Hiding a large amp

YoungZ · 10-01-2012, 06:55 PM

i tested both the JL and Alpine but preferred the alpine for you i would suggest Audison's thesis Quattro 155x2 (4ohm) +1x540w (4ohm) bridged for the sub should be pretty much perfect SQ wise. your system is 242GT or 242? 100RMS continuous? over powering too much could be a detriment?

Also for placement i would suggest behind the passenger seat it should fit might be a little tight

reunited · 10-01-2012, 07:26 PM

242GT. The differences between the two may be measurable and or discernable in an anechoic chamber, but it is very doubtful that you could hear any differences in a moving car, particularly ours, due to ambient noise. From a mechanical perspective, there just is not that much difference between a well-stamped basket (appropriate thickness/rigidity) and one that is cast. Truthfully, when I bought them I was concerned about the fit of the 242s and just decided to play it safe.
Bill

reunited · 10-01-2012, 07:32 PM

Young Z-

Yes, the Quattro is the one I would buy, if Audison. I also like the ARC SE4200. I don't know much about ZED (the Dreadnought) or Zapco's ST series (ST-5D possibly) which is supposedly on the cusp of shipping.
Bill

10-01-2012, 06:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
YoungZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Nanaimo Posts: 37 Drives: 2010-370z-Blue-6Mt Rep Power: 250	i tested both the JL and Alpine but preferred the alpine for you i would suggest Audison's thesis Quattro 155x2 (4ohm) +1x540w (4ohm) bridged for the sub should be pretty much perfect SQ wise. your system is 242GT or 242? 100RMS continuous? over powering too much could be a detriment? Also for placement i would suggest behind the passenger seat it should fit might be a little tight Last edited by YoungZ; 10-01-2012 at 07:09 PM.

10-01-2012, 07:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
reunited Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: meta state Posts: 72 Drives: 12 370 AT, sport Rep Power: 15	242GT. The differences between the two may be measurable and or discernable in an anechoic chamber, but it is very doubtful that you could hear any differences in a moving car, particularly ours, due to ambient noise. From a mechanical perspective, there just is not that much difference between a well-stamped basket (appropriate thickness/rigidity) and one that is cast. Truthfully, when I bought them I was concerned about the fit of the 242s and just decided to play it safe. Bill __________________ 2012 PW Touring Sport, Navigation. Michelin PSS. LLumar 50 VLT tint all around. Zoom mirrors. Dynaudio/ARC, stealth MDF spare tire sub.

10-01-2012, 07:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
reunited Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: meta state Posts: 72 Drives: 12 370 AT, sport Rep Power: 15	Young Z- Yes, the Quattro is the one I would buy, if Audison. I also like the ARC SE4200. I don't know much about ZED (the Dreadnought) or Zapco's ST series (ST-5D possibly) which is supposedly on the cusp of shipping. Bill __________________ 2012 PW Touring Sport, Navigation. Michelin PSS. LLumar 50 VLT tint all around. Zoom mirrors. Dynaudio/ARC, stealth MDF spare tire sub.

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