alpine type r

[LKABOSS]

so whats everyones opinions on alpine type r speakers and subs?

im lookin into a full system and want to know if im wasting my time with alpine and should look into other brands.

and im after quality not just volume

[Yamaha Techy]

fusion stuff goes hard and the name and quality r there 2!!!

[wraith]

fusion stuff goes hard and the name and quality r there 2!!!

Oh boy you poor misguided soul. Alpine is pretty average for what you pay. What's your budget?

[a1k3m1]

ive got a 12" alpine type R sub in the back on my car, its goes alright, its busted the glue off of my boot and now it makes terrible vibrating noises when its loud, so i think thats enough to say the Type R stuff is pretty good.. But everyone will have an opinion so really ya best bet is to go to JB HIFI or Autobarn and listen to them yourself.. Then jump on ebay and pick them up for cheaper lol

[sweefu]

ive got a 12" alpine type R sub in the back on my car, its goes alright, its busted the glue off of my boot and now it makes terrible vibrating noises when its loud, so i think thats enough to say the Type R stuff is pretty good.. But everyone will have an opinion so really ya best bet is to go to JB HIFI or Autobarn and listen to them yourself.. Then jump on ebay and pick them up for cheaper lol

This doesn't really say a lot about the subwoofer, it just says it's rattled your boot badly, a $50 sub from wow will do this.

[MAG00]

If you're after quality then you won't find it at your local Jb-Hifi or Autobarn. Give us a budget and we'll advice you further.

[acarmody]

If you're after quality then you won't find it at your local Jb-Hifi or Autobarn. Give us a budget and we'll advice you further.

Quality, definately not at JB/WOW Sight and Sound/AUtobarn. A bargain, sometimes.

I got two sets of Polk MOMO splits for $250 each, ex-demo gear, full warranty. 2 x Kicker S12L7s at $200 each, ex-demo, full warranty. Stinger 0-gauge wiring kit, $150, brand new. And 4 Cadence ZRS series amps at $300-$400 each with RRP of about $800, some demo, some end-of-line.

I know none of that stuff is top-of-the-line, but they certainly aren't entry level gear.

But I do agree, you just can't go past a dedicated car audio shop.

[showbags]

ive got a 12" alpine type R sub in the back on my car, its goes alright, its busted the glue off of my boot and now it makes terrible vibrating noises when its loud, so i think thats enough to say the Type R stuff is pretty good.. But everyone will have an opinion so really ya best bet is to go to JB HIFI or Autobarn and listen to them yourself.. Then jump on ebay and pick them up for cheaper lol

This doesn't really say a lot about the subwoofer, it just says it's rattled your boot badly, a $50 sub from wow will do this.

I think he may be referring g to the glue between the boot frame and skin sweefu, not the cone itself.

[LKABOSS]

Oh boy you poor misguided soul. Alpine is pretty average for what you pay. What's your budget?

im lookin to spend anywhere up to 5 grand maybe a little more i love my music

[brenny-21]

I'm pretty happy with my type r's.
My end receipt was $5700.

I brought it all august last year.
I got ex demo type R splits and a brand new type R splits. Type R 6x9s and two type R subs. and 4 amps to run it all. And a pioneer DVD head Unit of cause.
I had it all in my patrol and it kept blowing out the side sliding windows in the back.

Now have the system in my vy now. It's not as loud but still sets car alarms off and has the neighbours looking out there windows at night to see what the hell shook them out of bed.

I'm completely happy with mine.

[StoneX]

Really need a "dislike" button on here.


Anyway, Alpine Type R is OK but you can get nicer sounding speakers for the same money.

[juzzyx]

I can vouch for the Alpine Type R splits. They are very loud and sound very nice, however. I believe Vibe audio is the way to go for speakers. My friend has a set of vibe slick splits ($120 from autobarn) (on a option audio a/b amp) and they sound just as nice and go just as loud as my Type R's ($300 from st marys car audio) (on a fusion a/b amp).

My other friend has a rodeo ute single cab with Vibe black airs and they sound amazing (on a sound stream a/b amp). The clarity is off it head. They sound way better then the type R's.

The next speakers I'm getting for the fronts are Vibe Space splits (high end vibe gear).

Products | VIBE Audio

[Zend3r]

$5,700 for a type-r system? I hope this includes installation and I'm guessing was from BASS up there in Ballarat?

Anyway, for $5k you can do a hell of a lot better than Alpine Type-R. Depends on your willingness to self install, but if you're unsure hit up your closest car audio specialist with a final figure and an idea of what you would like. You're better off dropping big dollars on your deck, splits and subs than wasting money on rear doors, 6x9s and dual sub setups. One quality sub > two midrange subs.

I'm no expert on what are considered good or bad brands, but Polk, Morel and Focal would be my starting points for 'superior' sound.

[17TUX]

I have spent about $1500 on my audio setup. I bought all the bits 2nd hand of different internet sites. I got Alpine type r 6.5" splits in front doors (bought brand new for $160 of this site), Alpine Type r 6x9's in the rear (bought 3 months old off this site for $130), Kenwood 7" touch screen DVD single din (Paid $450 off boost loosing), Alpine MRP-F600 running speakers (Paid $225 off boost), Alpine MRP-M850 running 2 Alpine Type s 12" subs (Paid $250 offm my mate for subs and amp). Then all the amp wiring which cost around $250. I installed all my self. I am very happy with the sound. I didnt want it in your face bass or anything, just a nice clear quality sound. That is what i achieved

[brenny-21]

$5,700 for a type-r system? I hope this includes installation and I'm guessing was from BASS up there in Ballarat?

Yeah. Pretty much.
I installed it. All brought from jb with warranty.
DVD head unit - $1600
2x 1000rms alpine amps - $600 each
2x type R Subs in box. $450 each
2x type R splits - $250 each
Type R 6x9s - $250? I think.
2x 300rms 4 channel amps. $250 each.
And then some piss weak cap that didn't work and they rest on wiring and RCA's.
Adds up quick. Defiantly could of done something more extreme.
But I'm happy with it.

[MAG00]

Alright, scrap all the stupid Alpine suggestions.

5 THOUSAND DOLLARS IS WELL AND TRULY WHERE THE SERIOUS BOYS COME IN, LEAVE YOUR ALPINE CRAP AT HOME.

Brands including (but not limited to): Morel, Crescendo, VIBE, Audison, Rainbow, Image Dynamics, Focal, DynAudio, DLS and so on are much better starting points, brands where you pay for quality products as opposed to the badge on it.

The main thing we need to know in order to budget this for you is what sort of a headunit you are wanting. If you want a standard run-of-the-mill headunit then your looking at max $500. If you want a touchscreen, DVD, navigation and so on setup, then you're looking at $1500+. As you can see, this will have a large effect on the budget left for other components.

So what I'm really saying is have a look around for a headunit you like and then report back to us with the model number and price of it. That way we can work out speakers, subs, amp, installation costs (wood for box, wiring, sound deadener etc.) at a later point when we are aware of what remains of the budget.

Popular headunit brands include: Pioneer, Alpine, JVC, Kenwood and Clarion.

[LKABOSS]

Alright, scrap all the stupid Alpine suggestions.

5 THOUSAND DOLLARS IS WELL AND TRULY WHERE THE SERIOUS BOYS COME IN, LEAVE YOUR ALPINE CRAP AT HOME.

Brands including (but not limited to): Morel, Crescendo, VIBE, Audison, Rainbow, Image Dynamics, Focal, DynAudio, DLS and so on are much better starting points, brands where you pay for quality products as opposed to the badge on it.

The main thing we need to know in order to budget this for you is what sort of a headunit you are wanting. If you want a standard run-of-the-mill headunit then your looking at max $500. If you want a touchscreen, DVD, navigation and so on setup, then you're looking at $1500+. As you can see, this will have a large effect on the budget left for other components.

So what I'm really saying is have a look around for a headunit you like and then report back to us with the model number and price of it. That way we can work out speakers, subs, amp, installation costs (wood for box, wiring, sound deadener etc.) at a later point when we are aware of what remains of the budget.

Popular headunit brands include: Pioneer, Alpine, JVC, Kenwood and Clarion.

im gettin this headunit Pioneer AVH-P2300DVD for $350 (ebay special FTW lol) i also started reading up on some of those brands and found some speakers and a sub i like for what seems a good price. they are

4x morel hybrid ovation 6" pro speakers 140wrms for $1037
1 set of morel maximo coaxial 6x9 2 way speakers 100wrms for $194
1 morel ultimo 12" 2 ohm 1000wrms subwoofer for $803
i just need to know what amps i should use to power these if you could let me know that would be great

[MAG00]

im gettin this headunit Pioneer AVH-P2300DVD for $350 (ebay special FTW lol) i also started reading up on some of those brands and found some speakers and a sub i like for what seems a good price. they are

4x morel hybrid ovation 6" pro speakers 140wrms for $1037
1 set of morel maximo coaxial 6x9 2 way speakers 100wrms for $194
1 morel ultimo 12" 2 ohm 1000wrms subwoofer for $803
i just need to know what amps i should use to power these if you could let me know that would be great

As long as you are aware of the pros/cons of ordering from the US then that is fine. Problems you may encounter: DVD region may be set to the US, making any Australian Region 4 DVDs useless. FM radio increments may be different and you may not be able to get some channels etc.

Are you saying you want 4 sets of front speakers? Also, don't worry about 6x9s, just get 6 inch coaxials for the rear fill.
Great choice on the subwoofer, it's highly regarded.

Are you doing the installation? With all these expensive components the installation techniques need to be top notch to get the most out of the parts. Also, be sure to include sound deadening in your budget. Roughly $220 for a bulk pack of dynamat will do just fine.

[LKABOSS]

As long as you are aware of the pros/cons of ordering from the US then that is fine. Problems you may encounter: DVD region may be set to the US, making any Australian Region 4 DVDs useless. FM radio increments may be different and you may not be able to get some channels etc.

Are you saying you want 4 sets of front speakers? Also, don't worry about 6x9s, just get 6 inch coaxials for the rear fill.
Great choice on the subwoofer, it's highly regarded.

Are you doing the installation? With all these expensive components the installation techniques need to be top notch to get the most out of the parts. Also, be sure to include sound deadening in your budget. Roughly $220 for a bulk pack of dynamat will do just fine.

sorry i meant just 2 sets of 2 but now i guess it'll be 3 sets lol im not doin the install myself got a guy that'll do it for me hes a artist at this shit ay
ill look into the deck about the region codes and wat not i couldnt care less about radio stations lol

also mate regarding amps am i better going with a mono powering the sub and a 4 and a 2 channel for the speakers? and if theres any you would recommend?
cheers for all the help buddy

[sweefu]

sorry i meant just 2 sets of 2 but now i guess it'll be 3 sets lol im not doin the install myself got a guy that'll do it for me hes a artist at this shit ay
ill look into the deck about the region codes and wat not i couldnt care less about radio stations lol

also mate regarding amps am i better going with a mono powering the sub and a 4 and a 2 channel for the speakers? and if theres any you would recommend?
cheers for all the help buddy

Mono for sub, 4/2 channel for speakers is what you do. How is your budget looking for amplifiers?

[Nic92]

can't you get a 4 channel, put 4 speakers on the 2 channels into 2ohm and put the other 2 speakers on the other 2 channels in 4 ohm and then set the gains correctly? saves buying 2 amps for speakers and needing the space ?

just my 2cents worth hehe

[LKABOSS]

Mono for sub, 4/2 channel for speakers is what you do. How is your budget looking for amplifiers?

well so far im about 2-2.5k under budget but when it comes to things i want ill pretty pay anything i earn enough lol

[LKABOSS]

can't you get a 4 channel, put 4 speakers on the 2 channels into 2ohm and put the other 2 speakers on the other 2 channels in 4 ohm and then set the gains correctly? saves buying 2 amps for speakers and needing the space ?

just my 2cents worth hehe

im not really clued up on this kind of stuff thats y im asking anyone witha bit of knowledge. this is my first proper system

[sweefu]

I'd get rid of those 6x9's with that nice sub, there is no need, if you like add some coaxial speakers, keep that bass sounding nice and clean. Any preference to brands? Zapco, DLS, JL, Hertz, Mosconi, Arc Audio, Genesis to name a few. I'm a bit confused as to where you are putting all your gear though.

1 pair of splits front doors?
1 pair of splits rear doors?

If you can suss that out, then I can suggest a few combinations.

[LKABOSS]

I'd get rid of those 6x9's with that nice sub, there is no need, if you like add some coaxial speakers, keep that bass sounding nice and clean. Any preference to brands? Zapco, DLS, JL, Hertz, Mosconi, Arc Audio, Genesis to name a few. I'm a bit confused as to where you are putting all your gear though.

1 pair of splits front doors?
1 pair of splits rear doors?

If you can suss that out, then I can suggest a few combinations.

splits in the front singles in the rear doors and two more on the parcel shelf sub in boot its amp behind it and amps for the speakers under front seats as for the brand for the amp my main concern is quality so as long as itz good ill consider it