C5 Setup Help
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C5 Setup Help
Hi - I have a 2001 c5 Z06
I am looking at the following setup:
Alpine ida-x100 deck (i don't really use CD's)
possibly Alpine SPS-500 (5-1/4" Coaxial 2-Way Speaker Set)
possibly Alpine SPS-600C (6-1/2" Component 2-Way Speaker System)
Alpine MRP-F600 (4/3/2 Channel Power Amplifier)
possibly Alpine SWS-1043D (10" Subwoofer)
My question is - do I need another amp for the front and rear speakers, or can I hook it directly up to the HU? The HU produces 50W X4 where as the speakers above show 80W each. I know this maybe a NOOB question, but just wanted to get peoples expertise.
Thanks
robin
I am looking at the following setup:
Alpine ida-x100 deck (i don't really use CD's)
possibly Alpine SPS-500 (5-1/4" Coaxial 2-Way Speaker Set)
possibly Alpine SPS-600C (6-1/2" Component 2-Way Speaker System)
Alpine MRP-F600 (4/3/2 Channel Power Amplifier)
possibly Alpine SWS-1043D (10" Subwoofer)
My question is - do I need another amp for the front and rear speakers, or can I hook it directly up to the HU? The HU produces 50W X4 where as the speakers above show 80W each. I know this maybe a NOOB question, but just wanted to get peoples expertise.
Thanks
robin
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i would get dedicated amp for the main speakers.
i had my kenwood DNX head unit (50w x4) driving my mains for a while after i installed my sub and there's no way in hell it could keep up without sounding crappy and distorted at louder volume levels.
the 50x4 that the alpine is advertising is peak watts. RMS is more like 18x4 and that is NOT enough.
get an amp with at least 100w RMS to keep up with the sub and you'll be much happier.
i had my kenwood DNX head unit (50w x4) driving my mains for a while after i installed my sub and there's no way in hell it could keep up without sounding crappy and distorted at louder volume levels.
the 50x4 that the alpine is advertising is peak watts. RMS is more like 18x4 and that is NOT enough.
get an amp with at least 100w RMS to keep up with the sub and you'll be much happier.
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I have an Alpine XDA-001 and I tried to run my front components off the radio power and it sounded horrible.. You definately need to run an amp. I would run the front and rears off the 4 channel and get an Alpine PDX-600 single channel for the sub 
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alternator can handle it all day, guys are running 1000wrms on stock alternators
what about a 5 channel amp to do it all
alpine pdx5 is a killer amp and SMALL
or the infinity 5350a
both are 5 channels that will fit under the passenger seat of a z06. i just put the infinity under a forum memebers passenger seat search for threads i have started and you should find it
what about a 5 channel amp to do it all
alpine pdx5 is a killer amp and SMALL
or the infinity 5350a
both are 5 channels that will fit under the passenger seat of a z06. i just put the infinity under a forum memebers passenger seat search for threads i have started and you should find it
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From: Dyer IN
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they are both great amps, nice thing is pdx fits under passenger seat totally stealth, idk if the mrp does or not i guess i could look at dimensions
check out the elemental designs 9.65i
http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...roducts_id=617
run them in my car and have put them in a few forum members cars, i absolutely love em
also polk momo is a really nice component set, some guys love the alpine type x
no matter what you get you could find some 50 dollar jensens its gonna sound way better then oem
check out the elemental designs 9.65i
http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...roducts_id=617
run them in my car and have put them in a few forum members cars, i absolutely love em
also polk momo is a really nice component set, some guys love the alpine type x
no matter what you get you could find some 50 dollar jensens its gonna sound way better then oem
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i was looking at a 2 channel PDX when i wanted a class D main amp but i went with the JVC arsenal 2 channel class D amp instead.
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No
The amp wires directly to the crossover box. That box then sends out a wire to the driver and another wire to the tweeter. As far as the amp is concerned, you have a single 4ohm load, even though you technically have two speakers connected to it.
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This is a matter of opinion and has been(will be) debated without end. I would never think about an audio setup without the rears. Yes I've heard it,it sounds like something is missing. Oh wait,it's the rear channels missing.
But anyway,the SPX are killer speakers.
But anyway,the SPX are killer speakers.
Last edited by Lancejoker; Jul 11, 2009 at 04:43 PM.
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Water shouldn't be getting into the door 
The stock grill will keep out anything other than a direct hit from a garden hose, so just be sure to shut your doors before washing the car
The stock grill will keep out anything other than a direct hit from a garden hose, so just be sure to shut your doors before washing the car