Just another freaking n00b, needing the same old freaking stereo advice

[Ryan from Ohio]

And gigantic PM/Quote sent.

[Ryan from Ohio]

Originally Posted by wilypueo

@darkobsession: He works or used to work at Security and Sound (my friend worked with him there). He does installs as a side job now, so not sure if he is still actively with them or not.

Now that I see this I wanted to add the following.


I would advise you to discuss the thought of dropping your component set down to fill sub bass duties per your PM. See what he has to say about it, if hes a decent/good installer he should tell you not cut it off around 80 Hz or so if amplified- just like I did. He probably wont explain as much though, lol.

Also discuss the rear 6x9 options, Sound Stage Theory, and using a decent 4 channel amp to run the fronts, a set of coaxial 6x9s, a set of 6x9 subs (Tang Band) or bridged to a single subs, like the American Bass DX 12" I recommended.

The DX series is highly regarded as a value sub that performs. Ask Fi Alero. These subs are beasts for the money

[Atmosphere]

Originally Posted by wilypueo

@Atmosphere: Can you tell me how easy it is to navigate a USB drive on the JVC Arsenal KD-A605?

Pretty easy, press menu to enter the list of all the tracks found on the flash drive, then spin the dial to flip through the tracks. Once you find the one you want, you press the dial and the song starts playing.

Right now it appears that if you scroll too fast the track names become a number, such as 20/61 (track 20 out of 61 total tracks). This also applies to the iPod navigation, though you can opt to use the iPod for choosing songs if you like. Personally I think it's fairly intuitive, if I can figure out how to disable the "numbering" system I'll be set. Seeing the track names helps me determine where I am and whether I need to scroll up or down, but right now I have to wait 1 or 2 seconds for the track name to be displayed again.

[cherrington17]

i can also vouch for that americanbass amp... as well as anyone at ASS '09. Nice and clear, gets decently loud. on that unit. I have it powering my fronts and backs.

[dontunderestimate10s]

their is no factory amp, if u can get it done nice get bigger front speakers in the front so they can handle more power, and if u dont want a lot of boom boom id get a nice 5 channel amp to run ur components an sub from it. and the new upper jvc line of decks are nice, or some kenwoods. if u get a pioneer be sure and have ur stereo off while plugging and unplugging your rcas, u will fry the pico fuses in it and have to send it in. just my opinion -cody

[Ryan from Ohio]

Some Aleros have a factory amp...