Lately i've been looking around for a mono amp to power a single 10" in my car. I've looked around, read the reviews i could and have decided between the Alpine mrdm301



http://www.circuitcity.com/detail.js...&oid=90882&m=0

or the older (cheaper) design Alpine mrp-m350.



http://www.circuitcity.com/detail.js...&oid=69339&m=0


I like the older 'v-power' because its obviously cheaper and slightly more powerful, But the design is outdated by the newer 'V12' series amps.

I've shopped around and have been able to find both for under $200 so the price difference is not really a problem. Just looking for any positive or (especially) negative experiences with these amps.

Was also looking at JL audio but they are a bit too pricey for me.

Help me decide please.

 

Not looking to win any competitions or anything. Just the start of a well rounded system. Want the cleanest sound possible. Will be setting up some infinity components in the front later on.


Also does anyone know if speakers made by Hifonics are high quality?

 

nerver mind. Already ordered. h:

 

which ones did you end up ordering?

 

I like Alpine's digital amps due to the fact that they are very clean sounding. The drawback is that I really haven't been inpressed with the power output of the 301 for what it costs, but for a 10", it will still make a hell of a good amp.

 

THats why i'm going with the Alpine class-D's. Thats all I kept hearing from people, and thats basicly what i was looking for.

 

amp is in and sounding very nice.

still have to mess around with the settings but very happy so far. Friend helped be out with the install. Took about 3 hours in the heat but install came out really clean.

 

well, as far as I know, that alpine mrd amp is meant for two ohm applications. I have a MRD M500 in my car, and I ran it with one 4 ohm sub, and wasnt that impressed, but as soon as I added another sub, and brought the load down to 2 ohm, i've began to loose my hearing. so, if that sub is not 2 ohm, then you are only gonna be pushin half the power cuz u've got twice the load.

 

I think the sub i have is 4 ohm. I'm only getting 175 rms with the setup but it sounds clean. If i were to jump to a 2 ohm speaker I'd be running 350 rms. :eek3:

 

Definitly get a DVC and run that thing at 2 ohms, If you want to keep all Alpine, go with a single type s or type r sub.