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Hylton10
New Member
Member # 186

posted

Hey, what's everyone's opinion, the old Rockford 8130, or the new one, I believe to be 8230. Let me know what you all's insight is.

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Posts: 21 | From: Woodbridge | Registered: Jun 1999 |

And that's all I got ta say about that.------------------
If ya ain't down with the big dogs at rockford,
I got two words for ya.YOU LOSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rockford man
Member
Member # 241

posted

Go with the newer one. It has more stuff to dink around with. Either way, rockford is the best.

And that's all I got ta say about that.

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If ya ain't down with the big dogs at rockford,
I got two words for ya.

YOU LOSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posts: 179 | From: Austin Minnesota (Spamtown usa) USA | Registered: Jun 1999 |

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Would you like fries with that???

johnwayne_401
Member
Member # 116

posted

From my understanding they didn't change all that much, just the face... I am not too sure so don't quote me... I remember hearing about more preamp outputs... I could be wrong... I love my 8130 and I will not upgrade until its dead... Thats all I have to say....

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Would you like fries with that???

Posts: 186 | From: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada | Registered: May 1999 |

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RF Bass
225.2 DVC 15

mastap
Member
Member # 228

posted

Just curious, how do you all compare Rockford to other head unit lineups like Alpine (my fav) and other top brands. I've heard mixed things. Some love, some hate.

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RF Bass
225.2 DVC 15

Posts: 185 | From: Dijon, France | Registered: Jun 1999 |

The main reason I bought my RF a while back
was to be different and to have a more
all RF system (for fun) I had talked to
a few that got RF decks and they seemed
happy with the SQ. I compared different
decks and I prefered the Clarion, Eclipse
and RF's SQ. RF was 3'rd by a small margin.
Although I admit Nak has a nice SQ too.

My RF unit and it's changer have been
extremely reliable and far out SQ the mid
line Sony, Pioneer, Panasonic and Alpine
units I had before.

Tech's Car

Install Upgrade Pics Building my doors and kicks My drivetrain upgrades
'Where there's a will there's a wall'
'Would you like a little SQ with your SPL?'

tech man
Senior Member
Member # 50

posted

My RF unit and it's changer have been
extremely reliable and far out SQ the mid
line Sony, Pioneer, Panasonic and Alpine
units I had before.

Tech's Car

Install Upgrade Pics

Building my doors and kicks

My drivetrain upgrades
'Where there's a will there's a wall'
'Would you like a little SQ with your SPL?'

Posts: 926 | From: Sugarland, Tx | Registered: May 1999 |

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RF Bass
225.2 DVC 15

mastap
Member
Member # 228

posted

how do you judge the sq of a deck? I mean what factors are you talking about looking for? I've always run mid-line Alpine decks and been really happy with them. Of course, I've never had my stereo in one install long enough to do major tweaking, so sq has really suffered...

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RF Bass
225.2 DVC 15

Posts: 185 | From: Dijon, France | Registered: Jun 1999 |

I compare back and forth with a home audio
system I have set up. You want as realistic
a sound as possible, kinda hard to put it
into words....
Anyway, I have a class a amp going to two
custom speakers and a class a/b (homemade)
going into a special home sub (homemade
cabinet)
Oh and have a SQ disc. Iasca and Usac have
good discs to test a system's abilities
with.

Tech's Car

Install Upgrade Pics Building my doors and kicks My drivetrain upgrades
'Where there's a will there's a wall'
'Would you like a little SQ with your SPL?'[This message has been edited by tech man (edited 07-18-99).]

tech man
Senior Member
Member # 50

posted

Tech's Car

Install Upgrade Pics

Building my doors and kicks

My drivetrain upgrades
'Where there's a will there's a wall'
'Would you like a little SQ with your SPL?'

[This message has been edited by tech man (edited 07-18-99).]

Posts: 926 | From: Sugarland, Tx | Registered: May 1999 |

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RF Bass
225.2 DVC 15

mastap
Member
Member # 228

posted

I've got the Iasca disc, but no home unit. I really feel bad, but since this whole db drag craze, I've become so infatuated with bass that i've really let the sq slide a long ways. I've found myself living with a pair of 5.25 coaxes until i find time to finish the box (which is never completely done)

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RF Bass
225.2 DVC 15

Posts: 185 | From: Dijon, France | Registered: Jun 1999 |

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