MTX_Freak Posted January 15, 2009 Report Posted January 15, 2009 ok, so i just bought a alpine type R 1242D, peaks at 1500 watts and rms at 500, now my amp, is a 760 watt peak pioneer with a 400 rms, anyone think it will sound good or should i get a better amp before i start installing, im kinda new at this if you cant tell... :01nocomment8so: Quote
a_steezy Posted January 15, 2009 Report Posted January 15, 2009 i say run it for now, then upgrade when you can/want Quote '98 Dodge Durango 5.9L 5% front windows, 2.5% on all backs Alpine CDA-9883 Kicker ZX350.4 Kicker KS650's in all doors Kicker 1/0 hyperflex
abxx49 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Posted January 15, 2009 First off, peak power is a meaningless rating. RMS is what you want to pay attention to. That sub and amp combo will be a good match, but you can always upgrade if you feel the need or have the extra money. Quote
MTX_Freak Posted January 15, 2009 Author Report Posted January 15, 2009 First off, peak power is a meaningless rating. RMS is what you want to pay attention to. That sub and amp combo will be a good match, but you can always upgrade if you feel the need or have the extra money. thank you, i will do, but another question, all my speakers in my doors are stock and i have a xplode aftermarket stereo, the volume goes up to 34 but anything over 20 makes my door and back speakers distort, what do i do? Quote
Beckett Posted January 15, 2009 Report Posted January 15, 2009 thank you, i will do, but another question, all my speakers in my doors are stock and i have a xplode aftermarket stereo, the volume goes up to 34 but anything over 20 makes my door and back speakers distort, what do i do? get decent speakers, wire them up good, n get a second amp to run them:) Quote JS Fraser *Alpine Typr-R 12" *JBL GTO 1200.1 Sub Amp *Alpine PDX-4.100 *Rockford Fosgate Power 6.5's *Rockford Fosgate Fanatics 6.5's Both in front doors *0/1 Guage wiring from front Junction Boxes to 120AH Battery In Boot (battery removed because too small for alternator) *140 Amp HO Alternator *Alpine Head Unit -------------------------------------------------------------------------x------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Beckett Posted January 15, 2009 Report Posted January 15, 2009 oh and you will hopefuly be happy with you alpine:) i love mine:) Quote JS Fraser *Alpine Typr-R 12" *JBL GTO 1200.1 Sub Amp *Alpine PDX-4.100 *Rockford Fosgate Power 6.5's *Rockford Fosgate Fanatics 6.5's Both in front doors *0/1 Guage wiring from front Junction Boxes to 120AH Battery In Boot (battery removed because too small for alternator) *140 Amp HO Alternator *Alpine Head Unit -------------------------------------------------------------------------x------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MTX_Freak Posted January 15, 2009 Author Report Posted January 15, 2009 oh and you will hopefuly be happy with you alpine:) i love mine:) yeah, i did have a MTX thunder 6000 that i thought i would love, but they first day i installed it, it freaking blew, so i starting looking into these alpines, i think im gonna love it, ill get pics of my install and put on here for you, oh thanks for the help too. Quote
Guest Posted January 15, 2009 Report Posted January 15, 2009 subs dont blow unless you clipped them to hell usually...or overpowered it alot. Quote
MTX_Freak Posted January 15, 2009 Author Report Posted January 15, 2009 subs dont blow unless you clipped them to hell usually...or overpowered it alot. no... i bought the sub used, i think it was already messed up and they guy lied to me and said it was fine. Quote
Beckett Posted January 15, 2009 Report Posted January 15, 2009 still......... make sure you look in the search on here and make sure you learn how to do it all correctly:) so you don't blow the alpine ask if you can't find, this place is great for help x Quote JS Fraser *Alpine Typr-R 12" *JBL GTO 1200.1 Sub Amp *Alpine PDX-4.100 *Rockford Fosgate Power 6.5's *Rockford Fosgate Fanatics 6.5's Both in front doors *0/1 Guage wiring from front Junction Boxes to 120AH Battery In Boot (battery removed because too small for alternator) *140 Amp HO Alternator *Alpine Head Unit -------------------------------------------------------------------------x------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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