I love my new radio
#1
I got the Eclipse yesterday and I have to admit that, even with stock speakers and amp, the unit sounds pretty nice.
Just imagine what will happen when I throw the rest of the system together.
Just imagine what will happen when I throw the rest of the system together.
#2
Originally posted by PrinzII
I got the Eclipse yesterday and I have to admit that, even with stock speakers and amp, the unit sounds pretty nice.
Just imagine what will happen when I throw the rest of the system together.
I got the Eclipse yesterday and I have to admit that, even with stock speakers and amp, the unit sounds pretty nice.
Just imagine what will happen when I throw the rest of the system together.
#3
2002 Decisions....lol
Well, I am kicking around a few ideas right now.
Idea #1
Use Stock Speaker locations, but put aftermarket speakers, 12" sub, and amp. Speakers I am looking at for this are JL Audio Evolution Series and Audiobahn.
Idea #2
Install Component Speakers, Keep Rears for fill, and 2 12" subs with a 6 Channel Amp. Speakers I am considering for this are a/d/s, Focal, Audiobahn.
Subs of choice will be JL Audio or Audiobahn. Amps of choice will be PPI, a/d/s, McIntosh, xtant, and a few others.
Bear in mind, these ideas are subject to change by the time I want to execute them.
Idea #1
Use Stock Speaker locations, but put aftermarket speakers, 12" sub, and amp. Speakers I am looking at for this are JL Audio Evolution Series and Audiobahn.
Idea #2
Install Component Speakers, Keep Rears for fill, and 2 12" subs with a 6 Channel Amp. Speakers I am considering for this are a/d/s, Focal, Audiobahn.
Subs of choice will be JL Audio or Audiobahn. Amps of choice will be PPI, a/d/s, McIntosh, xtant, and a few others.
Bear in mind, these ideas are subject to change by the time I want to execute them.
#4
Re: 2002 Decisions....lol
Originally posted by PrinzII
Well, I am kicking around a few ideas right now.
Idea #1
Use Stock Speaker locations, but put aftermarket speakers, 12" sub, and amp. Speakers I am looking at for this are JL Audio Evolution Series and Audiobahn.
Idea #2
Install Component Speakers, Keep Rears for fill, and 2 12" subs with a 6 Channel Amp. Speakers I am considering for this are a/d/s, Focal, Audiobahn.
Subs of choice will be JL Audio or Audiobahn. Amps of choice will be PPI, a/d/s, McIntosh, xtant, and a few others.
Bear in mind, these ideas are subject to change by the time I want to execute them.
Well, I am kicking around a few ideas right now.
Idea #1
Use Stock Speaker locations, but put aftermarket speakers, 12" sub, and amp. Speakers I am looking at for this are JL Audio Evolution Series and Audiobahn.
Idea #2
Install Component Speakers, Keep Rears for fill, and 2 12" subs with a 6 Channel Amp. Speakers I am considering for this are a/d/s, Focal, Audiobahn.
Subs of choice will be JL Audio or Audiobahn. Amps of choice will be PPI, a/d/s, McIntosh, xtant, and a few others.
Bear in mind, these ideas are subject to change by the time I want to execute them.
#5
The first thing I did when I got my Max a couple years ago was throw in an Eclipse deck. . . It sounded really good with the stock speakers and I was really suprised at how much of an improvement on the stock deck it really was. Congrats on your deck though. . .
#6
Originally posted by Adidas_Boy
The first thing I did when I got my Max a couple years ago was throw in an Eclipse deck. . . It sounded really good with the stock speakers and I was really suprised at how much of an improvement on the stock deck it really was. Congrats on your deck though. . .
The first thing I did when I got my Max a couple years ago was throw in an Eclipse deck. . . It sounded really good with the stock speakers and I was really suprised at how much of an improvement on the stock deck it really was. Congrats on your deck though. . .
#8
Hey PrinzII:
Congrats on the headunit. I say go for option 2 you will be happier in the long run. As for other components also look into CDT Audio, DEI Audio Studio series, Xtant (Morel), Diamond and Dynaudio if you can afford them. Decent amp choices you have as well, though I'd also consider Lunar (new brand but doing well in competition), Brax/Helix, US Amps, Phoenix Gold etc.
My new system will consist of PG Zpa amps, Dynaudio speakers and Phase Linear Aliante subwoofers, along with some niceties like an Orion DEQ30, PG232, PG ZPX2 crossovers
Congrats on the headunit. I say go for option 2 you will be happier in the long run. As for other components also look into CDT Audio, DEI Audio Studio series, Xtant (Morel), Diamond and Dynaudio if you can afford them. Decent amp choices you have as well, though I'd also consider Lunar (new brand but doing well in competition), Brax/Helix, US Amps, Phoenix Gold etc.
My new system will consist of PG Zpa amps, Dynaudio speakers and Phase Linear Aliante subwoofers, along with some niceties like an Orion DEQ30, PG232, PG ZPX2 crossovers
#9
Lunar...Hmmmm
Yo Canuck,
I would like to read the specs on the Lunar and Brax Amps.
I have heard some good things about Dynaudio and Diamond (I have a Dealer in Crestwood, IL that handles both brands).
But I have a question for you. I really like the sound stage of components but I really don't want to do a hellish amount of cutting on my door panels and I want to keep a stock appearance. What do you suggest?
I would like to read the specs on the Lunar and Brax Amps.
I have heard some good things about Dynaudio and Diamond (I have a Dealer in Crestwood, IL that handles both brands).
But I have a question for you. I really like the sound stage of components but I really don't want to do a hellish amount of cutting on my door panels and I want to keep a stock appearance. What do you suggest?
#10
If you don't want to cut the door panels and rebuild them like Matt93GXE did, I suggest you get a 3 way component set and mount the 4" and tweeter in custom kickpanels. Not all that hard to do if I did it you can see how I did mine using the factory kickpanel as a mounting surface on my site http://www.geocities.com/canuckamp/kicks.html then your midbass drivers can go in the doors in the stock location with an MDF baffle.
Or build kicks using a 5.25" component set, but then you'll lose some midbass if you go with a small enclosure or lose some space for your feet if you go with largeer kicks to get more midbass.
If you like heavy midbass seriously consider Dynaudio or CDT Audio. I've found these to be the best I've heard for midbass impact (Note CDT uses Vifa drivers) . These are best mounted infinite baffle in the door panel but can be put in closed or variovented enclosures. Focal's mids are nice and retailed but I've not found them to have much midbass impact unless you get the 5kx subs or 7kx or related newer drivers.
As for the Lunar amps they have some massive power available you can see them at http://www.lunaramplifiers.com or at our site at Ampman Audio. Typically right now they have 40Wx2, 60Wx2, 100Wx2, 200Wx2 and a 60Wx8 amp. All values are RMS and they come in over spec about 50%. The 100x2 unit we tested put out 150Wx2 RMS into 13.8V you can read my review of the 100Wx2 here http://www3.sympatico.ca/snarayan/lunar.html
Also they will soon be bringing out a 400Wx2, 600Wx2 and 150Wx4 amp later this year.
As for the Brax and Helix amps their specs are also immaculate you can check out the models at http://www.audiotec-fischer.de/index2.html The Brax amps are available in standard black or silver finish or custom polished chrome finish. The Helix models are available in standard black or silver powdercoat, custom blue or red powdercoat or custom pilished chrome finish. Custom finishes are extra but are done at the factory.
Or build kicks using a 5.25" component set, but then you'll lose some midbass if you go with a small enclosure or lose some space for your feet if you go with largeer kicks to get more midbass.
If you like heavy midbass seriously consider Dynaudio or CDT Audio. I've found these to be the best I've heard for midbass impact (Note CDT uses Vifa drivers) . These are best mounted infinite baffle in the door panel but can be put in closed or variovented enclosures. Focal's mids are nice and retailed but I've not found them to have much midbass impact unless you get the 5kx subs or 7kx or related newer drivers.
As for the Lunar amps they have some massive power available you can see them at http://www.lunaramplifiers.com or at our site at Ampman Audio. Typically right now they have 40Wx2, 60Wx2, 100Wx2, 200Wx2 and a 60Wx8 amp. All values are RMS and they come in over spec about 50%. The 100x2 unit we tested put out 150Wx2 RMS into 13.8V you can read my review of the 100Wx2 here http://www3.sympatico.ca/snarayan/lunar.html
Also they will soon be bringing out a 400Wx2, 600Wx2 and 150Wx4 amp later this year.
As for the Brax and Helix amps their specs are also immaculate you can check out the models at http://www.audiotec-fischer.de/index2.html The Brax amps are available in standard black or silver finish or custom polished chrome finish. The Helix models are available in standard black or silver powdercoat, custom blue or red powdercoat or custom pilished chrome finish. Custom finishes are extra but are done at the factory.
#11
Originally posted by CanuckAMP
If you don't want to cut the door panels and rebuild them like Matt93GXE did, I suggest you get a 3 way component set and mount the 4" and tweeter in custom kickpanels. Not all that hard to do if I did it you can see how I did mine using the factory kickpanel as a mounting surface on my site http://www.geocities.com/canuckamp/kicks.html then your midbass drivers can go in the doors in the stock location with an MDF baffle.
Or build kicks using a 5.25" component set, but then you'll lose some midbass if you go with a small enclosure or lose some space for your feet if you go with largeer kicks to get more midbass.
If you like heavy midbass seriously consider Dynaudio or CDT Audio. I've found these to be the best I've heard for midbass impact (Note CDT uses Vifa drivers) . These are best mounted infinite baffle in the door panel but can be put in closed or variovented enclosures. Focal's mids are nice and retailed but I've not found them to have much midbass impact unless you get the 5kx subs or 7kx or related newer drivers.
As for the Lunar amps they have some massive power available you can see them at http://www.lunaramplifiers.com or at our site at Ampman Audio. Typically right now they have 40Wx2, 60Wx2, 100Wx2, 200Wx2 and a 60Wx8 amp. All values are RMS and they come in over spec about 50%. The 100x2 unit we tested put out 150Wx2 RMS into 13.8V you can read my review of the 100Wx2 here http://www3.sympatico.ca/snarayan/lunar.html
Also they will soon be bringing out a 400Wx2, 600Wx2 and 150Wx4 amp later this year.
As for the Brax and Helix amps their specs are also immaculate you can check out the models at http://www.audiotec-fischer.de/index2.html The Brax amps are available in standard black or silver finish or custom polished chrome finish. The Helix models are available in standard black or silver powdercoat, custom blue or red powdercoat or custom pilished chrome finish. Custom finishes are extra but are done at the factory.
If you don't want to cut the door panels and rebuild them like Matt93GXE did, I suggest you get a 3 way component set and mount the 4" and tweeter in custom kickpanels. Not all that hard to do if I did it you can see how I did mine using the factory kickpanel as a mounting surface on my site http://www.geocities.com/canuckamp/kicks.html then your midbass drivers can go in the doors in the stock location with an MDF baffle.
Or build kicks using a 5.25" component set, but then you'll lose some midbass if you go with a small enclosure or lose some space for your feet if you go with largeer kicks to get more midbass.
If you like heavy midbass seriously consider Dynaudio or CDT Audio. I've found these to be the best I've heard for midbass impact (Note CDT uses Vifa drivers) . These are best mounted infinite baffle in the door panel but can be put in closed or variovented enclosures. Focal's mids are nice and retailed but I've not found them to have much midbass impact unless you get the 5kx subs or 7kx or related newer drivers.
As for the Lunar amps they have some massive power available you can see them at http://www.lunaramplifiers.com or at our site at Ampman Audio. Typically right now they have 40Wx2, 60Wx2, 100Wx2, 200Wx2 and a 60Wx8 amp. All values are RMS and they come in over spec about 50%. The 100x2 unit we tested put out 150Wx2 RMS into 13.8V you can read my review of the 100Wx2 here http://www3.sympatico.ca/snarayan/lunar.html
Also they will soon be bringing out a 400Wx2, 600Wx2 and 150Wx4 amp later this year.
As for the Brax and Helix amps their specs are also immaculate you can check out the models at http://www.audiotec-fischer.de/index2.html The Brax amps are available in standard black or silver finish or custom polished chrome finish. The Helix models are available in standard black or silver powdercoat, custom blue or red powdercoat or custom pilished chrome finish. Custom finishes are extra but are done at the factory.
Also, would putting a single 8" woofer or replacing the 6x9s in the rear with 6x9 woofers handle the midbass chores?
#13
Originally posted by PrinzII
Now you just added another amp to the equation. I like the specs on the Brax. I also like the idea of kickpanel pods to avoid cutting into my door. But my next question is whether or not they will incroach on my footrest. From the looks of your pics, they don't seem to intrude that much.
Also, would putting a single 8" woofer or replacing the 6x9s in the rear with 6x9 woofers handle the midbass chores?
Now you just added another amp to the equation. I like the specs on the Brax. I also like the idea of kickpanel pods to avoid cutting into my door. But my next question is whether or not they will incroach on my footrest. From the looks of your pics, they don't seem to intrude that much.
Also, would putting a single 8" woofer or replacing the 6x9s in the rear with 6x9 woofers handle the midbass chores?
Just my thoughts on the subject. I would listen to what Canuck has to say as well, he is definitely the man when it comes to audio on this board. Good luck with the setup Prinz!
#15
Hehe indeed, you have been bitten by THE AUDIO BUG....
I much prefer my midbass upfront for the BUF (bass up front) effect, then I cross my subs over low around 60 HZ to even further increase the effect as it's harder to localize their physical position back there.
The only problem with the Brax is that they are darn pricey. Brax has released a limited edition amp that is an X2000 (190Wx2) and an X2400 (100Wx4) in a one piece chassis. It's $5500 MSRP though and only 50 are being made. The Helix is a good alternative is SQ and price are of a concern, but they don't have a huge sub amp. Here is a link to a customer of mine who had 2 Helix HXA400 amps done in the custom chrome http://www.xensual.com/lexus/index.html
That's why I recommended the 4" and 1" in the kicks as it can be mounted so they don't encroach on the dead pedal. I positioned them so I could still fit my size 10 foot there centered on the pedal. I did sacrifice a bit of stage height though with that particular angle. My next setup will be slightly larger Dynaudio 5.25" mids and larger baffle 1" tweeters so I'll have to adjust the angles a little differently to get them to fit.
I much prefer my midbass upfront for the BUF (bass up front) effect, then I cross my subs over low around 60 HZ to even further increase the effect as it's harder to localize their physical position back there.
The only problem with the Brax is that they are darn pricey. Brax has released a limited edition amp that is an X2000 (190Wx2) and an X2400 (100Wx4) in a one piece chassis. It's $5500 MSRP though and only 50 are being made. The Helix is a good alternative is SQ and price are of a concern, but they don't have a huge sub amp. Here is a link to a customer of mine who had 2 Helix HXA400 amps done in the custom chrome http://www.xensual.com/lexus/index.html
That's why I recommended the 4" and 1" in the kicks as it can be mounted so they don't encroach on the dead pedal. I positioned them so I could still fit my size 10 foot there centered on the pedal. I did sacrifice a bit of stage height though with that particular angle. My next setup will be slightly larger Dynaudio 5.25" mids and larger baffle 1" tweeters so I'll have to adjust the angles a little differently to get them to fit.
#16
Originally posted by CanuckAMP
Hehe indeed, you have been bitten by THE AUDIO BUG....
I much prefer my midbass upfront for the BUF (bass up front) effect, then I cross my subs over low around 60 HZ to even further increase the effect as it's harder to localize their physical position back there.
The only problem with the Brax is that they are darn pricey. Brax has released a limited edition amp that is an X2000 (190Wx2) and an X2400 (100Wx4) in a one piece chassis. It's $5500 MSRP though and only 50 are being made. The Helix is a good alternative is SQ and price are of a concern, but they don't have a huge sub amp. Here is a link to a customer of mine who had 2 Helix HXA400 amps done in the custom chrome http://www.xensual.com/lexus/index.html
That's why I recommended the 4" and 1" in the kicks as it can be mounted so they don't encroach on the dead pedal. I positioned them so I could still fit my size 10 foot there centered on the pedal. I did sacrifice a bit of stage height though with that particular angle. My next setup will be slightly larger Dynaudio 5.25" mids and larger baffle 1" tweeters so I'll have to adjust the angles a little differently to get them to fit.
Hehe indeed, you have been bitten by THE AUDIO BUG....
I much prefer my midbass upfront for the BUF (bass up front) effect, then I cross my subs over low around 60 HZ to even further increase the effect as it's harder to localize their physical position back there.
The only problem with the Brax is that they are darn pricey. Brax has released a limited edition amp that is an X2000 (190Wx2) and an X2400 (100Wx4) in a one piece chassis. It's $5500 MSRP though and only 50 are being made. The Helix is a good alternative is SQ and price are of a concern, but they don't have a huge sub amp. Here is a link to a customer of mine who had 2 Helix HXA400 amps done in the custom chrome http://www.xensual.com/lexus/index.html
That's why I recommended the 4" and 1" in the kicks as it can be mounted so they don't encroach on the dead pedal. I positioned them so I could still fit my size 10 foot there centered on the pedal. I did sacrifice a bit of stage height though with that particular angle. My next setup will be slightly larger Dynaudio 5.25" mids and larger baffle 1" tweeters so I'll have to adjust the angles a little differently to get them to fit.
As far as the Brax is concerned, I think you are right. That amp costs almost as much as my car . I am starting to lean toward the Xtants, a/d/s, Precision Power, Phoenix Gold or McIntosh. In fact, I recall the nearest a/d/s dealer having a sale on PH 840 6 channel amps.
#17
Originally posted by Dustyroads
I would listen to what Canuck has to say as well, he is definitely the man when it comes to audio on this board. Good luck with the setup Prinz!
I would listen to what Canuck has to say as well, he is definitely the man when it comes to audio on this board. Good luck with the setup Prinz!
#18
Originally posted by CanuckAMP
Gosh darn, gee golly.....um thanks for the ringing endorsement. Though I think Matt here has the edge on me since he's actually competed and placed in a sanctioned event. I'm just a gear head when it comes to car audio at the moment....
Gosh darn, gee golly.....um thanks for the ringing endorsement. Though I think Matt here has the edge on me since he's actually competed and placed in a sanctioned event. I'm just a gear head when it comes to car audio at the moment....
#19
Originally posted by PrinzII
As far as the Brax is concerned, I think you are right. That amp costs almost as much as my car . I am starting to lean toward the Xtants, a/d/s, Precision Power, Phoenix Gold or McIntosh. In fact, I recall the nearest a/d/s dealer having a sale on PH 840 6 channel amps.
As far as the Brax is concerned, I think you are right. That amp costs almost as much as my car . I am starting to lean toward the Xtants, a/d/s, Precision Power, Phoenix Gold or McIntosh. In fact, I recall the nearest a/d/s dealer having a sale on PH 840 6 channel amps.
McIntosh is also sweet, I'd love one of their MC4000M or MC440M amps .
Other amps to consider of the same quality are Kicker ZR series, Zapco, Arc Audio, JL Audio, Monolithic, Orion XTR XTRPro and HCCA, and USAmps.
#20
Originally posted by CanuckAMP
a/d/s makes some nice stuff, always have and if you can get it on sale that's what I would go with. I acknowledge Xtant as a good brand but I just know if I got one it would get scratched too easily and then I'd be pissed at myself. I've never been a huge fan of PPI I dunno why, (though I do have an amp made by PPI) it's prolly just the cosmetics of the newer PC amps. Also I've had Orions before with the same power plugs and I never liked that, though I loved the amps.
McIntosh is also sweet, I'd love one of their MC4000M or MC440M amps .
Other amps to consider of the same quality are Kicker ZR series, Zapco, Arc Audio, JL Audio, Monolithic, Orion XTR XTRPro and HCCA, and USAmps.
a/d/s makes some nice stuff, always have and if you can get it on sale that's what I would go with. I acknowledge Xtant as a good brand but I just know if I got one it would get scratched too easily and then I'd be pissed at myself. I've never been a huge fan of PPI I dunno why, (though I do have an amp made by PPI) it's prolly just the cosmetics of the newer PC amps. Also I've had Orions before with the same power plugs and I never liked that, though I loved the amps.
McIntosh is also sweet, I'd love one of their MC4000M or MC440M amps .
Other amps to consider of the same quality are Kicker ZR series, Zapco, Arc Audio, JL Audio, Monolithic, Orion XTR XTRPro and HCCA, and USAmps.
Gear head or not...you know your stuff. I would take your word over any others. I haven't seen Matt around here too much, so I think you have become the resident know-it-all!! HEHE!!
#21
Yup I saw them actually at the local IASCA Show a couple weeks ago. The distributor that will be marketing them up hare had a display with them but they were not powered up to anything.
LOL and thanks again for the vote of confidence....
LOL and thanks again for the vote of confidence....
#22
At the rate things are going......
.....I might wind up being a gearhead like Canuck.
But all kidding aside, I respect you and Matt's opinions on the electronics end.
Dusty, Since you are in the Chicago area, where are ya?
But all kidding aside, I respect you and Matt's opinions on the electronics end.
Dusty, Since you are in the Chicago area, where are ya?
#23
Re: At the rate things are going......
Originally posted by PrinzII
.....I might wind up being a gearhead like Canuck.
But all kidding aside, I respect you and Matt's opinions on the electronics end.
Dusty, Since you are in the Chicago area, where are ya?
.....I might wind up being a gearhead like Canuck.
But all kidding aside, I respect you and Matt's opinions on the electronics end.
Dusty, Since you are in the Chicago area, where are ya?
If you check out my homepage and go to my old stereo section. You can see a pic of my install that I did by myself. Nothing too exciting, but I built the box and amp rack using my own two hands. Carpeted it too...it looks pretty decent, but that is from far away. The carpet job was definitely less than perfect and the amp rack was kinda dumb, but it all was in my car and it sounded pretty darn good. How about you Prinz, where you at?
#24
Re: Re: At the rate things are going......
Originally posted by Dustyroads
I'm not too sure what you are asking, but if you wan to know where I live, I'm up in the NW suburbs. Palatine to be exact. I know a few things, but not enough to compete with the likes of Canuck and Matt. Just call me an audio enthusiast. Well, I guess I do know a bit more than I let on.
If you check out my homepage and go to my old stereo section. You can see a pic of my install that I did by myself. Nothing too exciting, but I built the box and amp rack using my own two hands. Carpeted it too...it looks pretty decent, but that is from far away. The carpet job was definitely less than perfect and the amp rack was kinda dumb, but it all was in my car and it sounded pretty darn good. How about you Prinz, where you at?
I'm not too sure what you are asking, but if you wan to know where I live, I'm up in the NW suburbs. Palatine to be exact. I know a few things, but not enough to compete with the likes of Canuck and Matt. Just call me an audio enthusiast. Well, I guess I do know a bit more than I let on.
If you check out my homepage and go to my old stereo section. You can see a pic of my install that I did by myself. Nothing too exciting, but I built the box and amp rack using my own two hands. Carpeted it too...it looks pretty decent, but that is from far away. The carpet job was definitely less than perfect and the amp rack was kinda dumb, but it all was in my car and it sounded pretty darn good. How about you Prinz, where you at?
Like you, I am a gearhead, but I am probably on the road to competing at the rate this sound system project of mine is going.
You mentioned that you are planning to go with an Eclipse. Which model are you looking at? BTW, the next item on my agenda is a 5083 8 disc changer to be put in the Maxima.
#25
Re: Re: Re: At the rate things are going......
Originally posted by PrinzII
I'm from the faaaar South Side of Chicago but I work in Melrose Park (a short stretch to get up to Palatine). I used to work in Hoffman Estates and know some parts of Palatine (e.g. Ben and Jerry's on Rte 14).
Like you, I am a gearhead, but I am probably on the road to competing at the rate this sound system project of mine is going.
You mentioned that you are planning to go with an Eclipse. Which model are you looking at? BTW, the next item on my agenda is a 5083 8 disc changer to be put in the Maxima.
I'm from the faaaar South Side of Chicago but I work in Melrose Park (a short stretch to get up to Palatine). I used to work in Hoffman Estates and know some parts of Palatine (e.g. Ben and Jerry's on Rte 14).
Like you, I am a gearhead, but I am probably on the road to competing at the rate this sound system project of mine is going.
You mentioned that you are planning to go with an Eclipse. Which model are you looking at? BTW, the next item on my agenda is a 5083 8 disc changer to be put in the Maxima.
#26
I know of a few shops that carry Eclipse. One is Sound Advantage on North Harlem. The other 2 are on the South end of Town and are probably a major hike for you. One is in Oak Lawn (which is the place I got mine) the other is in Palos Heights.
If you want info, let me know.
If you want info, let me know.
#27
Originally posted by PrinzII
I know of a few shops that carry Eclipse. One is Sound Advantage on North Harlem. The other 2 are on the South end of Town and are probably a major hike for you. One is in Oak Lawn (which is the place I got mine) the other is in Palos Heights.
If you want info, let me know.
I know of a few shops that carry Eclipse. One is Sound Advantage on North Harlem. The other 2 are on the South end of Town and are probably a major hike for you. One is in Oak Lawn (which is the place I got mine) the other is in Palos Heights.
If you want info, let me know.
#30
Originally posted by CanuckAMP
If you don't like flashy headunits I suggest you also look at the Nakamichi CD-45Z, it's so plain it almost looks stock.
That's why I'm never giving up my Denon DCT-1000R deck.....
If you don't like flashy headunits I suggest you also look at the Nakamichi CD-45Z, it's so plain it almost looks stock.
That's why I'm never giving up my Denon DCT-1000R deck.....
Prinz: Will do, if anything changes, hopefully it will, I will let you know.
Later guys!
#31
Originally posted by CanuckAMP
a/d/s makes some nice stuff, always have and if you can get it on sale that's what I would go with. I acknowledge Xtant as a good brand but I just know if I got one it would get scratched too easily and then I'd be pissed at myself. I've never been a huge fan of PPI I dunno why, (though I do have an amp made by PPI) it's prolly just the cosmetics of the newer PC amps. Also I've had Orions before with the same power plugs and I never liked that, though I loved the amps.
McIntosh is also sweet, I'd love one of their MC4000M or MC440M amps .
Other amps to consider of the same quality are Kicker ZR series, Zapco, Arc Audio, JL Audio, Monolithic, Orion XTR XTRPro and HCCA, and USAmps.
a/d/s makes some nice stuff, always have and if you can get it on sale that's what I would go with. I acknowledge Xtant as a good brand but I just know if I got one it would get scratched too easily and then I'd be pissed at myself. I've never been a huge fan of PPI I dunno why, (though I do have an amp made by PPI) it's prolly just the cosmetics of the newer PC amps. Also I've had Orions before with the same power plugs and I never liked that, though I loved the amps.
McIntosh is also sweet, I'd love one of their MC4000M or MC440M amps .
Other amps to consider of the same quality are Kicker ZR series, Zapco, Arc Audio, JL Audio, Monolithic, Orion XTR XTRPro and HCCA, and USAmps.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: At the rate things are going......
Originally posted by Dustyroads
I haven't completely made up my mind on the head unit yet. I really do like the Eclipses, but I need to get to a shop and demo a few. I'm lookin for a CD receiver with changer control, a model number that I have seen on there website is the 55430, because it actually has power to the speakers, or the 55060 if I want to go all amps right away. Like I said, I have only seen them on the website and I haven't been to a shop to look at them in person. A buddy of mine had an older version a couple of years ago, that he really liked and I did as well. One things that I really like about them, is the fact that the display is pretty basic. Other untis have gotten big flashing lights and stuff, that just doesn't appeal to me. I want something that is simple and does the job well, which the Eclipses do. Okay, I'm going over the edge here, time to cut myself off. I'll let you know more soon!!
I haven't completely made up my mind on the head unit yet. I really do like the Eclipses, but I need to get to a shop and demo a few. I'm lookin for a CD receiver with changer control, a model number that I have seen on there website is the 55430, because it actually has power to the speakers, or the 55060 if I want to go all amps right away. Like I said, I have only seen them on the website and I haven't been to a shop to look at them in person. A buddy of mine had an older version a couple of years ago, that he really liked and I did as well. One things that I really like about them, is the fact that the display is pretty basic. Other untis have gotten big flashing lights and stuff, that just doesn't appeal to me. I want something that is simple and does the job well, which the Eclipses do. Okay, I'm going over the edge here, time to cut myself off. I'll let you know more soon!!
I have never been a real huge fan of Pioneer because of their reliability.
Canuck, I even went so far as to think about Nakamichi's decks. But I knew (from the home audio side of the fence) that Naks are reported to be very fussy and expensive.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: At the rate things are going......
Originally posted by PrinzII
That was the main issue when I was shopping for a radio. The problem was that I do go through some rough areas and I did not want something that drew a lot of attention. I checked out units by Alpine and Sony but the face really did not appeal to me. I looked at Clarion and had the same issue. I looked at Kenwood but they are too common for me.
I have never been a real huge fan of Pioneer because of their reliability.
Canuck, I even went so far as to think about Nakamichi's decks. But I knew (from the home audio side of the fence) that Naks are reported to be very fussy and expensive.
That was the main issue when I was shopping for a radio. The problem was that I do go through some rough areas and I did not want something that drew a lot of attention. I checked out units by Alpine and Sony but the face really did not appeal to me. I looked at Clarion and had the same issue. I looked at Kenwood but they are too common for me.
I have never been a real huge fan of Pioneer because of their reliability.
Canuck, I even went so far as to think about Nakamichi's decks. But I knew (from the home audio side of the fence) that Naks are reported to be very fussy and expensive.
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Well aside from the Nak CD-700 all their other decks are quite afforable. The CD-45Z tops out at around $400 US....
I've heard quite a bit about their decks having higher than average failure rates, in the past. I think that was more of a concern with the previous series though. According to Peter Lufrano (www.theautophile.com) he's not seen as much returns with the newer models...
I've heard quite a bit about their decks having higher than average failure rates, in the past. I think that was more of a concern with the previous series though. According to Peter Lufrano (www.theautophile.com) he's not seen as much returns with the newer models...
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