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Old 10-04-2009, 03:22 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Well I ordered the head unit Eclipse AVN726E from Woofersetc AVN726E - Eclipse Navigation receiver

Here is a good video from crutchfield talking about the head unit
Video: Eclipse AVN726E Navigation Receiver

I ordered the new 5 channel JL Audio HD900/5 amp from

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I also ordered the JL Audio 12W6v2 Subwoofer
JL Audio 12W6v2 Subwoofers - Car Subwoofers at Onlinecarstereo.com

I still need to get some quality 6.5 components for the doors, not sure which ones I want yet. I had JL audio xr 650's in my 04 350z and they sounded nice but want a change this time around.

So items still needed:

door component speakers
12" sub box from Zenclosures ( see ya soon Mike) also speaker spacers just in case I need them.
Bass control knob
Sat Radio adapter
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I will put together a video of entire install step by step and post when completed
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I do not recommend the bass knob. Those only "boost" certain freq of the the amp. They are really not full control. But than again it will turn the bass down.
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I do not recommend the bass knob. Those only "boost" certain freq of the the amp. They are really not full control. But than again it will turn the bass down.
Actually thats not true for "that" amp. The "bass knob" for the JL HD amps will actually attenuate all the way down to nothing or all the way up to the point of where your gains are set. There is no equilization or bass boost crap on these amps except for the subsonic filter.

I recommend the bass knob, its a quick easy way to cut or add bass between songs without touching the head unit.
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Some amps are different than others but for the most part they are just to boost certain freq. SOME are actually to adjust. But having said that if everything is setup properly there should be no need to adjust any knob.
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Some amps are different than others but for the most part they are just to boost certain freq. SOME are actually to adjust. But having said that if everything is setup properly there should be no need to adjust any knob.
You are correct, the JL HD amps are about the only exception to this that I know of.

I hate bass boost and eq crap that goes into so many car audio amps, it just colors the sound. Most people magnify the problem even further by maxxing these settings out without realizing it will make your amplifier clip almost immediatly.

Even on the head unit, I always disable the "loud" setting and zero out the bass and treble settings.
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Well I ordered the head unit Eclipse AVN726E from Woofersetc AVN726E - Eclipse Navigation receiver

Here is a good video from crutchfield talking about the head unit
Video: Eclipse AVN726E Navigation Receiver

I ordered the new 5 channel JL Audio HD900/5 amp from

JL Audio HD900/5 Amp: Multi-Channel - Car Amplifiers at Onlinecarstereo.com

I also ordered the JL Audio 12W6v2 Subwoofer
JL Audio 12W6v2 Subwoofers - Car Subwoofers at Onlinecarstereo.com

I still need to get some quality 6.5 components for the doors, not sure which ones I want yet. I had JL audio xr 650's in my 04 350z and they sounded nice but want a change this time around.

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You will like the JL 900/5, Its one awesome amplifier! The 12W6-V2 is the best sounding subwoofer I have ever heard in an automobile. There is no question whatsoever that you will not be happy with that combo.
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You will like the JL 900/5, Its one awesome amplifier! The 12W6-V2 is the best sounding subwoofer I have ever heard in an automobile. There is no question whatsoever that you will not be happy with that combo.

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You are correct, the JL HD amps are about the only exception to this that I know of.

I hate bass boost and eq crap that goes into so many car audio amps, it just colors the sound. Most people magnify the problem even further by maxxing these settings out without realizing it will make your amplifier clip almost immediatly.

Even on the head unit, I always disable the "loud" setting and zero out the bass and treble settings.


SO what speakers are you going with. I hope your not going to say JL. If so hop off the JL band wagon and give Image Dynamics or rainbow a try. Even focal.
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SO what speakers are you going with. I hope your not going to say JL. If so hop off the JL band wagon and give Image Dynamics or rainbow a try. Even focal.
What would you recommend for around $500? I was thinking of getting the DLS UR6i from Elemental Design's site, but I'm definitely open to suggestions. It'll be paired up with a Elemental Design NINe.2 Elemental Designs which I will be pulling out of my RSX. Also going to pull out my other EDesign Amp and 12" sub and using it.

I listen to a pretty eclectic range of music, so I'd want something that produces good sound with any type of music.
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SO what speakers are you going with. I hope your not going to say JL. If so hop off the JL band wagon and give Image Dynamics or rainbow a try. Even focal.
a little off topic, but if im looking for good clean tight bass what do you recommend?
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Clean and Tight is JL.

10w6v2 or 12w6v2
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BigA I did a bunch of online feedback searches and the Boston Pro 60 Se's had some great feedback. Plus they were on sale at Online Car stereo for about $300. I ordered them and then I saw the Focal Poly Kevlar's reply. I think I would have given these a shot but it was too late. I already placed the order.

I have everything ordered except for the back up camera, speaker wire, and Sat radio add ons. Received the headunit today, So maybe I will start the install next weekend.

I can't wait to get started.

One question for you, I was in Walmart picking up a soldering iron and I saw a Schoshe wiring harness for Nissan. The back list showed the 03 and up 350 but the number was different from the one you posted up. It was only 8 bucks so I grabbed it. If it doesn't fit I will have to order the one you put up.


Edit:...I just ordered the NN04B from the Ebay link you put up. Don't feel like getting to the install point and have to stop because the one I bought doesn't work. At least I know the NN04B does.

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Thats wierd!!! I am having installed a very similar system as we speak. IT will be done on Monday. I have the same deck with, back up camera, XM adaptor, steering wheel controler interface, ipod adaptor, Boston Acoustic Pro 5.25 component for door and tweet. Boston Acoustic G5 10" in rear with zenclosure box. 2 Boston Acoustic GTS125 amps running it all. I also have the remote bass dial. I will let you know how it sounds monday.
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