Can anyone start another JL audio stealth box group purchase?

[m3j0n]

Let me know. Also, is there a particular amp that should be used with them? IF so, maybe a package containing an amp with the stealthboxes would be clutch. thanks

-Jon

[jwfergus]

I'd be interested. I'd also start it if I knew how. I hope someone will help.

[KINetics]

I'm interested in getting a pair too. If someone wants to nut up and take charge that would be great. I'm too much of a chicken $hit or else I would. Anyways, I pulled this little excerpt from a thread at e46fanatics:

"You might want to try Craig@StreetEffectz.com I know he sells them for a great price, but I'm not sure if he ships over seas."

Good luck!

[stanleycup10]

Does anyone have a picture of the stealth box?

[KINetics]

Here and here:

http://www.jlaudio.com/stealthbox/images/3series99.JPG
http://www.jlaudio.com/stealthbox/images/3Series99_IC.JPG

Here for more info:

http://www.jlaudio.com/stealthbox/3series2.html

[KaOTiKM3]

someone get this going...maybe our supporting vendor SoundFocus could help us out...

[MrChaos]

What is the retail on these puppies? I have a 12" Alpine Type-R sub with the MRD-M300 behind it.. and it does ok if I have the sub output turned all the way up, and the bass setting cranked up as well, and the amp all the way up..

I was very much considering the stealthboxes, but I didn't feel like paying what is I'm sure ridiculously high retail price. I've been quite happy with JL in the past.

-A

[KINetics]

I think retail is $400 for the pair. But I could be wrong.

MrChaos, you're sub will probably sound better is you remove the the two 6x9's (or is it 6.5"s, i forget) from your rear deck. bwm trunks are sealed pretty tight, that's probably why you can't hear your sub. Taking the two oem "subs" will effectively make 2 ports for the sound to enter the cabin. The only thing that sucks is that you loose your low-mids frequencys from the rear.

P.S. If you have the ski-pass thru option, then just remove the vinyl piece seperating your trunk and cabin and put down the rear arm rest, to create a large port.

[D Unit]

If someone is interested, I may be selling my stealthboxes very soon. I live in the Bay Area (Cali), so if anyone wants to audition them before I take them out, you are more than welcome to.

[zot786]

Does the audio retailer have to be a supporting vendor? Or can I arrange the group purchase from any car audio store.

Let me know and I'll get cracking with it.

Thanks
Sal

[vapor]

You can go with anyone who is willing to help out with a group buy. Just find an authorized JL Audio distributor and have at it. (I got mine last December in Hawaii at an audio store-hooked up by another forum member!....love 'em)

vapor

[whakiewes]

I have tried several times to get one going. This a rather hard GB, as these are pretty much make to order. No one I know in the audio business stocks them.

Wes

[m3j0n]

wes,

did you get those pics of the wheels for me yet?

-Jon

[bigwilee13]

whats the deal w/ this GB? is it old or not going to happen? if there is a GB im down for some JL stealth boxes (if the price is right)

[10kken]

Doesn't look like it's going to happen. JL Audio doesn't like their stuff sold on-line.

[Balthazarr]

They have an online store website so I don't understand why

they don't like to sell online?:95

[10kken]

THey have a website, but I thikn it's really only for informational purposes. If they're selling goods off of there it's most likely at list price, if at all. In fact, they have information on there that states their policy regarding internet sales.

[m3j0n]

well, i have a contact at hifibuys here in nashville, so I'll see what I can put together. Ill let you guys know in a few days....

-Jon

[10kken]

Jon, I got a price quote from HiFi Buys/Nashville a month or so ago. I'm interested to hear what they told you.

[m3j0n]

ken,

I will go ask them on tuesday after my papers are due.
hey, when are we gonna get that beer?
-Jon

[10kken]

Let me know when you got time. Some evening this week?

[whakiewes]

I have one set up for 360 plus shipping. Retail is 429.99. Let me know how many people are interested. It will take 5 days to get here then however long out to you.

WEs

[332 RustBucket]

Jon, we talked the last time about the price if you want to get an amp with it I could prob. save you more. Jump on AIM and we can talk.

Wes - if you want the stealth boxes hit me on AIM I think I can beat that price by a good margin. :)

[m3j0n]

due to my recent arrest, I couldnt call hifibuys. I will talk to them tomorrow, however. Ill let everyone know what they say. Im sure they'll give me a higher price than the one brad gave me.

-Jon

[m3j0n]

the guy from hifibuys saud that he can do around 350 a pair if we can get 10 pairs. Is that a good deal?.. he said they retail for 399.

-Jon

[332 RustBucket]

Jon was that with shipping?

[m3j0n]

350 is without shipping, however, he did say that he could possibly do a little better than 350 if we actually get 10 people. Does anyone know how much shipping costs on stealthboxes are?

-Jon

[10kken]

Shipping shouldn't be much more than $10-15 per set.

[KaOTiKM3]

is this a good price?

[StickBoy]

Hey what is the word on this group buy, I might be interested in buying a pair. Keep me updated if anything else comes up.

[m3j0n]

i got him down to 330 plus shipping

-Jon

[Schen80]

same here, i might be intrested

[StickBoy]

Good deal I will get back to yo within the week if I will be able to. How many have to get purchased to get the price?

[m3j0n]

i think upwards of 10.. he made it sound like we just had to get around 10.
_jon

[topspin]

What is the RMS rating on the Subs, And is $330 for a pair?

If its for the pair, and It will be less then $350 w/ shipping, Im in as well.

[KaOTiKM3]

so what is the deal with this?

[JCz04Bimmer]

I'm down if you can get the price to $300 shipped.

Nice round number and I'm sure if we advertise this on e46fanatics, etc we can get plenty of people (more than 10)

[StickBoy]

I would be down for this just say if it is gonna go through or what.

[m3j0n]

well, i dont think the guy would go down to 300, but ill ask..

-Jon

[JCz04Bimmer]

Any word?

[JD 98 ///M3]

Im interested.

How does these attach to the deck? It says no drilling etc..

Do I have to take out the 6x9's?

[KaOTiKM3]

you have to take out the rear mid range speakers and they will fit in your factory speaker locations...you will lose the speakers but gain 2 oem looking subs...I am interested in this, any new info?

[JD 98 ///M3]

Is this a GB only for 3 series 99 and up. I have a 98 M3, I saw different ones for the older series. Can they also order those?

Will the 99 and up fit for the older 98 and belwo models?98 model JL stealths (http://www.jlaudio.com/stealthbox/3series.html)

[Schen80]

"Will not fit the convertible or the '97 or '98 3-series sedan (4 door). Will not fit '99-Up."

i think your covered

[JCz04Bimmer]

Oh, no E46 coupe models?

[JD 98 ///M3]

So this group buy is for the E36 3 series models?

Because the link on the first page is for the E46 3 series

Im in if its for E36.

[topspin]

This is definately for E36. Correct me if im wrong, but they dont make these for E46 yet.

BTW, does anyone know the RMS on these subS?

[JCz04Bimmer]

They most certainly do make these for E46

[KaOTiKM3]

anything on this?

[CashmoneyM3]

I am in for the JL Stealth boxes. Please let us know if we can get the group buy.
-Lance

[topspin]

Seems as if we have more then 10 people. M3 jon, could please update us as to how that deal is going with the guy.

Try and get the lowest possible. I know you mentioned $330, thats ok with me. Can you try and get something finallized.

Or if anyone else is up to, if you think you can get a better price that would be great!

Thanks! :D

[topspin]

Im really interested and want these as soon as possible. Any updates yet?

[StickBoy]

Yes so am I. Why don't we come up with a list of all the people that want to get in on this and get the ball rolling. Also what would be the method of payment?

[topspin]

M3 jon is the one is in contact with a dealer. We need to wait till he gets things sorted out with the guy, or see if anyone else can hook something up.

I think a list of people would be good so we know how many we have. We already have about 10 poeple interested. If i have you under the wrong category just put a post and ill fix it.

In
Me
CashmoneyM3
Stickyboy
M3jon (I believe since he started this)

Maybe
JCz04Bimmer
Schen80
KaOTiKM3
jwfergus
bigwilee
95AvusTerp
Incubus
96M3

[96m3]

Put me in as a maybe please depending on the price.

[KaOTiKM3]

I'm still here but waiting for official word before I make a decision...

[jtrandall]

Is this group buy for the '99 and up only or can you get the '93-'98 stealthboxes ?

[incubus]

I'm a maybe as well.

[95AvusTerp]

i would be in if it goes through, only if its for the 93 - 98 model

[CashmoneyM3]

I am still defintely in!
-Lance

[topspin]

Well we definately have 10+ in on this, Maybe even 15. So im gonna stop updating that list.

[m3j0n]

Just so you guys know, this is for the E36 3-series, NOT THE E46!

Ok, this is the deal. I spoke to the fag at the shop and he said 325 + shipping is the best he can do. He also said something about being illegal for us to pay him and have him to ship out the parts to each individual address. I kinda think that hes just being a lazy bastard. He told me that I would have to pay for everyone's pair and then send them out on my own. I wouldn't mind doing this, but I have no way of taking credit cards, which is how I assume most of you were going to pay. Let me know what you guys think I should do. Thanks.

-jon

[topspin]

well, How about paypal for one and secondly How much do these weigh so how much would shipping be?

But at anyrate I think I am in at that price.

[10kken]

Jon,

Since you would be taking delivery at the store, this would likely be considered an in-state transaction, and thus subject to TN sales tax (9.25%)! You should ask the dude at HiFi Buys Nashville about that, since the sales tax would make the "out the door" price $355 rather than $325, plus shipping of course.

[KaOTiKM3]

i think we could paypal you the money, I pay people (private sales) through my cc with paypal all the time...

[StickBoy]

Well if you are able to pay pal that would be cool because I was planning on paying by credit card. I hope you are able to do that but if not no biggie. Keep us posted.

[topspin]

If M3Jon will take paypal, that will be cool. I have a paypal account for ebay where I can accept credit cards. However paypal charges me a fee, so I will need to check how much extra that is. If you just pay using bank account funds there is no fee. But yeah we need to see if he will take paypal.


And now would be a good time to make a real list.

In for E36 stealthboxes
Me
m3jon
Stickboy
KaOTiKM3
AlpneM3
JD98M3

One more thing, Is there a minimum number of people we need to hit for the special price.

[AlpneM3]

Im down for some stealth boxes, so if theres a group buy then tell me how much and where to send the money!

[AlpneM3]

i was wondering if there is even goin to be a buy for the stealth boxes and if there is like i said before IM IN.

[JD 98 ///M3]

Im definitely in, add me to the list. -- JD98M3
I also have a paypal account and would pay that way.

[HK_M3]

E36 & E46 Available...No minimum amount need to be interested....Contact me.....

[ArcticFox]

I already have the Stealth boxes, but thought I would share this little tid bit.

They WILL fit in a sedan. I have a 97 M3/4 and they do fit fine. You WILL have to drill one hole for each speaker to fit as the sedan mounting points are slightly different. Other than that, they fit fine....Just thought I would share...I did not read the thread, but I know this was debated before..Tim

[topspin]

Any news yet?

[StickBoy]

I talked to HK because he is offering them also for a little bit more with shipping, but I am trying to get a hold of jon before anything goes down. Just to make sure that he isn't completely committed with the other shop. I will keep you guys updated if anything happens.

[topspin]

I too contacted HK. He is a bit more but the time is comming that I am gonna need it soon. If I dont hear anything about the Gb in say A week I will prolly buy from him. I will post the final decision here, but yeah basically I need it soon now.

[StickBoy]

I got a hold of Jon and he was fine with going with HK. Just as soon as we get the info to order from HK then it can start.

[topspin]

Thing is, HKhas no GB discount

[dabomb4ever]

im in, let me know

Nick

[blackm3]

HK (Nate) can get you guys a good discount. The dealer he's going through (I am assuming the same one as the last GB) is a cool guy. No worry here!! :). Don't buy from a shady dealer and ended up waiting for couple of months. I learned from the GB with the e34 clutch!!

[topspin]

Well, HK said he can get it to us for $349 a set with shipping and tax and everything. Your final price will be $349 Hk please get on this thread and tell us the details.

I know i probably should know this but, What is the RMS on these subs?

[10kken]

Here's the info on these from the JL Audio website.

http://www.jlaudio.com/stealthbox/3series.html

[10kken]

Here's the info on these from the JL Audio website.

http://www.jlaudio.com/stealthbox/3series.html

[HK_M3]

Gentlemen,

Please contact me for details!

Thanks

[topspin]

A bump for anyone who wanted to get in on this

[BigAl]

Damn, am I a month late for this or what!!!

What's the current status, is it ongoing or closed??

AL

[topspin]

Did anyone else order from HK?

I did, sent payment about 3 weeks ago. He said he recieved payment, and subs were backordered. Thats the last I heard. Anyone else order these I am wondering whats going on

[bmcwhirt]

What's the deal on this? Are the Stealths still available?

[KaOTiKM3]

did anyone get their subs from HK?

[topspin]

I called him today. Said he mailed it out today. Seems like a good guy and things will work out afterall.

[bmcwhirt]

Oh, I had no doubt that it would. Nate seems like a stand up guy. I was just wondering if JL had an issue with the supply or something.

[topspin]

Did anyone get these from Nate yet? I havent yet recieved them. He said he shipped over 2 weeks ago.

I tried calling him...doesnt return my calls :dunno

I hope I get them

[topspin]

Well I'd just thought I'd let you all know that I got it...Finally :clap: :buttrock

[KaOTiKM3]

sounds good, how much did you pay?

[topspin]

Like 350 + 15 shipping to hawaii. I think for most mainlanders its 350 with shipping

[Vector]

Money in hand, just need a PM of who to call to order these from. ANYONE??!?!