Just got my PPI 355CS compnents today

[stumble_t]

Please correct me if iiI'm wrong, but I think he means rotate the speaker 1/4 turn to expose the original screw holes for the grill cover.

I'd be concerned about glovebox clearance with the PPI grills though, they're much deeper than the ones twistednut has pictured.

[ed94r]

This is how I gain room for excursion. The woofer is turned and screwed into the body at a 45 degree angle so the grill will screw directly into the original screw holes.

"turned and screwed into the body at a 45 degree angle". I'm not getting this.

Just ordered a set of 355's and thinking of cutting factory kicks and fitting the PPI grills on the KP for full excursion. Maybe find some paint and pain the grills to match KP color...

Ed

[StereoInstaller1]

Stan, you still here?

Does the glovebox open OK with that setup?

Looks pretty nice IMO!

[twistednut]

This is how I gain room for excursion. The woofer is turned and screwed into the body at a 45 degree angle so the grill will screw directly into the original screw holes.

[stumble_t]

Sorry, not Luke-but I have the exact same setup in my E30. Now granted, I have almost fully sound deadened the inside of my car and I have the PPI components actively crossed over with a number of hours of fine tuning involved...but the setup honestly sounds amazing. I have had a few E30's with systems in each, and this sounds the best by far.

For the PPI components, especially if you use the supplied passive crossovers, I recommend at least 75-100 watts continuous power. 50 TRUE watts per channel will suffice, but they really come alive with around 100 watts.

Thanks for the reply Eric, I'm considering doing exactly that but was on the fence about using a second pair for midbass fill in the rear deck. I think with the size of the E30 cabin that might just be a tad overkill. What crossover points have you found works best for the mids?

[StereoInstaller1]

I would trust what Eric has to say, guys.

[Eric Giles]

Whatdaya think about a 2 channel front stage with those PPI's and ur box in the trunk Luke?

Sorry, not Luke-but I have the exact same setup in my E30. Now granted, I have almost fully sound deadened the inside of my car and I have the PPI components actively crossed over with a number of hours of fine tuning involved...but the setup honestly sounds amazing. I have had a few E30's with systems in each, and this sounds the best by far.

For the PPI components, especially if you use the supplied passive crossovers, I recommend at least 75-100 watts continuous power. 50 TRUE watts per channel will suffice, but they really come alive with around 100 watts.

[quickervicar]

The Tantrum is a fine amp...when it works.
In fact, I have 2 of the 2 channel beasts that might match yours. When I get to Oregon I will check the storage unit again, see what status is.

Hmmmmmmm :nice:

[StereoInstaller1]

The Tantrum is a fine amp...when it works.

In fact, I have 2 of the 2 channel beasts that might match yours. When I get to Oregon I will check the storage unit again, see what status is.

BTW guys, those PPI components are NOT $100/set speakers, they are $350/set, you are all just getting a serious closeout/overstock deal.

A great deal would be $200/set. Snap them up while you can.

[quickervicar]

I'm trying to get my old JL 250/1 back from my brother-in-law. I always thought it was under-rated in both SQ and power.

Luke, do you think I should hold on to the Tantrum 600.4 or look for something else right away?

[terible1biker57]

I also have a set of the 355's. They fucking rock. I'm buying nothing but ppi for now on. The sound these 5 1/4's put out is unreal. Seriously ppl say get this " what kinda you got " I say "I dont "

[UNHCLL]

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[Highway1]

the price seems to be going up for the PPI's last i checked they went up to 89. should i jump on these before they get any higher? anyone have them installed?

[stumble_t]

Whatdaya think about a 2 channel front stage with those PPI's and ur box in the trunk Luke?

[StereoInstaller1]

Isn't this basically a Boston GT-50?

Well, kind of. The GT50 is discontinued and is replaced by the GT-5750, with an MSRP of $799 (EIGHT HUNDRED FUCKING DOLLARS FOR THAT?!?!?!?) but the GT 50 kicks ass at the $300ish price point that it has all over the web.

Not exactly the amp of choice for big boomers, but the thing sounds great and $300ish is a steal for it. That amp running 2 pair of those PPI speakers and a single 10 would be just awesome.

Great call, Chris!

Luke