Alpine Type R to the rescue - Toyota Yaris Forums

Alien Mantis · 02-24-2010, 05:25 PM

Do you need BIG bass? Do you have little money to spend? TYPE R to the rescue.

I really didn't want to give up all the cargo space in the hatch, but the shallow sub I was running just wasn't putting out the SPL.

So..... gotta do what ya gotta do.

custom Lftback · 02-24-2010, 05:57 PM

I bought mine a couple weeks ago but that thing is sooo power hungry I ended up buying a RF P3. Putting that in on friday. Type R is a great sub tho.

The Architect · 02-24-2010, 06:00 PM

nice little setup there, I bet it puts out.

What ya powering it with?

Ive got triplets.

bitz767 · 02-24-2010, 08:39 PM

Ive got 1 10" type R in my hatch and that is plenty for me, 3 of the 12's, thats nuts

Alien Mantis · 02-24-2010, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by custom Lftback

I bought mine a couple weeks ago but that thing is sooo power hungry I ended up buying a RF P3. Putting that in on friday. Type R is a great sub tho.

You do know that an RF P3 is also power hungry, right?

You are trading your Type R for a P3?
So you are downgrading?

j/k

Alien Mantis · 02-24-2010, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Architect

nice little setup there, I bet it puts out.

What ya powering it with?

Ive got triplets.

I have a Pioneer class D monoblock on it.
Sub is wired for 2ohms, so it's getting 400watts RMS.

I was worried my amp would get hotter at 2ohms, but it seems to be running cool. I had a 4ohm load on it before, and it never even got warm.

How about a PIC of your triplets!
Are they in a sealed or ported box?

My single Type R bumps pretty hard, I can see maybe two of them, but THREE? I don't want to buy an AMP that will power three!

I'm up to $550 spent on my whole system, and I don't want to spend another nickel on it!
Car audio is not my life, like it is with you, Tlnlnky and SQcomp.

( But I do like it! )

Alien Mantis · 02-24-2010, 09:15 PM

I see in your avatar you used to run a pair of RE subs?

So you swapped em out for the TYPE R's then?

RE makes great subs. You like the Type R better?

custom Lftback · 02-24-2010, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alien Mantis

I see in your avatar you used to run a pair of RE subs?

So you swapped em out for the TYPE R's then?

RE makes great subs. You like the Type R better?

I think he rocked a kicker 15" at one point :) a true audiophile

The Architect · 02-24-2010, 10:36 PM

yea Ive been through lots of brands and lots of subs, Im just in an experimental phase.

The RE's were very very nice subs but I wanted to try new things. The '08 S15L7 in 6cuft. sealed was the loudest single sub setup I've had.

I seriously need to upgrade my amp and I intend to in due time.

here's the current setup (little dusty)

Alien Mantis · 02-25-2010, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by custom Lftback

I think he rocked a kicker 15" at one point :) a true audiophile

A true audiophile = someone who is NEVER satisfied with his audio gear, no matter how much money he spends on it!

Alien Mantis · 02-25-2010, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Architect

yea Ive been through lots of brands and lots of subs, Im just in an experimental phase.

The RE's were very very nice subs but I wanted to try new things. The '08 S15L7 in 6cuft. sealed was the loudest single sub setup I've had.

I seriously need to upgrade my amp and I intend to in due time.

here's the current setup (little dusty)

NICE.

It looks like you totally removed the rear seat, and filled the space with BOX!

SQUARE subs are so ugly looking. I hate them.

What amp are you looking to get next?

Kaotic Lazagna · 02-25-2010, 01:04 AM

Love mine. Pounding bass and it's just in a sealed box, not even ported.

The Architect · 02-25-2010, 06:42 AM

Ill get a brz2100.1d once the price comes down.

sqcomp · 02-25-2010, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alien Mantis

A true audiophile = someone who is NEVER satisfied with his audio gear, no matter how much money he spends on it!

Hey! I resemble that remark!

Someone call me?

I'm trying to land a contractor job to pay for some Audison Thesis line amps...

talnlnky · 02-25-2010, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alien Mantis

A true audiophile = someone who is NEVER satisfied with his audio gear, no matter how much money he spends on it!

Obviously you've never listened to a Pair of the Linkwitz Labs Orion Stereo Speakers.... best speakers i've ever heard.... they too can be yours for around $10,000... bargain considering they are some of the best speakers you can buy, regardless of money.

sqcomp · 02-25-2010, 12:29 PM

...and then we get stupid with the speakers...

I hear you on the $$. I remember some Wilson Audio speakers at a boutique audio shop in Beaverton, OR that ran around $80K (for pair of monitors).

I really like the idea of making my own setup though. Parts express/Madisound project types.

I'm wondering what a pair of IDQ 12"s off a good bit over the advertised 1200 Watts will do. He he he...

why? · 02-25-2010, 12:40 PM

Alpine Type' r's seem to be crazy popular. I get headaches with the 15 year old jbl I had running in my car, i think the Type R would make me black out, lol.

The Architect · 02-25-2010, 01:05 PM

Ehh the type r is a good budget sub that does well in ported enclosures, the are far better and far worse.

02-24-2010, 05:57 PM	#2
custom Lftback View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,054	I bought mine a couple weeks ago but that thing is sooo power hungry I ended up buying a RF P3. Putting that in on friday. Type R is a great sub tho. __________________ C-Lift -------------------------------------------------------------- Current Mods: MI Armrest; Full LED conversion (interior and exterior); RS spoiler; Tinted windows; Tanabe DF210 lowering springs; aftermarket door speakers; 12" RF P3 subwoofer with custom box wrapped in Neffy; seat covers; HID 8000K headlights; HID 3000K foglights; 13mm PG hub spacers; muffler delete with dual tip; eyelids; and.. A little red Domo mascot!

02-24-2010, 06:00 PM	#3
The Architect Give Me Resonance View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FL Posts: 648	nice little setup there, I bet it puts out. What ya powering it with? Ive got triplets. __________________ (3) 12" Alpine Type R Subs/Hifonics BXi1208D Hifonics ZXi6.5c / 2006 Kicker ZX350.4 Knu Fleks 1/0 Wiring & In Big 3 Optima Yellow Top Battery/Iraggi HO Alternator Alpine CDA-105, KCA-420i/KCA-121b/KCE-400BT PG TLD22 8V Line Driver

02-24-2010, 09:15 PM	#7
Alien Mantis Secret Agent Drives: 2008 Yaris Hatch Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 350	Architect... I see in your avatar you used to run a pair of RE subs? So you swapped em out for the TYPE R's then? RE makes great subs. You like the Type R better? __________________ www.sonicelectronix.com for all your mobile audio needs!

02-24-2010, 10:36 PM	#9
The Architect Give Me Resonance View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FL Posts: 648	yea Ive been through lots of brands and lots of subs, Im just in an experimental phase. The RE's were very very nice subs but I wanted to try new things. The '08 S15L7 in 6cuft. sealed was the loudest single sub setup I've had. I seriously need to upgrade my amp and I intend to in due time. here's the current setup (little dusty) __________________ (3) 12" Alpine Type R Subs/Hifonics BXi1208D Hifonics ZXi6.5c / 2006 Kicker ZX350.4 Knu Fleks 1/0 Wiring & In Big 3 Optima Yellow Top Battery/Iraggi HO Alternator Alpine CDA-105, KCA-420i/KCA-121b/KCE-400BT PG TLD22 8V Line Driver

02-25-2010, 06:42 AM	#13
The Architect Give Me Resonance View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FL Posts: 648	Ill get a brz2100.1d once the price comes down. __________________ (3) 12" Alpine Type R Subs/Hifonics BXi1208D Hifonics ZXi6.5c / 2006 Kicker ZX350.4 Knu Fleks 1/0 Wiring & In Big 3 Optima Yellow Top Battery/Iraggi HO Alternator Alpine CDA-105, KCA-420i/KCA-121b/KCE-400BT PG TLD22 8V Line Driver

02-24-2010, 08:39 PM	#4
bitz767 View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Black Manual 3 door Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 135	Ive got 1 10" type R in my hatch and that is plenty for me, 3 of the 12's, thats nuts

02-25-2010, 01:04 AM	#12
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Love mine. Pounding bass and it's just in a sealed box, not even ported.

02-25-2010, 12:29 PM	#16
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	...and then we get stupid with the speakers... I hear you on the $$. I remember some Wilson Audio speakers at a boutique audio shop in Beaverton, OR that ran around $80K (for pair of monitors). I really like the idea of making my own setup though. Parts express/Madisound project types. I'm wondering what a pair of IDQ 12"s off a good bit over the advertised 1200 Watts will do. He he he... __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

02-25-2010, 12:40 PM	#17
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	Alpine Type' r's seem to be crazy popular. I get headaches with the 15 year old jbl I had running in my car, i think the Type R would make me black out, lol. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

02-25-2010, 01:05 PM	#18
The Architect Give Me Resonance View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FL Posts: 648	Ehh the type r is a good budget sub that does well in ported enclosures, the are far better and far worse. __________________ (3) 12" Alpine Type R Subs/Hifonics BXi1208D Hifonics ZXi6.5c / 2006 Kicker ZX350.4 Knu Fleks 1/0 Wiring & In Big 3 Optima Yellow Top Battery/Iraggi HO Alternator Alpine CDA-105, KCA-420i/KCA-121b/KCE-400BT PG TLD22 8V Line Driver

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