Amp's & Subs

[Lup]

I have A SS Holden Sedan

Just purchased
an Alpine head unit mdw900e MD CD Mp3 run 4x 50w
Had recently Installed
in the front Infinity Componants
rear Alpine 6x9's
Sounds ok . although It could have a little more depth
in the base. is a little bright in the Highs and Mids .
hence I need a an Amp to clean up the sound and a sub for Base

Not looking for Loudness , more Quality of sound
I'm more of a Home audio Hifi person - eg Class A gear quality sound etc

SO who out there can post me their recomendations of AMP's and subs
eg 4 channel
Small good sounding Sub

Cheers

[Zyros]

I have A SS Holden Sedan

Just purchased
an Alpine head unit mdw900e MD CD Mp3 run 4x 50w
Had recently Installed
in the front Infinity Componants
rear Alpine 6x9's
Sounds ok . although It could have a little more depth
in the base. is a little bright in the Highs and Mids .
hence I need a an Amp to clean up the sound and a sub for Base

Not looking for Loudness , more Quality of sound
I'm more of a Home audio Hifi person - eg Class A gear quality sound etc

SO who out there can post me their recomendations of AMP's and subs
eg 4 channel
Small good sounding Sub

Cheers

My pioneer sub goes excellent, there under $200, 350rms.
As for amps.. Alpine maybe... the nzicemag website has heaps of gear for sale S/H but still good and cheap..

[mycoolcar]

If you want quality you shouldnt have 6x9's. Do your homework and you will learn they are crap for SQ.

If your after SQ be prepaired to spend $400ish on a sub and another $300 on an amp. But really you should be concentrating on your fronts for SQ and running them off an amp rather than the headunit.

SQ costs money, by the looks of your current system thats something you dont have a lot of. But SQ can be done on a budget, its just harder.

[Zyros]

SQ can be done on a budget, its just harder.

Werd, and its called http://forums.nzicemag.co.nz/

[Alex B]

Id swap that around and spend 400 on an amp (say a caliber ca200d) and $300 on a sub ( say a rainbow hammer)

[86_rolla]

oh even if your budget wont stretech that far maybe a RE sub i heard they go well and arent that pricey for the lower end models

[toyonut]

what do you want to spend?
500 will get you a basic cheap sub and amp combo.
700 you could get a good sub and a decent 4 channel amp to drive it and your fronts, past that the sky is the limit but then the rest of the install would probably need to be upgraded.

[JT]

SQ costs money, by the looks of your current system thats something you dont have a lot of

Loose the 'holier than thou' attitude. This aint aint OCNZ.

What if he does have a lot of money? Class A home audio gear costs a lot of $$$

Lup, just get a good 4 channel amp. Run the fronts off this and the 6x9s off the headunit. Get a decent 10" or 12" sub in a good box (have a look over in the nzice forums which someone about earlier http://forums.nzicemag.co.nz/ ) Be careful though, some people on there think cars should be re-designed for the optimum audio setup at any expense instead of listening to a stereo to add to the driving experience. Bridge the other 2 channels on the amp for the sub and you are done.

[DeeCee]

Be careful though, some people on there think cars should be re-designed for the optimum audio setup at any expense instead of listening to a stereo to add to the driving experience.

and what is wrong with cruising and enjoying your driving in a different way rather than spending money on performance bits?
to each their own i say.

as to the setup, i would tend look at installation of your speakers in the front. Optimising position and enclosures will increase your sound quality rather than just going for an amp initially.

as a guide, i'd suggest getting a 4 channel amp, running your front components off channels 1/2 and bridging rear channels for sub bass output.
6x9s can be run off the rear speaker outputs off the headunit.

As to the specifics of particular brand subs and amps, i won't recommend anything per se as you will have to decide based on the information you are provided of course.
Pop over to NZICEMag and see what is available. The brands of car audio equipment has increased markedly over the last couple of years and NZer's now have access to some of the more esoteric european and american brands (which may be of more interest to you as you are home audio inclined)

[BlakJak]

Be careful though, some people on there think cars should be re-designed for the optimum audio setup at any expense instead of listening to a stereo to add to the driving experience.

and what is wrong with cruising and enjoying your driving in a different way rather than spending money on performance bits?
to each their own i say.

Agreed, to a point. I don't believe in booming for the sake of it; its dangerous if you can't hear whats going on around you!

[Alex B]

Neither does NZICE, maybe lern about the forum before you go judging them?

[BlakJak]

Wasnt judging anyone! Just making a 'general' observation.

[JT]

and what is wrong with cruising and enjoying your driving in a different way rather than spending money on performance bits?
to each their own i say.

I play the guitar and enjoy music. I consider myself sensitive to sound quality and understand the physics involved but it's all about the attitude. Ok, some stereos just sound crap but once you reach a "good" level, if you make some adjustments and spend more money you are only enjoying the fruits of your labour (or bragging about it) not enjoying the music more because of the very slight increase in audible quality. There comes a point where people are more concerned about their image and having an expensive stereo than enjoying the music being played on it!

[Snoozin]

I think something is awry when it gets to the point where you listen to the SYSTEM as opposed to listening to the MUSIC.

I think a slight increase in audible quality is definitely worth it in regards to enjoying music. There's nothing like making a couple of tweaks here and there, or buying a new piece of equipment.... then when you listen to your favourite song, you hear some sounds that you weren't aware existed quite that prominently in the track.

Brings a smile to my face every time does that.

Good sound is one of those subjective opinions unfortunately, and everyone prioritises it differently.

[mr pad]

XPLODE F0 L7f3 FOOLZ.

[Snoozin]

XPLODE F0 L7f3 FOOLZ.

I see your Xplode and raise you one Boschmann.

[[A NINJA]]

rich... you bring out boshmann.....I meet it with reactor and raise you my focal system! If you want A class well everyone has said what you have to do! also look at sound deadening if you want even more performance!