Sounds good. I'm not totally stuck on Rockford amps, I just figured that since I was getting a Rockford sub, I'd go with the amp too. However, in the very near future I'm going to need one for my Components up front. They need 60 RMS, so I want the amps to be of the same brand just for the hell of it. So, if I get Alpine for the sub, I'll want Alpine for my components as well.

Also, since the sub is dual voice coil, when I wire it up, wouldn't it end up being wired at 2 Ohm when wired in paralell (+ to +, - to - on the voice coils) ?? I know that's the way it is with the JL 10W3v2...

How is this stuff so much cheaper than JL Audio?! Is it the whole name brand thing at work again? If I go buy a polo shirt from Banana Republic I pay $80, but if I go to the Gap I get it for $20 type of thing?

 

you are correct....this is why I suggested the SVC (Single Voice Coil) version of the same sub, so you can run 4-ohm impediance. A higher impediance, as I understand it, also makes the amp run cooler (or maybe its the other way around.... )

Yup.....pretty much. I think that is why so many people on this board use Elemental Design subs and Phoenix Gold amps and other boutique shops like that).....same sub / amp, lower price.

I like Alpine products, always have. They just sound good to my ear. I could not afford the amp from Alpine, so I got the Infinity one. Sounds almost as good. I think there is some sort of a performance barrier with regard to SQ between brands. I absolutely cannot STAND Sony amps....they just sound like crap to me. You are pushing bass with this one, and looking to BOMB at that, so SQ probably is not too terribly important for your application. I, personally, to not like RF amps for mids and highs...too dull sounding for me. If you want to match brands, I would look into a more expensive multi-channel setup. Only 1 set of RCA's / power wires to run, only 1 to mount. I you can swing it, Alpine has a 4-channel that puts out 100WMRS channels 1/2 at 4-ohms (highs and mids), and 500WRMS to 3/4 bridged. Look into it. MSRP is like $600-700, but they should be had for cheaper as nothing ever sells for MSRP anymore. Just remember, it is taking the place to 2 amps....so the higher price is warranted.

I may do this next month....put my Infinity up for grabs and just grab a 6-channel....1-4 for the cabin and the remaining 5-6 to bridge for the sub.

John

 

Just a suggestion, but maybe you want to check out your alternator? It could be on it's last legs, and the amp might me causing stress reducing the output voltage of the alternator under load.

Just a thought.

 

That's a possibility... Is there any easy way I can check that, or do I need to take it in somewhere and have them look at it?

 

John,
Then wouldn't I want a 2 Ohm? Cause all the amps I'm looking at produce the most wattage at 2 Ohm and only half of that at 4.

On that note, why would anyone get a 4 or 6 ohm sub? If a sub calls for 400 Watts, you'd have to spend that much more money on an amplifier that can power it. If an amp that powers 400W RMS at 2 Ohm goes to a 4 Ohm sub, then it's only like 200W RMS at that point!

 

I'm fairly sure that you can do a rudimentary test if you have a multimeter, for a more thorough check I'd stop by autozone, I think they'll wheel a real battery/charging tester out to the car free of charge if you like.

Good Luck

 

I have a multimeter... What I did just recently check was how much voltage was getting to the amp vs. how much voltage was at the battery. The battery read at about 14.4... The voltage at the amp read at about 5.8! Isn't that an issues? Shouldn't at least 12v be getting back to that amp?!

 

[QUOTE=deanjones,Aug 3 2005, 12:23 PM] PJK3,
The guys at hifi buys checked the fuses and such on the amp.

 

check resitance on both power and ground. If you are reading 5.whatever you have a major issue.

 

I'm not 100% sure that a 10W6v2 won't fit in that box, however, most of the boxes I have seen in the S2000's with a 10W6v2 in it are slightly raised above the floor due to volume requirements. I can get a 10W6v2 on eBay for $279. I'd be willing to do that if you can tell me that there isn't another sub for cheaper that is of great comparison to it. Is the Stage 3 Punch sub not worth it? John seems to think it's a great sub and the reviews seem great on it. I'd be spending $150 on it. That would save me a lot of money, but I definitely want a good sounding system. I don't expect blurring vision by any means, but I want to definitely bring out the bass in my music because that's what my music is all about! The beat! So, if you think I should stick with JL Audio on subs to do this, well, then I will. I'll just fork out the extra money for it. But, if you think there is a comparable cheaper sub like the Rockford Stage 3 or something, then please let me know... I went to best buy and tried to listen to the Rockford stage 3 and they didn't have it at any of the best buys I went to. Plus, they have it out in an open area so it's not like you can really hear what they'd sound like. At least at HiFi buys they have enclosed rooms where they can shut the door and let you hear what the sub would sound like in an enclosed area.

Anyway, I'll check the fuses during lunch today. I'll let you know what comes up. But, regardless, like you said, this system isn't what I want anyway... I want better bass from a system and this one just isn't going to cut it most of the time. So, don't stop the suggestions from coming.

Oh, I was looking at this Alpine amp if you guys still think the Rockford Stage 3 will do fine. It says it puts off 400w x1 at 2 ohm. Since the Rockford Stage 3 is a Dual Voice coil and when I wire it in paralell I can wire it as a 2 Ohm, wouldn't that push the needed 400w to that sub?

http://iweb.alpine-usa.com/pls/admn/item_i...ain=10&p_more=y