Recent content by jpand2071

for price range, i was trying to stay around 1500, installed for amp, subs, box, and interiors, with install. I can do the interiors myself, but im not so sure how to install an amp and want it done right.

After months of working my *** off, im finally ready to get a system installed. I have purchased and installed the head unit already (Kenwood Excelon 859), and am very, very happy with it. Now comes the tough part, choosing the right subs. I was pretty sure that i wanted 2 or 3 JL 12"w3's...

c'mon guys, someones gotta help me out

i know that most people on this board dislike prefab boxes, but would like an honest opinion. I have a friend who has the 3 W0 10" powerwedge box. I am amazed by the sound of it, (maybe its because its in his camaro). I am considering a 3 WO 12" box for my expedition. Would this be powerful...

i have never heard of trc. who knows, they could be a great new company....but if u need service on the system, they obviously have a very limited dealer base. On the other hand, DEI is a car security/remote start meccha. almost every dealer that does remote start and security carries at...

Im so happy, i just checked the tracking # and it said that it will arrive tomorrow! Looks like i have a fun project for the weekend:D

I just ordered the X 859. Since i ordered it through crutchfield, i'll have 30 days to see if i like it. if im not crazy about it, ill just ship it back. My main influence in the decision was seeing the new head untis that kenwood has already released. I think they look horrible.

Valet is made by DEI, which pretty much dominates the car security/remote start market. bulldog is a much smaller company. Many installers will probably have more experience with valet. I dont know much about bulldog, so i cant really bash it. Hope this helps in some way:)

I have pretty much decided to buy the Kenwood X 859 HU, but just learned that it will be discontinued, and will be replaced by a new model. Does anyone know what this new model looks like, or its retail price? I hope it doesn't look anything like the other new kenwoods that are in the new...

One major point that was brought up earlier was the coded ignition. I had a viper ESP 550 installed, which is a security system/remote start. Since my 2001 expedition has the coded key, it added 60$ to the price, costing me $450. I was contemplating getting my mom just a remote start for...

Thats the impression that i'm getting, after reading these boards. I'll probably end up going with the excelon. Thanks for your help!

I've been trying to decide between these two head units for the past few months, and now have a few questions that will greatly affect my decision. I tried out these two in best buy (which is terribly overpriced). I set both eqs to flat, to try to get an accurate idea, and thought that the...

After much debate, i have narrowed down my search for a HU that not only plays MP3s, but one that looks cool too. My two choices 1. Kenwood Excelon X859 2. Pioneer 8400 What are the differences between the Kenwood Excelon and the other kenwood HU that looks identical to the X859, its just...