Another positive post for FireCap
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Another positive post for FireCap
The end of last week I got my 6.5 in speakers and a 125 mini amp. I just cleaned up the wires this morning and put the fairing back together. I haven't had a chance to ride it yet due to work and WI weather. I did get to listen to it in the garage. What a difference. the sound is clear and no distortion. Like they say, you get what you pay for. Worth every penny.
I had to make one phone call. And that was just the matter of pushing in a little button. The rings were interesting to figure out. But there was a post on here that was real helpful to put them in. Thanks Wayne.
Eric
I had to make one phone call. And that was just the matter of pushing in a little button. The rings were interesting to figure out. But there was a post on here that was real helpful to put them in. Thanks Wayne.
Eric
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here are some picts of the ring... i got them too and havent gotten around to doing my review yet, the fit is great... looks like it was "made well"... i will do a full review, when time permits, will be putting a 6.5 on one side and a 5.25 on the other and a full/fair write up... should be cool...
dont know if this speaker will fit in yet, as i was just holding it in place, but looks like it will, even with the huge magnet... gonna do the install on my bike, though, when i get the rest of the equipment i want... Firecap and AaronOregon (541baggers) are great though... they wont do ya wrong
dont know if this speaker will fit in yet, as i was just holding it in place, but looks like it will, even with the huge magnet... gonna do the install on my bike, though, when i get the rest of the equipment i want... Firecap and AaronOregon (541baggers) are great though... they wont do ya wrong
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yup, cant wait till i get a chance to do it...trying to make a decision on what amps i am going to stick with, would really love to get 2 arc 4ch. minis, just dont know if they will put out near the same power as 2 alpines
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As an Alpine dealer I can tell you the ARC amps are under rated, they will impress you with the range they have and will run neck and neck with the alpine 4X150
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As for the title of the thread: Another positive post for Firecap, I agree !! He helped me with some questions I had !!
I'm sure that the ARC mini 125.2 is an AWESOME ap. Not one person has been dis-satisfied. However........................
I can't imagine that a 125.2 mini can hang with the Alpine PDX 4.150, especially being only a 2 channel amp.
I have ZERO knowledge when it comes to car audio, but according to all the specs that I have read, the Alpine seems to be the popular choice of a LOT of installers that aren't pressed for room.
If you need something that fits in the batwing, then I believe that the Arc 125.2 mini is the ONLY choice.
STATS FOR 125.2 MINI by ARC AUDIO
Power @ 4 ohms2 X 70 wattsPower @ 2 ohms
2 x 125 wattsPower @ 4 ohms (Bridged)
1 x 250 watts
Signal to Noise92dB
THD.05%Frequency
Range20k – 20KHz
CrossoverButterworth (5Hz – 550Hz)
Bass Boost15dB 45HzFuse1 X 30
Size8.25(L) x 4.8” (W) x 1.7”(H)
SPECS FOR THE ALPINE PDX 4.150
4-channel car amplifier
150 watts RMS x 4 at 4 ohms (150 watts RMS x 4 at
2 ohms)
300 watts RMS x 2 in bridged mode (4-ohm stable in bridged mode)
variable high- and low-pass filters (30-400 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
Class-D amplifier design
stackable installation design with front-panel controls
quick-connect speaker connectors
preamp-level inputs
MOSFET power and output stages
CEA-2006 compliant
fuse rating: 30A x 2
4-gauge power and ground leads recommended — wiring and hardware not included with amplifier
10-3/16"W x 2-1/2"H x 8-7/8"D
warranty: 1 year
Bass EngineŽ Sound Tuning • Crossover Frequency : 1/2Ch + 3/4Ch, 30Hz-400Hz HP/LP/Off (-12dB/oct)
General
• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+0,-1dB)
• Signal to Noise (S/N): 100dBA (Reference to Rated Power)
• Input Sensitivity (For Rated Power): 0.2V to 4.0V (1.0 at Center Detent)
• Input Impedance: 10k Ohm
• Power Requirements: 14.4V DC (11V to 16V)
I'm sure that the ARC mini 125.2 is an AWESOME ap. Not one person has been dis-satisfied. However........................
I can't imagine that a 125.2 mini can hang with the Alpine PDX 4.150, especially being only a 2 channel amp.
I have ZERO knowledge when it comes to car audio, but according to all the specs that I have read, the Alpine seems to be the popular choice of a LOT of installers that aren't pressed for room.
If you need something that fits in the batwing, then I believe that the Arc 125.2 mini is the ONLY choice.
STATS FOR 125.2 MINI by ARC AUDIO
Power @ 4 ohms2 X 70 wattsPower @ 2 ohms
2 x 125 wattsPower @ 4 ohms (Bridged)
1 x 250 watts
Signal to Noise92dB
THD.05%Frequency
Range20k – 20KHz
CrossoverButterworth (5Hz – 550Hz)
Bass Boost15dB 45HzFuse1 X 30
Size8.25(L) x 4.8” (W) x 1.7”(H)
SPECS FOR THE ALPINE PDX 4.150
4-channel car amplifier
150 watts RMS x 4 at 4 ohms (150 watts RMS x 4 at
2 ohms)
300 watts RMS x 2 in bridged mode (4-ohm stable in bridged mode)
variable high- and low-pass filters (30-400 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
Class-D amplifier design
stackable installation design with front-panel controls
quick-connect speaker connectors
preamp-level inputs
MOSFET power and output stages
CEA-2006 compliant
fuse rating: 30A x 2
4-gauge power and ground leads recommended — wiring and hardware not included with amplifier
10-3/16"W x 2-1/2"H x 8-7/8"D
warranty: 1 year
Bass EngineŽ Sound Tuning • Crossover Frequency : 1/2Ch + 3/4Ch, 30Hz-400Hz HP/LP/Off (-12dB/oct)
General
• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+0,-1dB)
• Signal to Noise (S/N): 100dBA (Reference to Rated Power)
• Input Sensitivity (For Rated Power): 0.2V to 4.0V (1.0 at Center Detent)
• Input Impedance: 10k Ohm
• Power Requirements: 14.4V DC (11V to 16V)
Last edited by GLACIERPEARL; Apr 18, 2009 at 12:56 AM.
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the benefit of the arc is that two of them are small enough to fit in one bag and not take up that much space and that they have fans on them (4 ch.) coupled with the fan system i am installing in the bag, should stay much cooler than the alpine...