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hey all,
i just came back from strathfield car radios and i was quoted the following:
an 800W pioneer amp
1 amp kit 8 GA streatwires
2 12" pioneer subbies
empty sub box to fit 2 subs
all up its gonna cost $866 including installation.
on the other hand another car radio place quoted me the alpine equivelent to all that stuff for $900. which one shud i go for??
got model numbers for this stuff?Quote:
Originally Posted by 2002 TeGgY
na man, but its all d latest stuff. sorry im not real good wit audio stuff, but everyone keeps tellin me to for alpine.Quote:
Originally Posted by EGB16A
Working on the assumption that it's all base model gear, I'd go for the Pioneer. With that kind of setup you probably wouldn't notice any difference in sound quality which is all the Alpine stuff will likely give you over the Pioneer gear.
Keep the extra 34 bucks and pay someone to slap you for using the word 'yous'... Joking.. :p
Have you listened to either setup or something similar? They should sound quite different.
Any setup that puts 2x 12's in a generic (and usually undersized) sub box will sound pretty much the same in my opinion.. pretty crap.
Just out of curiosity 2002 TeGgY, what else does your system consist of and what are you hoping to get out of it (ie: SQ, SPL, numberplate rattler/doof system..etc). If possible get us some model numbers so we can give you a better idea...
Dont know what the items are worth, BUT will you get a good install? Stuff the price if the install is sh!t house!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by 2002 TeGgY
iv alredy got a pioneer DEH-P5750MP head unit, stock speakers (which are pritty good) and das about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Captiva_Blue
the alpine products are as follows:
an MRP-M350 amp, 2 SWS-12220 subs, 1 amp kit 8 GA streatwires, and i can tell them to put them in seperate boxes. these guys are good, they compete in summer nats and they win, i dont know if any of yous herd of them, they're called Wagga Car Radio (WCR). so yeh
na man, their installs are guaranteed for life and they're local so they cant stuff around.Quote:
Originally Posted by ICACHA
ive heard bad things about strathfield installations.
i think the amp u r talkin about is the Pioneer (Premier) GM-7150M or the australian equivalent. i am currently runnin 1 of those with a pair of 12" boss subs (yes they r crap), but i seem 2 b gettin sum good sound from them.
i think the subs would b either the 305C or 306C, which both produce sum very good results when powered by the amp i mentioned.
i would however, recomend using 4g wiring over the 8, just 2 b safe.
the only problem i would have is captiva_blue mentioned is the box size. from wat i have read, the box that the 305C come with rnt optimum for them, although they do seem to work well with 1cuft enclosures
cheers
thnx on your advice dude. i think im gonna go for the alpine and Wagga Car Radio. but should i get them in seperate boxes??Quote:
Originally Posted by wkdteg
depends on wat the recomended enclosure size is, and if their offering prefab boxes or custom boxes. discuss this with the installer