ Cosmetic mods: SS hood with painted vent, SS bumper, acs 1le front lip black, big worm gfx tinted all lights, solar wing v2, Camaro seat belt pads and oracle color shift halos and fog light halos and rear colorshift bow tie, carbon creations carbon fiber stingray z spoiler Wheels: lexani r-3 bg finish 19x8.5 Performance: cold air inductions intake, mrt v1, jacfab ported intake manifold, intake manifold spacer, overkill tuned on E85.

02-23-2018, 08:26 PM	#4
The camaro show Drives: 2015 camaro 2lt Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Northern West Virginia Posts: 925	Bump __________________ Cosmetic mods: SS hood with painted vent, SS bumper, acs 1le front lip black, big worm gfx tinted all lights, solar wing v2, Camaro seat belt pads and oracle color shift halos and fog light halos and rear colorshift bow tie, carbon creations carbon fiber stingray z spoiler Wheels: lexani r-3 bg finish 19x8.5 Performance: cold air inductions intake, mrt v1, jacfab ported intake manifold, intake manifold spacer, overkill tuned on E85.

02-23-2018, 09:26 PM	#5
Leo72793 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,190	JL is certainly not the best, there are many more than them that are great and better. Agreed on the w7. great SQ sub with plenty of output. __________________ •2011 Camaro SS 2SS/RS A6 •MRR M017 1le Replica Wheels •Vararam Ram Air Intake •Speed Engineering Longtube Headers w/ Magnaflow HF Cats •Bo White PnP Stage 2 TB •GPI SS2 VVT Cam w Cometic thin gaskets 10.69 compression •Xpipe w/ Res Delete and NPP Exhaust •Tuned By Anonymous Calibrations •Gen5DIY Mylink Conversion W/ Backup Cam •Morel 3 way custom speakers, Infinity 860w Subwoofers in trunk baffle •Helix P6 6ch amp w/ 8ch DSP and P1 Sub amp

02-23-2018, 09:52 PM	#6
beak81champ ILSQ Drives: '13 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Flatlands Posts: 322	Active is using a DSP (Digital Sound Processor). Passive is using physical crossovers that normally are included with component sets. The crossover keeps bass notes from blowing your tweeters, along with getting the most out of your mids and tweets. A DSP will provide time alignment, which will make the sound from each speaker hit your ears simultaneously, which will make your system come alive, and sound like the band is playing from your dashboard, even your sub will sound like it’s in front of you, no matter where you install it. There are a myriad of other things a DSP can do as well. There are some great threads on diymobileaudio.com, if you really want to research and learn in depth about car audio. You can also join Strictly Sound Quality on Facebook, and gain a lot of knowledge by reading those conversations. Also, the Sound Quality Classifieds page has some excellent equipment for great prices if you know what you are looking for! __________________ Way too many mods to list, and just getting started...

02-24-2018, 10:27 AM	#8
The camaro show Drives: 2015 camaro 2lt Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Northern West Virginia Posts: 925	What what brands are better then jl audio __________________ Cosmetic mods: SS hood with painted vent, SS bumper, acs 1le front lip black, big worm gfx tinted all lights, solar wing v2, Camaro seat belt pads and oracle color shift halos and fog light halos and rear colorshift bow tie, carbon creations carbon fiber stingray z spoiler Wheels: lexani r-3 bg finish 19x8.5 Performance: cold air inductions intake, mrt v1, jacfab ported intake manifold, intake manifold spacer, overkill tuned on E85.

02-24-2018, 03:04 PM	#9
beak81champ ILSQ Drives: '13 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Flatlands Posts: 322	Speakers - Audiofrog, Micro Precision, Morel, Scanspeak, SEAS, Eton, SB Acoustic, Illusion Carbon, Stereo Integrity, Audible Physics, etc. Amps - Brax, Mosconi, Tru Technology, Zapco AP and LX series, Revelation Audio, etc. DSP - Helix, Mosconi, Arc Don’t get me wrong, JL has some awesome stuff, but saying they’re the best is way off the mark. They have an excellent price-to-performance ratio, and they seem to have great customer service. Audiofrog customer service is 2nd to none, IMO, as you can often times reach the President of the company/designer of the products with any questions. Andy has also worked for and designed many JBL/Harmon Kardon equipment. Rishi and Tam with Audible Physics, and Nick at Stereo Integrity are the same way. __________________ Way too many mods to list, and just getting started...

02-24-2018, 03:10 PM	#10
The camaro show Drives: 2015 camaro 2lt Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Northern West Virginia Posts: 925	Thanks I’ve never heard of any of these brands __________________ Cosmetic mods: SS hood with painted vent, SS bumper, acs 1le front lip black, big worm gfx tinted all lights, solar wing v2, Camaro seat belt pads and oracle color shift halos and fog light halos and rear colorshift bow tie, carbon creations carbon fiber stingray z spoiler Wheels: lexani r-3 bg finish 19x8.5 Performance: cold air inductions intake, mrt v1, jacfab ported intake manifold, intake manifold spacer, overkill tuned on E85.

02-24-2018, 04:17 PM	#11
Leo72793 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,190	Morel for the win! Agreed with above though. Attached Images __________________ •2011 Camaro SS 2SS/RS A6 •MRR M017 1le Replica Wheels •Vararam Ram Air Intake •Speed Engineering Longtube Headers w/ Magnaflow HF Cats •Bo White PnP Stage 2 TB •GPI SS2 VVT Cam w Cometic thin gaskets 10.69 compression •Xpipe w/ Res Delete and NPP Exhaust •Tuned By Anonymous Calibrations •Gen5DIY Mylink Conversion W/ Backup Cam •Morel 3 way custom speakers, Infinity 860w Subwoofers in trunk baffle •Helix P6 6ch amp w/ 8ch DSP and P1 Sub amp

02-24-2018, 08:14 PM	#12
KI4NPZ Drives: 2014 1LS Silver Ice Metallic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 24	They make pretty good subs and amps, IMO Back in the day--my young stereo days, I used JL subs/amps, MB Quart speakers, pioneer receivers.. __________________

02-26-2018, 06:19 PM	#13
beak81champ ILSQ Drives: '13 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Flatlands Posts: 322	Yes they do, among the top quality in bang-for-buck. The W7 subs can compete with anything being made today. __________________ Way too many mods to list, and just getting started...