What do you think of it?

Alpine CDA-7873 Head Unit
Alpine CHA-S624 Changer
JL Audio XR570-CX Door and Rear Speakers
JL Audio 10W3 Two behind the seats
JL Audio 500/1 for the Subs
JL Audio 300/2 for the door and rear speakers.

I should have pictures by tomorrow.

 

That's real similar to the setup that Car Toys just quoted me $6K for. If you don't mind, what're you paying for your setup?

 

I do not have the final number with me but it was under $6k. I believe mine was around $4k installed. I did not buy the best inter-connectors they were the middle grade.

 

01-Bolt
You`ll like the Alpine components. I have the same 2 units except for the
Alpine CDA-7873 , I have the 7875 model. They work real well together.
I also used Alpine amps which made the package even better sounding. You should have a real nice sounding system with all the JL Audio components.

 

Your system mkaes me jealous :o It should sound awesome

 

I worked in the car audio buss. from 94/97 now i feel lost LOL
I'm trying to sell my PPI Power Class 6600 6-channel 600watt amp, too big for the new Lightning. I did purchase a Rockford Fosgate 800.4 amp new for $330 off eBay (quoted $699 locally)
looking to get a pair of JL 10-W3 D4's. Trying to figure out an enclosure so i can mount the amp behind the seat, and a sub on each side while losing 1 click of seat travel at most (Looking for 1.50 cu. ft. of airspace, not to mention the amp in 18.4" long x 10" high) Plus i don't want to block the room for the center console to lift up and down. This way I can keep my jack under the seat, and a tool bag stuffed under there as well.

Previously rides I had:
1991 Mustang LX hatchback-
Sony CDX-900 Mobile ES cd headunit, 8volt pre-amp
3 JL Audio 12W6's
Soundstream Reference 611 6.5" components
Audio Control EQT's (2) they are mono 32 band
Audio Control 4XS
Audio Control Epicenter
Soundstream Reference 604/ 4 ch 600 watt amp
Soundstream Reference 500/ 2 ch 500 watt amp
Optima red top under hood, and another in the back

1995 Mustang GT-
2 JL Audio 12W6's
MB Quart QM 218.03 6.5" seperates
MB Quart Comp crossovers
MB quart 5.25" coax (rear)
Soundstream Reference 1000 amp (subs)
Soundstream Reference 644 amp (front)
Soundstream Reference 500 amp (rear)
Audio Control Epicenter
Alpine CDA-7832 cd headunit
Apline fancy din size EQ (don't remember model)
Alpine 6-disc Changer in center console
Optima red top under hood, and yellow top in the back
and still had full access to the spare tire

1999 Camaro Z28 and 2001 Camaro SS-
Alpine CDA-7832 cd headunit
PPI PC-6600 6-ch amp
PPI Q-Bass remote
JL Audio 10W3 in stealthbox
MB Quart QM 218.03 6.5" seperates
MB Quart Comp crossovers
Eclipse 6.5" coax (rear off deck power)

2001 Lightning-
Alpine CDA-7832 cd headunit (old faithful now)
MB Quart QM 218.03 6.5" seperates
MB Quart Comp crossovers
Rockford 800.4 4ch amp
2 JL Audio 10W3-D4 subs
Stock rear 5x7 off deck power

 

Nice stuff.

I love my new Alpine gear too... I put in a IVA-C800, with a ERA-G320 DSP (and CHA-S624 and NVE-852A). The sound coming out of it is great.

I've got it powering a sent of MB Quart PSC216's in the doors and a sub box with two 10" MobileES woofers. They are amp'd with PhoenixGold gear (XS2500 & XS4300).

Daniel

 

TXSVTLIGHTNING,

Do you have any more info on the Sony CDX-900? I am looking at buying one and was wondering if you had any comments/info you could share with me. I'm looking for a pic of the connectors on the back. From what I've found out already it has no internal amp. Front/Rear/Sub RCA output. Are the cut-off points for the sub set or are they variable? Any info would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

JGD

 

It's been awhile since I've seen one, it's pre-amp only, 4 volt output (had mine modified for 8volt) I recall going through the Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader, and then SUB-W had it's own volume control, but the regular volume still would crank it up or down with the rest of the system, some songs need a little more, some a little less, nice feature

 

Thanks for the info. Anyone else know anything about this unit?

 

I think I will print this out. It's always good to know what to buy if you had the money. You never know what may happen tomorrow. You know, that drug plane, being chased by the feds throws out the box of money and it falls in my backyard. LOL
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