Type-S 6.5’s help please!!!!
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Topic: Type-S 6.5’s help please!!!!
Posted By: eric_the_great1
Subject: Type-S 6.5’s help please!!!!
Date Posted: February 17, 2005 at 2:30 AM
Hi, I am running a cda-9831 deck and have a Dodge Neon. My factory 6.75's and tweeters sound ok running off the deck, so I thought I would pick up a midpriced set of 6.5's and it would sound awesome. I was wrong. I got the Alpine Type-S' (sps-170a) and they sound worse than the factories do. I put a 300 hz bass blocker on it and it starts to distort before the factories do. What is my major problem. I want to take em back to Best Buy because they aren't doing it for me. Advice would be so appreciated. Thanks guys.
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Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: February 17, 2005 at 11:47 AM
First of, take the bass blocker off and use the 9831's crossovers, set them to 120 hz. I have never had a problem with the type-s speakers, they have always done a good job. First look into your set up. Did you bypass your factory amps if you have some?
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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: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: February 17, 2005 at 12:01 PM
For the price those are really nice speakers. The crossover should help alot. I dont know much about neons but I doubt you have a factory amp. Check anyway though. ------------- Nik
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Posted By: eric_the_great1
Date Posted: February 17, 2005 at 8:41 PM
Nope, no factory amp. I have amps going to 6x9's and subs, but thats it. Am I just not feeding them enough power with only the 9831 deck amp? Thanks guys.
Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: February 17, 2005 at 9:55 PM
no, they should be getting enough power, thats what there designed for. But seriously, take those bass blockers off, the deck has built in crossovers for a reason.
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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.
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