Should I get the MTX or Alpine?

[blitz_fist 10+ year member]

I have an Alpine MRV-T503, and I have a couple offers to take, an MTX MXS1204, or a 12" Alpine Type-E? I'm looking for SQ. They both come with a box already, so I'm not going to build one tuned to a specific freq. that I want, I don't even think the setup is worth doing that, it's cheap. Or is it? They both come in a bsaic Q-Logic type sealed box. Anyway, which sub do you think would be better? thanks

Alpine MRV T503

At 12v

2 x 50w RMS @4ohm

2 x 100w RMS @2ohm

Bridged

1 x 200wRMS @4ohm

Type-E

Nominal Power Handling 250 Watt

Technical Features

Peak Power Handling 750 Watt

Frequency Respond 28 Hz - 1,000 Hz

Sensitivity 89 dB

Impedance 4 ohm

MTX MXS1204

Nominal (RMS) Output Power 400 Watt

Max (RMS) Output Power 800 Watt

Response Bandwidth 38 - 150 Hz

Input Impedance 4 Ohm

Recommended Amplifier Power 200 - 400 Watt

Sensitivity 89.09 dB

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[Spooby 10+ year member]

The Type-E is just Best Buy's rebranded Type-S.

Both subs aren't great by any means. If I remember correctly the sealed Q-Logic boxes are about 0.75 cubes. If the subs are both the same price then take a look at their sealed enclosure recommendations.

If it were me I would just go with the cheaper of the two subs.

 

[blitz_fist 10+ year member]

Well they're the same price. How do I figure out the volume? area,width,height?

 

[mike dressure 10+ year member]

the mxs is the 7500 serie's and is a great sub! the type e is of no comparison! mtx mxs will take the type e in all categorie's

 

[blitz_fist 10+ year member]

Yeah, I was thinking MTX, because I've never liked Alpine subs that much. The only thing that made think about it was the Alpine's 10hz lower response. 38hz seems a little high, for the MTX.

 

[mike dressure 10+ year member]

yeah but it is still a great driver with great output capabilitie's and great sq for the price

 

[pickup1 5,000+ posts]

i had 2 of those mtx's,they pounded.they have a 17mm xmaxx too.

 

[blitz_fist 10+ year member]

If the box is 15.5"x15.5"x12" how many cubes is it? I couldn't figure it out, math is not my area.

 

[mike dressure 10+ year member]

1.6 external

 

[Spooby 10+ year member]

Yeah, I was thinking MTX, because I've never liked Alpine subs that much. The only thing that made think about it was the Alpine's 10hz lower response. 38hz seems a little high, for the MTX.

Do you honestly believe that is an audible difference?

 

[blitz_fist 10+ year member]

Do you honestly believe that is an audible difference?

I thought so, lol I guess not though. I'm opting for the MTX

 

[BJ The Man 10+ year member]

i have a Type E soon to be taken out..It was a first setup. Alpine says to give it 1.25 cubes but my box is about 1.5 and i still think it should be bigger. with your amp take a Type E. Its cheap. It sounds pretty nice. Gets pretty loud i guess. go with 1.25-2 cubes for a box if sealed

 

[JeepCreepin96 10+ year member]

I was very happy with my type e's. good output for the price i payed and for daily driving. If you feel the need I can post vids

 

[Kold_Killa 10+ year member]

That being said.. go with the type Es. My Bro has one in a regular cab with less than 1 cube and it sounds oh so nice. Doesn't get all that loud in such a small box, but when it was in 1.2 cubes it was decently loud.