Upgrading Mach 460... questions
04-09-2011, 07:52 PM
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big downside for me is the stupid amp rack behind the seat. yes you can make it removable when you have something to fold the seat down for but then what's the point. that's too much of a hassle. If you make a custom box or buy a stealth box and tuck it to the side. then mount an amp on the other side, you have full function of the trunk and can still use the system with the back seat down or not.
if you're not happy with the power of the mach1000 setup then dont bother with it and go aftermarket...there is no point in swapping aftermarket amps into it because you'll end up blowing the subs...just stick a nice box made for the mustang trunk, JL isnt the only company, MTX makes a slightly cheaper stealth box as well....i got my stealthbox used for 80 bucks with a blown sub...i would just get the aftermarket stuff because if you are talking about modifying the mach 1000 system before you even have it, its not going to be good enough
Mach 1000 is fine, I just don't want to lose trunk space from the amp rack, if I can run the Mach 1000 subs with a wimpy aftermarket amp I'm all for it.
+1^^^
I've had several hard hitting aftermarket systems and trust me when I say they all have their upsides and down sides. So far the Mach 1000 has very few downsides and has that perfect blend of lows/mids/highs that's really hard to get when going aftermarket and having to piece it all together. The only downside to the Mach 1000 is sometimes when the system hits peak wattage it seems to have an odd kind of fade or break in the sound quality. Really hard to describe and almost unnoticable unless you know to look for it as it only last less than 1/4 of a second. Asside from that it's perfect for most peoples bass wants/needs. To me it's about the music, what's the point of bass if you can't hear the damn song that's playing.
I've had several hard hitting aftermarket systems and trust me when I say they all have their upsides and down sides. So far the Mach 1000 has very few downsides and has that perfect blend of lows/mids/highs that's really hard to get when going aftermarket and having to piece it all together. The only downside to the Mach 1000 is sometimes when the system hits peak wattage it seems to have an odd kind of fade or break in the sound quality. Really hard to describe and almost unnoticable unless you know to look for it as it only last less than 1/4 of a second. Asside from that it's perfect for most peoples bass wants/needs. To me it's about the music, what's the point of bass if you can't hear the damn song that's playing.
Agreed, I think it will be perfect for what I want. Nice system without breaking the bank.
04-09-2011, 08:06 PM
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cheapest option and most usable trunk room is to build your own box and pick up some subs/amp from craigslist or ebay....
you can find audio stuff ALL OVER craigslist. The sub I put in my GT was around $80 i got at a flea market and the mono amp for it was $80 off craigslist barely used with all paperwork in original box.
think it through, make a simple rectangular box with the correct volume for the sub and wire it up. It won't be competition worthy but for what the average joe wants...it will be just fine.
Simple Box/rectangular designs that work perfectly fine:
my 93 Tbird:
My 95 Mark VIII:
you can find audio stuff ALL OVER craigslist. The sub I put in my GT was around $80 i got at a flea market and the mono amp for it was $80 off craigslist barely used with all paperwork in original box.
think it through, make a simple rectangular box with the correct volume for the sub and wire it up. It won't be competition worthy but for what the average joe wants...it will be just fine.
Simple Box/rectangular designs that work perfectly fine:
my 93 Tbird:
My 95 Mark VIII:
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04-09-2011, 09:33 PM
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Haven't read this whole thread....but I have the MACH1000 and while it sounds awesome, I have VERY little trunk space. The amp rack and placement of the two subs prohibit me from putting anything in my trunk. And by anything I mean nitrous bottle. LOL
04-10-2011, 07:27 AM
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Put it dead center. Like a pearl in a shell. You can't use your trunk now so might as well make it completely useless lol
04-12-2011, 01:35 PM
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EDIT: other then the 460 amps getting in the way, anyone know if I can just relocate them?
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