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    Direct Ipod Connection Problem..

    Can't help but notice I lose some sound quality when I'm playing my ipod versus a cd with the same song. I use an alpine 9881 with direct ipod connection and i wanted to know if there was a way to fix the distortion when playing mp3's through my ipod. I realize that the sound quality of mp3's...
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    URGENT! Road Trip Tomarrow Need to Fix!

    yeah thats pretty much what happened, ill definitaly search for what you just said. even though i dont know what that means.. anymore advice since your analysis was confirmed? thanks man!
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    URGENT! Road Trip Tomarrow Need to Fix!

    Thanks for the help guys! I recently installed the alpine 9881 into my stereo system. I have a MRP-250 alpine amp with phoenix gold 6.5 rsd components in the front and coaxils in the back and a JL w1. I need a quick fix because what happened was i installed the deck at a different place then...
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    First Time Installing Head Unit!! Help

    So I think I'm going to be getting the alpine cde 9881. Either that or the 9883. If anyone can make a discussion on why I should get one or the other please feel free to speak. I'm going to be using this head unit for mainly ipod use, and subwoofer control. I do have aftermarket speakers as well...
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    Alpine Head Unit Questions... (newbie)

    Thanks alot.. I was wondering if there was a big difference in sound quality when getting a new head unit.. I notice when I put in my burnt cd's there is a subtle staticy noise in the background unless i turn it up to drown out that noise.. does the new head unit cancel out that sound if i play...
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    Alpine Head Unit Questions... (newbie)

    So I recently got an amp, sub, and speakers installed in my car. Ended up getting a great deal for phoenix gold rsd's all the way around components in teh front and coaxils in the back, alpine amp, and jl sub for 880 total. im debating on upgrading my head unit and have been recommended to get...
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    Possible to blow NEW speakers?

    i just got my rsd 6.5 components and rsd coaxils by phoenix gold installed today. they run off the stock amp and i was trying to be causcious about not pushing them to hard and breaking htem in first.. but i do notice some crackling during one song that hits pretty hard.. but i dont think its...
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    Being Shhipped as I Write!

    well what are you waiting for? install that stuff man! let me know how it rips!
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    Being Shhipped as I Write!

    btw it came out to $202 shipped, and taxed. if oninecarstereo is based in LA and i have regular shipping. how long would it take to get to san fran?
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    Being Shhipped as I Write!

    6.5 Phoenix Gold Octane RSD Components (front) 6.5 Phoenix Gold Octane RSD Coaxils (rear) Hopefully they sound good in my 98 Grand Cherokee.. I don't have an amp yet but I'm getting one when I get a sub. It's not to impressive but it does the job for someone who isn't that high tech in this...
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    Type S vs Octane RSD setup... help!

    so i have a conflict of interest.... Ive been visiting several stores around where I live and getting recommendations from friends.. i finally got to a store that the owner was actually nice and feeding me the right kind of information, and had pretty fair prices.. i almost got talked into...
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    Newbie Question on Component Speakers

    the only thing that really sucks is, i know i can get the products for real cheap on the internet... but the installation costs so much! i want above average setup.. but it really doesnt make sense to be spending 350 on product and then another 275 on labor... thats wack. can anyone convince me...
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    Newbie Question on Component Speakers

    I was wondering if you were supposed to get only 1 pair of component speakers or if you are allowed to get them throughout the car.. i was debating on getting these cheap octane zr6.5 component speakers that i heard are a good bang for the buck.. furthermore i am going to eventually get a 10"...
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    Newbie in Need of Suggestions for first Speaker replacements..

    well i blew all four of my speakers.. and i did want to be able to turn the subs off whenever i wanted because i dont like to hear them ALL the time... so right now im just sticking to a new speaker only system.. but i just dont know what kinda steup i need.. to be honest, trying to rethink how...
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    Newbie in Need of Suggestions for first Speaker replacements..

    this may sound really newb but what if i got an octane zr 12" with the phoenix gold R.09:5 channel amp.. im not sure what channels mean and such because i used to know how 2 and 4 ohms worked and stuff but that was in high school... but it says it peaks at 900 watts, do you think i can power 4...
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