After talking to some guys from the local IASCA (mobile audio competition) scene and
doing a lot of thinking and research, I decided that I'll look for a xtant 2200ix as a
start for my system revamp. I plan to use the 2200ix for the front components and keep
the 3300c to drive a pair of midbass and the subwoofer. Most of whom I have spoken to
have advised me to get a TRU T4.100v2 amplifier and dispose the current xtant 3300c
amplifier. TRU seems to be one of the most popular brand for amplifiers right now.
However, I like the looks of my xtant 3300c and they don't sound too bad either.
Although the xtant 2200ix is probably not a match for the latest TRU/Brax/Zapco
amplifiers in terms of sound quality but it is at least a visual match for my existing
xtant 3300c amplifier! I've heard quite a few installs with varying equipment since and
my opinion is that with decent amplifiers and speakers, there is more to be gained from
investing in good installation rather than spending on 'better'/more expensive
amplifiers.
I recently met up with a friend who moved from performance modification and illegal
street racing to in-car-entertainment (ICE) after being married for a couple of
years. Given the amount he would have otherwise spent on tyres with killer prices
like Michelin Pilot Sport 2, Pirelli P-Zeros and the likes; and meddling with bigger
turbo systems, he got himself a very advanced "beginner" (according to him) car audio
install. He's got the usual big names/expensive competition-grade items in his
car - Alpine 7998 head-units, Focal speakers, a couple of TRU technology amplifiers
and a hard-hitting Brahma subwoofer. I have listened to some of my favourite/reference
CD tracks on the system and also played the few mandatory test tracks from a CD
supplied free-of-charge by his installer (to help him demonstrate and show-off the
qualities of his system and the installer's work). I guess I have to admit that I
was pretty impressed. It highlighted the inadequacy of my own car stereo in so many
areas that I now have the urge to upgrade the system. I definitely need to get cleaner
and more powerful amplifiers to drive the front components. I am also considering
moving the speakers from stock locations to custom kick panels.
22 August 2005. Comments by Medical Billing Services:
See what happens when you get married. Soon you will have dual playstations in the back seats.
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