VZ ute stereo install couple of questions.

[Burto89]

Hey guys,

Attempting my first audio build, so should be interesting to say the least! haha.

Im looking at going Alpine gear as I have heard they are pretty good, is this true?

Thinking 2x 12" Type R subs for behind the seats. Will I be able to get these to fit? or should i look at the S type?

Type R 6.5" Splits for the doors, I believe these come with tweeters, should I leave these on the speakers or use them to replace the stock ones?

The amps I am thinking of are One Mono Block With Digital Readout Part No MRD-M1005 And Other One 4 Channel Power Amp Part No MRP-F450. Will these amps suit my install?

I plan on deadening the doors to avoid rattles and while I am going I will be ripping out the entire dash to get rid of two rattles that are pissing me off, so as i go i will tighten and insulate anything that looks suspicious!

Well cheers guys for your time.

[whgrange]

hey mate definitely go with alpine gear,with the splits i know the type r's have a higher rms output but i install alpine gear for a living and personally would go with the type s's cause i think they are clearer.
with the subs for a ute you wont fit the type r's or s's with a correct volume box.your best bet is to go with a couple of bazooka tubes which pump out huge amounts of bass.
check out BAZOOKA Mobile Audio - Welcome for some info. good luck with the install mate

[holdenboy]

Alpine gear isnt bad, but theres better out there for the money IMO.

That gear list equals over $2k in gear, for that sort of money im sure you'll be able to get better.

I dont think the Type R's with fit in boxes behind the seats, maybe Type S's will. I think youre better off going with a decent shallow subwoofer (or two if you want).

Here's my suggestions:

Front Splits:
Shopping Secure - Car Audio Specialists - Audio Development AD6
Ryda Car Audio - Boston SC60 6" Component Speaker($298.85)

Sub/s:
Ryda Car Audio - Pioneer TS-SW3001S4 12" Shallow Subwoofer($309.85)
Ryda Car Audio - Kenwood KFC-WPS1200F 12" Subwoofer Flat($186.85)
Maybe even one of these:
Ryda Car Audio - JL Audio 12TW53 12" Shallow Subwoofer ($567.95)

Speaker Amp:

Ryda Car Audio - Pioneer GM-5400T 2 Channel Car Amplifier($239.85)
Shopping Secure - Car Audio Specialists - Ground Zero Iridium GZIA 2230HPX

Mono Amp:
Shopping Secure - Car Audio Specialists - SPL Dynamics S-1200D
Ryda Car Audio - Kenwood Car Audio KAC-9104D Car Amplifier($348.85)


You know you dont have to go with a single brand for every component?, 99% of the time a single brand doesnt provide the best value for an entire system.