Advice on Sub
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Melting Slicks
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From: Brea CA
Advice on Sub
I have been reviewing a lot of threads looking for wisdom and advice on replacing the Bose system. I have setteled on the following
02 C5
Alpine CDA 9831 or 9833 HU
Alpine MRV-F450 5 channel amp 50Wx4 200Wx1
Boston Acoustic SL60 6.5" component for the front
Boston Acoustic SL65 6.5" Coaxial for the rear
Sub???
I have been considering the JL stelth box or doing a custom box in the side compartment. What would you guys suggest.
Thanks in advance.
02 C5
Alpine CDA 9831 or 9833 HU
Alpine MRV-F450 5 channel amp 50Wx4 200Wx1
Boston Acoustic SL60 6.5" component for the front
Boston Acoustic SL65 6.5" Coaxial for the rear
Sub???
I have been considering the JL stelth box or doing a custom box in the side compartment. What would you guys suggest.
Thanks in advance.
Team Owner
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From: San Pedro CA
ok... your selections are not bad, but there is some room for improvement.
1) head unit:
alpine rocks. Make sure the unit has 6 outs, at least. And the head has 4 volt outs, too. It should, actually, I am pretty sure that those two features are mutually inclusive.
2) BA makes GREAT speakers, but for a C5, you have a TON of space in that door, look at some 3 way components. You will thank me later.
3) rear fill... in a cabin as small as a Corvettes, you don't need no stinkin' rear fill. Seriously. If you invest the extra jingle in the front speakers, you won't miss the rear at all.
4) Subs... JL Stealth boxes are VERY nice, and, fill up the rear compartment nicely. I would recommend a JL 10W6. That's just me. There are other subs, too, of course, Kale has some good brands to suggest, I just don't remember them.
5) Amps... This is a very personal decision. Sounds is subjective. However, as great a head unit alpine makes, their amps are just average. There are better amps for the money... I have a JL Audio 500/5 - it's a 5 channel amp. however, it won't push a 10W6! I would look at a JL 500/1 to drive the sub and a nice 2 channel to drive the front stage. If I was going nutso on a 2 channel, check out BK Butler, www.butleraudio.com - these amps are sooooooooooo nice and smooth... drool. I had one of his older tube driver amps... I wish I had never sold it. apparently, the site is undergoing some constrution, however, it can still be navigated.
if you need any help on the install, I am here in Torrance... most shops would butcher a job like this... just a heads up. Save your money on paying a hack to install, when we can do it for free!
1) head unit:
alpine rocks. Make sure the unit has 6 outs, at least. And the head has 4 volt outs, too. It should, actually, I am pretty sure that those two features are mutually inclusive.2) BA makes GREAT speakers, but for a C5, you have a TON of space in that door, look at some 3 way components. You will thank me later.
3) rear fill... in a cabin as small as a Corvettes, you don't need no stinkin' rear fill. Seriously. If you invest the extra jingle in the front speakers, you won't miss the rear at all.
4) Subs... JL Stealth boxes are VERY nice, and, fill up the rear compartment nicely. I would recommend a JL 10W6. That's just me. There are other subs, too, of course, Kale has some good brands to suggest, I just don't remember them.
5) Amps... This is a very personal decision. Sounds is subjective. However, as great a head unit alpine makes, their amps are just average. There are better amps for the money... I have a JL Audio 500/5 - it's a 5 channel amp. however, it won't push a 10W6! I would look at a JL 500/1 to drive the sub and a nice 2 channel to drive the front stage. If I was going nutso on a 2 channel, check out BK Butler, www.butleraudio.com - these amps are sooooooooooo nice and smooth... drool. I had one of his older tube driver amps... I wish I had never sold it. apparently, the site is undergoing some constrution, however, it can still be navigated.
if you need any help on the install, I am here in Torrance... most shops would butcher a job like this... just a heads up. Save your money on paying a hack to install, when we can do it for free!
Last edited by bogus; Oct 2, 2004 at 02:50 PM.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Brea CA
I have listened to CDT. I guess what would be good is to listen to a system in a C5. Is there anybody in the North OC area that I could meet up with to listen to what they put in.
