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    Too cap or not too cap?

    I have the Infinity Kappa 5x7's running off a RF 160.2 with the HP selected. I am using the Infinity crossover (I have no idea of the specs.) in addition to a 99 uf cap on the positive lead. The cap was suggested by the local dealer. There is a lack of midbass punch and volume, the highs are...
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    Speakers for 2002 Tacoma doors ?

    I installed Infinity Kappa 5x7's running off a RF 160.2. I assumed the Kappa's would be a direct replacement fit, they were not as I had to actuall cut sheetmetal from the door and also cut the factory nylon mount. The Kappa has a large basket. They sound great, also kept the stock tweeters and...
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    your favorite songs to bump to...

    Ludacris: Area Codes Michael Jackson: Man in the Mirror Sublime: Pawn Shop Busta Rhymes: Break yo' neck JL Audio Stealthbox w/1 10W3 kicks pretty good.
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    Xtracab pickup, is rear fill needed?

    Here is my set up. Alpine CDM-7874, Fosgate 250.2 bridged mono to JL Audio Stealthbox, Infinity Kappa 5 x 7 running off HU, factory tweets in upper door panel off HU. I have two questions: 1. Should I install a mid-priced component set and add another amplifier then relocate the 5 x 7's to the...
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    how to install crunch amp to factory radio

    If your factory HU does not have pre out RCA jacks, use the speaker leads from the factory HU and wire to the Hi-level inputs on the amp. 3m makes a connector called a "T-Tap" this little gem "taps" into the wire by surrounding and insulating the splice, complete the connection with the 4 leads...
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    JVC or Alpine

    Go with the Alpine. My experience with Alpine over the last 12 years has been excellent. No problems. Although I have had 3 different HU's stolen from my vehicles. Proof of the Alpine popularity I just purchased and installed a new Alpine CDM-7874. Nice unit for the price.
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    just looking for headunit suggestions <$300

    I just purchased the Alpine CDM-7874 from Circuit City for $179.99. check out http://www.alpine1.com/html/D2_n_1_n_n.html Good specs. for the money.
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    2002 Toyota Tacoma install...

    This is my first post here. Hello to everyone. I'm just getting back into the car audio scene and am working on my first basic install. Typical quality equipment: Rockford 250.2, Infinity Kappa 5x7's, JL Audio Stealthbox. I have elected to keep the stock CD/ Radio player and would like advice on...
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