I'm an audio NOOB. Is this a good setup? Will it work?

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Old 08-05-2005 | 10:06 PM
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I'm an audio NOOB. Is this a good setup? Will it work?

Hi guys, I don't know much about audio, but I want something that will be punchy and not sloppy and gross sounding. I have no intention of getting rid of the stock HU so hopefully I can just add this sub and this amp. I'm hoping it won't weigh the rear of my car down because I have H&R springs and I don't want the rear to sag. Anyway, here are the 2 products:

amp: Alpine MRD-M605 - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1099388650996

sub: (can't decide if I want the 10 or a 12, how much lighter would the 10 be than the 12? Is there that much of a difference btw 10 and 12?) Alpine SWR-1042D: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1108124880920

Alpine SWR-1242D - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1108124880979

Thanks for any input guys!
-Corey
Old 08-05-2005 | 11:39 PM
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OK, so you're looking at spending $560 plus a box plus amp install.

I'd say that you might get your FM reception jammed by the Class D amp...

While you might have trouble getting more power for that money, you can definitely get a better woofer, and the amp is really hard to tune due to how they laid it out...

Personally I'd get a JL 12W3V2 for that price - or a DLS Magnesium 12".
Old 08-06-2005 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by elduderino
OK, so you're looking at spending $560 plus a box plus amp install.

I'd say that you might get your FM reception jammed by the Class D amp...

While you might have trouble getting more power for that money, you can definitely get a better woofer, and the amp is really hard to tune due to how they laid it out...

Personally I'd get a JL 12W3V2 for that price - or a DLS Magnesium 12".
Thanks! I'll look into that.
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