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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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Should I BUY? Or should I BUY something ELSE?

Hello,

I have 650 dollars CANADIAN to spend. Installation INC.

I was offered by a local shop this package deal, should I go for it, or I can get better for that money:

2 X 12" Subwoofers (KFC-3514 DVC) - 380RMS approx.

BOX INCLUDED

AMPLIFIER - KAC-X812D

+ All wiring done for,

ALL FOR - 650$ Canadian.

I was a little shocked, as I went through a few systems already, and am a little skeptical, I heard KENWOOD is a good top quality brand... but never knew it was so cheap. Let me know what I should do, should I go for it, or should I not...

If Not, why not?
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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kenwood is a cheap brand, who ever told u it was high quality lied to u
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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Thats good to know, if you could be more specific in the question I have asked, thanks again.
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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Kenwood is a great brand for ground pounders.

It seems to me like their package is pretty good. That amp is 1000watt rms, they are installing it to. Sounds like a good price to me.
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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But is there a better way to go for a different system, that much better? with same money?


Also, how good does it pound, if you look at my other thread i had a KAption Audio system, is it better then that or worse or the same?
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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http://www.canadiancaraudio.com/online/general-spl/29886-own-subwoofer-enclosure-will-new-amp.html#post274595

thats link is the one for my old system, spec in there.
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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I'm a kenwood dealer and yes those subs are entry level, but still built very well and will take a beating. retail - $249 each


The amp is last years and you'll see some good power from it, and it's a well built amp.


Sounds like a good deal to me!
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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honestly, how good does that system pound, i understand that its only 800rms all together which isnt really alot but.. i dono just seems too good to be true lol

ps is there anything we can hook up to the amp to control the base? both of us have beemers and we dont want to put a head unit on, also what do u think is the best way of wiring up an 04 x5(non DSE, non navi)? help is appreciated thanks!
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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ask on the x5 or the max bimmer forums
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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any one have any goods and bads about this system? planning on ordering as soon as i get some good reviews from few more people.

my main concern, how good are the speakers and will they pound hard with the amp that is stated above? thanks in advance



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