Underpowering a sub

[brandontw 10+ year member]

I have had no problem with either company. I have ordered from both.

As far as the system goes I would say stick with your type x comps & coaxial, type r sub, and that viper amp( http://cgi.ebay.com/Viper-1100-5-5-CH-Stereo-Amplifier-with-Remote-ONLY-170_W0QQitemZ5809140039QQcategoryZ4950QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem )

would be perfect for your setup it might be worth getting it refurbed.

 

[audionewb 10+ year member]

I have had no problem with either company. I have ordered from both.
As far as the system goes I would say stick with your type x comps & coaxial, type r sub, and that viper amp( http://cgi.ebay.com/Viper-1100-5-5-CH-Stereo-Amplifier-with-Remote-ONLY-170_W0QQitemZ5809140039QQcategoryZ4950QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem )

would be perfect for your setup it might be worth getting it refurbed.

What is so great about that Viper? The specs don't look all that different from the Alpine. What am I missing?

 

[brandontw 10+ year member]

like i said earlier

 

-Rated Power @ 1 ohm: 600 x 1 (sub)

and

-Rated Power @ 4 ohm: 75 x 4 (ch1-4)

 

the sub channel has 600 watts on the viper, the alpine had 200 watts

 

the sub channel on the viper is 1 ohm stable, that means you could wire a 2ohm DVC sub down to 1ohm and get the full 600 watts

 

and besides, the other 4 channels are more powerful also, that would be good if you get the type x comps because they are 75rms.

 

And even if you disregard the fact that it is a much better amp for your application, it is less than half the price of the alpine, and i would say every bit as good, hopefully you can get some second opinions on that though.

 

[audionewb 10+ year member]

Is the amp really half the cost of the alpine or the refurb is half the cost?

 

[brandontw 10+ year member]

the refurb, i'm not sure what th reatil is, prolly as much or more than the alpine.

 

[audionewb 10+ year member]

Ok, thanks. I will take it under consideration.

 

[btmorris972 10+ year member]

i got my viper 1200.1 refurb from ikesound. its great and it puts out its rated power.

 

[brandontw 10+ year member]

i got my viper 1200.1 refurb from ikesound. its great and it puts out its rated power.

yep vipers are known for doing that