S-type Subwoofers in rear deck
#42
Oh please upload those photos soon! I know my XJR shares the same "premium" Alpine system with the S-Type's and I can easily say I am less than pleased with it. For goodness sakes, the audio system in my former '96 Lexus GS300 sounded better!
Which subs did you order to replace the factory ones?
Which subs did you order to replace the factory ones?
#43
Now when you start talking about amplifiying the fronts and rears and subs all together, you might want to look into the OEM integration units. Companies such as Audiocontrol, Rockford Fosgate, JL Audio, JBL all make them, as well as a few more.
I have had the pleasure of working with both the Audiocontrol units, and the Rockford Units. I have yet to use the Bit-One processor , but word from installers around the country is this is an excellent unit. Once again, generally speaking this is the way you would want to go.
In most of the Aston-Martins and Jaguars i have worked on, most of the time they got Rockford's 360.2 installed in them. Especially when were talking about multi-channeled amplifiers or multiple amps installed at one time.
Audiocontrols unit have been around the longest, and the customer service from them is second to none. If i were going to be doing this, audiocontrol would most likely be my top pick.
Okay back to work.
#44
I've seen these OEM intergration units around and to be honest they are a bit confusing, reading them i can't tell the sig diffrence from a crossover I have a Kicker six channel unit in my closet. Specifically which Audiocontrol unit do you mean? I'll take a close look at that one and the Rockford 360.2. I do want to get the best sound but at the same time I drive a X-Type not the XJR, LOL.
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http://www.audison.eu/index_main.php?Section=BITONE
Bit-one processor. Probably the most advanced unit so far to date
http://www.audiocontrol.com/t34/5247...rocessing.html
Audiocontrol unit for use when you have the factory nav in the vehicle, lets just say its easier with all things considered.
http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/produ...n_US&p_status=
Rockford 360.1 link, 399 retail makes it the cheapest so far
http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/produ...n_US&p_status=
Rockford 360.2 link
Bit-one processor. Probably the most advanced unit so far to date
http://www.audiocontrol.com/t34/5247...rocessing.html
Audiocontrol unit for use when you have the factory nav in the vehicle, lets just say its easier with all things considered.
http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/produ...n_US&p_status=
Rockford 360.1 link, 399 retail makes it the cheapest so far
http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/produ...n_US&p_status=
Rockford 360.2 link
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#52
Yes please E-mail the wiring schematics. I'll do most of the work myself, may contract some stuff. Very few times have i been satisfied with the work/price of some shops. Many times i've felt that I could have done better job. Some vehicles are much harder than others, Jag doesn't seem to be easy. I'll probally get a shop to install the processor unless the schematic show it to be real simple and accessible.
#53
Yes to new Subs & ?? on MP3/ipod playing
Yes, I'd like to get new subs, mine are rattling in my 2003 S. So love to see the pics and hear the costs for your stock unit.
I found the wiring diags for the 2003 Premium sound system and now realise why it is virtually impossible to swap the cd changer for a cd/mp3 player!! Its that damn D2B fiber optic system.
Seems that Denison have a Gateway product that works with Mercs and other top end autos that use D2B. Check this link out - its a pdf installation guide for the product. http://www.dension.com/download.php?...stallguide.pdf
To those with more tech knowledge than I, would it be possible to use this in the Jag's with D2B optics??
I found the wiring diags for the 2003 Premium sound system and now realise why it is virtually impossible to swap the cd changer for a cd/mp3 player!! Its that damn D2B fiber optic system.
Seems that Denison have a Gateway product that works with Mercs and other top end autos that use D2B. Check this link out - its a pdf installation guide for the product. http://www.dension.com/download.php?...stallguide.pdf
To those with more tech knowledge than I, would it be possible to use this in the Jag's with D2B optics??
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oh they will fit, tried sub in both sides, just wondering if two subs would be too much for that box cause the box is not devided between subs. Also not absolutely sure I want to put the 6.5 back in, I have a 10" kicker connected to a Memhis amp and with that 6.5 sub box out of the right now it sounds excellant with nothing to muffle the sound.
#60
Sub & system
Installed Sub in sub box fits/works fine. Installed Infinity 6020CS in all four doors fit fine no problems no mods/drilling needed, I did have to play with the tweeters a bit to work them in the stock location by the handle but no problems, no drilling needed. The Component speakers are not hooked up to Amp yet, still running off stereo. But i'll get to that in do time.
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