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    Optima vs Kinetik

    I just put a Kinetik 800 in my car for my two JL Audio 500/1 amps. No dimming of my lights when I am idling at a stand still. This things works well.
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    how much powe for two JL audio 12W6

    I just installed two 12w6v2 subs in my 2005 Altima. I am running a single 500/1 to each of my subs. They sound really good.
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    Best Alloy of Aluminum..?

    I used to work for an aluminum company, and our customers used the 6xxx series alloys. I don't the 2xxx series is particularly useful, but a better route would be to make sure the buss bars are silvered. As a electoplate to apply a 70-30 Cu-Sn, then Ag on top of the brass. That should work.
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    WTB: 2 Speaker Grilles for JL 12w6v2 D4

    Looking to pick these up if you have them for the right price. Napalm
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    WTB Kinetik HC800

    I am in search of Kinetik dealer or someone willing to sell a brand new HC800. If you have one please PM me. Napalm
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    what do you think about pioneers AVH-P5700DVD

    I have had the 5700 for over a year and half. I currently use the first generation ipod module, and haven't had any problems. It is a basic DVD/Screen unit with only two backgrounds. It is easy to bypass the e-brake feature. The EQ features are decent. If a bare bones unit is what you...
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    ? of Impedance for Boston Pro 60's

    Walkychalky, What do yo mean by 3 ohms? I measured it with my DMM, and it was reading 30 ohms with the power on. However, when I turned the system off, it was at 3.1 ohms
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    ? of Impedance for Boston Pro 60's

    I need some help from all you guru's on the board. I was checking out one my tweets because it wasn't playing, so I diagnosed the problem and resolved the issue. However, I was randomly checking the resistance, and something didn't add up. On right side of the x-over, the woofer measured 3.2...
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    Pioneer p5700

    I like my pioneer 5700. I currently have Sirius and my Ipod connected to the unit. It is a bare bones unit that works. The only drawback is that you only have two options for the background. Other than that it is OK.
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    Corrosion

    I agree with helotaxi. I work with corrosion, and probably a galvanic reaction between dissimilar metals, in which current accelerated the corrosion reaction is to blame. Try switching the connector metal, or reducing the cathodic surface area by applying a hydrophobic grease to the connector...
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    Power Upgrades for System

    I have had some equipment installed recently in 2005 Altima, but I contemplating adding my two sub and amps to complete the system. I currently have (2) Xtant 1.1's and Xtant 2.2 handling my components and and rear door speakers. The two 1.1 draw about 10A/ea. and 2.2 is about 30A. My stock...
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    Looking for Mono Amp Guidance

    JL rates at the subs at 400W rms each, but for peak wattage; I think something in the 600-700W range would do fine.
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    Looking for Mono Amp Guidance

    I am getting the first phase of my install done this weekend, so I have included a list of what exactly will be installed. Front Door: Boston Acoutics Pro60 2-Xtant 1.1i amps for left and right channel Rear Door Boston SL65 1-Xtant 2.2 For my subs, which are JL 12w6V2 D-4, I was...
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    WTB Xtant or JL Audio Amps

    Looking to purchase two JL Audio 500/1 or xtant 6.1 amps for a good price. If you can help please PM me. Napalm
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    Fiberglass Help

    Hello Everyone, I am new to the boards, but I want to start a fiberglass project for my JL subs in the trunk of my Nissan Altima. I would like to talk with anyone in the grand rapids / holland, MI area. Napalm
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