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Old May 9, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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Yeah dont skimp, made that mistake and now Im putting up with a crappy setup. Im going for an all elemental designs set up next.
Old May 9, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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well if you think your stock stuff sounds like crap the stuff you're going to buy isn't going to be better than stock at all.

The stock is an all pioneer setup with decent stuff. its not bad but its not great at all. Its actually one of the better stock setups i've had. Save and do it right. Thats all i can say
Old May 9, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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My stock set up was fine, I just wanted more bass. I listen to rap/hip-hop.
Old May 9, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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Same here...and that bass just aint cuttin it...

is kenwood any good at car audio??? I found some subs i think i like but im afraid they are what you all would call PooP..
Old May 9, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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no, i wouldn't put it in my car
Old May 9, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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OK...I think ive seen the light...Those people at Bestbuy brain washed me so im gonna blame my arrogance on them...

When I have enough money...I think I will get 2 of these... http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/pro...products_id=31

So from what i have been told again and again...these will be more powerful than the other 2 I was gonna get...Because I really want some good quality bass and I hope this is enough.?.?.?

What amp should I get wit them???
Old May 9, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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It "recommends" me get this http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/pro...products_id=47

enough to power them???
Old May 9, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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Yup, that's perfect.
Old May 9, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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Well, Best Buy guys aren't always out to brainwash people into buying junk, and Elemental Designs isn't the come-all end-all of car audio, but since this is a $16k car, most people aren't looking to put $6000 systems in their car, and ED offers the best ratio between sound and price.

Oh, and sorry for being rude, too.
Old May 9, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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$446.25...need to add in the package discount btw ;)
Old May 9, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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a good amp and sub should sound good for around 3 years, not 1 year

a garbage amp and sub may never sound good, and can blow at anytime

the choice is yours
Old May 10, 2007 | 03:34 AM
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Isnt there a way to get a discount on these eD??? Its either these or some other brand I saw giving some sort of discount???
Old May 10, 2007 | 03:47 AM
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get a good powerful amp. you won't regret it later. even if the amp you get puts out to much power for the subs you have now u can always just turn the gain down, then when you upgrade let her rip.
Old May 10, 2007 | 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by texashornsfan10
Isnt there a way to get a discount on these eD??? Its either these or some other brand I saw giving some sort of discount???
the only discount through eD we can get is the package discount. they discontinued their forum discounts.
Old May 13, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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I see that they have the color option of Black....Does any1 have any pics of Black eD Subwoofers???
Old May 13, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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they're all over the site. they look awesome.
Old May 13, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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i have a rockford p4004 and an alipine type r 10

its a bit too big - this eD stealth box....me like :D hows the sound on their stuff?
Old May 13, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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Well...from what ive been told....Amazing
Old May 14, 2007 | 06:42 AM
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why not just get 2 12" phoenix gold rsd12d...they sound fugging good to me..but i only have one..and there 500 watts each so u will only need a 1000watt amp at 1 ohm
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