Does it fit?

vinsewah · 05-12-2008, 12:12 PM

Alpine SPX-17REF - Alpine SPX-17REF Type-X REF Series 6-3/4" component speaker system at Crutchfield.com
Alpine SPR-13C - Alpine SPR-13C 5-1/4" 2-way car speakers at Crutchfield.com
Alpine PDX-4.100 - Alpine PDX-4.100 4-channel car amplifier 100 watts RMS x 4 at Crutchfield.com

So I have a couple of questions... I have a LX Sedan btw..

Will this fit?
Is 850$ for the entire set (including installation) a good deal?
Is the big 3 necessary for this setup?

MaXaZoR · 05-12-2008, 01:36 PM

1.) Yes, buy the scoche adapters for the front or make your own.
2.) Yes, You will be very happy with the Alpine PDX, as for the components Ive never heard the components sets before, I would skip the rear speakers and buy a better set of components for the front.
3.) With that setup, NO but if there are running wires to the front, why not do it?

MaXaZoR · 05-12-2008, 01:42 PM

Check out this cool thread for additional ideas of SQ system on a budget.
My advice, is buy used - your get a great product for 1/2 the budget.

vinsewah · 05-12-2008, 04:04 PM

Will I get enough bass out of this system? I don't plan to install a sub in the future so I was hoping I could configure the system to pump out the lows+mids+highs in the back and just have the highs and the mids in the front.

The package also comes with a LOC, but I don't know what they're planning to use and if I should just get the Scosche myself and tell them to use that instead. (I'm afraid they'll use cheap wiring kits/LOC's to hook up the SPXs/SPRs)

eub · 05-13-2008, 01:37 AM

$850 is so much money... it's a decent price if you go with professional installation, and if you are sourcing everything from them (some places require it?)

but if you go the self install / ebay route, i think the hardware can be had for $500, and if you add $50 for wires, you are still $300 ahead.

the post about second hand is true... but i'd only get second hand solid state stuff (e.g., amps not speakers).

***Zeuceone*** · 05-13-2008, 01:43 AM

That's what she said.

bsbabcock · 05-13-2008, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eub

$850 is so much money... it's a decent price if you go with professional installation, and if you are sourcing everything from them (some places require it?)

but if you go the self install / ebay route, i think the hardware can be had for $500, and if you add $50 for wires, you are still $300 ahead.

the post about second hand is true... but i'd only get second hand solid state stuff (e.g., amps not speakers).

Although I can see the value in the peace of mind if they screw something up trade-off. The extra coin relieves you of a lot of work and a little risk.. If you blow up your car during the install.. It's your dime to fix it. (Holy cow.. am I seriously endorsing the possibility of actually using a local 12V shop??!?! Oh my!! I have to get over to DIYMA pronto!)

20strong · 05-13-2008, 10:05 AM

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They sell some stuff at great prices.

vinsewah · 05-13-2008, 12:52 PM

Sweet! Thanks for all the feedback... on that note. Can anyone suggest a good wiring kit and a LOC converter?

I don't want them to use crappy parts!

eub · 05-13-2008, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsbabcock

Although I can see the value in the peace of mind if they screw something up trade-off. The extra coin relieves you of a lot of work and a little risk.. If you blow up your car during the install.. It's your dime to fix it. (Holy cow.. am I seriously endorsing the possibility of actually using a local 12V shop??!?! Oh my!! I have to get over to DIYMA pronto!)

yeah i guess it's a comparison of how well you can install it yourself versus how drunk your installer was the night before.

re: LOC convertors; i don't know what the good brands are, i am sure you can google it to find out. BUT, here's another thought: the last time i did this, i just bought an amp that took line level inputs. it was an xtant amp, and its RCA inputs can actually take high level inputs... so i just got these RCA cables, cut them, spliced them into my rear speaker wires... done. and saved on RCA cables + loc's too.

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vinsewah Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 22 Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Does it fit? Alpine SPX-17REF - Alpine SPX-17REF Type-X REF Series 6-3/4" component speaker system at Crutchfield.com Alpine SPR-13C - Alpine SPR-13C 5-1/4" 2-way car speakers at Crutchfield.com Alpine PDX-4.100 - Alpine PDX-4.100 4-channel car amplifier 100 watts RMS x 4 at Crutchfield.com So I have a couple of questions... I have a LX Sedan btw.. Will this fit? Is 850$ for the entire set (including installation) a good deal? Is the big 3 necessary for this setup?

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05-12-2008, 01:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
MaXaZoR Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North NJ Posts: 520 iTrader: 4 / 100%	1.) Yes, buy the scoche adapters for the front or make your own. 2.) Yes, You will be very happy with the Alpine PDX, as for the components Ive never heard the components sets before, I would skip the rear speakers and buy a better set of components for the front. 3.) With that setup, NO but if there are running wires to the front, why not do it?

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vinsewah Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 22 Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Will I get enough bass out of this system? I don't plan to install a sub in the future so I was hoping I could configure the system to pump out the lows+mids+highs in the back and just have the highs and the mids in the front. The package also comes with a LOC, but I don't know what they're planning to use and if I should just get the Scosche myself and tell them to use that instead. (I'm afraid they'll use cheap wiring kits/LOC's to hook up the SPXs/SPRs)

05-13-2008, 01:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
eub Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 40 iTrader: 0 / 0%	$850 is so much money... it's a decent price if you go with professional installation, and if you are sourcing everything from them (some places require it?) but if you go the self install / ebay route, i think the hardware can be had for $500, and if you add $50 for wires, you are still $300 ahead. the post about second hand is true... but i'd only get second hand solid state stuff (e.g., amps not speakers).

05-13-2008, 01:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
*Zeuceone* Kill Your Self Krew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Killa Cali. Posts: 44,789 iTrader: 19 / 100%	That's what she said.

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20strong Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Desert Posts: 2,290 Marcus iTrader: 0 / 0%	Check out this site and many others and DIY, it is much more satisfying. Onlinecarstereo.Com - Wholesale Car Audio/Stereo Deals At Bargain Prices They sell some stuff at great prices.

05-13-2008, 12:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
vinsewah Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 22 Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Sweet! Thanks for all the feedback... on that note. Can anyone suggest a good wiring kit and a LOC converter? I don't want them to use crappy parts!