What Do You Think Of This Setup?

[180fan]

So I'm looking at updating my system, after the amp that was powering my speakers has died.

I'll be using the headunit that I already have, and the 12" Clarion sub I have as well.

This is what it will look like

Headunit: Pioneer FH-P800BT

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Pro...FH-P800BT?tab=B

Front Speakers: Alpine SPR-17S

http://www.alpine.com.au/products/product.asp?modelID=314

Rear Speakers: Alpine SPR-17C

http://www.alpine.com.au/products/product.asp?modelID=317

Speaker Amplifier: Alpine PDX-4.100

http://www.alpine.com.au/products/product.asp?modelID=307

Sub Amplifier: Alpine MRP-M500

http://www.alpine.com.au/products/product.asp?modelID=374

Will be listening to all types of music, but more rock/metal than anything else.

I'm thinking that it will all work together fairly well, but im no car audio expert so some other opinions would be great.

Thanks!

[Chris Rogers]

looks ok if its set up properly. if its not then it will be a waste. why alpine. there are better speakers out there for that kind of money. rainbow being one of them.

[180fan]

What Rainbow speakers would you suggest that are a similar price to the alpine ones? I don't really know anything about the Rainbow brand.

[Chris Rogers]

SLX or SLC 265 for a start.

www.audioexpress.com.au and click the speakers link.

[thirty-four]

yea i wouldn't go alpine. they have one of the best names in car audio - god knows why.

Iv got JL in mine, and kicker subs, not a word of complant.

Edited February 28, 2010 by thirty-four

[j3zz4]

looks alright.. but yeah wouldnt go alpine either tbh

[Shiraz200SX]

are you serious? alpine have one of the best names in car audio because they're quality products, that perform really well for the price. I'd like to see any brand match the achievements that alpine has made in its history. Companies like focal, rainbow, kicker, whatever, specialise in speakers and amplifiers, alpine specialise in a complete package, without compromise of quality.

however, the type r splits are excellent for young guys who just want a set of splits to flog the crap out of them, and show off. they make a solid midbass, and take a lot of punishment. Tweeters aren't real nice though.

i'd revise your selection and buy SPX-17REF for the front, SPS-600 for the rear, and a PDX-2.150 for the fronts, and a PDX-1.600 or 1.1000 for your woofers. rears arent important.

alpine do a pack for $799 that includes the SPX-17REF + PDX-2.150, about $500 off. Cheap as, i'd like to see any other brand match that SQ and amplifier quality for that price

they also do a pack that comes with a PDX-1.600 + SBR-S122V for $999, thats about $400 off. Ported sub box, can be a little boomy, but they make a lot of bass, only reason i dont have one, it wont fit in my boot.

you'd have matching amplifiers, that are small enough to hide under your seats, and still make decent power.

that pioneer unit you've picked isnt' available in australia as far as i know. so fat chance of warranty or backup support if you have problems.

Edited March 4, 2010 by Shiraz200SX