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I was just looking at the JL Audio website and the first thing i see is a Monotone Satellite Vibe GT on the front page and the new 2003 Show car for JL. they got that thing hookt up. http://www.jlaudio.com/ yogi
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Nice! So now that they've seen what interest a Vibe draws I wonder if they'll start making stuff to fit it. I'd love to see a JL Stealthbox out for the Vibe.
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Why they don't pick my Vibe with their JL audio sub??? j/kLooks much better then mine, but mine is by far less expensive.quote: I'd love to see a JL Stealthbox out for the Vibe.If they build one, I'd be interested
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i wrote an email to the electronics guy, maybe they will give me a free set up, i think ill rub a lamp in the hope of a djinni, but anything would be cool.yogi
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quote:i wrote an email to the electronics guy, maybe they will give me a free set up, i think ill rub a lamp in the hope of a djinni, but anything would be cool.yogiTo get a free set up like that, you'll need more then being lucky.Good luck anyways, but do not expect too much.
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Hey Yogi, on your signature, you wrote: JL Audio components, amp, w/13.5" W7 subHave you already those stuff or you projet to install them.I kown JL W7 series is amazing, but the price too. If you already have them, how much it cost you?I paid $200 ($135 usd) for a 12 W1, so I can imagine the price of a 13.5 W7.
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havent installed yet but plan oni know the W7's are crazy expensive, but i had a friend put one in his Extreme Blazer, and it blew almost every twin 12 system i have ever heard out of the water and it was soo soo clean.yogi
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I have no doubt on what your saying.But for a speaker who can handle 1000W RMS, what kind of amp. are you planning to put with????JL Audio power amp. are as expensive as the speakers, but like the speakers, the sound quality is totally crazy.
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i got a reply for the sound system, its estimated around $2,000, and he gave me the numbers of recommended components, but i dont have them written down now. And after finding out how much our alternators suck im not sure im gonna go with the W7, might just kick some 10" W0's. yogi
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Running even only 1 W7 wide open will be very very hard on the alternator. 1000W means about 83 amps only for the sub. The Vibe has a 80 amp. alternator, so it is not puwerfull enough to drive only 1 W7 alone, without any other load.I have 1 12w0 in my Vibe with a JBL 180.2 power amp. bridgeed to deliver 360W @ 4 ohms. It sound great and do not take too many space. I know my sound system is by far not ready for competition but for me, it is enough and I don't nead anything more.
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If you are serious about running a w7 or any high powered sound system there are some options you can get a second battery to power it, or get a fared system that will store power to run your system-
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quote:If you are serious about running a w7 or any high powered sound system there are some options you can get a second battery to power it, or get a fared system that will store power to run your system-A friend of mine had a Jeep YJ and his sound system was so powerfull that the engine stalled at each bass kick!!! He added a 10 weels battery between the front seat to feed his 4 amps!!!Totally crazy guy!
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I've only used JL subs and I have never had an issue. My last install was 2 12w3's in the back of my S-10. I'm thinking about doing something similar in my Vibe, though I would hate to give up the room.
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those amps are out of this world lookin, pretty cool, but not very practical for me. good to see the vibe is getting some good press.
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qoute: Nice! So now that they've seen what interest a Vibe draws I wonder if they'll start making stuff to fit it. I'd love to see a JL Stealthbox out for the Vibe._______I wrote to JL Audio, and here is the reply I got:Sorry, we have no immediate plans to build a Stealthbox for the Vibe orMatrix. My suggestion would be to consider one of our PowerWedge enclosureswhich would give you the added option of using multiple drivers. As you cansee on our website, we used a CS210R-W0 with great success. With somecreative bracketry, this enclosure could be made to attach to the existingt-rails on the floor, giving you the option of removing the enclosure easilyif the cargo space is needed. Good luck with your Vibe/Matrix project, andthanks for your interest in Stealthbox!Sincerely,Don Vertrees
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quote:I wrote to JL Audio, and here is the reply I got:Well, that's certainly disappointing. I guess the Powerwedge is about the best option with the demise of the Microsub. Thanks for the info though!
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Maybe if we bug them enough they'll reconsider
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Good point. I'll have to send them an e-mail. They made one for the PT. I think it's only fair.
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i went and got an estimate on the exact system that JL put into their competition vibe GT without the fiberglass arms for the amps, and it was around $1800usd installed. Considering the guy at the store was like this system when installed will prolly be one of the best sounding systems inside the car i have installed, i figured it would be money well worth it. So, i figure in September when my student loans come through i will prolly get the system installed with the exact components and amps, and placement as the show Vibe GT. Should be pretty nice when its all put in.yogi
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quote:...So, i figure in September when my student loans come through i will prolly get the system installed ......yogihmmmm.... Good to hear the student loan program is a success!
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quote:I guess that would be considered living expenses. depends on his major
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student loans are just long waiting period for payback locked interest loans that we use for debt consolitation. most every college student gets em anyway, so i figure i will sink further into debt so maybe i can buy my own bread by the time im 30.oh and im a dual major in Ocean and Civil Engineering.typical starting salary around $65k a year.yogi
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it's a shame that sarcasm can't be detected over the internet
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thats why its not worth it to type sarcastically just be heats up, usually when you try to be sarcastic you end up sounding like Nova. i mean damn.yogi
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not to mention the fact that it seems to be wasted on some people but none of that has to do with JL Audio..... now where is that Moderator???
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