which amp should i get?
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which amp should i get?
Getting all around alpine type s speakers and a small JL Audio CP108LG-W3v3 sub. I have a del sol and im not asking for much. I value my trunk space, although I love my music, I don't need the bass punching in the gut and face loud, high, shaking, etc... also another reason why I opted out on alpine type r speakers. Bass down low. Any amp suggestions? Im also looking for a head unit.
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Re: which amp should i get?
look into the alpine pdx amps. small and power full. grab one that power output rms is close to you speakers rms.
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Whats your $$ comfy zone $$ for amp.
Head unit...can't beat a Pioneer IMO. All I ever owned but even the newer stuff is getting cheesy. Find a NIB older model. DEH-P6000UB is one of the last decent Pioneer decks put out there. 7 Band EQ, all your filters, Hi-volt preouts, Sub control, USB and iPhone control. Alpine, Eclipse, maybe Clarion would be other choices.
Head unit...can't beat a Pioneer IMO. All I ever owned but even the newer stuff is getting cheesy. Find a NIB older model. DEH-P6000UB is one of the last decent Pioneer decks put out there. 7 Band EQ, all your filters, Hi-volt preouts, Sub control, USB and iPhone control. Alpine, Eclipse, maybe Clarion would be other choices.
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Re: which amp should i get?
Have had great experiences with my (many) sony x-plod headunits. Not so great experiences with a cheap pioneer, kenwood and alpine.
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That's a completely backwards statement. Sony makes a great tv and lord knows i love my ps3 but their car audio is horrible. Good for low budget applications or work vehicle but over a Pioneer or Alpine? No way.
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Re: which amp should i get?
My favorites are those old school amps which only Ebay has them. I always search there. Those are the best. The sound quality is superior, but you need good speakers to go with them. I got all Alpine component speakers, Phoenix Gold 10" sub, Phoenix Gold 60W amp to drive the sub and the JBL GTQ 240 to drive the Alpine components. They stole my Kicker and US Acoustic. Lucky they didn't get my Pioneer Touch screen. I made a cover for it and they didn't see it at night. My alarm should be done by next week. It should have been done already but every time I start it, some thing come up and delay it.
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I don't know ur budget, but this is a decent 5 channel
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Soundstr...ht_1076wt_1169
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Soundstr...ht_1076wt_1169
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The reason I have had many is because they end up leaving me in whatever car they are in. We have one in my current car, I had 2 different models at different times in my old car, one in my truck, one in my brothers civic, and several friends have them. Very few problems with the headunits (except one that had one preamp channel die.)
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My favorites are those old school amps which only Ebay has them. I always search there. Those are the best. The sound quality is superior, but you need good speakers to go with them. I got all Alpine component speakers, Phoenix Gold 10" sub, Phoenix Gold 60W amp to drive the sub and the JBL GTQ 240 to drive the Alpine components. They stole my Kicker and US Acoustic. Lucky they didn't get my Pioneer Touch screen. I made a cover for it and they didn't see it at night. My alarm should be done by next week. It should have been done already but every time I start it, some thing come up and delay it.
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Re: which amp should i get?
if you don't mind having two amps and more wire running around your trunk, i would suggest doing so to get the most value out of your setup, for your door speakers i would suggest a JBL GTO-504EZ, easy setup, and phenomenal sound quality, and it hits 50 watts/channel RMS @ 4ohms so it will power those speakers well, although you do pay around $200 for it, i was pleased and i still enjoy it. as for your sub, a mono-block amp that is stable @ 4ohms i would suggest the Rockford Fosgate Prime R500-1D, i do not have any experience with this particular amp, but Rockford is a good brand (pricy tho) and this should power that JL sub on the high end. If you have time, talk to the Crutchfeild advisers, they will help you out,
Good Luck on your build!
Good Luck on your build!
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Alpine amps are decent for how much you pay. Go to your local best buy. Alot of alpine stuff is on sale. I think there trying to get rid of it to make way for all there kicker stuff
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I typically would agree and almost anything else sony car-audio related is garbage (xplod speakers are absolutely the worst garbage. Worst than stock) . I like their headunits however (albeit everything is running via amp, not going the use the "54 watts" of "real-power" provided by my headunit, trololo.)
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Wow! I just love to read the post on here. Take a look at the XD700/5 from JL. Still made in America and the company is owned by sound enthusiast, not a shareholders group. $550 and it will run all of your speakers plus your sub.
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98% of the buyers probably dont care about that stuff and probably don't need to. What JL has done is essentialy built obsolecents into each amplifier. The day they stop supporting it is the day you must buy a new one. All electronics are trending this way though.
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Generally I like JL audio equipment. However I'm not a huge fan of the amps. Well made yes, but they are essentially thow away amps. I say this because they use multi layered PCB's. They also use parts that are hard to find outside of JL. If you have an issue with an internal trace on the PCB your hosed. Also JL wont release schematics for their amps.(I dont blame them I wouldn't either)
98% of the buyers probably dont care about that stuff and probably don't need to. What JL has done is essentialy built obsolecents into each amplifier. The day they stop supporting it is the day you must buy a new one. All electronics are trending this way though.
98% of the buyers probably dont care about that stuff and probably don't need to. What JL has done is essentialy built obsolecents into each amplifier. The day they stop supporting it is the day you must buy a new one. All electronics are trending this way though.
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It's kinda like being required to go to Honda everytime you need your car fixed no matter how simple and then being charged $150 for a single spark plug wire. It's a buisness model they have chosen and it works for them can't fault them for doing it. Never did I say their equipment isn't any good because of this. What happens to those amps when JL decides they are obsolete and they no longer want to support them or perhaps they go out of buisness? Your up s**t creak without a paddle. I've got a few autotek's built in 95 that are still functional and work perfectly. I've got a few phoenix gold amps that I wouldn't let go either. The good stuff wont be made again anytime soon.
Like I said most people wont care about this stuff cause they are looking for the cheapest tool to get the job done. I suppose I care a little more then most.
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I just got an MTX Thunder 4160 from him. Oh my God!! This thing weighs a ton and it's so powerful and clean. My Alpines never sing this clean at low volumes. So much details out of it. Now that speaking from old school amps and this one take its so far for me. The amp is only rated 20W per channel, but it seems like it gives 60W or more for sure. MTX cheated to win in competitions.
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"Spend the money once" has always been my motto...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Orion-250R-2...item1c2a090ae3
Nothin' beats the old school USA made.
You can find these from $200 & up on eBay. I found a few guys who are certified component electronics guys and rebuild these with American made parts to original or better specs.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Orion-250R-2...item1c2a090ae3
Nothin' beats the old school USA made.
You can find these from $200 & up on eBay. I found a few guys who are certified component electronics guys and rebuild these with American made parts to original or better specs.
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