JRPhase Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 I would like to replace the THX amps 600W with two 600W a/d/s pH15 amps. Where are the amps located ? Thanks, JR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreamEDGE. Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Don't touch the amp's, they incorporate much more than just amplifying the sound. The speakers will sound like garbage without the Stock Lincoln supplied amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Don't touch the amp's, they incorporate much more than just amplifying the sound. The speakers will sound like garbage without the Stock Lincoln supplied amp. I wouldn't touch anything unless you're ripping it all out and starting over. The THX system is actually engineered and tuned specifically for each vehicle, and it is an entire system. Replacing pieces of the system would probably not work very well. What is it about the sound that you don't like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiesdady Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 I wouldn't touch anything unless you're ripping it all out and starting over. The THX system is actually engineered and tuned specifically for each vehicle, and it is an entire system. Replacing pieces of the system would probably not work very well. What is it about the sound that you don't like? How about an amp on the standard system? Is that a possibility? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRPhase Posted February 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 I wouldn't touch anything unless you're ripping it all out and starting over. The THX system is actually engineered and tuned specifically for each vehicle, and it is an entire system. Replacing pieces of the system would probably not work very well. What is it about the sound that you don't like? I have several Two -Amp systems which I tuned and are much louder and clearer than the THX system in my MKX. It sounds good but, I am used to more wattage. 600 is good for a Sub but, not an entire system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRPhase Posted February 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 I have several Two -Amp systems which I tuned and are much louder and clearer than the THX system in my MKX. It sounds good but, I am used to more wattage. 600 is good for a Sub but, not an entire system. The adjustment is a "joke" too. The system should have at least a 7 band equalizer AND the ability to control the Subwoofer at a minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 How about an amp on the standard system? Is that a possibility? Sure. Crutchfield provides instructions on how to add an amp to a stock system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 I have several Two -Amp systems which I tuned and are much louder and clearer than the THX system in my MKX. It sounds good but, I am used to more wattage. 600 is good for a Sub but, not an entire system. Louder - sure. Clearer - not so sure. I know some audiophiles who say the THX system is one of the best they've heard. If you're talking about being clear at extremely high volume levels then that's probably correct since the THX system is built for sound quality, not for decibels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRPhase Posted February 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Louder - sure. Clearer - not so sure. I know some audiophiles who say the THX system is one of the best they've heard. If you're talking about being clear at extremely high volume levels then that's probably correct since the THX system is built for sound quality, not for decibels. The ""audipohiles" are comparing other factory systems e.g. Audi's B&O, Lexus Mark Levinson etc... If you are willing to spend the money on a "serious" system with proper amplification and equilization control, trust me, you can do better. Otherwise, high end audio mfg's would be out of business. Dont get me wrong the THX sounds very good. It just needs more wattage (closer to 1000W overall) and more complete system controls. You dont simply put a treble and bass control and call it "serious" audio. Even cheaper head units have Eq. band capabilities these days. No subwoofer control is a major omission too. In conclusion, the THX is good but just needs the last few items buttoned-up to be incredible. They went this far... JR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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