Soundsystem Question (oh joy, another!)
#41
RF amplifiers are pretty nice, the "25 to Life" series is WAY big on power and quality. However, RF subs are weak unless you go expensive and get their Power series. The RE SE definitely owns the RF's in it's price range.
In addition, you really don't want to be straight up SPL (loud). You might feel "cool" rolling down the street wanging, but people HATE that rattling trunk lid shit. You want anyone to be able to respect your system, not just the other high schoolers that think you're awesome cuz you're loud.
Go for SQL, you'll like it a lot more than just crazy bass.
In addition, you really don't want to be straight up SPL (loud). You might feel "cool" rolling down the street wanging, but people HATE that rattling trunk lid shit. You want anyone to be able to respect your system, not just the other high schoolers that think you're awesome cuz you're loud.
Go for SQL, you'll like it a lot more than just crazy bass.
#42
Yeah, I noticed RF's were expensive.
They apparently discontinued that Alpine M650, though.
I can still get it on ebay though, probably.
So I'm gonna stick with what I was going to get earlier, and just mount the amps on the box.
Silver/Black vinyl, anyone?
You can PM me the measurements, or just post 'em here.
You're my hero, no joke.
They apparently discontinued that Alpine M650, though.
I can still get it on ebay though, probably.
So I'm gonna stick with what I was going to get earlier, and just mount the amps on the box.
Silver/Black vinyl, anyone?
You can PM me the measurements, or just post 'em here.
You're my hero, no joke.
#43
#45
Yup, it'll go right up against the seatback. I toyed around with the idea of sloping the back of the box so that it actually wedged against the seatback, but that angle would be way too unusual to cut, so the 90 degree back was the best way to go.
#46
You're my hero.
So, this would be tuned exactly for the 15" RE SE?
Wow.
I couldn't ask for anything better.
The M650 amp is discontinued.
Should I scavage around eBay, or should I purse other options?
So, this would be tuned exactly for the 15" RE SE?
Wow.
I couldn't ask for anything better.
The M650 amp is discontinued.
Should I scavage around eBay, or should I purse other options?
#47
Originally Posted by Uyles
You're my hero.
So, this would be tuned exactly for the 15" RE SE?
Wow.
I couldn't ask for anything better.
The M650 amp is discontinued.
Should I scavage around eBay, or should I purse other options?
So, this would be tuned exactly for the 15" RE SE?
Wow.
I couldn't ask for anything better.
The M650 amp is discontinued.
Should I scavage around eBay, or should I purse other options?
Or just go with the M500, that would push the SE with NO problem whatsoever. I wouldn't bother searching around for the 650 though since you will not find them BNIB.
#48
Sounds good.
I'll get more power out of the sub anyway with that amp.
The sub will be fine handling that power.
Should I still go with the MRP-M250 to power the components, or should I get a Alpine MRP-F300?
I'll get more power out of the sub anyway with that amp.
The sub will be fine handling that power.
Should I still go with the MRP-M250 to power the components, or should I get a Alpine MRP-F300?
#49
If you have the cash, go with the F300. 50RMS more per side can never hurt lol, plus the amplifier housing matches the M1000'a, whereas the F250 does not.
I send my RSD's 150 per door so yours will definitely enjoy it as well
I send my RSD's 150 per door so yours will definitely enjoy it as well
#50
Alright, awesome.
Thanks.
Whenever that box is done, just go ahead and post it up or PM me.
Design progress or finish product, I don't care.
You've been such a help. Thanks a lot.
(I've said that a lot, huh? I didn't think you caught it the first time. )
Thanks.
Whenever that box is done, just go ahead and post it up or PM me.
Design progress or finish product, I don't care.
You've been such a help. Thanks a lot.
(I've said that a lot, huh? I didn't think you caught it the first time. )
#53
Originally Posted by nebster
fyi
i have no respect for anyone that says SQL.
i have no respect for anyone that says SQL.
So now that you have lost respect for myself as well as 75% of the rest of the car audio community, won't you see yourself out of the discussion?
#54
Originally Posted by Uyles
Thank you for that extrememly productive and helpful post, good sir.
Now why do you say that, may I ask?
Now why do you say that, may I ask?
you can either have great sound quality or you can be loud. there really is no in between. now you can have a decent sounding system thats loud but loud is not what sound quality is about.
IMHO sound quality is where its at. all these kids go around bumping their system showing off to their friends and such just ____es me off.
#55
i call BS on not loud SQ systems. sure, SQ systems arent intended to be loud... sure SPL systems are going to be loud basswise... but LOUD isnt just referred to bass. if your SQ system cannot get "loud" all around without distortion... then something is wrong. it may not be loud to bass heads, but its still loud. loud is a matter of opinion to some people. i dont see how you can say there is no in between. my system is SQ oriented... still a work in progress, but it can definately get loud and still sound great.... while it wont be breaking any SPL records, it has potential to get loud while still keeping in tonality etc. its all a matter of tuning... so if ur system cannot get loud and still sound good... something needs to be adjusted. so i guess the 15s u used to have were useless?
to the OP. head over to diymobileaudio.com, they have a lot of useful information over there. im currently running, but about to sell due to cargo area.... alpine 9887, 2 cadence txa 6004s, 2 dayton reference ho 10s in .7 net each tuned to 29.5hz, mach 5 mli65 mids and seas neo textile tweets. subs are low passed at 63hz/12db and they are all i could ever want. bass is upfront, etc. while i still got some EQing to do etc, i probably wont ever get around to it as im selling the amps/subs and my premier 680mp. if ur interested in 10s... these things are the ticket. goodluck on ur build. lemme know if u need any help.
to the OP. head over to diymobileaudio.com, they have a lot of useful information over there. im currently running, but about to sell due to cargo area.... alpine 9887, 2 cadence txa 6004s, 2 dayton reference ho 10s in .7 net each tuned to 29.5hz, mach 5 mli65 mids and seas neo textile tweets. subs are low passed at 63hz/12db and they are all i could ever want. bass is upfront, etc. while i still got some EQing to do etc, i probably wont ever get around to it as im selling the amps/subs and my premier 680mp. if ur interested in 10s... these things are the ticket. goodluck on ur build. lemme know if u need any help.
#56
SPL = sound pressure level = high levels of bass
SQ = sound quality
SQL
sound quality level?
what they really want is a combination of spl and sq which doesn't exist
the 15's i had i got rid of for a reason that was a spl setup, the setup i have now is a sq setup
SQ = sound quality
SQL
sound quality level?
what they really want is a combination of spl and sq which doesn't exist
the 15's i had i got rid of for a reason that was a spl setup, the setup i have now is a sq setup
#57
Originally Posted by nebster
SPL = sound pressure level = high levels of bass
SQ = sound quality
SQL
sound quality level?
what they really want is a combination of spl and sq which doesn't exist
the 15's i had i got rid of for a reason that was a spl setup, the setup i have now is a sq setup
SQ = sound quality
SQL
sound quality level?
what they really want is a combination of spl and sq which doesn't exist
the 15's i had i got rid of for a reason that was a spl setup, the setup i have now is a sq setup
ps- i see what ur saying now. with the SQL... but for most people around here SQL is what its referred to. they want a nice sounded system with good amounts of bass. they just dont wanna slap some subs on a stock system and pound away. you can have the cleanest sounding components in the world and the cleanest sounding subs. mine sound very very good with the subs on 0 where its blending well. if i crank the subs to 15 on the 9887... holy crap... it get loud... it still sounds good, but its by no means what u would consider SQ. the minor rattles and just SPL of the subs itself take away from the SQ. if u could somehow make the nicest sounding subs in the world hit a 150, theres no way u could make any set of components blend with that. itd just sound stupid
#59
Originally Posted by nebster
exactly..... loud =/= sq.... the whole term is a joke
sql doesn't exist
sql doesn't exist
i think you just have to come to terms and accept that SQL will be used, bc not everyone is into it as much as u :-P