Recent content by Yan00LX

I wish time aligning tweeters would be easier... Going all active is kind of out of the question for now :(

+1 on not having a fold-down plate. Other differences: The 591 has the USB port on the back, which is a preference thing (easier to do a permanent installation, or you can simply run the wire to the pocket under the radio and hide your MP3 player/USB flash drive there) But you would already...

Wanted to add: in my case, SQ improvement was impressive, but I have a 2000LX which has the older single-DIN unit (not sure who makes it... it's built in Malaysia just like my Kenwood...). My ex-wife has a 2003 (drove it myself for 3 years) which has the same double-DIN unit as you do (which I...

I got the X491, couldn't be happier. Sounds more transparent than compartively priced Pioneers (although I must say I never heard a Pioneer Premier, which is what should be compared to an eXcelon). I got the 491 cause I don't like having to flip my face everytime I change the CD, and I do...

I'm in Proteg paradise! Montreal that is. I'm saying that because here it seems 1 out ot every 3 vehicles is a Proteg. They were the best selling cars for a few years, and the #1 Mazda dealer in the whole world is located right here (the one with the most sales volume that is). As for the...

I'm not exactly sure how a 2X12 sub would meet my needs of a compact subwoofer...

I've ran some searches and haven't been able to find an extensive discussion on this subject: where to put the tweeters when using front components -Sail panel - Pros: "stealth" look (black on black), raises sound stage, improves left and right separation Cons: screw up stereo imaging the most...

Nothing special is good enough for me right now... anyway even the Alpine would still be a tradeoff until my divorce is settled... So might as well save money, as long as it sounds decent and doesn't blow after a month! Actually, I might end up changing my speakers first. Coming to work this...

Can't order from Cruchfield unfortunately, they won't ship to Canada (and Crutchfield Canada doesn't sell car audio... go figure). But thanks anyway. How are Clarion amplifiers? Was looking at the APX4240... Pretty simple but has everything I need, and 4X60W RMS (CAE-2006). It basically look...

So MTX is recommended? I always thought this brand was comparable to Sony or Profile... Most 4 channels amp seem to have what I need as far as crossovers are concerned. Actually, I don't even need them since my HU can handle that just fine (one pair of channels will run front components, one...

HU and speakers are easy, you go to a store, play around with the HU see if you like the feel/interface/sound. You listen to it. Same for speakers. But an amp? It's can hard to sample 6-7 different brands playing the same HU through the same speakers. And how can you tell if they'll overheat...

Is there are rule of thumb as to when you should think about routing new wires in the door? As in, how many watts can you run before the stock wiring craps out? At 70W RMS, would I be compromising SQ much? As stated, HU is already upgraded. I started there cause the stock one gave me headaches...

Alpine heh? I just noticed the Alpine MRP-F450 while browsing on Crutchfield. Similar to the Kenwood unit I mentionned (70W X 4, or 200W X 2, CAE rated) but it also boasts a sub-sonic filter on the 2nd pair of channels, which would be quite useful since I'd be running two small "subs". I read a...

Yes, surely the TB is really intended as a subwoofer, rather than a "mid-woofer" like most full-range 6X9. And I just realised that the price is "per speaker" and not per pair, so they are not that cheap. Thanks for the headup! http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=264-837 I'm...

They are indeed very cheap... wonder if they'd really perform better than a higher-grade "full range" low-passed 6X9... They seem to have a bigger magnet and are built for more excursion, and being 8ohm, they are easier to use in a bridged configuration (for 4 ohm total). But it's easy to build...