Advice on new build please
12-15-2007, 11:54 AM
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I've done a lot of reading on the net, and it looks like the hate for Sony is mutually shared. Most people seem to complain about reliability. So i need another amp now.
I see a lot of old school Alpine V12s, are they any good?
Is there a site that benchmarks these amps?
I see a lot of old school Alpine V12s, are they any good?
Is there a site that benchmarks these amps?
12-15-2007, 12:24 PM
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In my opinion, Alpine makes probably one of the most solid amps there is. I never hesitate to use one. 
But I also know where you're coming from. Some things I do have to order from the states, because I find it is good bang for the buck. However, I wouldn't order anything expensive, or important to my system for that matter.
The only thing that I've bought online is my sub amp. It does exactly what I want it to do, and was a lot cheaper than Alpine etc.
But I recommend making the 30KM trip to the store. After all, that's only about a 20 minute drive either way.
But I also know where you're coming from. Some things I do have to order from the states, because I find it is good bang for the buck. However, I wouldn't order anything expensive, or important to my system for that matter.
The only thing that I've bought online is my sub amp. It does exactly what I want it to do, and was a lot cheaper than Alpine etc.
But I recommend making the 30KM trip to the store. After all, that's only about a 20 minute drive either way.
12-15-2007, 12:41 PM
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12-15-2007, 12:48 PM
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finally something we can agree on.
So i think i'm gonna go for the MRP-F550 , after ship+tax comes to about $260
By the way, the only reason i havent gone to shamuz yet is cos of the lousy weather. There is a snow hill 4ft tall on my drive way right now.
So i think i'm gonna go for the MRP-F550 , after ship+tax comes to about $260
By the way, the only reason i havent gone to shamuz yet is cos of the lousy weather. There is a snow hill 4ft tall on my drive way right now.
03-01-2008, 11:26 AM
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when it all boils down to it - it's what's in YOUR budget and what YOU want to do with YOUR car. Don't get me wrong - the advise on these boards are great, and have helped me tremendously.
But in all honesty - I'm not going to compete in any competition, so why should I buy high-end gear? I obviously want the best - but cant afford it. So I simply do the next best thing that can support my budget.
But in all honesty - I'm not going to compete in any competition, so why should I buy high-end gear? I obviously want the best - but cant afford it. So I simply do the next best thing that can support my budget.
03-04-2008, 12:00 AM
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it's really hard to "test" anything in the store racks. 16 door speakers built into a box, 8 different subs in the same box, ect. If you're going to make a trip to get some ideas, then make it a trip to the nearest soundoff or car show. Meet people and ask questions. I learned more from the few hours I've spent talking shop with others than I ever did talking to salesmen or online reviews.
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