First car audio system
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New member Username: Take_it_deepPost Number: 1 Registered: Nov-08 | OK so I plan on getting a ALPINE Type-R SWR-1242D sub and running it off a Alpine MRP-M1000, and the question is, would the amp be overkill for the sub, as in would i really need the power from the amp or should i downgrade? Thanks in advance!  |
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Silver Member Username: WickedbassNashville, Tn Post Number: 102 Registered: Jan-08 | That sub has a 500wrms and dual 4ohms coils, which can be wired to a 2 or 8 ohm load (wiring to 8ohms not recomended for this application). That amp will put out 1000 watts at 2ohms, which seems a tad much to me. As far as the alpine line goes the MRP-M500 seems to be about right. http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=MRP-M500 |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Philadelphia, PA Post Number: 8946 Registered: Jul-06 | That amp is perfect for that sub..... you can put ~750w to that sub with no problem and then you still have power to spare...... it's rediculous how many people don't understand this but a YOU CAN NOT HAVE TOO MUCH EXTRA POWER. It is a good thing to have. |
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Silver Member Username: WickedbassNashville, Tn Post Number: 105 Registered: Jan-08 | He asked about a certain sub/amp combo. I gave my imput. But your right there is nothing wrong with power to spare. I was simply trying to save him a little money with the smaller amp. My reasoning was that the m500 would do the job just fine and the m1000 would not be being used to full potential .Theres sbout $100 dollars difference between those two (online anyway). Just my .02 |
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Platinum Member Username: WingmanaliveA pic is worth 1000 posts!! Post Number: 18919 Registered: Jun-06 | "it's rediculous how many people don't understand this but a YOU CAN NOT HAVE TOO MUCH EXTRA POWER. It is a good thing to have." As long as they are smart/responsible with it. Put a teenager behind the wheel of a 500hp sports car....... |
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New member Username: Raydizzle34Post Number: 8 Registered: Aug-08 | I like all of your teenager/college kid analogies... LoL |
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Platinum Member Username: WingmanaliveA pic is worth 1000 posts!! Post Number: 18932 Registered: Jun-06 | Just take it from those who failed in the past and learned lol. Oh God let's not open the marriage saga.....  |
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New member Username: Take_it_deepPost Number: 2 Registered: Nov-08 | Cheers for all the help! However might just go with the MRP-M500 seeing as my budgets fairly limited |
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Platinum Member Username: Rovin1 15 = 149.5 DBsTrinidad & T... Post Number: 14397 Registered: Jul-05 | i have seen\heard 1 of those Rs on that amp & while it will take it IMO i wouldnt advise it , get a amp closer to 750-800wrms u can use that 1k alpine amp but just dont turn up the vol too high so that u dont risk facking it up ... |
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Platinum Member Username: Rovin1 15 = 149.5 DBsTrinidad & T... Post Number: 14398 Registered: Jul-05 | if u get a 15" type R though it will run good off that amp ... |
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Gold Member Username: Drant19DUB-C, TX Post Number: 1320 Registered: Aug-07 | paul always has the best scenarios/analogies |
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New member Username: Take_it_deepPost Number: 3 Registered: Nov-08 | Hmmmm well taking the new information as well as my fairly tight budget into account, what do you think about these? http://www.dealercostcaraudio.com/CH1500D.aspx http://www.dealercostcaraudio.com/XM-GTR6001.aspx http://www.dealercostcaraudio.com/1Fd1500.aspx they seem to fit the specs near perfectly, however im not shure about whether or not these brands make for good amps Also cheers to all that have taken the time to help me out! |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Philadelphia, PA Post Number: 8970 Registered: Jul-06 | To put it bluntly those are all complete sh!t and will not produce anywhere near the power they claim. |
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New member Username: Take_it_deepPost Number: 4 Registered: Nov-08 | even so, they must at least be step up from the MRP-M500 right? |
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Bronze Member Username: Vivi2000Post Number: 74 Registered: Aug-07 | No, All 3 of those are crap. Alpine has great quality amps, and they are recognized for that. Boss, Sony and soundstorm are all bad brands for car audio. It would be better to wait a little more and save up for quality parts that wont catch on fire while your driving down the road. that MRP-500 will be great for that sub, but if you want to upgrade then you will need a new amp. If you want to you could save up for something like the MRP-1000 and just run it at 4 ohms for 600wrms, or the AQ1200d and run that at 2 ohms until you get another sub, then run it at 1 ohm. Alpine is expensive, but you get what you pay for. If you plan on upgrading to 2 subs sometime int he future, and want to run them at one ohm you must get the 4 ohm dvc versions. |
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