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if i were doing what i was thinking at first i'd have to get the 1242d type r (4 ohms) if i wanted to wire them individually to the amp to get the 500watt rms power right? even tho i'm using two mrp-m500s i wont be actually wiring the subs together which would make getting the 1222d pointless right?

 
if i were doing what i was thinking at first i'd have to get the 1242d type r (4 ohms) if i wanted to wire them individually to the amp to get the 500watt rms power right? even tho i'm using two mrp-m500s i wont be actually wiring the subs together which would make getting the 1222d pointless right?
If you buy two MRP-M500s, which is stupid, you'd want to buy 4 ohm dvc subs.

2x Alpine MRP-M500's = $289.90 at the cheapest place I can find online

The Audioque AQ1200D = $250 directly from the manufacturer.....and it's more powerful than both Alpines combined.

Buy the Audioque and two 4 ohm dvc Type Rs. Then have someone build a proper enclosure for the subs. And finally, let someone knowledgeable set up the amp.

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So without a dout in your mind this amp is better than those two? Does it ever overheat? or have any known issues? I just don't want faulty ****... Does it come with a warranty?

 
So without a dout in your mind this amp is better than those two? Does it ever overheat? or have any known issues? I just don't want faulty ****... Does it come with a warranty?
The AQ is a very, very good amp. There's absolutely no reason to buy two 500 watt amps that cost more than a single 1,200 watt amp. A ton of guys on the forum run Audioque equipment in much nicer builds than what you're wanting to do, and none of them are complaining.

If you want to know about Audioque's warranty, visit their webiste and click the tab at the top that says WARRANTY. It'll contain everything you need to know. While you're visiting the site, take a look at the SDC2.5 subwoofers as well. A pair of them will do quite nicely on the AQ1200D, and they're very affordable. You obviously wanted matching equipment anyway, so what do you have to lose?

 
Im running 2 of the audioque 2200d's on a single sub. They never get more than slightly warm and thats VERY rarely. Audioque makes a good product sub or amp. If you are looking for a good amp id go with the audioque over anything. Sub wise unless you want to be another one of the crowd and pay for a name I'd swap to an audioque sub as well.

Thats just my 2 cents.

 
I was in your shoes not too long ago man, didnt know what to do or what to get. I jus winged it with a budget system, dont get me wrong, I'm very pleased with the out come of my cheap set up. If I were to do it over, some funky pup subs and about 2 sony amps to each. Slam on!

 
definitly gonna go with the audioQ and with it paired with the type rs will it bump?? **** is driving me insane. i noticed the AQ subs and they are slightly more powerful than the type rs but it would take a little while longer to get the money... would it really matter between the type rs and the street style aq subs?

 
definitly gonna go with the audioQ and with it paired with the type rs will it bump?? **** is driving me insane. i noticed the AQ subs and they are slightly more powerful than the type rs but it would take a little while longer to get the money... would it really matter between the type rs and the street style aq subs?
The Type R is a nice subwoofer. I just mentioned the SDC2.5's because I thought you wanted matching equipment.

Be sure to buy 4 ohm dvc subs.

You need to start thinking about component speakers and a multi channel amp as well. Seeing as you'll be using the AQ1200D for your subs, you might as well pick up the AQ4x90 for some components...

 
Well i'm definitly gonna roll with the AQ1200D, but now i'm still contemplating on what speakers would be a perfect match... I noticed the SDC2.5's are 600watt RMS which is a perfect match for the 1,200watt RMS amp. Are there any other speaker out there that slam really good paired up with the AQ1200D?

 
Subtilis VVX's are 600rms //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

In all seriousness, the AQ1200d is a nice budget-friendly amplifier with reliability.

The Type-R's can get loud. So can the AQ SDC's. Enclosure will be a big factor.

If you set your amp up correctly, responsibly powering either of these subs is easily achievable.

 
The AQ is a very, very good amp. There's absolutely no reason to buy two 500 watt amps that cost more than a single 1,200 watt amp. A ton of guys on the forum run Audioque equipment in much nicer builds than what you're wanting to do, and none of them are complaining.
If you want to know about Audioque's warranty, visit their webiste and click the tab at the top that says WARRANTY. It'll contain everything you need to know. While you're visiting the site, take a look at the SDC2.5 subwoofers as well. A pair of them will do quite nicely on the AQ1200D, and they're very affordable. You obviously wanted matching equipment anyway, so what do you have to lose?
ya man what he said that amp is alot better then both those alpines an will do more then both of them together an u wanted matching brands well those aq SCD2.5's an that AQ1200d would be perfect like he said an will prolly be louder then those type r's

 
I noticed the Alpine SWR-1242D says this in the specs:

What exactly do they mean by Efficiency?

Efficiency (average):

86% @ 4 Ohms

84% @ 2 Ohms

76% @ 1 Ohm

 
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i'm not sure why he keeps telling you to get the dvc 4ohm subs. those subs will bump huge so don't worry about that. with that amp i would run the dvc 2ohm so it'd push 1200 to both subs. running at 4ohms puts out 510.

 
i'm not sure why he keeps telling you to get the dvc 4ohm subs. those subs will bump huge so don't worry about that. with that amp i would run the dvc 2ohm so it'd push 1200 to both subs. running at 4ohms puts out 510.
What the hell are you talking about, newbie? If he gets the Audioque amp he'll need 4 ohm dvc subs so he can wire to 1 ohm.

 
Here is a little tip that you should pay your upmost attention to...And it may sound weird at first, so just hear me out.

The Installation and Box are as important, if not more important than the sub and amp themselves. I would rather have a 600 watt setup that was well put together and an enclosure built specifically for the sub(s) than a 1200 watt setup that involved a shitty install and a pre-fabricated box (the ones that you can buy at Walmart, Bestbuy, etc.). I highly suggest you buy this kit with a 120a fuse - Car Audio Wire. You may not need that large of wire now, but you will thank me later when you decide to upgrade. Also, buy some extra 1/0ga from them, maybe 15ft or so, and do this - http://www.caraudio.com/forum/wiring-electrical-installation-help/152355-official-caraudio-com-big-3-thread.html. Again, you may not need to do this now, but you will thank me later. All of that wiring, along with the big 3 mod will keep your battery voltage stable, which will keep the power to your amp constant (and feed it more power), and it will highly reduce the chance of you blowing the amp from voltage-related issues.

Either do a helluva good job installing everything, or get someone you know to do it for you. If you don't do a good job, you will open up more possibilities for blowing your sub/amp, and it won't likely sound very good in the end. Just as well, make sure that an experienced person tunes your headunit/amp for you, and pay attention to how they do it so you can do it yourself later.

Now that that's out of the way, spend your money on a decent sub/amp setup. I HIGHLY recommend the AQ1200 & SDC2.5 combo. The subs may only be as good as the Type R's, but you gain attention from your friends when you show them a subs they have never seen before. The amp is one of the best bang for buck deals out there, and is a considerably better choice than the two M500's. The Alpine amps are nice, but there would be no good reason for you to spend twice as much on them to get the same power. Plus, it is much more practical to run one big amp than two small ones. As I said before, make sure you find someone to make you a box designed specifically for those subs...ask around the forum for the proper internal volume and port displacement.

Lastly, Capacitors are a joke. They make little difference to your electrical system. You may think they are helping save you alternator, but they are actually doing quite the opposite. Instead of sustaining a set voltage like a battery, they drain and fill themselves constantly, which taxes the alternator more than it helps it. Batteries will cost you near the same amount, and be an enormous improvement. Don't listen to what any of your friends might say, capacitors are total ****. You probably won't need an extra battery now, as long as you do the Big 3 mod.

Hope this helps! Everyone has to start somewhere, so I understand where you are coming from. I just would hope you can skip past the stages of learning why shitty installs waste more time than they save, why capacitors **** in comparison to batterries, etc. I promise that if you follow through and do everything I said (buy the wire kit, do the big 3 mod, buy the AQ1200 & SDC2.5's, get everything installed and tuned by someone experienced, and get the sub box built to the correct specifications of the subs), you will not be disappointed. It will bump pretty damn hard, and sound pretty good in the process. Expect a good amount of roof flex, and a lot of surprised faces from your friends. They will think you are running 2000 watts on a pair of 18's //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

Good luck!

 
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