frostbite3360 Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I got the clean sweep installed in my 2.5i over a year ago, and still people are wondering what it is. If you go to the sticky thread about FAQ's on car audio, theres a good description of what it does. I'm wondering if anyone here has installed one and what your opinion of it is? Personally, I like it a lot. It's made the music really come out cleaner and more precisely. I installed the clean sweep in conjunction with JL Audio XR components in the front doors and the rear ones, and also ran the clean sweep through a JL 300/4 Amplifier thats in my trunk. After all the stereo equipment I've run on previous vehicles, I can honestly say this is the best setup I've had. I also had a JL Audio 12" W7 in the trunk being powered by a 1500 watt Phoenix Gold amp, but I sold the W7 a couple months ago (and regret it) It ran at about 140 decibles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeysnow Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I like the sound, however, hate having the little knob for volume, and hate having to control my ipod manually. I'm on the fence whether to tear it out and install an Alphine HU with ipod controls. If I had a 2.5i i would NOT use the cleansweep. My set up is as follows: JL Cleansweep (2) 12" JL Two 12W6v2-D4 in prowedge enclosure 6.5 Focals front and rear MTX 1000d mono amp Audiobahn 4 channel amp (forget model number) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbite3360 Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 If I had a 2.5i i would NOT use the cleansweep. Why's that? Secondly, I like the knob. It was installed in the little coin holder or whatever in front of the cupholders in my center console, so its closer to my hand then the cd player is. Most people look at it and think it came stock like that, which is what I was going for. Also installed right next to the knob is the light bulb that tells you what audio source your using. I think its a pretty nice setup. Here's a picture of what I'm talking about: The black knob went to my Subwoofer gain (when I had my subwoofer). Now its nothing more than a decoration. But the silver one controls the volume on the cleen sweep, and you can see the bulb lit up saying its on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levish Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Why's that? Secondly, I like the knob. It was installed in the little coin holder or whatever in front of the cupholders in my center console, so its closer to my hand then the cd player is. Most people look at it and think it came stock like that, which is what I was going for. Also installed right next to the knob is the light bulb that tells you what audio source your using. I think its a pretty nice setup. Here's a picture of what I'm talking about: The black knob went to my Subwoofer gain (when I had my subwoofer). Now its nothing more than a decoration. But the silver one controls the volume on the cleen sweep, and you can see the bulb lit up saying its on. because the climate control people are tied to their headunit (hence the need for a cleansweep type device) while the people without it are free to use another headunit with better features / specs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeysnow Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 A good HU will produce just about "as good" quality as the cleansweep. In addition, if you are listing to MP3s, the quality is diminished anyways. Also with road noice, wind, engine, etc..... the difference is minimal. Don't get me wrong, the cleansweep is a quality product, just wish it was "better" integrated into the whole system. The very least to power the IPOD. I like a clean install, which mine is except for the IPOD power plug, and IPOD hanging out of my center console. I thought I could live with it..... My cleansweep will probably up for sale soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbite3360 Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 ^^ I got you man. I had no idea that legacy's with automatic climate control was somehow connected to the head unit. Now I know why you wouldn't put a cleensweep in a 2.5i. Now that I have a HU integration kit, I can put an aftermarket cd player in there no problem. But the Cleensweep has been a good holdover for me anyways. I want to put in the Eclipse AVN 7000 Navigation Unit. Back when I got the Cleensweep, theres no way I could have afforded that thing anyway. But as time goes by you get used to one thing, and when you're able to do it - upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvento Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 want another 12w7 12" I have an extra had it for a couple month like brand new had two of them in the back of my car too much bass!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbite3360 Posted September 23, 2007 Author Share Posted September 23, 2007 ^^ I might be interested. Too much bass?? There is no such thing. I woulda left it in there haha. I actually was thinking about going with 2 13.5 W7's so I could blow everyone away at the car shows. But I'm not sure I could make it fit. How much for your 12? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvento Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 around $700 I do not know about shipping thought?obo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbite3360 Posted September 23, 2007 Author Share Posted September 23, 2007 Sorry man. I could get it brand new off ebay for about 500 shipped. If you think about lowering the price by about 300 dollars, then maybe haha. That's how much I sold mine for. - Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvento Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 f!!@# I paid $900 for mine new should have looked on ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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