Amp for 2 10" Alpine Types S's or 2 10" Type R's
03-03-2006, 12:33 PM
#31
MR2NR thanks for that post, that sounds like a smart way to set up a system. You make an especially good point because im 6'2, although i do not keep my seat back all the way. The JBL has a shallow mounting depth compared to say a Rockford P3 which is why i think that might be a good choice. I have to work all weekend until sunday so i will be doing the measurements then. Thanks for all your help.
03-05-2006, 10:24 AM
#32
Alrite guys update. Today the major measuring for the box will be done. I was at East Hamilton Radio yesterday and i perused a ton of different sub and amp combos. Right now i am leaning towards 2 Alpine 10' Type S subs paired with an Alpine MRPM650 amp. Though i have not done any measuring yet, i was told by many that these would fit in a truck box without any problems. Either way i will be building my own box to achieve the fit i want. Any opinions on this sub and amp combo, id appreciate it. Thanks guys.
03-05-2006, 11:00 AM
#33
My $.02 worth.....
If you have been in to EHR, you have now seen the most expensive place in the west GTA to get your stuff....they do nice work, but guess who pays for all the advertising they do?? BTW, there's nothing wrong with the equipment you've mentioned, I just think there are alternatives available that will work as well or better that will not hurt your wallet quite as much....
I would suggest you take a trip over to Burlington Radioactive on Harvester Rd. and talk to Lee about your situation. He can do a great job and save you a lot of coin....check out the comparison ads on the wall and you'll see what I mean....tell him you heard about his shop here and you'll do even better...
HTH
If you have been in to EHR, you have now seen the most expensive place in the west GTA to get your stuff....they do nice work, but guess who pays for all the advertising they do?? BTW, there's nothing wrong with the equipment you've mentioned, I just think there are alternatives available that will work as well or better that will not hurt your wallet quite as much....
I would suggest you take a trip over to Burlington Radioactive on Harvester Rd. and talk to Lee about your situation. He can do a great job and save you a lot of coin....check out the comparison ads on the wall and you'll see what I mean....tell him you heard about his shop here and you'll do even better...
HTH
03-05-2006, 11:32 AM
#34
Yea, i realize that EHR is not the cheapest place to buy, but it is a great place to check out all kinds of nice stuff. I shop around alot before i end up buying anything, its just the way ive always been. I appreciate your advice. Does saving coin mean switching out of the alpine stuff. Ive become slightly partial to the apline equipment after hearing the Type S's. I live by Niagara Falls so Burlington is around an hour drive, no big deal but i wouldnt know what im looking for even if i went there. Thanks
03-05-2006, 11:46 AM
#35
Lee doesn't carry Alpine, but he does carry RF, Clarion, Kenwood and Focal, among others.
I've always found Alpine seems to cost more than comparable equipment from other brands, same as Kicker...it may just be the distributor here in Canada, but the increase in price from the US to Canada for some brands is out of line, IMHO.
The key point here is to find the products that sound good to your ears, and also give good value for the $$$. Most authorized dealers will offer comparable warranties, and after that it comes down to service. I recommend Lee because I have known him for many years, he has dealt honorably with myself and the people I have brought to his shop, and his stuff works as he says it will.
HTH
I've always found Alpine seems to cost more than comparable equipment from other brands, same as Kicker...it may just be the distributor here in Canada, but the increase in price from the US to Canada for some brands is out of line, IMHO.
The key point here is to find the products that sound good to your ears, and also give good value for the $$$. Most authorized dealers will offer comparable warranties, and after that it comes down to service. I recommend Lee because I have known him for many years, he has dealt honorably with myself and the people I have brought to his shop, and his stuff works as he says it will.
HTH
03-05-2006, 12:03 PM
#36
I have no experience with any of those brands, i guess because im fairly new to this scene. I would like to make a choice that gets me good equipment for a price that isnt too high. Id rather not spend more than around $650 but i also dont want something that i will want to upgrade in a short time, so i guess i may end up spending more. Thanks again.
03-05-2006, 06:44 PM
#37
That much $$ will get you something that sounds good and will not need to be replaced for a long time....
One thing to keep in mind when you are starting out at this obsession is to buy quality from the start. That way even when you do decide to add to your system you can keep using the stuff you already own, but change how you are using it.
All the brands mentioned here have been used by lots of people over long time frames, each has it's strengths and weaknesses, and as long as the system in your vehicle sounds good to you, don't worry too much about other people's opinions.
Easiest way to do comparison shopping for audio is to take a CD of music you've heard on a few different systems, both home and car, and take the time to listen to it in a few different stores on a variety of brand names.
HTH
One thing to keep in mind when you are starting out at this obsession is to buy quality from the start. That way even when you do decide to add to your system you can keep using the stuff you already own, but change how you are using it.
All the brands mentioned here have been used by lots of people over long time frames, each has it's strengths and weaknesses, and as long as the system in your vehicle sounds good to you, don't worry too much about other people's opinions.
Easiest way to do comparison shopping for audio is to take a CD of music you've heard on a few different systems, both home and car, and take the time to listen to it in a few different stores on a variety of brand names.
HTH
03-05-2006, 07:34 PM
#38
Thanks for that information. Im trying to buy something fairly good the first time and even though it may cost me more it will save me money in the long run. At EHR i got a quote for 2 Apline 10" Type S's with the MRPM650 Amp as well as the wiring needed for $730 plus tax. This is slightly out of my price range. I was shopping on a website called onlinecarstereo.com. It has exceptional prices and is out of the United States. It would end up being around $600 Canadian for the same thing from EHR but the $600 is including taxes and exhange, which fits right into my price range. However the only thing i am slightly worried about is that the warranty on the products is through onlinecarstereo.com and not the manufacturer. Has anyone had any experience with a similar situation or with the website for that matter? Thanks for all the help.
03-05-2006, 08:16 PM
#39
If you're new to car audio, and you want to try doing it yourself, I would suggest you get someone to help you build the box. A box for a regular cab P/U is a challenge for anyone.
Just keep in mind that the after-sales support and service will vary depending on how and where you buy your stuff....in car audio, like everywhere else, you get what you pay for.
HTH
Just keep in mind that the after-sales support and service will vary depending on how and where you buy your stuff....in car audio, like everywhere else, you get what you pay for.
HTH
03-05-2006, 09:44 PM
#40
Thanks for the advice. My dad has worked with wood his entire life building just about anything you can think of, so for building a box he can fab just about anything we need. I understand that service is an important part but for an extra $250 it doesnt seem worth it to me to buy from a shop around here. Still confused as of where i should buy.
