Subject	Just say "no" to Class D amps ....
Posted by	ConVerTT on August 16, 2019 at 3:25 PM
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In Reply To	I added a small amp, what do you think ? posted by Gordo NA2LS Daytona on August 16, 2019 at 02:31 PM
Message	I went down this path as well with Alpine Class D's a few years back. I did the full under the seat install with all new wiring and speakers, (and the full Gordo Sound Deadening treatment on my doors :-) I ended up replacing the amp. (I still have it unistalled, basically NIB). The digital Class D amps don't sound right unless you were born in the digital age. As an older "analog guy in a digital world", I found that I had to go back and find and install old school, period correct amps in order for the music to sound "right" in my car(s). (In my case old school Rockford Fosgates) ConVerTT - 93 Hi Compression TT Convertible (black) XtraVerTT - 93 Hi Compression TT Convertible (glacier white) SlickTTop - 96 OBD1 TT Slicktop (black) Old Yeller - 90 Slicktop NA (PGY) RedZed - 90 "factory" 2+0 TT EmoZed - 89 RHD for parts - RIP And their hot Asian Cousin - 01 Acura NSX NA
Follow Ups	Audio, Nav, Backup Cam, Double DIN, w/ new speakers - Gordo NA2LS Daytona 09:25:34 08/16/19 Crutchfield suggests: - Gordo NA2LS Daytona 10:32:47 08/16/19 Idk about 6.5 in the rear, my question though would be depth - nissubaru 10:55:26 08/16/19 you can fit a set of 6.5" speakers with integrated tweeter - vorpalZed 11:08:39 08/16/19 Crutchfield's claim was based on the 1990 enclosure>> - Gordo NA2LS Daytona 14:34:26 08/16/19 An alternative to finding a 1990 enclosure is remove the - Gordo NA2LS Daytona 21:55:22 08/16/19 Rear speaker is 6.25 only on 1990 enclosures - vorpalZed 10:59:45 08/16/19 Tech claims plenty of power on HU for these JBLs - Gordo NA2LS Daytona 11:32:36 08/16/19 I've never been impressed with the integrated amps in HUs - vorpalZed 12:08:22 08/16/19 I added a small amp, what do you think ? - Gordo NA2LS Daytona 14:31:50 08/16/19 yes.... you'll be happier with that driving the system (n/m) - vorpalZed 15:05:18 08/16/19 Thanks Rob. You've been a great help. (n/m) - Gordo NA2LS Daytona 15:08:31 08/16/19 I have this amp in my S2000 - WhiTTe Z 15:12:52 08/16/19 Just say "no" to Class D amps .... - ConVerTT 15:25:53 08/16/19 Give this guy back his carburetor. :) - MixManMash 15:45:01 08/16/19 Or answer this simple quiz... - ConVerTT 16:00:41 08/16/19 When you old farts were at Woodstock... I was here. - Gordo NA2LS Daytona 16:18:32 08/16/19 Great pic! - ConVerTT 17:05:21 08/16/19 LOL.. Gordo, you're a national treasure. (n/m) - spicyZ 07:49:47 08/20/19 LOL. That list is too much! Yes to A&W with car hops. No - 240Z FeO2 13:31:41 08/17/19 Ehh - WhiTTe Z 13:24:06 08/21/19 I don't really care for the speakers in the car, right now - nissubaru 11:34:04 08/16/19 Crutchfield Now Suggests New Cart w/ 4" JL Audio in Rear: - Gordo NA2LS Daytona 16:03:36 08/16/19 Re: Audio, Nav, Backup Cam, Double DIN, w/ new speakers - OleMissFan 16:50:24 08/16/19 You had a LOT more money to spend. - Gordo NA2LS Daytona 17:05:14 08/16/19 If you're not going with an external amp you are really wast - RAGTPZ 16:56:03 08/16/19 I did.. see above new cart incl. external Alpine amp. - Gordo NA2LS Daytona 17:03:26 08/16/19 Are you still running the PDX-5? (n/m) - ConVerTT 17:56:47 08/16/19 I am, still love it. (n/m) - RAGTPZ 21:13:45 08/16/19 LOL - fair enough then (both of you ^^^vvv) (n/m) - ConVerTT 23:33:02 08/21/19 Re: Are you still running the PDX-5? - OleMissFan 22:03:25 08/16/19 X2 still love mine (n/m) - Madhatter10-6 10:29:44 08/24/19 Re: Audio, Nav, Backup Cam, Double DIN, w/ new speakers - Middleman2u 00:48:01 08/19/19 Final purchase: Single DIN Replacement system - Gordo NA2LS Daytona 19:09:15 08/19/19 Awesome! Let us know how you like it once it's all hooked - Woodnutz 09:20:48 08/20/19 Nice. I went with an KW Excelon KD-X-898 in Silver Zed - vorpalZed 09:36:04 08/20/19 Pic of the PVC adapter plate? (n/m) - cherryz 08:13:03 08/26/19
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