Alpine or JL Amp
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
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Printed Date: July 07, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Topic: Alpine or JL Amp
Posted By: accmsg
Subject: Alpine or JL Amp
Date Posted: April 14, 2005 at 1:37 PM
I am looking at purchasing one or two amplifiers for my evolving car stereo. I currently have MB Quart PCE 5 1/4 fronts, Alpine Type-X 6 1/2 (woofer only) for rear fills and a Alpine Type-R 10in. dual 4 ohm sub (got it for a good price). The sub will go in a very small sealed box. Also I have an Apline 9813 HU. I am looking at either a JL 500/5 or an Alpine MRV-F345 and an MRD-605. Both the JL and the pair of Alpines are the same price, so cost won't be the issue. The Alpines are new for this year and are 75x4 and 600x1 (into 2 ohms) respectively. The car is a 90 Nissan 300zx TT (hatchback). SQ is everything and SPL is almost nothing. Any thoughts on one way or the other for this setup?
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Posted By: Francious70
Date Posted: April 14, 2005 at 1:54 PM
I'd probabally go with the JL. What it all comes down to in your case is features, which has the features and the power you want. Go with the one you choose.
Paul
Posted By: 5150azn
Date Posted: April 14, 2005 at 1:56 PM
I piss on Alpine amps they put out as much power as a carosene lamp! And they're hella expensive!
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Posted By: sedate
Date Posted: April 14, 2005 at 2:46 PM
If "SQ" is everything, the JL Amp is the choice for you.
That thing is a true audiophile amplifier.
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Posted By: accmsg
Date Posted: April 14, 2005 at 4:51 PM
For the same install what are some good RCA interconnects to use. I usually use the midgrade offerings from either Monster Cable or Streetwires. Any thoughts?
Posted By: pimpincavy
Date Posted: April 14, 2005 at 9:00 PM
The JL amps wil provide better SQ, and if they are the same price definatly go with the JL. I cant help with the RCAs really, im running cheapies in my car.
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Posted By: Francious70
Date Posted: April 14, 2005 at 10:10 PM
Really, most RCA's are the same. I'd go with the Streetwires, but then again I despise Moster Cable. If you want REAL SQ, run REAL balanced cables. Check out this guy's install for an example of REAL balanced connections.
https://www.sounddomain.com/memberpage/321753/9
Paul
Posted By: 5150azn
Date Posted: April 14, 2005 at 10:38 PM
WOW! Thanks for posting that link Paul! That was amazing!!!! I have seen an done some amazing installs with lefty and righty and boy that guy gets my total worship! Great insight on noise and man o man what a CLEAN install.
*Stunned and Amazed*
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Posted By: sedate
Date Posted: April 14, 2005 at 10:39 PM
Yea expensive RCA's are total bull$$$$ .
Don't buy the cheapest thing there, you do want some insulation, but some mid-level offerings from Streetwires would do you very nicely.
And get the JL!
Francious70:
OMG that is *sick* I'm not sure whether to laugh or be jealous. Thats a wicked nice install too...
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