SQ System

Ok well this will be my first real system, Back in high school i had 2 10" punch subs in a bandpass with a small RF amp if you wanna call that a system. Anyway to the real point of this post. I'm looking to get a good sounding system in my car, i've picked out most of the stuff i think i'll need. I'm looking for some opinions on my selections, any idea's you guys might have. So here's what i have picked out HU Alpine CDA-9833 Sub Amp Phoenix Gold Xenon X400.1 400W RMS 1-4Ohms Comp Amp Phoenix Gold Xenon X100x2 100Wx2 1-4Ohms Line Driver Phoenix Gold Tantrum TLD66 Components Image Dynamics CS 1.6 6 1/2 Midbass Tweets are HLCD (HLCD Horn Loaded Compression Driver) Sub Alpine Type R 12" Dual 2Ohm VC Also other random things Remote voltage monitor for the amps The sub wil be in a .86 cu/ft sealed enclosure (custom made sub displacment is figured in) Wire will be 4 gauge fused to a distro block 8 gauge from the block to the amps.

It doesn't look like you need help at this point...Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.

lol well i've been thinking about going with a dif sub. I've been looking at the brahma 12 powered buy a PG X1200.1 Just to let you know i have 2500 to spend on this system, now the one listed above i can pick up for 2000$ If i switch out the alpne for the brahma, and the X400.1 for the X1200.1 it comes to around 2400 And i'm sure i can get some of the things cheaper. that new price is with the brahma the 1200.1 and adire audio premade box. i did'nt find a prive on the box so i figured in 200 for it.

Looks like a nice set up, what kind of car is it going in?  How many sets of components are you throwing in?  If you really want it to be a tight system, try to get everything from the same brand.  Since you've chosen an Alpine HU & sub, why not go all Alpine?  The AlpineType X components have amazing bass and crystal clear highs and mids.  The Alpine V12 AccuClass amps are great but expensive.

AFAIAC, stay away from the compression drivers... If you want REAL sound quality, and if you want to keep them, don't ever look at their output on an RTA... I know. everybody is gonna say "If they sound good to him..." and I agree, I was just adding my two cents. The Brahma is a GREAT choice, and will give you good output, as well. I might consider an Eclipse HU, instead of the Alpine as well...It all reminds me of something that Molière once said to Guy de Maupassant at a café in Vienna: "That's nice. You should write it down."

ok i changed up a bit after doing some looking around and making some calls, Now i can't go and listen to any adire products as there are no dealers or anyone with adire around here. but everyone i've talked to raves about them. anyhow so i've changed the system some. Still going with the alpine HU cause i've had 2 alpine decks before this and i loved both. anyway here's the new line up. HU Alpine CDA-9833 Sub Amp Phoenix Gold Xenon X1200.1 Comp Amp Phoenix Gold Xenon X100.2 Components Adire Koda 6 1/2 Sub Adire Brahma 12" in a sealed 1 cu/ft box Sub will be inverted cause i like how it looks. Line Driver Phoenix Gold Tantrum TLD66 6 Channel 8 volt Wiring and other randomness 1/0 back to distro then 8 guage to the 100.2 and 4 off the the 1200.1 Yellow top 170amp alternator

Good call on the Koda components.  But I always recomend that you buy NOTHING if you haven't heard it.  What brands ARE available in your area?  And again, why do you feel you need a line driver?Support the12volt.com

Not much Rockford Fosgate Audiobahn Cadence and thats about it other then what they sell at wal-mart. I went with the linr driver to get a full 8 volts to my amp. as i've heard it will give you cleaner outpit from your amp.

oh ya any idea's on where to get a 170+ amp alt? car is 1999 ford escort