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Hi, I just tried to upgrade my F90BT unit to 3.0, but was unsuccessful. I got all the files, formatted it supposively with WinCE 6.0 (but it still said 5.0), copied all the 3.0 files on to the formatted unit, but it would not get past the pioneer screen. So, I decided that I would just forget it and get it back to 2.0. So I tried putting on the testmode folder I had from a while ago (not the new 2.3 testmode), I put it in the unit and it just stays at the pioneer screen! No matter what I try, I can't get it past that. The only thing I can get to is the blue service screen if I push the button combo. Help!! What do I do to get it either to 3.0 or back to 2.0? I just need a working unit.

Another extremely helpful post! Thank you!

As I said before, I am open to all suggestions as I wanna do this the right way the first time.

I think I like the looks of the ID V3 Subs. They look like they are very good quality. And I am looking for the clean hitting bass like you said they have, not the all out pure bass pounding mess. lol

Would the MTX amp that I linked above still be an appropriate match for two of ID V3s? or any other suggestions?

Thanks!

Some of the amps I was looking at were:

http://www.woofersetc.com/p3121/BPX5001 ... zation.htm

http://www.woofersetc.com/p5478/PDX1600 ... lifier.htm

http://www.woofersetc.com/p7217/G1700-- ... lifier.htm

And the Amp Wiring kit:

http://www.woofersetc.com/p17/POWERKIT9 ... mp-Kit.htm

the amp will put out 500W RMS at 2ohms, which is where the subs (4ohms each) will be when the are ran in parralle.

 

the subs can handle up to 400W RMS each, so you could use up to an 800W RMS @ 2ohm amp, but 500W will be fine

 

you should also get a complete amp kit (power wire w/ a fuse, ground wire, amp turn on wire, RCA cables, and speaker wire)

 

a good quality 8 awg kit will run up to 500W RMS, a 4 awg will run up to 1000W RMS, not all amp kits are created equal, some will say 4 awg but will actually be closer to 8 with a lot more insulation. and YES YOU MUST USE A FUSE if you dont use a fuse you are asking for your car to catch on fire if there is ever a problem with your wiring

Thank you very much , this information was very helpful.

As for the last post, I wanted to go with MTX just because they seem to have a great reputation and are very tough. Also, good quality. Those Kenwoods sell for.... 60$ lol... I don't know what kind of quality they can be. The MTX subs are 130$ish each.

Also, Will that amp give enough power to fulfill the RMS of the subs if I connect both of them to it?

Ok, thank you. Any recommendations on wiring? Do I need fuses or anything special for connecting it to the battery? I have seen setups with adapters near the car battery... Not sure If I need anything like that. I have a 2009 GMC Envoy By the way.

Hi There!

I was wondering if somebody could point me in the right direction with subwoofers to compliment my speakers and new F90BT.

I was looking at getting two of these subs: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_236T5512S4 ... 12-04.html

That is the kind of wattage I want.

As for the rest, I'm not 100% sure at what I'm lookin at, although, I have a good Idea.

I was looking at this amp: http://www.amazon.com/Mtx-TA4501-Mono-S ... 774&sr=8-1

For the box, http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_177 ... 212SE.html

And I guess I would need all the other necessary wiring and such. This is my first time doing this, but I want to make it a learning experience. That is the reason why i didn't just go with one of those 'everything is in the box' kits.

So if there is anything else I need or if there are any incompatibilities please point them out! Thanks!

-Wire