Can this amp be used with head units that are not Alpine brand? My understanding is that some Alpine amps must be used with Alpine head units.
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It's electricity it doesn't care about brands... You can use it on a stock head unit or an aftermarket head unit, like Sony, Pioneer, Alpine, Kenwood, Etc.
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That is nonsense to my knowledge as long as your head unit has RCA OUTPUTS for your highs you are in business my friend. I am running a pioneer head unit on my alpine and well the best sound ever my 300 alpine is pushing 2-6x9 in front 2-6 1/2 all 3ways Memphis a set of silk tweeters and 2 1/2 on my dash like theirs no tomorrow my dually sounds awesome that is a fact brother.
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Not necessarily, assuming your head unit has a built in amplifier. It's always recommended to match the RMS of the speakers with an amp output though... plus they sound much better :)
989398
I'm sure you can use them if it takes 12AX7 tubes, but I can't speak to whether it will change volume on your OD channel. That could just be the amp.
2007711
You could run them off a stock head unit, but they wouldn't be playing at their full potential. I would run them off an amplifier that was close to their RMS wattage of 100w.They sound so much cleaner and crisp with an amplifier.
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With a good head unit. I got a alpine. These are already loud. Personally I would crank up the volume after tuning the treble and bass. Then go from there.
168329
Yes I suppose it will work with aftermarket heads. But you really don't need it if your aftermarket head unit has all the RCA outputs for external amps. I only use this because my gm head unit is horrible and I want to retain stock looks.
1578321
you can however without the tweeters installed you would be missing the highs. they sound great without an amp with my alpine head unit. not sure how they are with a stock head unit.
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IT probaby is not an Alpine. My 93- 525 had a pioneer system, which at the time I elected to purchase my own system. Also if you reseach the internet look for the CD record cartridge it will also specify the model player. The 7 Series I have is Alpine (2002)
1038379
If your head unit has a pre amp it should be fine, the bass on these units are good .
851428
This will allow you to add aftermarket amplifiers to the factory system. It can be in addition to, or instead of the factory amplifiers. However, the documentation states that this will not work with "premium" factory amplified systems, so it may be a good idea to check with their tech support just to be safe. 866-931-8021
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It should have no trouble at all. This sub is built extremely well and the brains at alpine designed it for comparability with a quality, high powered amp. Rockford amps are among the best in my mind. The dual bridge models do give great sound and would be well matched with the alpine x series. Just be sure to properly install the adjusting plugs that come with the sub. This ingenious little design feature allows compatibility with various ohm and bridge configurations. So I advise that you go ahead with the project. Also note that alpine has a web site that will tell you exactly how to optimize the woofer depending on power and box size/ported or sealed. It should have no trouble at all. This sub is built extremely well and the brains at alpine designed it for comparability with a quality, high powered amp. Rockford amps are among the best in my mind. The dual bridge models do give great sound and would be well matched with the alpine x series. Just be sure to properly install the adjusting plugs that come with the sub. This ingenious little design feature allows compatibility with various ohm and bridge configurations. So I advise that you go ahead with the project. Also note that alpine has a web site that will tell you exactly how to... » Read More It should have no trouble at all. This sub is built extremely well and the brains at alpine designed it for comparability with a quality, high powered amp. Rockford amps are among the best in my mind. The dual bridge models do give great sound and would be well matched with the alpine x series. Just be sure to properly install the adjusting plugs that come with the sub. This ingenious little design feature allows compatibility with various ohm and bridge configurations. So I advise that you go ahead with the project. Also note that alpine has a web site that will tell you exactly how to optimize the woofer depending on power and box size/ported or sealed. « Show Less
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A lot of mosfet head unit amps are cleaner than your factory car amp (depending mostly on how old your car/truck is) and you will want to bypass the factory amp. In some cases, factory amps are nice but most (toyota..) are junk.
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the head unit will work with any application.but I think that amp puts out 450 watts @ 4ohms on 1 channel if its a class d amp 800 watts @ 2ohms on 1 channel and 1100 watts @ 1 ohm on 1 channel just be sure to check your amp on what it puts out per channel like I said the #s I show are for a class d mono amp these #s will change if its a 2 or 4 channel amp the d class are for subs but you probley know that hope this helps
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Sorry for the confusion. Normally a Hi-Low Converter (line-out converter) is required to use an aftermarket amplifier with an OEM head unit. However, this amp does have high-level inputs which means it does NOT require a hi-low converter to function. Thank you.
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its very possible ... I have two alpine type r's and I have the amp turn on only about a quarter of its power.. so its very possible to blow two type r , if the amp was even turned up halfway.. very powerful amp
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Make sure you have high capacity alternator, 4gauge wire or bigger, and that your subs can be wired to 1ohm. I have mines running 2 alpine type-x 12's at 1ohm fine all day long. Great amp for the price. Best money I've ever spent on an amp.
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The 445 is mainly an amplifier just setup to pair with Alpine equipment. The 445U is a Universal unit that can be installed with any factory or other make of head unit.