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Yeah, def. sounds like a problem in the HU. I have seen lost of people say that Pioneer is bad for that. I have had 2 different Pioneer HUs and no problems for me. Luck of the draw I guess. Not sure if that would be cost effective to send in for repair.

Sounds like maybe a ground-loop problem in the HU. There is a thread on how to fix it. Seems pretty easy if it works.

Is this testing in or out of a vehicle? Where are your RCAs in relation to the power wire?

I like the 3-way crossover in the Pioneer as well. RUX-701? That would basically be built into the Pioneer right? Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking your setup or anything, I just like the fact that the Pioneer has it all in one component. I dont think I fully understand the capability of this imprint module.

I'm not deadset on pioneer, I just like their usability. I like the fact that I can get all you just listed in one HU. Does Alpine have something similar? I am not at all familiar with Alpine.

Yeah, I'm kinda sketchy on buying used electronics online though.

Thanks for the input. Sounds like what I am looking for. But that is a discontinued receiver. I'll have to do a little more searching to try and find one for sale.

Just discovered the DEH-P980BT and it is very similar. Just has built-in blue-tooth and a color display. Anyone have experience with this one? How does Pioneer BT work?

Depends on what size the stock wire is and what you will be powering you speakers with. Click Here for a great guide to wire size and such.

I dont care about dvd or nav in my HU. I like the 5v preout, EQ, and pretty much all features this Pioneer has. It seems to have all I want and nothing I dont. Just wondering if there is something close for the price. I can get one for about $300. I like to be able to adjust lots of stuff from the HU and this one has it.

I live in Phoenix, AZ so it gets much hotter then that here. I will play around with different arrangements to see if I can get them all under there. I might have to stack two of them though. Will they get too hot that way?

I am thinking about getting a new HU and came across this. I found one I can get a good deal on. Is there something better for the money? I've been doing some searching and can't come up with anything better for what I want. Anyone have any suggestions?

AQ2200D? Not sure what they put out compared to their rating but the website says $389 shipped.

How "large" are we taking? Does RF make amps this way? I will be running the Power(07+) series.

Ok, thought so, just wanted to make sure.

Not trying to be a dick but is that supposed to be a joke or are you serious? Shoe inserts?

Yeah, I am thinking that is what I'll do. I think putting three amps under the box would generate too much heat in such a small area.

How cool do they run in small spaces? I've got three amps that would have to go under my box along with a battery or two so I would have to stack two of them to get it all under there. Otherwise they will have to be mounted to the box.

I am thinking the idea of a double baffle for the amps is how I may go. I dont want to overheat my amps under the box.

Yeah, thats a good idea. That is kinda why I thought about the older power amps with the cooling fans. I am not sure how much they do though so that is why I am asking.

I had another thread not to much earlier that got some decent response right away. I guess I was a little anxious though. I am stuck with the decision of either mounting the amps under the box or on it.

Anyone.....Bueller?

I am looking to be putting my amps under my box and had a question. How fast do the new RF Power series amps heat up vs the old Power series amps? I currently have a T400-4, T500-1BD, and T1500-1BD all new style. I was contemplating selling them and getting a T8004 and a T20001BD old style as it might make my install a tad easier. Again, they will most likely be going under a false floor under my box, so would either be ok to stack on each other? Leaving a small gap of maybe 1/2".

So you are saying like a double baffle? Just for the amps instead of subs? There is an idea. Thanks. Have to keep that in mind.

There is a nasty hump on the floor so a raised false floor may be in order. Try to get the amps down there some way. Not to mention room for batts. The amps over head is a cool idea, just not sure I want to get that crazy.