Alpine R-S69C.2

Name: Alpine R-S69C.2
Price: 449.95 USD

smith5879 · 2022-12-14T12:44:33-0500

toekneethetiger said:
That's what I thought. Until I dug in and realized that $2k won't even get you subs with a proper install these days.

I'm with you, $2k won't get you too far in the aftermarket audio world.

$500 for 4 channel amp:
Alpine R-A60F R-Series 4-channel car amplifier — 100 watts RMS x 4 at Crutchfield

$500 for mono sub amp:
Alpine R-A75M R-Series mono subwoofer amplifier — 750 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms at Crutchfield

$700 for 6 speakers:
Alpine R-S69C.2 R Series 6"x9" component speaker system at Crutchfield
Alpine R-S65.2 R-Series 6-1/2" 2-way car speakers at Crutchfield

$380 for single 12" sub:
Alpine R2-W12D4 R Series 12" subwoofer with dual 4-ohm voice coils at Crutchfield

The total for this decent quality, but somewhat basic setup of a system is already a little more than the HK system, but doesn't include any of the needed accessories like wiring, adapters, sub box, etc. Not to mention installation which will add a non-negligible cost. All in you're probably looking at $2.5-3k for this system that probably won't sound much better than the HK system.

Reaperhwk · 2022-12-14T12:56:54-0500

smith5879 said:
I'm with you, $2k won't get you too far in the aftermarket audio world.

$500 for 4 channel amp:
Alpine R-A60F R-Series 4-channel car amplifier — 100 watts RMS x 4 at Crutchfield

$500 for mono sub amp:
Alpine R-A75M R-Series mono subwoofer amplifier — 750 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms at Crutchfield

$700 for 6 speakers:
Alpine R-S69C.2 R Series 6"x9" component speaker system at Crutchfield
Alpine R-S65.2 R-Series 6-1/2" 2-way car speakers at Crutchfield

$380 for single sub:
Alpine R-A60F R-Series 4-channel car amplifier — 100 watts RMS x 4 at Crutchfield

The total for this decent quality, but somewhat basic setup of a system is already a little more than the HK system, but doesn't include any of the needed accessories like wiring, adapters, sub box, etc. Not to mention installation which will add a non-negligible cost. All in you're probably looking at $2.5-3k for this system that probably won't sound much better than the HK system.

What you have above isn't as many speakers as the HK, but it for sure will have way more watts and be so much more powerful and LOUD. 100watts RMS speakers will be ridiculously powerful, and a huge aftermarket sub would rattle the windows out.

The HK doesn't specify RMS values, its all peak. If you added the peak watts for that aftermarket setup you'd be in the 2000 watt+ range.

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