OPINIONS needed for vette system

[02Corvette 10+ year member]

Going to be installed in 2002 vette.

I already have, but willing to change:

-Alpine 7873 HU

-Diamond Audio amps D7054 (50X4) / D7401 (800X1)

-Alpine Type R 6.5" components w/ silk dome tweeter SPR-17LS (front stage)

-Alpine Type R 6.5" coaxial (rear)

-Custom box .93 cu. feet vol. sealed

-(1) Rockford Fosgate Punch HX2 12"

.....or go all out for a JL 12w7 or Alpine Type R 12" due to my small box?

 

Give opinions please on whole setup, what part would you change?

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[Shyne151 10+ year member]

I'd almost get nicer components... and look at the diamond d9(formally the tdx) instead of a w7.

 

[02Corvette 10+ year member]

I'd almost get nicer components... and look at the diamond d9(formally the tdx) instead of a w7.

Thanks...I'm looking for criticism. Learn from others' mistakes. I can buy new parts, but I don't want to have to do 2 installs in the end.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[OlogyAudio 10+ year member]

Go for some soundsplinter RLP or RLS subs //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif -- the XXX and Avalance are good too but not in production...

I'd get better components...

 

[3.5Max6spd 10+ year member]

Morel Elate 9's in the front -those doors love big mids, and they sound hella good IMO in that car. First elate set with the 8.75" mids I heard was in a Vette like yours a few months ago. Rockin'!! In my opinion that car deserves nothing but an exotic set of speakers, to compliment the car.

http://www.morelhifi.com/products/mob_2way_elate.html

 

[02Corvette 10+ year member]

Morel Elate 9.1's in the front -those doors love big mids, and they sound hella good IMO in that car. First elate set with the 8.75" mids I heard was in a Vette like yours a few months ago. Rockin'!!

True, but I already have the door speaker plate adaptors to fit a 6.5" and 2" hole.

At this point most people seem to feel OK on the system except for the door speakers and maybe the sub I have? What does every one think should be replaced first? Most I'm wanting to spend is $300+/- for components and $400+/- for one sub.

 

[OlogyAudio 10+ year member]

Morel Elate 9's in the front -those doors love big mids, and they sound hella good IMO in that car. First elate set with the 8.75" mids I heard was in a Vette like yours a few months ago. Rockin'!! In my opinion that car deserves nothing but an exotic set of speakers, to compliment the car.
http://www.morelhifi.com/products/mob_2way_elate.html

a 9" starts beaming pretty low -- like 700hz or so?... so you have a very narrow -- uneven -- power response.... possibly a 3 way setup... Depends on your budget rly...

 

[02Corvette 10+ year member]

a 9" starts beaming pretty low -- like 700hz or so?... so you have a very narrow -- uneven -- power response.... possibly a 3 way setup... Depends on your budget rly...

3-way setup in front is nice,but will not fit in the door w/o notching the fiberglass a little. I had to do this to my last vette. So now I'm staying w/ a 6.5" component set.

I feel there are a lot better choices than the HX2 sub I have if I'm willing to spend around $400. Remember I only have .93 cu feet to work with.

 

[B@SSAN8OR 10+ year member]

this is the sub setup we put in my step dad's old 00 vette.

http://www.gatelyaudio.com/photogalleries/ScottsCorvette/index.html

 

[snb778 5,000+ posts]

I thought you were selling both of your Diamond amps....I love how people are already reccomending the RL-S, even though they have never heard it yet. Or have any reviews on it yet.

 

[Ignatowski 5,000+ posts]

I thought you were selling both of your Diamond amps....I love how people are already reccomending the RL-S, even though they have never heard it yet. Or have any reviews on it yet.

x2

RL-s hasent even been on the market yet LOL

 

[OlogyAudio 10+ year member]

I thought you were selling both of your Diamond amps....I love how people are already reccomending the RL-S, even though they have never heard it yet. Or have any reviews on it yet.

Well possibly because I've been talking to mike extensively about... many things -- there are some serious pitfalls with the RLS along with the upsides... The group delay is a bit high -- a large box is required -- but the THD is non existent and .... there is so much xmax you need ~2500 watts to use it all... granted this is doable with a 1200 watt or so RMS amp...

I'm working all in theory with a LMT design with less xmax -- more efficient and a more standard box size...

The RLS would be good IB... but not in ~ a 1 cuft box.

and the RLS is out...

 

[02Corvette 10+ year member]

I think I'm going with DIAMOND AUDIO D612D2 sub. I just called their tech support and they said the D9 sub would NOT sound as good for my application (amp/small space)...They only cost $154 on the net too and need 1.25 cu feet:veryhapp: !

FOR SALE NOW:

(2) RF punch HX2 12" subs in perfect condition

-$154 lol

 

[Shyne151 10+ year member]

I think I'm going with DIAMOND AUDIO D612D2 sub. I just called their tech support and they said the D9 sub would NOT sound as good for my application (amp/small space)...They only cost $154 on the net too and need 1.25 cu feet:veryhapp: !
FOR SALE NOW:

(2) RF punch HX2 12" subs in perfect condition

-$154 lol

Doh! I forgot what amp you have. The D6(M6 from before) sound sweet, I'm sure you will be happy with it.

 

[Denial]

Go for some soundsplinter RLP or RLS subs //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif -- the XXX and Avalance are good too but not in production...
I'd get better components...

Wow, you know nothing...

Ava > im sure whatever sub you have currently... or are getting in the future