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New Alpine Amps!

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Printed Date: March 28, 2024 at 5:34 PM


Topic: New Alpine Amps!

Posted By: No1stunna
Subject: New Alpine Amps!
Date Posted: May 20, 2005 at 7:31 PM

I was curious if anyone Knows the differences between the new MRD-M501 and The MRD-M605, I was looking to buy a new mono sub amp, The alpines look pretty good for the price range and the features, but I find that the mrd-501's are going for more money than the 605's..........Any input or opinions on the alpines or any other good mono sub amp in the same price range? Thanks



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Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: May 20, 2005 at 7:41 PM
I own both and tested both on the same sub and can't honestly tell a difference in sound, i was a bit sceptical about how the amps are cheaper now but they really are still great sounding amps.  Aparently they came out with some new parts that are cheaper in production but offer the same quality.

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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: No1stunna
Date Posted: May 20, 2005 at 7:49 PM
Is the built in subsonic filter any good, do they both have them, and what about the digital display? what does it show.Thanks for your time




Posted By: jussam
Date Posted: May 20, 2005 at 8:04 PM

i own the mdr-605 and im very satisfied with it. i'm  pushing 2 12" subs, the blue display shows temp, voltage etc.. plus press mode botton to set your gain,mhz ect....





Posted By: No1stunna
Date Posted: May 20, 2005 at 10:16 PM
Does it produce clean deep bass (20-40hz )




Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: May 20, 2005 at 10:49 PM
its gona send the signal it recieves, its up to your sub and box to do that sucessfully.

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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: No1stunna
Date Posted: May 21, 2005 at 1:39 PM
I understand that, but somes amps respond in the low range better than others on the exact same setup.




Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: May 21, 2005 at 4:21 PM
whell with that amp you can digitally tune just the bottom end if its lacking, but don't just set the boost low and crank it, cuz thats just dumb, , but yes, this amp would be very easy to play with to get the lower octaves louder.

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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: No1stunna
Date Posted: May 21, 2005 at 6:53 PM
how do the alpines compare to the phoenix gold xenon amps, has anyone heard both?pg is cheaper




Posted By: No1stunna
Date Posted: May 21, 2005 at 7:23 PM
On that last post I meant to say alpine is cheaper, at least from what i've found but i didn;t like PG's 1.0%thd isn't that audible? Hey alpine guy. does the m605 have different features than the m501, I still cant figure out why its more expensive.




Posted By: BILL3508
Date Posted: May 24, 2005 at 10:22 PM
The one bad thing I have found with the new amps is the cheap wire hookups using an plate and set screw. I just bougth a 605 and my + speaker output was stripped from the get go, so its at Alpine already being repaired before I even got to use it. The 301/501 had much better terminals.

Bill3508




Posted By: No1stunna
Date Posted: May 24, 2005 at 10:56 PM
Hey , thanks for the input, I think i'll get a 501, mainly b\c the sub eq. is variable instead of being set a 45 like the 605.thats the only real difference i see in the two.




Posted By: No1stunna
Date Posted: May 25, 2005 at 4:43 PM

does anyone have suggestions for any other good mono amp? I need a space saver, so buitl in subsonic filter is good. I like the variable bass boost on the alpine 500 and 501. I kinda looked at diamond audio and kicker, but I've heard kicker isn't what it used to be, jl e 1400??? I want to stay in the $250 range. 400 rms @ 2 ohm minimum, would like closer to 600. I want an amp I can keep for a long time. I have a old school fosgate 100x2 and a 200dsm.....that is the quality of amp I want, long lasting, quality sound, etc.






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