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I named my car Brad. I loved Brad. Then one day...

I agree the bass is lacking, but I think this is also true with the 12-speaker system. Yugely disappointed with the anemic and muddy bass from the OEM sub. Since the MSRP price on the 401A package is about $1800.00 and I didn't desire BLIS or the memory settings, it was an easy decision for me...

Line level signals are pre-amplification (very low voltage). A head unit with preamp outputs sends line level signals via RCA to an amplifier. Speaker level signals are post amplification, whether from a small amp in the head unit or an external amp. Because these signals are much higher in...

Using RMS values when matching amps to speakers at least keeps it an apples-to-apples comparison. Mostly. Companies use a lot of creative marketing to make their products look more impressive than they are. Some manufacturers use an RMS rating for their power amps measured at 1kHz rather than...

Yes, the stock amp is enough to power the sub. Whether it's enough to power an aftermarket driver to realize its full potential or to satisfy your expectation is another matter. You need to consider all of the variables to answer that. Or just cobble it together and hope you get lucky. ;)...

My revised guess (maybe it was in a dream) is 477 hp and 440 torque

While the term is impedance, what is your point? That info by itself really doesn't mean anything. If the JBL speakers are ~ 1/2 the impedance but are down 3dB or more in efficiency, then what?

16 and 3/4. I'll be 26 in 10 years. Well, 27 in 10 years and three months. And hopefully no pimples then, too. 2nd Mustang. First one I don't really count because it was a '78 Mustang II, which I liken more to a Pinto. Most of this is true, except for my age. I'm old enough to know better and...

Going from Normal to Sport mode in my car, throttle response is more sensitive and the change in shift points is quite noticeable. Downshifts in the auto trans are rather aggressive in Sport mode as well. Even when accelerating normally while in Sport mode, sometimes it won't shift to the next...

It's only speculation until you call insurance companies in your area and ask. Work with real numbers, not conjecture.

455 hp / 440 ft lb I'm interpreting some of the official Ford interior pics as hints.

Yes, I've experienced it. While I agree the majority of drivers don't give a rip and are either clueless or selfish, there's absolutely no doubt some are jealous. And that envy turns to bitterness and anger. After all, it's not fair. You must have oppressed someone to get it, right? This is what...

I plan to do the same thing. I'm curious to know where you grabbed the signal. Some people get it from the rear speakers, but others say that signal is high passed.

Ha! What a great idea. :)

That you're asking here on the forum tells me you're probably second-guessing yourself, but I suspect you made the right decision. The key is to not make an emotional decision. If you're still thinking about it, consider asking the dealership if they'd fix the dent and offer a discount. If not...

With all else being equal, most of your statements are generally true, with the exception of the idea that "speed is dictated by the frequency." This is false. The speed of sound is not frequency dependent; however, the properties of the medium and other factors do influence the propagation of...

So when you're not at your desk, do people ask, "Where's the Beef?" ;)

Something obviously changed as a result of the head unit replacement. Since it's under warranty and the dealer did the work, you should take it back to them to resolve the problem. Can you follow up to let us know what was found to be the problem? By the way, which dealer did you use?

I agree with this reasoning. The XD300 is what's recommended on JL Audio's website. The XD600 will be able to handle transients better than the XD300, but you really won't notice any meaningful increase in loudness. Twice the power only provides a 3dB increase, which is barely perceptible. So...

I had an issue last week. Started my car and the radio comes on (I always leave it on), but the entire touch screen is black with white text. Nothing works on the screen, though. I was able to turn the radio off using the button below the touch screen, but the radio would not power back on. What...