Hello!

[ShakesAllDay 10+ year member]

Hi everyone! I'm new here, but have frequented other message boards for years.

I figured I would make a "hello" thread w/ a few facts about what I've got going wrt car audio (that's why we're here, right? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif ).

First off, I drive a 2002 Mazda Tribute. I had a decent system that I installed myself a couple years ago consisting of a Panasonic HU, kicker components, kicker coaxials, 2 kicker 10" cvr's, 2 kicker amps (one for subs, one for mid/high), w/ a 1 farad capacitor. BUT, one fateful night, almost all of that was stolen out of my car. They didn't bother w/ the door speakers, but they took the head unit, amps, and subs.

I had been riding around w/ a hole in my dash for over a year. Well, I just got a Best Buy (I know, I know) gift card from my parents for my birthday this week. So, I decided to use it to help rebuild a semi-decent system. I normally would NEVER buy anything at best buy, unless something is on "can't pass it up" sale. But, given that I have "free" money to blow there, I'm going to try to get them for all they are worth.

I've already bought and installed a new Alpine CDA-9883 head unit. It sounds awesome powering my kicker components and coaxials. It lacks the bass at higher volumes that I'm used to, but if I didn't know any better, I would be satisfied.

Now, I'm in the process of purchasing and installing a sub and amp. I can't have 2 subs anymore... I've got a new baby boy and a big boxer dog I have to tote around, so I need some room in the back. So, I'm sticking w/ single 12" in a small sealed enclosure. I just ordered a 12" Infinity Kappa 124.7w sub and a 1.0^3 sealed q-logic box (QLH-1.0012SS). I got an insane deal on the combo... I got the sub on sale for $120, plus I got the box 40% off (for buying it w/ a sub), PLUS a quick google search found a $15 off $150 purchase... not to mention FREE shipping. So, I got the Kappa and the box shipped for ~$150. That's crazy!

I've decided to put some of the gift card to good use and get the Alpine MRP-M450 mono amp to power the sub. It should match up well. I contemplated an Alpine Type-R or RF P3 sub (trying to use the gift card), but felt they would be underpowered by the m450. I'm pumped that I came across the Kappa deal, even though it was an out of pocket purchase. I would have had to spend $300+ at best buy on a good sub and box.

So, the finished system will look like this...

Head Unit: Alpine CDA-9883

Front mid/high: Kicker 5x7 component (forgot model #)

Rear mid/high: Kicker 5x7 coax (fogot model #)

Subwoofer: 12" Infinity Kappa 124.7w

Sub amp: Alpine MRP-M450

I had the kicker 5x7s amped before, but don't quite have the cash flow to get another amp right now. But, they sound pretty good off the head unit, especially when I turn on the HP x-over and eliminate

So, there's a little summary on me and what I'm doing. I've been into car audio since I was 16 (1996). A little history...

1996 - '93 Grand Prix - Alpine 6x9, 2 Pioneer 12" subs, kenwood mono amp

1997 - '93 Camaro - Kenwood HU, 2 12" mtx subs, 2 Orion Cobalt amps, 2 pair Orion 6" coaxials

1998 - '95 Monte Carlo - Alpine 4-1/2s, 12" O2 audio sub, 2 Orion Cobalt amps

2000 - '95 Grand Cherokee - Pioneer HU, JL 15" w3 (blew it), 2 12" mtx subs in bandpass, 2 Orion Cobalt amp, 5" Jensen (hahaha) door speakers. I know you're laughing at the Jensens... but when they go amped, they rocked... not competition, but good enough for me.

2002 - '02 Tribute - Clarion HU, kicker 5x7 components and coax., 2 10" kicker comp vr subs, 2 kicker amps, stinger 1 farad cap. (the stolen system)

2007 - '02 Tribute - Current as listed above

KEEP ROCKIN!!!

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[wesl56 10+ year member]

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[jmanpc 5,000+ posts]

bienvinedos

 

[tRiGgEr 5,000+ posts]

Much to long for me to read...

I guess the summary of your post is HI?

LOL welcome

 

[02parkave 5,000+ posts]

welcome

 

[ShakesAllDay 10+ year member]

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Thanks!

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Much to long for me to read...
I guess the summary of your post is HI?

LOL welcome

Yeah, sorry it was so long... I had the day off work and got a little bored. Thanks!

welcome

Thanks!

 

[TurdFergueson2 5,000+ posts]

My first time too. thanks to everyone in advance for any answers they may provide. i KNOW i will need some questions answered.

 

[92SC300 10+ year member]

welcome to caraudio

ditch the capacitor and the Q-logic!

 

[vvblazers777 10+ year member]

welcome!

 

[ShakesAllDay 10+ year member]

welcome to caraudio
ditch the capacitor and the Q-logic!

Capacitor was stolen. Not replacing. Really, it looked better than it performed. What kind of sealed boxes do you like?

Thanks for the welcome.

welcome!

Thanks.

My first time too. thanks to everyone in advance for any answers they may provide. i KNOW i will need some questions answered.

Hi!

 

[iagrdshaka 5,000+ posts]

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