Help with 850 options

E31 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-19-2003, 10:25 AM

OK. I am updating my system in my 850. I have already installed 5.25" Infinity Kappa, and Polk audio speakers. I have done so becaused I wanted to keep my stock boxes, but better speakers. I already changed my factory amp with a JL Adudio 300/4. Highs are excellent, but now the fun part. I will be intalling a Kenwood kdc-mp919 deck so I can play MP3 and remove the old crappy trunk CD changer. Now I need another amp to run a sub that I need to install in between the rear seats in the ski bag area. Not in the trunk because it will be muffled. If someone wants a pic, email me, it shows where the speaker would go. I want a sound I can hear my music, but not blow my ears off. My questions to the board are:

1) What amp to run one 10" sub, Alpine MRP-M200 (150 watt mono), a JL Audio 250-1, or a Rockford Fosgate amp?

2) What 10" sub, a JL Audio 10w3v2 or an Alpine R SWR-1021D or SWR-1041D?

TIA people.

Prfctyon · #2 (**permalink**) 02-19-2003, 10:38 AM

Sorry for off-topic, but the pics in the link that is in your sig aren't working.

E31 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-19-2003, 02:41 PM

Will look at it now...thanks

ESP · #4 (**permalink**) 02-19-2003, 06:12 PM

I would go with a JL, if possible a W6v2 and run a JL 500/1 amp for it...

Sounds like a great project, I love 8ers, dealership I used to take my cars to would give me em as loaners

E31 · #5 (**permalink**) 02-19-2003, 07:36 PM

ESP...when I have to take my 8 to service something, they give me a 3...go figure. I'll do all JL Audio then, thanks.

ESP · #6 (**permalink**) 02-19-2003, 07:44 PM

I am confident the JLs will work well for you. The w3v2 or the w6v2 in a 10" only need about .65cuft so they should work in your application fairly well.

250-1 would be ok for the w3 but personally I would think it would be on the low end. I would go w6v2 and the 500-1, have a bit of extra power, but it allows you to adjust it as you want it.

Good luck, let us know how it turns out.