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Stl-986 · 03-25-2021, 06:03 AM

$600 for an amp & sub? Alpine has some good products, but $600 and it's only a 25watt amp for the other speakers.

Not really a new thing either, these kind of subs have been around for a while. Help Me DIY did something similar and put it behind the driver seat. Not really my cup of tea, I prefer to keep things hidden and cleaner.

If you want a 5 channel amp, look for the MB Quart NA2-500.5. More powerful then that Alpine and can be bought brand new for under $130. Get 5 1/2" subs/mids and replace the door mid speakers. I think there are better options then the Alpine unit, especially at that price.

I love Alpine products and was even sponsored by them many years ago for audio competitions. I still use their stuff.

Here is the MB amp getting installed. This is attached to a Kenwood DNX. Powers Kenwood 2 1/2" speakers in the rear storage tray, 5 1/4 components in the door and Focal's in the dash.

03-25-2021, 06:03 AM	#3
Stl-986 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 1,182	$600 for an amp & sub? Alpine has some good products, but $600 and it's only a 25watt amp for the other speakers. Not really a new thing either, these kind of subs have been around for a while. Help Me DIY did something similar and put it behind the driver seat. Not really my cup of tea, I prefer to keep things hidden and cleaner. If you want a 5 channel amp, look for the MB Quart NA2-500.5. More powerful then that Alpine and can be bought brand new for under $130. Get 5 1/2" subs/mids and replace the door mid speakers. I think there are better options then the Alpine unit, especially at that price. I love Alpine products and was even sponsored by them many years ago for audio competitions. I still use their stuff. Here is the MB amp getting installed. This is attached to a Kenwood DNX. Powers Kenwood 2 1/2" speakers in the rear storage tray, 5 1/4 components in the door and Focal's in the dash. __________________ 2000 Boxster Tiptronic 2003 Boxster 2003 996 C2 Cab 2002 996 (SOLD) 1986 944 (gone but missed)