Planning an insane system
 

I've been contemplating a system for my Ghia. Being strictly for show, I want to go a bit nuts.

What's the word on the street about JL Audio gear, namely the W7AE subs and HD line of amps?

good stuff, no doubt, but IMHO overpriced. There are many that swear by JL stuff, but Gear thats just as good can be had for less. In some cases MUCH less. Sign up over at DIYMA forum and post this same question..... You are guaranteed to get many, many options and opinions. There are members over there who have tried it all, and you are sure to get answers from people with first hand knowledge of the products you inquire about.

I'm using a HD900/5 in my system and I'm very happy with it.

perfect example.... HD900/5 100 watts x 4 and 500 watts x 1 $1000
Alpine PDX-V9 100 watts x 4 and 500 watts x 1 $500
Not knocking the product, just the prices

Agreed with JL is overpriced, the alpine line IMO is just as good for less mulla.

I do like how those amps put out the same power regardless of voltage and/or impedance. Neat feature.

As does the Alpine. Its simply a regulated power supply.

The first "real" amp I bought was an Alpine. I liked it.

Looking at the PDX-M12. About the same price as the HD1200/1.

$540 at sonicelectronix.com

Interesting... Alpine listed it as $900. Much better price.

+1 for sonic... I order most of my equipment from there.

The only issue I see with the Alpine is it's only stable down to 2 ohms.

... which wouldn't be a big deal if I went Alpine subs as well. What's comparable to the W7?

Msybe a pair of X-W12D4s and X-A90Ms?

are we talking 12's? and one, or a pair?

A pair of both 12s and amps.

Assuming amp#1 is for front speakers.....
Subs Dayton Audio RSS315HO-44 $156 each
amps Zapco ST-4X P $220 80x4 in 4 ohms
Zapco ST-1350XM $299 1350x1 in 1 ohm
all can be had on amazon

No, 2 amps were for 2 subs. 900 watts going to each. I"m not even thinking midbass and front end yet.

Those Dayton drivers look suspiciously a lot like CDT's...

The zapco ST-1000xm will do 750 into 2 ohms $259

ANd they are not CDTs, trust me. However......CDT has been know to re-badge other manufacturers equipt and sell as their own....

Those are rather inexpensive.

Indeed. The same Sub amp I run.

I think audio gear is much cheaper now than it was in the mid and late 90s.

What year is your Karman Ghia?

I had a ‘65 in watermelon green...such a fun car!

Got any pix?

The JL Audio speakers and equipment etc. is highly overrated and overpriced. Alpine offers some quality products also and you will have just as nice of a system for your Z for less coin.

It started as a 73, but it'll probably end closer to a 68. This is pre-disassembly.
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It's for the KG.

Those front bumpers in 73 were hideous!!!!