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looks like that won't be possible if I go active, so I'll have to just run the Helix and splice myself, or even get a zapco z8

Also, does the factory radio cable only work with the match or can it work for the Helix DSP? I wanna go active, so this may not be as easy as plug and play. nvm: contacted Helix about it waiting for a response.

THIS IS WHAT I WANTED TO HEAR!!! Thanks! The '15 GTI is a little different than the '14 models because it is an MK7, so I'm guessing they probably changed a lot of stuff. I don't want to pay $800 for a MATCH as I can get a C-DSP for around 350.

i really hate the little screen and remote that comes with it though. Also the fact that it is the only unit i've read about that echoes over bluetooth is pushing me away from it. I don't want to have to grab a remote control and turn off the processing every tiem I get a phonecall.

Ahhhh that *****. So basically every single in-car bluetooth will conflict with a DSP? That's a huge issue for me, as I use my phone all the time, but I guess I can live with it. So, I have the option of buying a Helix DSP for $350 or a MS8 for $350, or a 360.3 for $300. Which one should I go...

Do you have any experience with the JBl ms8 and factory Bluetooth? Been reading a lot of reviews saying that it echos for the other user, and that you have to press a button on the remote to mute the processor. Is this true? If so, it is a no go for me. I will try for the audison then. Overall I...

Funny enough, thats the car I traded in for the GTI, a 2012 TC. That system was a mish-mash of components and amps and wiring and batteries. However it did get loud and low. I just want a more grown-up sounding system now. I used to listen to hiphop 90% of the time, and now I've found listening...

Well the foam seals were a given, I always put foam down when I install new speakers. I checked out your Accord build log and it gave me some ideas. I may end up getting a JBL MS8 and running the rear fill off the built in amp and running the fronts active.

I didn't even know that the JBL MS8 has an amp built in. Maybe I can just run the zapco to the fronts and run the MS-8 amp for the rear fill alpines. Again, I'm new to the SQ arena, so any help for a n00b is appreciated. I have relatively nice home SQ speakers, studio monitors, and a very nice...

If you want to boil it down to that, yes. Maybe I should have rephrased my original question: How do I get the best sound with what I have so far?

I don't want to go all out with the fabricating. Again, I won't be competing for any awards, I'm just sick of SPL because its only fun if you're turning up constantly, and I'm not. I think some dynamat will do me fine for what I need.

But I love my alpines! I've had them since high school Alpine Type-R SPR-17LS 6-3/4" component speaker system at Crutchfield.com Would it really be that big of a difference going passive to active? What about running the alpine for rear fill off of the stock head unit? I also have an eclipse...

Over the last month, I've been in the process of trading/selling my old SPL gear to acquire a more SQ setup for my new 2015 GTI. I am stuck with the stock head unit as it is an AUDI MMI unit, so I have some questions about processing and what will sound good with this system. I've never done a...

The shop I work at got me a really nice 200 amp solenoid. Should I run the rear battery off the alternator or directly to the front battery? Will I cause any damage if I go directly to the alternator?

**** you're right. Thanks