What do you think about these speakers? Are they good? Will it fit into my S? Any other comments please share.

thanks

http://www.al-eds.com/Alpine-SPR17S-p16858.html

 

I have Alpine Type R speakers and they are fantastic.

 

Are they a big difference from stock speakers? Do they work with the stock headunit or do you need a separate amp?

 

Don't buy speakers without hearing them for yourself. Everyone's ears are different.

 

I upgraded the h/u and added a 100 watt alpine amp. Trust me, the speakers are great and a value too

 

^^Great compared to?

Have you listened to many other speakers? Or amps? Or HU's? Did you isolate to just the different speakers? Or was it a diff amp/HU with each set of speakers?


OP: Go listen to them yourself. I personally will never put anything Alpine into any vehicle I own (nor will I install Alpine for a friend). Alpine is good - but is mostly hype. There are better out there for your money. Do your research for yourself before plunking down your hard earned cash.

 

Wait... Do Alpine Type R's fit without modification?

I have the model from last year... the SPR-17LS (6 1/2" - 16cm DIN)

 

^^ Responded in your thread

 

why the neg on the alpine?
am thinking of getting the Alpine ida x-100or wait fot the ida x305
should i? can you suggest something better, am a newb at this so all info is appreciated...

 

I don't like Alpine HUs because they are obnoxiously bright. No amount of EQ can correct for it - it has to do with the components they use to filter the audio signal inside the HU.

I don't like Alpine PDX amps because they're Class D. Class D amplifiers have a switching frequency - and while they're fine for powering subwoofers (big difference between 100Hz audio signal and 40Khz switching freq for example), there's not enough of a separation for the highs (25Khz to 40Khz). The audio quality just isn't there. They're small, and they're inexpensive, and they give bragging rights for most "rated" power - but that doesn't mean that you have a system that actually sounds good.


The build I have in my car ran me about $1500 and puts down a measly 700W (approx). But I bet it sounds better (and possibly louder) than most "1500W" Alpine systems.


Alpine is popular due to excellent marketing. It's that simple. I commend Alpine for their marketing skills. I refuse to run their products in any of my vehicles.


A good rule of thumb is: If it's something that Best Buy or Circuit City stocks in their stores, I wouldn't touch it (with very VERY few exceptions). For the $$$, you can always find something better. Most of the Online exclusive stuff is still crap.