traumadoc

Not a lot of choices in our part of the world. Any thoughts on Infinity subwoofer and amp?

NOTKTS

I still say go JL... There is no other once you have heard the W7/W6 range compared to others. They'll play every frequency of bass, look great, SQL/SPL and will take life time worth of beatings. The only real downside is the price but you get what you pay for and these could cost you. I'm sure you could find a authorized dealer on the web or a wholesaler on eBay that would cut you a deal. If you’re still going to be in Miami for New Years I could let you have a listen to the JL system in my ESV.

However, I have heard great things about the Kappa Infinity series might be worth checking it out.

This question might be better asked on a car audio forum where you will get a better variety of responses

traumadoc

Will be there for a week beginning the 31.....Car is in Kentucky though
May have to drive to Miami next time.....
I have heard good reviews on the Kappa Infinity products but never have heard them....

Roupin

Traumadoc, I just logged on because I was paying attention to my system and was thinking about your thread on the way home.

I think you will be happy with the Infinity Kappa Perfect series subs. They have a high DB rating and play a wide variety of frequencies. They are a step above the "regular" Kappa series, and I think are worth the extra money. However, you NEED to hear them for yourself and judge if you like the sound quality they produce. I was personally going to buy a pair of 12" Kappa Perfects when I did my stereo last time after listening and experiencing more than a dozen different setups. At the last minute I switched to a different brand, but only because the amp I liked was just too powerful for the subs.

I heard LOTS of good comments about the JL W7's, but was disappointed when I heard them in person. It might have been the particular setup I heard, since the wrong box or amp settings can destroy the sound of even the best components.

Btw, I know this is probably a given, but I'll state it anyway. Don't skimp out on the amp or the wiring either. They make a huge difference and everyone seems to underestimate their importance.

If you end up running a good bit of power a need a Farad Cap, stay away from Digital Farad Caps. The Digital reading takes some of the power going to the amp to display the volts. Think of it as a greedy middleman.

BMWEATR

infinity's are pretty good probrably good enough.but pretty much JL audio rules the world!! JL audio speakers are awesome.

C32Mississuaga

I have 2 infiniti Kappa Perfects, 12.1, with a JBL 600.1 amp. It was originally in my 99 TL, but now its sitting in my basement collecting dust.

I hope your stereo mod works out, then I can bug you for all the details!! Then maybe I will be able to make use of these subs!!

PM me or e-mail me if you are interested in buying these from me, they are in a ported box.

Oh yeah back to the subs . . . they are LOUD!!! The bass on these is crazy!!! They are underated for sure!!! I got these back in 2001. Best thing out there! I go them for 450 each from Future shop in Canada, the amp was $ 500.

Goodluck

NOTKTS

Damn, that is one long drive, break-in would assuredly be over with :p

I'm over in Key Biscayne, let me know if you want to meet up sometime, we might be making a run out to the Bahamas to use our "special" Mexican fireworks that we were supplied with

traumadoc

Hi. The local stereo store is installing them today. I will let you know how they sound with the remainder of the system unmodified.

traumadoc

We can see Key Biscayne from our condo. PM me and we can try to get together. We will be there the 31-Jan 8.

Ever go to Prime 112?

NOTKTS

What complex are you in?

Is that the "Modren Steakhouse" on Ocean Drive?

traumadoc

Check PM

NOTKTS

I hit you back

idrive

And snap a shot of the trunk if possible
Curious how much room will be left.

I have a Focal 13" sub and a McIntosh 6 channell 1000 watt amp
that needs a home

dinko

NOTKTS, nice crib. Hate to invite myself, but when can I stop by to say hi and check out your fine automobiles?

Dinko

NOTKTS

Mi casa es su casa :p I'll send you a PM sometime tonight.

traumadoc

Mwahaahaa. We aren't too far away!

Roupin

Any update on the stereo?

BMWEATR

FAT CRIB NOTKTS!! thats a playa's crib!! nice.

traumadoc

The infinity sounds quite nice. The bass is true and adds punch to the overall sound. Still have some adjustments to do and could not yesterday due to a tennis match and the wifeeee's birthday.

Seems as though to get the bass I need, I have to turn the bass on the main unit up too high. When I do that, I run too much of the bass through the HK speakers and it gets muddy.

Here's what I am thinking. Turn the gain up on the amp and lower the bass on the main unit. Ideally I could turn the bass setting to 0 on the main unit and get all the bass through the new subwoofer and amp.

Alternatively I may disconnect the HK sub completly.

Any thoughts?

idrivatitleist... The system takes up a decent amount of the trunk. I will try to get some photos.

TD

traumadoc

Again the Infinity bass is fantastic. I just need to eliminate the HK bass. Muddy and distorted.


Here are the specs on the stereo upgrade.

Infinity 611a 760 watt mono sub amp
Infinity Perfect 12VDG Variable Q 12" sub
Audio enhancers slot ported 12" enclosure
PAC SNI-35 adjustable line output converter
Power Acoustic 2000 watt power kit with RCAs

NOTKTS

I would defiantly disconnect your HK sub, every sub has a different range and will sound different at different freqs. It's basically like starting a cd in your car one second then another person next to you starts the same cd just 2 seconds later. You haven't noticed a difference?

Are you still running a stock amp for the components?

traumadoc

I wonder if I can do it myself?
Still running the stock amp for the remainder of the system. Wanted to try the sub first before tearing the car apart.

The CD sounds so much better than the Statellite....

Lambo in Central or South FL?

NOTKTS

If you're running a 760 to the sub it seems that it would mute out the mids and highs. I don't know how the panels come off of the CLS, but with the ESV whenever something blows I just pop the grill out with a screw driver. If you can figure out a way to get it off without damaging the grill or sub I say do it or I'm sure if you brought it into the dealer they would be more than glad to help you... for a fee :p

Roupin

My friend installed the same subs as I have in his Lexus GS300. He disconnected the factory sub from the read deck and pulled it out. It basically opened up an 8" bass port in the rear deck, which he can return to stock whenever he pleases.

The gains setting on the amp is simply used to match the voltage of the car to the amp. If you want more bass, ask for a bass control remote installed near your driver's seat. I had mine installed underneath my seat pointing to the door, so it's completely hidden. All I have to do it drop my hand down to the side of the seat and crank a little knob. It should run you about $15-20.

What size is your box? Is it sealed or ported? Also, where is the sub pointed?

Keep in mind a small, sealed box gives tighter bass and quicker response, while a large ported box gives boomier bass.

traumadoc

I'm with you there but the guy that installed it said he turned the gain way down to suit my wife's "spa music" on Serius. Baaaahhhhh I say. I'm going to tune it for me!....!!!!!!!