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Rockford Fosgate P300 12 Subwoofer Enclosure

I listen to a seriously eclectic range of music and this speaker ROCKS! I cannot attest to the quality of rap bass as I am not a fan. I was worried I was going to be one of THOSE people driving around with the loud BASS coming out of the car... well I was worried about nothing. I can turn it up as loud as SAFE to listen to with so much BASS that I can feel it in my chest and moves my hair around. I have a small car but am certain this would work in any vehicle. Make sure you take the time to tweak the settings to balance the speaker with your existing rig. I have a nice stock set of speakers but was lacking the sub frequencies... if you use a stock setup jsut turn the bass to less than the neutral or zero position and add the sub volume until it is balanced. I suggest you start with the volume as loud as you would ever listen to it paying attention to the clarity of the bass in your full range speakers. Once you hear distortion make sure you back off the bass on the head unit and add the SUB volumt until right. Remember a sub has a break-in period and some of these adjustments will have to be re-tweaked. Now to add the sound mat to the interiour regions that are rattling about...the dome light is especially troublesome. Enjoy!

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If You Need a 2nd Charger, Make Sure to Order this 12W Version

Audio Control AudioControl Output Converter

Note a couple of errors from Amazon: First, the product description is for a completely different product, the MagSafe laptop charger, not this USB iPad charger; second, Amazon implies this only works on Lightning connector iPads etc. With respect to the Lightning connector, since this doesn't come with ANY connector, technically it won't even work with the iPad 4 etc. ... unless you used the connector that came with your device, D'oh. Similarly it will work with the old style connector on old style devices - assuming you have both (device and connector). Likewise it will work with other devices, even non-Apple products, if they power off a USB port and you have the connecting cable for that 3rd party device.

There's no need to buy the older 10 watt model of this Apple iPad charger. This is the one that was introduced with the iPad 4 to allow faster charging (20% faster in theory) and it is backwards compatible with all iOS devices from the original iPhone through the Touches and up to the tablets. It may (or may not) charge SOME of the Apple devices faster than the original chargers that came with them (hopefully, for example, the iPad 3) - Apple has a way of reading the power capacity of its devices and providing more power if it is safe. If it is NOT safe to deliver more power on an Apple device, the charger will revert to a lower power mode for safe charging.

With non-Apple products, the odds are this charger will revert to 5 watt or even lower USB power standards to protect third part devices. Even if the third party device is a tablet that would be happy with more power and can in fact draw more power from its own stock charger.

What this means in terms of actual use is this:

1. You can replace all the tiny cube and former larger rectangular Apple chargers with this when you travel, and each Apple device you attach will draw the right amount of power.

2. You can safely use this on non-Apple products, but is they want a lot of power the Apple probably won't deliver it since the Apple charger won't know that's "safe."

So the Apple charger is close to, but not quite, a "one stop" replacement for all the other USB port chargers you have. It WILL work with 3rd party devices, but maybe charge some of them more slowly than their own native charger will.

Blame the USB standards group for not adopting a universal protocol for communicating "safe power" levels through the USB ports, not Apple. At least we don't have to carry both classic Apple cube, and the larger iPad chargers, around all the time (unless you have to charge them both at the same time, in which case don't throw out or give away or old Apple cube charger).

FWIW we have used the new charger on a Google Nexus 7 tablet (charges as fast as the stock charger), on iPhone 3gs and iPhone 4, on iPad mini, 3 and 4 and haven't had a hiccup. Even on an old dumb phone with a micro USB port.

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If You Need a 2nd Charger, Make Sure to Order this 12W Version

Apple 12W POWER ADAPTER MD836LL

Note a couple of errors from Amazon: First, the product description is for a completely different product, the MagSafe laptop charger, not this USB iPad charger; second, Amazon implies this only works on Lightning connector iPads etc. With respect to the Lightning connector, since this doesn't come with ANY connector, technically it won't even work with the iPad 4 etc. ... unless you used the connector that came with your device, D'oh. Similarly it will work with the old style connector on old style devices - assuming you have both (device and connector). Likewise it will work with other devices, even non-Apple products, if they power off a USB port and you have the connecting cable for that 3rd party device.

There's no need to buy the older 10 watt model of this Apple iPad charger. This is the one that was introduced with the iPad 4 to allow faster charging (20% faster in theory) and it is backwards compatible with all iOS devices from the original iPhone through the Touches and up to the tablets. It may (or may not) charge SOME of the Apple devices faster than the original chargers that came with them (hopefully, for example, the iPad 3) - Apple has a way of reading the power capacity of its devices and providing more power if it is safe. If it is NOT safe to deliver more power on an Apple device, the charger will revert to a lower power mode for safe charging.

With non-Apple products, the odds are this charger will revert to 5 watt or even lower USB power standards to protect third part devices. Even if the third party device is a tablet that would be happy with more power and can in fact draw more power from its own stock charger.

What this means in terms of actual use is this:

1. You can replace all the tiny cube and former larger rectangular Apple chargers with this when you travel, and each Apple device you attach will draw the right amount of power.

2. You can safely use this on non-Apple products, but is they want a lot of power the Apple probably won't deliver it since the Apple charger won't know that's "safe."

So the Apple charger is close to, but not quite, a "one stop" replacement for all the other USB port chargers you have. It WILL work with 3rd party devices, but maybe charge some of them more slowly than their own native charger will.

Blame the USB standards group for not adopting a universal protocol for communicating "safe power" levels through the USB ports, not Apple. At least we don't have to carry both classic Apple cube, and the larger iPad chargers, around all the time (unless you have to charge them both at the same time, in which case don't throw out or give away or old Apple cube charger).

FWIW we have used the new charger on a Google Nexus 7 tablet (charges as fast as the stock charger), on iPhone 3gs and iPhone 4, on iPad mini, 3 and 4 and haven't had a hiccup. Even on an old dumb phone with a micro USB port.

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Apple shuffle Yellow NEWEST MODEL

All that I can find with the new release is the updated colors, the rest looks the same. This is still 4th generation Apple iPod Shuffle (from wikipedia, this new color refresh is still under 4th generation category).

This product is small, actually very small. I know you can use your iPhones or Androids and even get more storage space than this, but shuffle has a different target of users, mostly for active and on the go users. This is perfect for exercising, running, walking, etc. Just clip it to your shirt and your ready to go.

If your the type of user who wants to put all your mp3s to your mp3 player, then you might want to find a different player thas has larger capacity , as this one has only 2gb of space. You should still be able to put hundreds of songs here especially if your songs bitrate compression is not very high.

Some of the basic functionalities:

Shuffle switch
Left - shuffle music
Middle - play in order
Right - turn off

VoiceOver button
Single click - hear current track and artist
Single click and hold - hear playlist menu.
Double click - hear battery status

PROS:
- Tiny (this can also be a con, in a way like since it's tiny, it's also easy to lose or misplace)
- 15hr play time
- Colors refreshed for the 2012 release model
- Physical buttons
- High quality anodized aluminum

CONS:
- Expensive (In my opinion, $49 for 2gb is expensive)
- No option for a higher storage capacity

What you get in the box:
- iPod shuffle
- Apple Earphones
- iPod shuffle USB Cable
- Quick Start guide

I'm highly recommending iPod shuffle. But do your research first if you want this kind of mp3 player..

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Great amp for the price

R1100M Monoblock Amplifier Subwoofer Control

Installed this amp to power a single JBL GT5 12". So far the amp has provided a flawless performance. You should spend some time fine tuning the low pass filter settings to minimize distortion. The bass boost switch isn't needed for a single sub, and the remote control does not need to be turned all the way up for satisfactory results.

I would recommend you use an 8 ga. power cord and ground for your installation. Ground the amp with 24" or less of 8 ga. ground cord. The "Boss" emblem lights up when the power is on, so you might want to install the amp where it will not reflect onto your rear windshield.

I have not felt any excess heat coming from this amp yet. The compact size is great for concealing in small spaces. I was able to install it in the back of an F-150 cab and still have enough room for cooling. This is my first experience with a Boss amplifier, and I definitely pleased with the results.

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Best Bluetooth Device

Kinivo BTC450 Bluetooth Hands Free Input

I purchased this unit compared to the Belkin Aircast (bluetooth version). It's usually about $20 cheaper and I've been impressed with the quality of Kinivo products. First off, you need an auxiliary input on your device (car stereo's too). This is similar to a headphone jack except a headphone jack is an audio output (not input). Also...something to keep in mind, in particular for automobiles, is that your input will have to be switched to AUX. Some auto's do this automatically, however, if you are listening to a CD or AM/FM/XM, don't expect an automatic switch over to AUX, unless your cars does this. (I don't know any that do.) I use this with a 2012 LX model Honda Civic that didn't come with Bluetooth and it works well. I mounted mine right by the radio. You can't even see it in the dark. However, there is an annoying blue light that flashes every once in a while to let you know it's connected. I find it annoying...others may not. I'm thinking of marking over it with a Sharpie Marker. The ability to stream audio is awesome and you can forward Pandora songs without fumbling for a phone. This is one of those items that you purchase where you feel like you are getting your money's worth!

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Works great on 2005 Camry LE with JBL system

KTP 445U Alpine 4 Channel 4 Ohms Amplifier

I am not easily impressed heck it takes alot just to achieve a satisfactory standard in my book. That said this product has impressed the hell out of me. The form and fit, quality of materials and value are rare in todays marketplace. I mean Yes you can find quality but seldom do you find it at this price point I paid 8 bucks! Hell I may order another one just for kicks I am so happy with the product and price. I have a black iPhone 4s 32 gig and unlike some of the others I have had no flash/picture quality issues while using this case and I took a ton of them in various lighting just to ensure I did not (like I said I'm picky) I dont know what the others are experiencing or why all I can say is I dont have any problems taking pics with this case on my 4s. Feels good in the hands provides a solid grip but still slides in the pocket. BUY THIS CASE!

Pros: Everything I have already stated + the warm feeling of a good deal

Cons: very minor but the rubber does attract a tiny bit of lint which is easily wiped off with a micro fiber.

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