amp, sub recommendations
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Printed Date: May 02, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Topic: amp, sub recommendations
Posted By: davidh_r
Subject: amp, sub recommendations
Date Posted: May 05, 2008 at 8:58 PM
Which amp(s) would work best on a pair of Alpine SWR-1042D subs at a 2 ohm load?
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Posted By: aznboi3644
Date Posted: May 05, 2008 at 9:41 PM
whichever fits into your budget
What enclosure do you plan on using with these subs?? Please don't say sealed
Posted By: davidh_r
Date Posted: May 05, 2008 at 9:48 PM
They are going into a 07 Cobalt which means limited space. Recommendations on an enclosure?
Posted By: aznboi3644
Date Posted: May 05, 2008 at 9:57 PM
Type R's sound like dog crap in sealed boxes. If you have room for a 3 cu ft net ported enclosure than they will sound very good.
Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: May 05, 2008 at 10:00 PM
You either need a single amp that can do 1000 watts rms at 1 or 4 ohm , or 2 500 watts rms amps that can do it at 2 ohms each.
I like to stick with one amp, if you want to stick with Alpine and can afford it, look at the PDX-1.1000
BUT, if you can return the subs and get 2 SWR-1022D's, than look at a MRP-M1000.
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2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.
Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: May 05, 2008 at 10:04 PM
I would venture to say that you'd need a vented box with 2 cu ft net airspace and tuned to anywhere between 35 Hz and 30 Hz. I'd stay away from anything higher than 35 Hz (too much loss of SQ) unless you're striving for only loudness. But some of the others here might have a different perspective on this than I do. My thoughts here are based on a software-generated result of the SWR-1041D...I don't know how much of a difference there is in the models. ------------- Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.
Posted By: davidh_r
Date Posted: May 05, 2008 at 10:12 PM
I'd like to hear recommendations for a subwoofer setup.
I have a 07 Chevy Cobalt with a I have a Pioneer DEH-P600UB head unit (Cobalt’s have limited trunk space and I'm unsure of exact dimensions but we can use the entire trunk space).
I listen to rap and techno music.
I want a crisp big bass sound and i don't care what it sounds like outside my car. The system is for my enjoyment, not flashing it off to my neighbors.
I'm looking to spend $2000-2500.
Need any other qualifiers to make a recommendation?
Posted By: jettagli03
Date Posted: May 05, 2008 at 10:23 PM
I completely disagree that Type-R's sound like dog crap in sealed boxes.
I ran two 12" Type-R's in a "temporary" setup (working at best buy, got them cheap with the discount) each in a 1.2 cu ft fiberglass sealed enclosure, dynamated sedan with a clean 600w at 4 ohms to each woofer and they sounded pretty clean. Not amazing but pretty much on par, if not slightly better SQ, with most mainstream $200 subwoofers.
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Posted By: teenkertoy
Date Posted: May 06, 2008 at 4:47 AM
davidh_r wrote:
I'm looking to spend $2000-2500.
On subs/amp/box alone? That seems really disproportional considering the price of your head unit and the alpine type-r's you are mentioning.
I'm really confused.
-Justin ------------- Malcom: "This is the captain. We have a...little problem with our engine sequence, so we may experience some slight turbulence and then...explode."
Jayne: "We're gonna explode? I don't wanna explode.
Posted By: davidh_r
Date Posted: May 06, 2008 at 9:26 AM
teenkertoy wrote:
davidh_r wrote:
I'm looking to spend $2000-2500.
On subs/amp/box alone? That seems really disproportional considering the price of your head unit and the alpine type-r's you are mentioning.
I'm really confused.
-Justin
Thats a decent head unit. What would i gain by getting a more expensive one? Nothing from what i can tell.
My post with a $2000 price range was originally a separate topic because i wanted to avoid confusion with the Type Rs being part of this budget, but one of the moderators moved it into this topic.
The $2000 price range is not with consideration to the type Rs and was meant to be a seperate discussion.
Posted By: chillin420
Date Posted: May 06, 2008 at 1:28 PM
those type rs will rally in sa properly tuned box. i ran one 10 in my hatchback in a . 95 cuft box and all my audio guru friends were in heaven, they loved the quality it produced. and they thought I had 2 12s in my hatch at the same time. these are very versitile subs. I personally would recommend them to any and everyone.
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you can do it....
advanced MECP, lol does it really matter....
patience is a virtue
Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: May 06, 2008 at 2:09 PM
2G on amp alone? Is this what I am reading? PDX1.1000, and no other choices, and it'll leave you with 1200 to 1700 bucks. leftover!!
Run that dude at 4 ohms, and it'll power those woofers ALL DAY, and it's a fantastic amp, to boot!
Now, if I am misreading your post and budget, please clarify for us, as I think I'm not the ONLY guy confused here.
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Posted By: davidh_r
Date Posted: May 06, 2008 at 6:27 PM
haemphyst wrote:
2G on amp alone? Is this what I am reading? PDX1.1000, and no other choices, and it'll leave you with 1200 to 1700 bucks. leftover!!
Run that dude at 4 ohms, and it'll power those woofers ALL DAY, and it's a fantastic amp, to boot!
Now, if I am misreading your post and budget, please clarify for us, as I think I'm not the ONLY guy confused here.
My budget is 2000 on anything it takes to hookup the subwoofer including the driver, the amplifier, alternator (if needed), etc.
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