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I just installed front components and a subwoofer - both connected to a 4-ch amplifier. I am having trouble setting the gains and tuning the system to its optimum sound quality. Does anyone know a respectable shop in the Washington/Greenville NC area that could handle this and not charge an...

Thanks Don - I really appreciate all your information. I will plan to get with you in a couple of weeks to place an order.

I agree that spending an extra $100 to make the investment in some nice components is worth it. I am really happy to hear about the potential "B-Stock" CLD tiles available and will definitely try to make use of them when I purchase. I will only be installing on front doors (not back) does this...

I am ok with the flexing, I am just worried about the rattle and my speakers sounding much better than without any sound deadening performed. If the MLV/CCF is merely to help block road noise, could I instead just use the CLD tiles on both the exterior and interior portions of the door? If I...

I am looking for the doors to be controled in regards to rattling and so the component speakers I am planning on installing will sound better than with nothing in the doors. I am not looking to block out all outside noise, because I do not plan on doing the rear doors and my windows are of the...

Let me see if I am looking at this right as far as costs to do both my front doors on a '98 Lexus ES300: Option No. 1: AudioTechnix - B-stock 60 mil (1) roll of 25 SF @ $40/EA + approx $15 s/h = $55 (total cost) Option No. 2: SoundDeadener Showdown - per...

So instead maybe this: Components: ID CTX6.5CS ($160) - rated at 100w RMS at 4 ohms Amp: Aura RPM4200 RPM Stage 2 Mobile Amplifier 4x50W - Bridged so that I am supplying 100w X 2 at 4ohms Even though the components are rated at 100w RMS? Is the headroom not necessary here or is that mainly...

Ok so if I put off purchasing the subwoofer and it's amp for now, what about this setup to allow for enough head room: Front Components: ID CTX6.5CS ($160) - princ3cmo - I noticed your post and recent purchase Amps: (2) Aura RPM2150 RPM ($80/EA) - each bridged to supply 225W at 4ohm to each...

Front Components: BA SC60 (would rather have the CDT HD61's but I need to budget for sound-deadening instead) Subwoofer: Was planning on using my 8" stock (OEM) subwoofer (I believe it is a 2ohm but not sure) until I save enough money up for something like this: Audio RSS315HF-4 12"...

Thanks for the replies and reassurance - just wanted to make sure.

I will be running a pair of front component speakers and one subwoofer. Which would be the better amp for my needs: A) Aura RPM5350 with 2x100w bridged for the components and 1x150w for the sub? B) (2) Aura RPM2150 with one used for the components and the other bridged and used for the sub...

When looking at reviews of the Boston Acoustics SC60's on Crutchfield, I have constantly seent that the component speakers are extremely difficult to install - infact it seems like the only "con" the majority listed. Are they really all that difficult to install? Some of the reasons given...

Thanks for the reply - instead of purchasing a subwoofer right now, could I instead run this type of setup: Front Components: CDT HD61 Component Amp: Aura RPM2150 RPM Stage 2 Mobile Amplifier 2x75W Subwoofer Amp (bridged and hooked up to factory 8" subwoofer for now): Aura RPM2150 RPM...

I am definitely not an audiophile but is there a big big difference in the CDT CL61 vs. CDT HD61? Is it matter if it is being paired with an aftermarket subwoofer or not? About $100 difference is means alot considering that I need to use some money to sound deaden my doors as well. Looking or...

so are the CDT HD61's on the same level as the HT Imagine?