Is this a good setup? Alpine + Sony + MTX

[shawn76 10+ year member]

I saw yesterday that Ikesound is offering RE SE 12's for $99 each. If that's legit, a pair of those would make a great budget system. I have heard some complaints about ikesound though. *shrug*

Ya I don't mind paying a little more per sub as long as it will suit the amp and is reputable. Just want the best bang for the buck and I'll go up to about $150 per sub at most. Thanks for the info though //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

Ya I don't mind paying a little more per sub as long as it will suit the amp and is reputable. Just want the best bang for the buck and I'll go up to about $150 per sub at most. Thanks for the info though //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

If they really are $99 each, the RE SE's are an extremely good value. Another notoriously good bang for your buck sub in that budget range is the Type R.

 

[alex5857 10+ year member]

RE SE > Type R

owned it twice..

and yes ikesound does have 12" SE's for 99+shipping

http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/5551

and you can find a good amp that will put out 1200 @ 1ohm for give or take 200$

 

[shawn76 10+ year member]

That SE looks good but I need 10's and hope to order the subs in Canada. Anything off http://www.crutchfieldcanada.com you guys recommend?

 

[snfsh79077 10+ year member]

why do you need 10s? I think I speak for everyone as for you should return the box as well and have a custom box built because 99% of prefabs are garbage...your best bet is to return the amp, subs, and box then buy one or two SE's, find an amp on here, and if you can build a box yourself or have someone build one for you. I promise you will be way more happy you did.

 

[grimreper912003 5,000+ posts]

what is the voltage stabalizer? Hopefully its not a cap.

 

[shawn76 10+ year member]

why do you need 10s? I think I speak for everyone as for you should return the box as well and have a custom box built because 99% of prefabs are garbage...your best bet is to return the amp, subs, and box then buy one or two SE's, find an amp on here, and if you can build a box yourself or have someone build one for you. I promise you will be way more happy you did.

True I might be happier with a custom box. We'll see. I can always build one later. The box is made with MDF 5/8 (yes it's not 3/4) and it's glued/stapled. I can always run additional supports and screws too if need be. And knowing my woodworking skills, I'd rather buy the box haha.

Anyway the reason I want 10's is that my car trunk is very small. The box I mentioned "just" fits. Some people seem to prefer 10's of 12's I noticed on this site and others. Either way I pretty much want to go with 10's so looking for decent ones that'll run good with my amp. So any suggestions please let me know. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

Alpine=Ok/good

Sony & MTX=bad

 

[shawn76 10+ year member]

Alpine=Ok/goodSony & MTX=bad

I noticed no one here likes the amp //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eek.gif.771b7a90cf45cabdc554ff1121c21c4a.gif. I know it's not high-end, but what's wrong with it? I figured it would get the job done with some 10's.

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

I noticed no one here likes the amp //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eek.gif.771b7a90cf45cabdc554ff1121c21c4a.gif. I know it's not high-end, but what's wrong with it? I figured it would get the job done with some 10's.

From what I've heard, they have a tendency to break.

 

[shawn76 10+ year member]

From what I've heard, they have a tendency to break.

ahh I see. Well hopefully that happens before the warranty runs out. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif

As for specs though, does it seem ok from that perspective?

 

[snfsh79077 10+ year member]

well then go with two type r 10s and def have a ported enclosure built for them either now or later when you can. may I ask how much you payed for the amp?

 

[shawn76 10+ year member]

well then go with two type r 10s and def have a ported enclosure built for them either now or later when you can. may I ask how much you payed for the amp?

Don't ask.... haha. Close to $300 inc s/h and taxes.

 

[TurdFergueson2 5,000+ posts]

Is this a good setup and will I be able to connect these subs to the amp bridged running at 2 ohm's? I've already purchased these items and hope to receive them in the next week or so. The system is going in a mid sized 4 door car. Hope I didn't screw up! Speakers will run off deck amp I guess. They are stock crap anyways. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif
Appreciate any feedback if possible. The reason I am asking is if there's something I should definitely "NOT" get, I can return the product if need be after it arrives.

Specs...

• Sony Xplod TR2022 GTR Series 2/1 Channel Amplifier
  http://www.xplodsony.com/xplod/amplifiers/XM-GTR2022
   
  Class A/B
  600W x 2 Max Power Output
  202W x 2 into 4 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 1.0% THD
  Variable 50-300Hz Lo-Pass Filter
  -12dB/oct Selectable Slope
  250W x 2 into 2 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 1.0% THD
  Max Power (Watts): 1200
  Ad Hoc Power into 4 ohms, THD%: 202
  Ad Hoc Power into 2 ohms, THD%: 250
  Bridged into 4 ohms, THD%: 500
  Signal to noise ratio (dB): 93dBA
  Frequency Response (Hz): 5-50kHz
  Current Drain at rated output (A): 48A
  Width (inch): 15.8
  Height (inch): 2.2
  Depth (inch): 10.8
  Weight (Approximate): 11.4
   
   
  
• MTX 10" Car Subwoofer (TC510) x 2
  http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10085244&catid=
   
  Mfr. Part Number: TC510
  Band Pass Volume Not Applicable
  Basket Material Stamped Steel
  Binding Posts Chrome Push Terminals
  Cone Material Expanded Poly
  Frequency Response 36-150 Hz
  Impedance 4 Ohms
  Magnet Weight 60 oz
  Mounting Depth 6 3/16"
  Ported Box Volume 1.45 ft/3
  Power Handling Max 900W
  Power Handling Nominal 300 Watts
  Product Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labour
  Recommended For Band Pass Not Applicable
  Recommended For Ported Yes
  Recommended For Sealed Yes
  Sealed Box Volume 0.75 ft/3
  Sensitivity Not Applicable
  Surround Material Rubber
  Voice Coil Size 1.75"
  Woofer Size 10"
   
   
  
• Alpine iDA-X200 Head Unit
  http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=iDA-X200&lang=en&tab=F
   
  To much to list. Please see URL.
   
   
  
• Other
   
  Bassworx 10" Dual Hatchback Sealed Subwoofer Box (SW210B)
  4 ga. Power Wire
  4 ga. Ground Wire
  18 ga. Turn-On Wire
  1 x 80 Amp Fuse
  Voltage Stabilizer
  etc...
  

How much was all of that?

 

[snfsh79077 10+ year member]

o snap //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eek.gif.771b7a90cf45cabdc554ff1121c21c4a.gif please return that asap! you can get SO much better for less. If you want to brand match you can go with two audioque SDC2.5 10s for $129 a piece with an AQ1200D for $249 or two type R tens which would be about $99 a piece and you could use the AQ1200D or find another amp in the classifieds. There are many different possibilities out there though so have a look see.