Super Pumped for my new system install today:)

dustondo · Fri, Jun-29-2012, 08:06:56 PM

Replacing the amazingly bad stock business cd system and speakers with a Kenwood Excelon 996 HU and an Alpine PDX V9 running Alpine Type R 50c components all around and an JL w3 in a sealed box. Will post photos later today when the install is completed!

Arfboy · Fri, Jun-29-2012, 10:37:55 PM

Didn't you just recommend 1.5x RMS max to someone else?

dustondo · Fri, Jun-29-2012, 10:44:33 PM

I did, and usually do, would have with the type r's but after talking to some people at jl they made the w3 specifically to operate at a lower range of power, as opposed to most, not entirely sure why but it works. as far as the components 1.5 rms is hard to maintain in a four channel amp as the rms is 100w...not too many four channels for auto use that would cover 150 per channelx4 at 4ohm.

toplessandhappy · Sat, Jun-30-2012, 06:22:54 PM

Make sure you post some pictures ..etc

dustondo · Sat, Jun-30-2012, 10:30:31 PM

So all of the alpine amps come with a born on certificate that shows their actual test wattage output as opposed to the advertised output, which actually got me on board for the MRX v70 when I saw it's tested specs as opposed to the more expensive pdx, seeing as how the case design is the only real difference other than wattage. this one in particular was rated at 115x4 and 385x1 for the sub. So more than rms for the type r components in the doors and definitely more than the w3 needs. Been running it all morning getting the sub broken in and setting x-over points etc and it's sounding pretty damn good so far, little tweaking still needed though on the eq. here are some pics of the installed product, the Amp is hidden where the factory amp was on the left side of the trunk behind the swinging door ad I drilled a small bracket into the panel to keep the sealed box in place while throwing the car around.

dustondo · Sat, Jun-30-2012, 10:31:15 PM

there's also a usb port in the sunglass tray that will allow for an external hd, thumbdrive, or ipod to be attached

12v · Sat, Jun-30-2012, 10:53:48 PM

I bet it sounds great! I have Alpine type R components and a W7 in my M3

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dustondo · Sat, Jun-30-2012, 11:07:20 PM

Nice! glad to know some others have gone that route as well. was difficuult trying to find something that would sound great at a high spl that fit inside of our doors without custom cutting etc. The w7 is a beast...

12v · Sun, Jul-01-2012, 03:20:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dustondo

Nice! glad to know some others have gone that route as well. was difficuult trying to find something that would sound great at a high spl that fit inside of our doors without custom cutting etc. The w7 is a beast...

Puts a smile on my face every time.

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sly1types · Mon, Aug-13-2012, 01:32:35 AM

That looks great. How well does that one fit with the faceplate on the head unit? On crutchfield.com they say you can't put in a fold down face.

Can you take some more pics?

Fri, Jun-29-2012, 08:06:56 PM	#1
dustondo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 871 In the garage: '06 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	Super Pumped for my new system install today:) Replacing the amazingly bad stock business cd system and speakers with a Kenwood Excelon 996 HU and an Alpine PDX V9 running Alpine Type R 50c components all around and an JL w3 in a sealed box. Will post photos later today when the install is completed! __________________ 2006 6mt ZCP M3: Slicktop, manual seats, TCK sa's/APEX EC7's/vorshlag CP'S/hakookv12's/alpine type-r/kenwood excelon 2006 Audi B7 S4-Sold:-/ 2002 W210 E55 AMG Sold

Fri, Jun-29-2012, 10:37:55 PM	#2
Arfboy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 106 Reputation: 0	Re: Super Pumped for my new system install today:) Didn't you just recommend 1.5x RMS max to someone else?

Fri, Jun-29-2012, 10:44:33 PM	#3
dustondo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 871 In the garage: '06 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	Re: Super Pumped for my new system install today:) I did, and usually do, would have with the type r's but after talking to some people at jl they made the w3 specifically to operate at a lower range of power, as opposed to most, not entirely sure why but it works. as far as the components 1.5 rms is hard to maintain in a four channel amp as the rms is 100w...not too many four channels for auto use that would cover 150 per channelx4 at 4ohm. __________________ 2006 6mt ZCP M3: Slicktop, manual seats, TCK sa's/APEX EC7's/vorshlag CP'S/hakookv12's/alpine type-r/kenwood excelon 2006 Audi B7 S4-Sold:-/ 2002 W210 E55 AMG Sold

Sat, Jun-30-2012, 06:22:54 PM	#4
toplessandhappy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 323 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	Re: Super Pumped for my new system install today:) Make sure you post some pictures ..etc

Sat, Jun-30-2012, 10:30:31 PM	#5
dustondo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 871 In the garage: '06 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	Re: Super Pumped for my new system install today:) So all of the alpine amps come with a born on certificate that shows their actual test wattage output as opposed to the advertised output, which actually got me on board for the MRX v70 when I saw it's tested specs as opposed to the more expensive pdx, seeing as how the case design is the only real difference other than wattage. this one in particular was rated at 115x4 and 385x1 for the sub. So more than rms for the type r components in the doors and definitely more than the w3 needs. Been running it all morning getting the sub broken in and setting x-over points etc and it's sounding pretty damn good so far, little tweaking still needed though on the eq. here are some pics of the installed product, the Amp is hidden where the factory amp was on the left side of the trunk behind the swinging door ad I drilled a small bracket into the panel to keep the sealed box in place while throwing the car around. __________________ 2006 6mt ZCP M3: Slicktop, manual seats, TCK sa's/APEX EC7's/vorshlag CP'S/hakookv12's/alpine type-r/kenwood excelon 2006 Audi B7 S4-Sold:-/ 2002 W210 E55 AMG Sold

Sat, Jun-30-2012, 10:31:15 PM	#6
dustondo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 871 In the garage: '06 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	Re: Super Pumped for my new system install today:) there's also a usb port in the sunglass tray that will allow for an external hd, thumbdrive, or ipod to be attached __________________ 2006 6mt ZCP M3: Slicktop, manual seats, TCK sa's/APEX EC7's/vorshlag CP'S/hakookv12's/alpine type-r/kenwood excelon 2006 Audi B7 S4-Sold:-/ 2002 W210 E55 AMG Sold

Sat, Jun-30-2012, 10:53:48 PM	#7
12v Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,311 Reputation: 0 Location: Western United States	I bet it sounds great! I have Alpine type R components and a W7 in my M3 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2004 M3 Imola Red/Black- Sold 2005 M3 Alpine White/Gray- Sold 1999 M3 Alpine White/Mulberry-Sold

Sat, Jun-30-2012, 11:07:20 PM	#8
dustondo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 871 In the garage: '06 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	Re: Super Pumped for my new system install today:) Nice! glad to know some others have gone that route as well. was difficuult trying to find something that would sound great at a high spl that fit inside of our doors without custom cutting etc. The w7 is a beast... __________________ 2006 6mt ZCP M3: Slicktop, manual seats, TCK sa's/APEX EC7's/vorshlag CP'S/hakookv12's/alpine type-r/kenwood excelon 2006 Audi B7 S4-Sold:-/ 2002 W210 E55 AMG Sold

Mon, Aug-13-2012, 01:32:35 AM	#10
sly1types Bugs explode at 160MPH Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,122 Reputation: 0 Location: missouri	Re: Super Pumped for my new system install today:) That looks great. How well does that one fit with the faceplate on the head unit? On crutchfield.com they say you can't put in a fold down face. Can you take some more pics? __________________ 305RWHP ///M My car idles at 90mph...

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