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New member Username: Alpine97Greenwood, Indiana USA Post Number: 7 Registered: Jan-08 | Hey, I just bought a set of 6x9 Alpine Type S and a set of 6 1/2's also. I think that they sound pretty good right now, but when I crank it up, they feel tight or something. They dont sound distorted or anything, but like they are tight or something. I have a nice Alpine HU, so I don't think that they are underpowered. Do they take a little while for them to break in? I mean do they start sounding better over time. Thats how some subs are, so I was just wondering of interior speakers are the same. |
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Gold Member Username: Bnd_rulezPhoenix, AZ USA Post Number: 1050 Registered: Mar-05 | If you are powering them from the head unit, they are underpowered. Those speakers have an RMS of 50w and that head unit is probably giving them about 20w. |
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New member Username: Alpine97Greenwood, Indiana USA Post Number: 10 Registered: Jan-08 | Ok, thanks. I was at the local flea market this weekend and they have an EQ that is 200 watts. In reality it probably put out 105 watts, its made by Pyle, never heard of them before. It has 2 rca inputs on the back and a bunch of wiring that apparently wires up to the deck. I got him down to $35 cash and told him I may be back. Stupid idea? Waste of money? |
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Silver Member Username: SqcheapGrand rapids, Michigan Usa Post Number: 117 Registered: Jul-07 | Waste. Get a brand name amp if you don't have the coin go ebay or pawn shop. They were selling tested return alpine 220s on ebay lately might be gone, they and many others go for $30-50. That little amp would be much better than a HU. Amps are big for a reason compared to a HU. Pyle, pyramid, lanzar (not the opti), legacy, and others are all same company. You get what you pay for, and the cheap amps have bogus ratings. Look on ampguts at any good brand name amp that is 100w x2 RMS and figure how all that stuff would fit in the pyle for $35... any rating not RMS means nothing, and you must have the voltage they rated it at to get the power. |
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Bronze Member Username: Alpine97Greenwood, Indiana USA Post Number: 11 Registered: Jan-08 | Yeah, definately get what you pay for. All of my stuff is high-end. This is my girlfriends ride, but I'm always in it. I am going for SQ only in this car. Right now, it's phenominal. I just wants to give the type S's a little more. Price is not really an issue. But, I don't want to pay a bunch for a 4ch amp. I will take a look at ebay again and keep my eyes open. I have 2 6.5 componets and 2 6x9 memphis 3 way references in my lexus. I was lucj and found a 4 channel memphis amp on Craiglist for $50 and it was practically brand new. Hopefully I find another good deal like that. Thanks though. |
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Gold Member Username: Bnd_rulezPhoenix, AZ USA Post Number: 1072 Registered: Mar-05 | Kicker 350.4 would do well. They are cheap and put out 60wx4 at 4ohms. More options to with the bridging incase ever upgrade and whatnot. http://cgi.ebay.com/kicker-ZX350-4-Amp_W0QQitemZ220188811012QQihZ012QQcategoryZ3 9739QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Here is one that will probably go for about $120 shipped on eBay. |