Has anyone installed this? I feel as if it would be a good boost to my speakers on all 4 channels. I just wanna make sure its worth the 120 bucks..
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-WZavtS6...ower-Pack.html
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Has anyone installed this? I feel as if it would be a good boost to my speakers on all 4 channels. I just wanna make sure its worth the 120 bucks..
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-WZavtS6...ower-Pack.html
I sell them here at work but haven't sold or installed one yet
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I've been using it for a while now. I had it for about 2 years now. First year it was in my lex and noticed the difference compaired to the stock mark levinston system. Now it is in the galant paired with some 6.5 type s and 6x9 eclipses. Sounds is as sweet as it can get with no sub. Many people think my galant has a sub because of the good output it gives my interior speakers.
They're legit. It's basically a mini-amp in theory. Smaller, compact and easy to hide in the dash and less expensive too and gives good power boost. Don't have to worry about it overheating or as many of the problems you would have with a regular amp. Just make sure you are using it with speakers that have comparable RMS. If the speakers you're using are much less RMS than 45 then you'll probably blow them. With the power pack you'd be better off getting speakers that are around 50-60.
I got 6.5 fosgates and 6x9 kickers. They shoukd be fine..im pumped now i just ordered it. Its great cause instead of biying a no name amp for like 150 with 4 chann. I can get this alpine brand for cheaper with better output ratings.
Im thinking of getting the alpine imprint module to complete the system now!
Probably...
I only had it overheat once and that was on a 24 hour drive down to miami. I was blasting the radio the whole trip. Other than that I never had a problem with it. It fits nice in the dash under the radio bezzle. I shortened the wiring though lol.
Sick idea about putting that in the bezel im def doing that..
Can this be used on any head unit or it is only for alpine?
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Originally Posted by Conjee
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To be more specific, it only works on 2005+ Alpines with certain wiring... which is about 95% of the Alpines. Just check their site or even crutchfield and it will tell if you if it's compatible with that particular head unit. I think only a couple of the specialized head units will it not work, like in the marine sections.Quote:
Originally Posted by Conjee
Thanks, I just bought one. I am pretty sure I am able to wire it onto my non-alpine head unit.
Well, it's always possible. But you'll probably just not be able to use the plug thats on the end of the wires. Probably end up splicing wires, I would assume it would still work.Quote:
Originally Posted by Conjee
Alpine ftw! there products are great and reliable!
Dunno if the OP got theirs hooked up yet but I got mine today and installed it. Took about 10 minutes start to finish. Fit nicely behind the Alpine head unit, and it's a huge improvement. Even with the stock Infinity speakers and especially with some high performance Boston Acoustics.
Note... underneath the power pack is a little switch with a rubber cover on it so you can set the gain to high or low. Mine came high so that's how I kept it.
Power Pack is awesome. Just finished splicing wires and hooked it up. I feel the beat! Now it is time to upgrade the speakers.
x2! I have alpine speakers and they crank for sure. Crystal clear sound quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stavy6
Is the power pack like a mini 4 channel amp?
Pretty much. I mean you can get amps that put out the same power but they are usually crummy. But yeah it's a 45 RMS x 4 amp that is just in a nice small compact size and works with most Alpine head units. I love mine. Fits nicely behind the head unit. No having to run new wires. Plug and play. Took 10 minutes to install. Everything sounds better and you hear details that weren't there before.Quote:
Originally Posted by keith6110
Guess if your head unit doesnt put out enough it is worth it. But 45 x 4 RMS isnt that much power above some head units out there.
Might be good though ontop of the head unit just to make the head unit work less hard.
That's not true. What you're thinking about is the PEAK output which is usually what they put onthe face of the head unit. Usually it will say 45x4 or 50x4... that's all PEAK. That means that's the power it will give on sudden bursts during songs... that's not constant power. RMS is the constant power... head units only have about 15-18 RMS x 4. That's why people use amps to power better speakers. The only way to get 45 RMS x 4 is with an amp or this power pack. No head unit will do 45 RMS on it's own.Quote:
Originally Posted by 01blackG
Agreed^
I forgot most companies down graded. I remember being able to find head units that would run 30 X 4 RMS & the highest I ever saw was 10yrs ago at 35 x 4 RMS. But it has been over 6 years since I have had to even look into buying a new head unit, for my self or even with someone else.
I do know the how to read the wattage for audio.
Actually I use to have an old style Rockford Fosgate when they use to under rate their amps. Which could run down to 1 ohms & 500 x 2 watts (1000 x 1) RMS running two 12" Rockford subs & a 2 farad capasitor in my old Nissan 240SX hatch back. Dam system destroyed 3 sunroofs and loosened every possiable screw it could on the car. And that was only running a max of 3/4 power on the amp. I would have kept the system but I need the room in my trunk for the kids stroller. The joys of being a dad.
Just on a note,
For those who read this never run the power gain on your amps full power. If you want the amp to last run a max of 3/4 gain. If 3/4 gain is not enough, then go bigger amp. And run a capacitor before adding a bigger battery or second battery.