New audio setup! JL Audio

**GP JLM** · 02-18-2011

Pictures of my new system!

The crappy stock system

The new system (The amp is actually 500w, They gave me a different box for some reason.)

New 12" JL Audio 12W0v2-4

New 8.3" In dash DVD (PTID-8310NRB). Everyone that sees it for the first time is like OMG!

I love my new system and it sounds great! I have to thank the guys at Stereo-In-Dash.
They did a great job and really stand by their work.

Also. I have dynamat installed in the trunk and around the speakers so I don't get that terrible rattling noise.

**BoostJunki3** · 02-18-2011

lol i didnt know laptop sized screens came in flip outs.....bet it sounds good tho

**BBluelandyacht** · 02-19-2011

im wanting to do the same thing to my car.

does the flip out touch the big vent right above it?

what about the trip computer and the buttons below that?

**matt5112** · 02-19-2011

Lulz.

enjoy.

**GP JLM** · 02-20-2011

Originally Posted by BBluelandyacht

im wanting to do the same thing to my car.

does the flip out touch the big vent right above it?

what about the trip computer and the buttons below that?

Nope, the big nob on the right (seen in pic #4 in closed position) lets you adjust the screen so it doesn't hit the vent. It will remember the position you set so it never hits the vent!
My specific screen is the only one I know that will do that too. Not saying i'm an expert on them, but the 7" I had before knocked up against it every time.

I doesn't hit the trip computer or the buttons, but it does block them. That doesn't bother me because if i'm watching the screen i'm not watching the trip computer anyway.

**GrandPrixGTP1** · 02-20-2011

how much were the JL subs? plus how much RMS for each sub 250? 300?
i wanna get 2 10" subs.
and how much RMS does that amp have?

**BBluelandyacht** · 02-20-2011

would the hot air blowing in from the main vent over heat the headunit in the winter time?

**GP JLM** · 02-20-2011

Originally Posted by GrandPrixGTP1

how much were the JL subs? plus how much RMS for each sub 250? 300?
i wanna get 2 10" subs.
and how much RMS does that amp have?

I want to say they were 79-89 each, not including the box or install.

Their are 250 RMS each.
JL Audio Subwoofer Power Chart - Car Audio Subwoofers

I think my amp is a 500/1v2 (500 W RMS @ 1.5 ohm - 4 ohm (11V-14.5V)), but I don't know for sure without looking at it.
JL Audio 500/1v2 Amplifiers - Car Audio Amps & Amplifiers

Originally Posted by BBluelandyacht

would the hot air blowing in from the main vent over heat the headunit in the winter time?

Not if you keep the vent closed.

**GrandPrixGTP1** · 02-20-2011

yeah 250rms each is pretty good. 250-300+ is good.
JL is a trusted name.

**GP JLM** · 02-21-2011

Originally Posted by GrandPrixGTP1

yeah 250rms each is pretty good. 250-300+ is good.
JL is a trusted name.

JL is the best

**matt5112** · 02-21-2011

Originally Posted by GP JLM

JL is the best

If you're replacing stocks, yeah sure they're decent.

Overpriced though.

**GP JLM** · 02-21-2011

Originally Posted by That Canadian Guy

If you're replacing stocks, yeah sure they're decent.

Overpriced though.

lol what do you mean by "decent"

**a3gtp** · 02-21-2011

Matt's a Sony guy don't listen to him

**matt5112** · 02-21-2011

I'm not impressed by the C2's.

Yes i've heard them.

**a3gtp** · 02-21-2011

Originally Posted by That Canadian Guy

I'm not impressed by the C2's.

Yes i've heard them.

What do you like for resonably priced 5.25/6.5 2 way components?

**matt5112** · 02-21-2011

its not what pleases me.

its whats pleasing to YOUR ears.

I found the JL's to lack where most small drivers lack. Midbass.

Also the high end was harsh between 8-15 kHz and non existent above that.

The harshness most likely was due to the Alpine deck they were paired with.

**a3gtp** · 02-21-2011

Fair enough. I've been wondering what kind of music 1800collect and yourself listen to that make you want to take car stereo to a level of insanity, this is infact a serious question not sarcasm.

**matt5112** · 02-21-2011

YouTube - Iron Maiden - Hallowed Be Thy Name (Studio Version)

If the average SPL is below 100 dB C weighted and it hurts your system isn't good enough IMO.

**a3gtp** · 02-21-2011

Wasn't expecting Maiden. I've always been fine with a simple front component, rear coaxial and single sub set up running the comp's and sub off a nice 4ch with plenty of deadning material. Guess I'm just not that picky, which is great since I'm already broke, no need to get anymore hobbys.