Phoenix Gold Tantrum X vs. Alpine Type R
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Topic: Phoenix Gold Tantrum X vs. Alpine Type R
Posted By: mark241
Subject: Phoenix Gold Tantrum X vs. Alpine Type R
Date Posted: December 23, 2003 at 12:34 PM
I'm looking to buy some new subs and which ones out of these two (please no outside suggestions on other subs, just these two)would be the better for a sound quality setup? (I would be only looking at 10" and would be running 2 off of a kenwood kac 7201)
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Posted By: Geeque
Date Posted: December 24, 2003 at 9:18 AM
I have two 10" type r alpine subs and I love them, ever since pg changed ownership the quality has gone to crap.
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Gary Kline
MECP Master Technician
Posted By: pureRF
Date Posted: December 24, 2003 at 4:30 PM
Get type-r.
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dream it, build it, fiberglass it
Posted By: mark241
Date Posted: December 24, 2003 at 5:39 PM
The specs on these two subs are very similar, why should I choose the type R? Do they sound better?
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: December 24, 2003 at 5:47 PM
No offense intended dude, but why have you limited yourself to only these two subs?
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Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.
Posted By: MAXST
Date Posted: December 24, 2003 at 7:03 PM
im agreeing with forbidden. I suggest these: https://www.edesignaudio.com/ep2/10kx.htm They are way cheaper and better than both of those. Or if you want more power these: https://www.edesignaudio.com/ep2/10o.htm ------------- I need quality equipment, feel free to donate.
Posted By: mark241
Date Posted: December 24, 2003 at 8:20 PM
The reason I am doing that is because I live in Canada, they are the most expenisve I can afford and have had experience with products from either company (just not the ones I'm looking at)
Posted By: pureRF
Date Posted: December 24, 2003 at 8:31 PM
Mark, if your limiting yourself to those 2 subs go with the type-R's. They do sound better and pheonix gold is a pretty bad company.
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dream it, build it, fiberglass it
Posted By: mark241
Date Posted: December 24, 2003 at 8:32 PM
Why do you think phoenix gold is bad?
Posted By: mark241
Date Posted: December 24, 2003 at 8:34 PM
I've had greate experience with their lowest line (the QX)
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: December 26, 2003 at 12:18 PM
Mark, I am also in Canada and would be glad to help you, I have many brands available, I am located on Vancouver Island, probably nowhere near you, but just because you are seemingly isolated does not mean that you should not look outside the box. Now Kleenx Gold has made some nice product over the years, but the new product is nowhere near the level of quality it was a number of years back, they have gone the way of most companies in order to remain competitive, that is a cheaper price point. The olny way to get cheaper is to start by using cheaper quality parts and cheaper manufacturing processes. What dollar range is in reach for you for subs?
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Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.
Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: December 26, 2003 at 8:30 PM
why not use e-bay and broden your selection?? altho i would still go for the alpine. They are a awsome 2 in 1 sub, they have great spl for the price, and the sound quality is amazing.
Posted By: bpunzel
Date Posted: December 27, 2003 at 6:28 AM
theres no comparison, go with alpine. The specs between them maybe close but if you listen to each one you'd pick type r. You shouldnt choose one over the other because of the spec's. Listen to them and decide! I hit 143.5 spl inside my car and 154 in the trunk. ------------- 143.5 Spl
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