Planning an insane system

BoneZ · 03-28-2018, 08:08 PM

I've been contemplating a system for my Ghia. Being strictly for show, I want to go a bit nuts.

What's the word on the street about JL Audio gear, namely the W7AE subs and HD line of amps?

RonRizz · 03-28-2018, 08:50 PM

good stuff, no doubt, but IMHO overpriced. There are many that swear by JL stuff, but Gear thats just as good can be had for less. In some cases MUCH less. Sign up over at DIYMA forum and post this same question..... You are guaranteed to get many, many options and opinions. There are members over there who have tried it all, and you are sure to get answers from people with first hand knowledge of the products you inquire about.

20IOZ · 03-29-2018, 03:50 AM

I'm using a HD900/5 in my system and I'm very happy with it.

RonRizz · 03-29-2018, 05:16 AM

perfect example.... HD900/5 100 watts x 4 and 500 watts x 1 $1000
Alpine PDX-V9 100 watts x 4 and 500 watts x 1 $500
Not knocking the product, just the prices

bigaudiofanat · 03-29-2018, 06:54 AM

Agreed with JL is overpriced, the alpine line IMO is just as good for less mulla.

BoneZ · 03-29-2018, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 20IOZ

I'm using a HD900/5 in my system and I'm very happy with it.

I do like how those amps put out the same power regardless of voltage and/or impedance. Neat feature.

RonRizz · 03-29-2018, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoneZ

I do like how those amps put out the same power regardless of voltage and/or impedance. Neat feature.

As does the Alpine. Its simply a regulated power supply.

BoneZ · 03-29-2018, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonRizz

As does the Alpine. Its simply a regulated power supply.

The first "real" amp I bought was an Alpine. I liked it.

BoneZ · 03-29-2018, 11:22 AM

Looking at the PDX-M12. About the same price as the HD1200/1.

RonRizz · 03-29-2018, 11:32 AM

$540 at sonicelectronix.com

BoneZ · 03-29-2018, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonRizz

$540 at sonicelectronix.com

Interesting... Alpine listed it as $900. Much better price.

Jayhovah · 03-29-2018, 12:04 PM

+1 for sonic... I order most of my equipment from there.

BoneZ · 03-29-2018, 01:11 PM

The only issue I see with the Alpine is it's only stable down to 2 ohms.

BoneZ · 03-29-2018, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoneZ

The only issue I see with the Alpine is it's only stable down to 2 ohms.

... which wouldn't be a big deal if I went Alpine subs as well. What's comparable to the W7?

BoneZ · 03-29-2018, 01:19 PM

Msybe a pair of X-W12D4s and X-A90Ms?

03-28-2018, 08:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 52 Posts: 9,295 Drives: 2012 Silver Thang Rep Power: 2684381	Planning an insane system I've been contemplating a system for my Ghia. Being strictly for show, I want to go a bit nuts. What's the word on the street about JL Audio gear, namely the W7AE subs and HD line of amps? __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

03-28-2018, 08:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,132 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	good stuff, no doubt, but IMHO overpriced. There are many that swear by JL stuff, but Gear thats just as good can be had for less. In some cases MUCH less. Sign up over at DIYMA forum and post this same question..... You are guaranteed to get many, many options and opinions. There are members over there who have tried it all, and you are sure to get answers from people with first hand knowledge of the products you inquire about. bigaudiofanat and BoneZ like this. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

03-29-2018, 05:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,132 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	perfect example.... HD900/5 100 watts x 4 and 500 watts x 1 $1000 Alpine PDX-V9 100 watts x 4 and 500 watts x 1 $500 Not knocking the product, just the prices __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

03-29-2018, 06:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Agreed with JL is overpriced, the alpine line IMO is just as good for less mulla. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

03-29-2018, 11:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 52 Posts: 9,295 Drives: 2012 Silver Thang Rep Power: 2684381	Looking at the PDX-M12. About the same price as the HD1200/1. __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

03-29-2018, 03:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
20IOZ Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 39 Drives: 2017 370Z M6 Rep Power: 13	I'm using a HD900/5 in my system and I'm very happy with it.

03-29-2018, 11:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,132 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	$540 at sonicelectronix.com __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

03-29-2018, 01:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 52 Posts: 9,295 Drives: 2012 Silver Thang Rep Power: 2684381	The only issue I see with the Alpine is it's only stable down to 2 ohms. __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

03-29-2018, 01:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 52 Posts: 9,295 Drives: 2012 Silver Thang Rep Power: 2684381	Msybe a pair of X-W12D4s and X-A90Ms? __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

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