I purchased this item a few weeks back for my 2003 Mercedes E-500. The car has the standard Mercedes car stereo by harmon kardon, nothing else. I wanted a little more depth for the existing system without the hassle of a huge box and a ton of money. I purchased a amp install kit from radio shack and had at it. Install time for myself was 40 min or less. It was really easy. As far as the sound, WOW! Seriously Outstanding. It was not that childish stuff you hear driving through your neighborhood occasionally. It was very clean. But it can punch , once dialed in. Also as I used it more it sounded better. I think it needed too break in. I've owned the Bazooka amplified sub for my silverado and this was cheaper.
I bought this to replace my infinity 10 basslink (which i had for years) finally blew out. Put the rockford in my F150 extended cab and what a difference. Hits harder than i had expected. Good sound.......and clean for a 12. Fits in the back perfectly.
