Who runs Rockford, spare me JL guys.....
10-24-2006, 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by StreetDreamz
Lol. What's wrong with JL? The fact that they are the only independantly owned comapny left in the country that still makes stuff in this country? Oh yeah, I forgot about that whole amplifiers lasting 10 years thing. That would be bad business for other comapanies who need their stuff to blow up so they can make more money down the road. Just out of curiosity, why did you decide to attack JL Audio as the leading car audio company in the country for 6 years running now? I would like a for real answer, not some BS about how Rockford is better because of so and so. Thank you. On a side note I am an authorized dealer of both JL and Rockford and I would sell JL all day long if it weren't for all these teenagers coming in with the idea that Rockford is the best. I get the same problem with the Alpine garbage too.
I don't ever recall him saying there was something wrong with JL, just that he wanted some honest opinions of what RF gear people were running, What he didn't want was a bunch of dumb ass replies saying he should "just go with JL cause their better", and from what i've seen on the forums here, thats pretty much what eveyone does whenever anyone asks about a product. Instead of talking about an experience with the product, they just say to go with this product (ussually JL) cause it's "the best" or "it's better". I'm not saying JL is bad, just that no one likes to be force feed that it's the best. Go check it out yourself. If he's choosing to go with RF then we can give him some information to use.
FYI, I work at a Car audio shop, and have access to JL, RF, Diamond, Kicker, etc...I've heard most everything thats even close to common and many that aren't. I still like my RF equipment. If I could do the Cavalier over again, I would go with the same setup.
By the way, My ears don't seem to like JL equipment anymore than anything else, or any less then most.
10-25-2006, 07:56 PM
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I am running One T210d2 Fosgate sub in a ported 1.5 cubic inch box. My amp is a Memphis m-class 1000d running at one ohm. No problems other then the back shelf rattles and rear view mirror wont stay in place. I have over 10 pieces of 18x22 hushmat in the trunk and shelf and still rattles like no tomarrow.
10-26-2006, 03:10 AM
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I am running One T210d2 Fosgate sub in a ported 1.5 cubic inch box. My amp is a Memphis m-class 1000d running at one ohm. No problems other then the back shelf rattles and rear view mirror wont stay in place. I have over 10 pieces of 18x22 hushmat in the trunk and shelf and still rattles like no tomarrow.
10-26-2006, 06:35 AM
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Two Fosgate Punch P1 12" subs and 1000 watt Fosgate amp and Fosgate wiring.
Every car I've had, has had Fosgate everything except the Deck I seem to stay with Pioneer in that department.
Every car I've had, has had Fosgate everything except the Deck I seem to stay with Pioneer in that department.
10-26-2006, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by EmperorJJ1
lol and i wanted to get 2 t2 12s... guess ima have to invest more in sound dampening... any pics of what you got
we just did 2 t2 15s in an escalade... on a power 2001... it was crazy loud... and we have a old caprice coming in today doin 2 t2 15s as well, except this one on a 3001...
10-28-2006, 01:48 AM
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I had 2 10" RF Punch HX2s in my extended cab Ranger powered by a RF 700X that had been tested and produced 901watts RMS. It sounded awesome. For the backs I had RF titanium coned 5x7's and in front a I had Infiniti Reference 5-1/4" components that ran off of a RF 9210G deck. I liked the Infiniti sound best, that's why I chose them up front. I was gonna run a second amp for the compnents and the backs, but I stripped the truck and traded it in for the Cobalt. I had hook-ups at Rockford so I got whole sale on everything, that is why I went with all RF stuff except the components.
I had a friend that had 2 Kicker 10" L5 powered by a Power Acustic amp in his '98 Cobra. One of the best sounding systems I have heard. The bass was incredible.
I had a friend that had 2 Kicker 10" L5 powered by a Power Acustic amp in his '98 Cobra. One of the best sounding systems I have heard. The bass was incredible.
10-29-2006, 06:58 AM
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i dunno know about all you guys but i listen to metal, death metal, black metal. etc.... to me boom boom is pointless, also that **** weighs so much, lighter is better. just my feelings on systems.
10-29-2006, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by StreetDreamz
Lol. What's wrong with JL? The fact that they are the only independantly owned comapny left in the country that still makes stuff in this country? Oh yeah, I forgot about that whole amplifiers lasting 10 years thing. That would be bad business for other comapanies who need their stuff to blow up so they can make more money down the road. Just out of curiosity, why did you decide to attack JL Audio as the leading car audio company in the country for 6 years running now? I would like a for real answer, not some BS about how Rockford is better because of so and so. Thank you. On a side note I am an authorized dealer of both JL and Rockford and I would sell JL all day long if it weren't for all these teenagers coming in with the idea that Rockford is the best. I get the same problem with the Alpine garbage too.
In my '07 Cobalt, I have a 15 yr old Punch 100 DSM which I installed just a few weeks ago. This amp has been in and out of more cars than Wilt Chamberlain has women. I bought it back in 1991 for just under $400 and have never regretted it.
AAMOF, I hit 135.5 dB in a dB Drag Comp in my old '92 Camaro with that amp running one 8 ohm, 12" MTX 4000 series sub (cheap $50 sub for those that don't know). I may have hit slightly more had the sub been a 4 ohm. Who knows.
I like that amp so much, about 3 yrs ago I bought a Punch 200ix DSM for $150 and have not regretted it either.
RF used to have the strongest, best sounding, most wattage/$$$ amps you could find. Unfortunately, American people are cheap asses, didn't see the value, and decided to jump the band wagon for cheap amps (Pyramid, Profile, Sherwood, etc.). That's the reason they've had to source out their manufacturing.
Anyway, please don't come in here preaching about a JL amp lasting 10yrs. and acting like it's the only amp that has done that. JL is also a good company, but it aggrivates me to no end when people preach **** like it's gospel and they have no idea what they're talking about. RF set the standards for todays "top of the line" amplifier companies.
BTW, I also have an Alpine 3527 amp that I bought in 1995 that still lives strong today. Yet another that's over 10 yrs old.
10-29-2006, 10:03 AM
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i think im the only person here who has boston acoustics stuff 
anyway i used to have 4 rockford hx2 12" in my bronco and they sounded great. but i went with boston for the cobalt cause i like there stuff. sounds good to me and thats all that matters
(btw i have 1 12" g2 sub and 1 gt 22 amp in the car and its sweet,shakes everything )
anyway i used to have 4 rockford hx2 12" in my bronco and they sounded great. but i went with boston for the cobalt cause i like there stuff. sounds good to me and thats all that matters(btw i have 1 12" g2 sub and 1 gt 22 amp in the car and its sweet,shakes everything
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10-29-2006, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 06lasersss/c
i dunno know about all you guys but i listen to metal, death metal, black metal. etc.... to me boom boom is pointless, also that **** weighs so much, lighter is better. just my feelings on systems.
aj_92rs not sure on what you were thinking of when you said out sourced but all rf amps are still made in tempe az... maybe not to the same standards like you said but still the amps are top of the line
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10-29-2006, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by EmperorJJ1
aj_92rs not sure on what you were thinking of when you said out sourced but all rf amps are still made in tempe az... maybe not to the same standards like you said but still the amps are top of the line
Maybe their amps are assembled in USA, but the parts themselves aren't.
10-29-2006, 12:58 PM
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I had 3 12 He2's and a rockford 1000 in my xtreme with a 3 layer dynamatt cab. Windows and metal cab flexxed like hell. POUNDED!
I had 3 12 He2's and a rockford 1000 in my xtreme with a 3 layer dynamatt cab. Windows and metal cab flexxed like hell. POUNDED!
10-29-2006, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by aj_92rs
5 yrs ago a friend of mine bought a Punch 120.2 for $150 new. There was a sticker on it which read, "Made in Taiwan" on the circuit board.
Maybe their amps are assembled in USA, but the parts themselves aren't.
Maybe their amps are assembled in USA, but the parts themselves aren't.
10-31-2006, 12:19 PM
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do you guys find that your subs through off the balance of the car at all? cuz it sure does with my GA 
so i was trying to think of where i wanna put my RF 10" p3 when i finally get my balt. i dont really wanna take out my back seats so i was thinkin maybe i could some how put them under the two front seats by some engineering miracle.
so i was trying to think of where i wanna put my RF 10" p3 when i finally get my balt. i dont really wanna take out my back seats so i was thinkin maybe i could some how put them under the two front seats by some engineering miracle.
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