Help with set-up

Discussion in 'Car Stereo Amplifiers' started by larrytracy2, Jun 20, 2009.

  1. larrytracy2

    larrytracy2 New Member

    Hi
    I have a Alpine 9885 head unit with two sets of alpine sps-609 speakers
    I would like to add some base to this set-up. I don't want a lot of base just a nice over all lower end sound.
    Could I get some advise on a amp and sub that might work for me.
    Thanks
     
  2. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    what kind of vehicle is this going in? also what kind of budget do you have?

    you can go online and find a few alpine mono amps for under 200. and maybe a 10 or 12 inch sub. or maybe even smaller like a pair of 8's.

    if you can build a box too thats even better. if not have one built dont buy a prefab as they are built to show off only certain freqs in the store to impress noob's. lol.

    better yet to get an idea of the levels of bass you want, go to a custom stereo shop and get some demos then try and find those products online at an even lower price than retail. or cut a deal. who knows you may get lucky.
     
  3. larrytracy2

    larrytracy2 New Member

    Thanks for the help
    2005 Dodge Stratus
     
  4. larrytracy2

    larrytracy2 New Member

    I went over to car toys and they let me listen to the newer alpine along with the speakers that i have in my vehicle now. I ended up walking out with a alpine pdx-5
     
  5. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    nice. should give you what you want in sound. have any idea on a sub yet?

    i heard an rx8 with an alpine 10 in a 1cf sealed box on 350 watts and it sounded real nice. had good punchy tight bass. surprised me, i thought it was a larger sub.