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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 07:34 PM
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When I installed my system, I removed the gas tank...kind of.


 
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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 08:02 PM
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Now that I think about it, I'm glad to be doing the install myself. I had an audio shop do the install but I've always wondered if they did it right. The sound is good but not great but better from what I had before. Sometimes, it's best to do the work yourself. And, if I have any problems, Don I will be calling you. lol
 
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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 08:21 PM
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Thank you Sir. . I'll do that next time I change my system out.


Pretty soon you'll be able to change it out like a NASCAR pit crew.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 09:27 PM
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Pretty soon you'll be able to change it out like a NASCAR pit crew.
LOL. . . Those boys are amazing!!
 
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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by kryingame
OKAY GANG, IT'S A DONE DEAL!!!!

I just got off the phone with Robin at B.T. and bought the BT4180.
I'm sending the PBR300x2 back to Amazon for a full refund.
BT sold me the amp for $499.00.
Robin was a bit concerned about the power of my Pioneer 6x9's but he said if the spec are correct, I shouldn't have a problem.
I told him that I am nervous about doing the install and he promised to walk me through, step by step if necessary. He said the install is easy but I may have to remove the tank to "cleanly" run the wires from the 6x9's.
Next Saturday will be the install day...
Guys thanks for all of your advice. And please, no one tell my girlfriend how much I've truly spend on audio. She will go through the roof. lol
$499...Thats a real good price, I just paid $580, I thought I got a good price.. I'm about ready to KRY ...bt pulled a f...-IN GAME... on me!! LMAO!!
 

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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Moto Mike
$499...Thats a real good price, I just paid $580, I thought I got a good price.. I'm about ready to KRY ...BT pulled a... f-IN GAME... on me!! LMAO!!
LOL. . .The old "Bait and switch" got you Mike!
 
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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Moto Mike
$499...Thats a real good price, I just paid $580, I thought I got a good price.. I'm about ready to KRY ...bt pulled a f...-IN GAME... on me!! LMAO!!
Good one.

But I did buy their 7.1's, 6.5's, and retro radio kit. They had better thrown in a discount. Most places will give you a discount, if you ask for one. I come from a very frugal family, where we always look for deals.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by kryingame
Good one.

But I did buy their 7.1's, 6.5's, and retro radio kit. They had better thrown in a discount. Most places will give you a discount, if you ask for one. I come from a very frugal family, where we always look for deals.
Yeah I couldn't resist...lol...your gonna love that amp, it will wake up those HAT's Yeah I bought 6x9's, 6.5's, Retro Kit, asked them to match Amazon price of $580, I get no respect let me tell ya!... lol
 

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Originally Posted by Moto Mike
...your gonna love that amp,
One thing I love is no gains to set, no AP, HP, whatever. I know some people like to have the ability to fine tune but for me it seemed like I was always playing with it when I had the PBR set up.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Moto Mike
Yeah I couldn't resist...lol...your gonna love that amp, it will wake up those HAT's Yeah I bought 6x9's, 6.5's, Retro Kit, asked them to match Amazon price of $580, I get no respect let me tell ya!... lol
Thanks, I'm really excited. I guess, there's no getting around it. If someone invests in the BT speakers, they should bite the bullet for the amp. The PBR's are decent but there's a lot left missing. In order to really enjoy my stereo, I have to keep the volume at the max. Since I have my gains set at 5.6/6, the system is not all that impressive. And, certain songs just don't sound right.

If this doesn't solve the problem, I'm gonna ride with a wired head set plugged into my phone. lol
 
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