New setup, but worried about the amp...thoughts?

[on1yalad 10+ year member]

Just bought a few new parts to replace my old setup in my 03 Civic coupe:

Old Setup:

HU: Alpine CDA-9815 - http://www.crutchfield.com/S-Z37ErqvfdOP/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=500CDA9815

Amp: Eclipse EA3422 4/3/2 channels - http://www.mobileonesales.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=EA3422

Fronts: MB Quart RVF 216 - http://www.mbquart.com/en/produkte/car/reference/produkt.php?nr=rvf_216

Sub: Alpine Type-R 10” Sub http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=SWR-1042D

Rears: Stock

New Setup:

HU: Alpine CDA-9886 - http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=CDA-9886

Amp: Alpine PDX-5 - http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=PDX-5

Fronts: MB Quart RVF 216 - http://www.mbquart.com/en/produkte/car/reference/produkt.php?nr=rvf_216

Sub: None (going to buy later)

Rear: Infinity Kappa 6x9’s (only one fit in stock mounts) - http://www.crutchfield.com/S-k2vDWVf0kWZ/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=1086927I

I am not really an enthusiast or anything I just like to listen to music on my way to places and I wanted to make sure that the items I bought are going to play nice…especially the amp as that is the item I am worried about the most.

I have found nay reviews about the PDX-5, and in the past everyone said to stay clear of 5 channel amp as they tend to have some issues with powering subs. I specifically wanted a 5 channel as I do not have much room in my trunk and need something small.

Anyway how does my setup look and anyone have a suggestion on a 10” sub enclosed that would go well with the amp?

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[GMCJimmyslt2000 10+ year member]

u can get alot better product for the price...

u gonna stick will all new stuff or can u buy some used stuff, look in classifieds if u are/

 

[GMCJimmyslt2000 10+ year member]

i shouldnt say better but at least the same or even better

 

[Fiercetimbo17 10+ year member]

alpine pdx has no problem powering the sub, i have installed a few of them and have been very pleased, they tend to even be underrated

Personally i dont think there is a better 5 channel in that price range