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I amp
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 5:57 pm
by SPickering
I have a 2011 Camaro Convertible and looking to upgrade stereo. Someone had suggested the Phoenix Gold I amp. Just trying to get people's opinion on if its worth buying or is getting the JL audio HD900/5?
Re: I amp
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:49 pm
by Kirghiz
I'm not sure which amp you are asking about, but if you are considering the JL five channel amp, I can very safely say that the Phoenix Gold Elite.5 is a much better amp. It's arguably the best five channel on the market. A more apples to apples comparison would be the JL five channel versus the Phoenix Gold mid level Ti21600.5 five channel amp, and even then I would still go with the Phoenix Gold amp.
JL makes great subs, but their amps are very overrated.
Edit: I guess you're asking about the Camaro system PG makes.
http://www.phoenixgold.com/products/sub ... oductID=41
I'd say it is very good for what it is, but you have to ask yourself if that would be enough for your listening taste. For me, it would not.
Re: I amp
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:56 pm
by ttocs
heard good things about it but have not physically heard it myself yet. It should fill the car with enough bass, too much - maybe?
Re: I amp
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:52 pm
by SPickering
It would be the Camaro system PG makes. I know the local salesman spoke highly of that amp and was pushing for me to get it. Someone else told me that it's a nice amp more because of it's easy set up to the Camaro.
I am not looking for an overly loud system and will probably only replace the stock sub. If there are better amps out there for less money why wouldn't I be smart and spend less for better.
Re: I amp
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 11:01 pm
by Kirghiz
How much is that system?
Re: I amp
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 8:45 am
by LowandLoud
Gentec website shows $2500 CDN. The conversion is not too much right now.
LL
Re: I amp
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 11:00 am
by Kirghiz
Well, if you don't want to occupy a lot of space, or if staying OEM is important, I guess you could do worse, but.........
Elite.5 amp: $1500 msrp
Ti2 6.5" Components: about $180 (2 for $360)
Ti2 10" subs: about $230 (2 for $460)
$2320 for the gear, and you could probably have it pro installed for $2700 or $2800 total. Go with the Ti2 5 channel amp instead of the Elite 5 Channel and that price comes down further. You end up paying a little bit of a premium to stay OEM, because that system with the Elite amp I am pretty sure would sound better and get louder. Look at that PG Scion install on the website. Same idea.