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Sub/Amp set-up opinions?
« on: Aug 31, 2003, 11:39PM »
This is the setup im looking at getting what do you guys/gals think?  :-\


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2 X 150WRMS Mosfet Car Amplifier
Bridged  Power output (Bridged 4ohm): 450 W RMS x 1

The sub i want to run off this amp is an:


MTX Thunder 6000 12' DVC Subwoofer 500 watt, 250RMS

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Re:Sub/Amp set-up opinions?
« Reply #1 on: Aug 31, 2003, 11:41PM »
yea thats a fine setup just that the bridged amp is a bit of an ova kill but othawise its sound pretty normal

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Re:Sub/Amp set-up opinions?
« Reply #2 on: Sep 1, 2003, 09:07AM »
Its better to have to much power from the amp being bridged then just using a single 150wrms is it?
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Re:Sub/Amp set-up opinions?
« Reply #3 on: Sep 1, 2003, 03:59PM »
In the bridged mode, the sub see's a mono signal which is better. However it will be recieving 200wrms higher than its *recommended* constant. Its better that the amps more powerful than the sub so it doesnt need to work as hard to drive it.

Adjust the gains and the freq setting until you get a good sound from your setup and it should be all sweet :thumbs:  (Remember, its not volume that will kill the sub, its distortion!)

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Re:Sub/Amp set-up opinions?
« Reply #4 on: Sep 1, 2003, 04:55PM »
Buy two subs  and run them off the single amp  ;D
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Re:Sub/Amp set-up opinions?
« Reply #5 on: Sep 1, 2003, 05:00PM »
my other sub option is a fusion 900w powerplant 12" sub, same amp... which would you's think are better subs?
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Re:Sub/Amp set-up opinions?
« Reply #6 on: Sep 1, 2003, 05:07PM »
i cant afford 2 subs  :(
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Re:Sub/Amp set-up opinions?
« Reply #7 on: Sep 1, 2003, 06:44PM »
What are u afer as both of the subs you have mensioned as spl based subs and are not the best at playing subs they are not punch and they are slow and lazy.

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Re:Sub/Amp set-up opinions?
« Reply #8 on: Sep 1, 2003, 07:24PM »
umm im after good ound quality subs.... what do you mean?
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Re:Sub/Amp set-up opinions?
« Reply #9 on: Sep 1, 2003, 10:11PM »
Hes refering to SPL (Sound pressure level) [or loudness] or sound quality.

Out of those 2 subs, i'd be more inclined to go for the fusion. Thats just me tho

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Re:Sub/Amp set-up opinions?
« Reply #10 on: Sep 1, 2003, 10:26PM »
What subs other then thoose around the same price would you guys think are better?
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Re:Sub/Amp set-up opinions?
« Reply #11 on: Sep 1, 2003, 10:41PM »
how much are you paying for those subs

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Re:Sub/Amp set-up opinions?
« Reply #12 on: Sep 2, 2003, 10:10AM »
the MTX is 263, the fusion is 297
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Re:Sub/Amp set-up opinions?
« Reply #13 on: Sep 2, 2003, 05:31PM »
You could pick up a Type-S for around $170ea or better still type-R for $3-400
The fusions arent bad, not fantastic for SQ, but not too bad with SPL when tuned properly.
Phoenix Golds octane-r's arent bad either in that price range, clarion V-Nets...
just have a look around, I think MTX's are overpriced for the competition thats available.



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Re:Sub/Amp set-up opinions?
« Reply #14 on: Sep 2, 2003, 09:18PM »
yea, well i guess its alot with personal tastes hey? heaps of people have differant opinions about all the differant brands.... i dunno  :-\ . yea the type r's are what beefy suggested...
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Re:Sub/Amp set-up opinions?
« Reply #15 on: Sep 18, 2003, 07:33PM »
The Alipne R's are coming down in price hell!
becasue of the new model coming out soon.
Fusion subs are all being slashed also because the new model has come in. The new model is 10 times better (not really)!

Dont even bother with the AVALANCHE or BOSS stuff!
It might seem like its cheap and the specs are all cool but they pish out no were near as much as the other brands and definatly wont last as long as other subs/amps (especially AMPS)
, mind you Amps will last if they are not pushed very hard!!! :P

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Re:Sub/Amp set-up opinions?
« Reply #16 on: Sep 23, 2003, 11:01AM »
 Just an update i have had an Alpine type R sub and jaycar Amp in the car for abuot 2 weeks... VERY happy .... type r's are awsome SQ and good SPL aswell  :o thanks to everyone for there help
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Re:Sub/Amp set-up opinions?
« Reply #17 on: Sep 23, 2003, 09:06PM »
Good choice! I'm running the Type R's little brother (Type S) and I'm more than satisfied with that, so I imagine the Type R must be kickass!