Hey everyone,

I just installed an Alpine CDA-105 head unit in my S2000 with the Modifry DCI. I plan on getting the Alpine Power Pack (KTP-445) since it's a plug-and-play installation and relatively inexpensive.

So, with that setup, do you guys have any recommendations for component speakers? I was thinking of going with the Polk db6501 system, since they seem to be popular and within my budget (a little over $100).

I'm a huge music fan, but I don't need an audiophile-quality setup. Just something that provides meaty bass and accurate highs without breaking the bank.

 

how do you like the 105? i am thinking of picking one up. I found a used one on craigslist for $175 comes with Bluetooth and imprint kit.

 

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Alpine+-...&skuId=1807251


i was told that these run well with the ktp, im not very good with calculating and understanding power for car audio though.

 

Not a big fan on the Alpine Power Pack. I've put a few in a different cars and motorcycles and never got a lot out of them. It's more expensive and more of an install but in the long run an amp is the way to go.

 

It's a pretty solid unit. I wish I had gotten the Imprint module since that lets you do a lot of sound tweaking. My only complaint is that I can't manually control my iPod, but I found a way around that (AI-Net cable with a 3.5 mm stereo plug instead of the supplied iPod/USB cable). Other than that, the head unit greatly improves the stock speaker output and tone. It also looks pretty good, IMO. Just read the reviews on Crutchfield... I'd recommend it!

 

I would step up to the MM6501's, as not only do they offer more SQ, but also the highest sensitivity of any component speakers I'm aware of - so you'll get cleaner sound out of your amp for any given volume level.

 

If you're not planning to get an "AMP" for your system, you will get distortion from the MM6501's and possibly even the DB6501's when try to crank them up with the top down. The Alpine Power Pack that you intend on installing will be very under-powered for the aftermarket speakers. The power pack's true design is to enhance stock speaker output. At a stated RMS rating of 45 watts (which is probably overstated on paper), the power pack simply will not be able to support the aftermarket speakers.

Underpowering speakers will create "distortion" and that is what blows speakers...

Good luck with your decision but if you intend on staying with the Alpine Power Pack, you should consider aftermarket speakers that have a nominal RMS no higher than 50 watts. KEY WORD: NOMINAL RMS... not PEAK.

 

This is why the Alpine S series components were recommended to me. They don't require much power and shouldn't get much distortion while using the KTP.

 

Your speakers don't really care how little power they get, just that the amp isn't clipping severely. Music sounds like crap w/ a clipping amp anyway, so I just don't push my HU to where it does it. I'd say I rarely turn it up over 1/2 way, top up or down. But yes, an amp is on my to do list.

 

This is incorrect. Underpowering a speakers will cause it to distort. Distortion causes the voice coil to get hot. Heat destroys speakers.