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    First box build...this look right?

    I'm not sure exactly what you mean... I should have bigger ports? What would you reccomend? Last box had 2 4" ports and was smaller...never had noticeable port noise in cab of car.
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    First box build...this look right?

    This is a build for 2 12"T112D2's(T1's). I'm goin to have to assemble the box in the trunk of a '02 Mustang, which should be a nice challenge. Dimensions: 13.5"H x 34"W x 20"D Using 3/4"MDF = 4.175 cubic feet 2 Rounded Ports: 4.5"Diam, 6.73"Length...tuned to 32Hz. Even though RF says 40Hz...
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    Athena Tech speakers. Anyone heard of em?

    I'm goin to get a pair of S3's. The reviews on the site all seem good.http://www.athenaspeakers.com/modelS3specs.htm.
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    Athena Tech speakers. Anyone heard of em?

    Well, I'm goin to go ahead and order them, and I'll make a post as to how well they perform in the future.
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    Speakers pop when HU turns on?

    Ok you mean the HU ground or the amp ground....I thinking you mean amp ground?
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    Speakers pop when HU turns on?

    I've had this problem for a while now and I just want it to go away. When I turn on my Alpine HU the 4 speakers in car make a pop sound. There is no engine noise whatsoever, and the only time they make a pop sound is when the HU is turned on...not when its turned off or changin stations/cd's...
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    Athena Tech speakers. Anyone heard of em?

    I'm thinking of buying a pair of http://www.athenaspeakers.com/modelS3specs.htm, and wanted to know if anyone else here has done business with this company? Are the products really worth getting and good quality? I'm not really into the Home Audio scene compared to Car Audio. The reason for...
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    Need a pair of 12" SQ subs recommended

    Thats a nice install man...and it leaves plenty of room compared to ported enclosures.
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    Need a pair of 12" SQ subs recommended

    I need a pair of 12" SQ subs recommended to me for a setup in an '02 Mustang. Ive always used ported speakers/enclosures in the past, but now Im switching to SQ. Preferably I need a pair of 12's that will be able to handle my amp: http://www.mtx.com/caraudio/products/amplifiers/thunder81001.cfm
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    Alpine CDA-9857 vs. Kenwood Ez900HDS

    Im thinking of purchasing a new HU, and need some input on which one to select. Leaning towards the Alpine b/c I dont have to subscribe to Sirius in order for it to work. I dont want to get one with motorized faceplate b/c I've heard they are more prone to breaking. What are some good specs I...
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    keeps fryin fuses

    Speaking from experience a crimp in the power wire is definite problem...especially if it gets wet. I remember coming out to a car full with white smoke and a completely melted 8gauge power wire...ened up cuttin power wire from battery asap. Of course thats what I got from running a power wire...
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    Unusual Problem w/electrical system

    Well I ended up taking it to the dealership to have it looked at...I think its a wire shorting out somwhere in the system. This same thing has happened to me 2 times in the past 4yrs I've owned car, but each time about within a week everything fixed itself(wiper wise) and that was that. In the...
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    Unusual Problem w/electrical system

    Yeah, Ford Mustang 1999.
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    Unusual Problem w/electrical system

    Recently I was driving along listening to my radio when it all the sudden just lost power for no apparent reason. After numerous tries cutting acc on and off it would not cut back on or should I say the flip down screen wouldnt....it still will eject and take cd's. Another thing that has been...
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    Some new 2006 XXX Pictures

    That speaker is so huge man. I'm suprised that the glass on the counter could support that behemoth. Give me some techinal details on its power handling.
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