Alpine SPX Pro are out?

[chadillac3]

Very interested in these for the new car. I know they were announced at last year's CES, but it looks like they're starting to show up:

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=96794.0

[pontiacbird]

i know it may not make that much of a diff in his install, but my heart sank slightly seeing the boss connected to such purty looking speakers....

[Thumper26]

someone on here mentioned having a set of them. Tr0y maybe?

[chadillac3]

Nevermind; looks like Sonic has 'em in stock:

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...SPX-17PRO.html

[Thumper26]

cool.

lol, that kid overpaid. unless he got a hookup from an authorized shop.

[Abaddon]

Come onnnnnnnn E-bay!

[chadillac3]

Just ordered a set from Sonic; gonna be a guinnea pig.

[Abaddon]

Originally Posted by chadillac3

Just ordered a set from Sonic; gonna be a guinnea pig.

wow...

wait for e-bay... they will probably be like $199

[chadillac3]

Originally Posted by Abaddon

wow...

wait for e-bay... they will probably be like $199

Uhh, doubt it dude...did you happen to see MSRP on the set is $650? Which means cost is around $300...Sonic's prices are usually competitive with most of the eBay prices. And I trust them a helluva lot more than most of the clowns on eBay.

[quality_sound]

Originally Posted by chadillac3

Sonic's prices are usually competitive with most of the eBay prices.

Especially considering they also sell on eBay. All hell would break loose if people found out they had the exact same thing on their site. IIRC they do charge less shipping for heir site than on eBay though.

Here's to hoping they're winners!

[buchaja]

Sonic did me right. I wanted these Alpines, but they weren't available, and now I'm thinking of replacing sr6500's with them. Heard them both at an in store demo and thought the spx's sounded better.

[quality_sound]

Originally Posted by buchaja

Sonic did me right. I wanted these Alpines, but they weren't available, and now I'm thinking of replacing sr6500's with them. Heard them both at an in store demo and thought the spx's sounded better.

What did you like better? In a board both sets are gonna be light on bass and heavy up top. If you like the Alpines better because of the bass it might be too bottom heavy in your car.

[kappa546]

Originally Posted by chadillac3

Just ordered a set from Sonic; gonna be a guinnea pig.

excellent, can't wait to hear your impressions

[tr0y_audi0]

Get pix of the Xovers..
& Keep us posted..
I got a Dbl Din Clarion 675VD from them no problems..
Peace Troy

[buchaja]

Originally Posted by quality_sound

What did you like better? In a board both sets are gonna be light on bass and heavy up top. If you like the Alpines better because of the bass it might be too bottom heavy in your car.

Much smoother tweeter. Seems I can't attenuate my SR6500 tweets enough for my truck, so my initial impressions were probably correct. That might be cabin reflections though, or the in store crossover set up. But in board, the Alpine's sounded SMOOTH. IIRC they also blended superbly with the woofer. Your observation is interesting because I also want a little more bottom end than the Polks are giving me. I didn't pay too much attention to the bass notes when I was auditioning them, I figured 6 1/2's were going to be similiar.

I guess I'm a little disapointed with my polks. Not a bad speaker by any means, and maybe I'm just getting the bug reading all these posts. Dang, this is going to be an expensive hobby.

[backwoods]

lol, what are those cones?

specially slit fabric or glass?

they've really run with the revelator look haven't they?

Is that a ring tweeter as well?


edit: doh, didn't see the link...

[dogstar]

I dig the crooked amp install :|

Too bad about the Boss tho... I don't really subscribe to the theory that amps change the sound, but that only applies when you aren't discussing junk amps.

Should suggest an audiomatic mac style amp.

[quality_sound]

From the sounds of it it IS a lot of reflection. You might also be turning up the alpine tweeter from your description of them in the board. But then again, that's better than not being able to cut it enough.

Originally Posted by buchaja

Much smoother tweeter. Seems I can't attenuate my SR6500 tweets enough for my truck, so my initial impressions were probably correct. That might be cabin reflections though, or the in store crossover set up. But in board, the Alpine's sounded SMOOTH. IIRC they also blended superbly with the woofer. Your observation is interesting because I also want a little more bottom end than the Polks are giving me. I didn't pay too much attention to the bass notes when I was auditioning them, I figured 6 1/2's were going to be similiar.

I guess I'm a little disapointed with my polks. Not a bad speaker by any means, and maybe I'm just getting the bug reading all these posts. Dang, this is going to be an expensive hobby.

[chadillac3]

Well, they already shipped...be here the 24th, but I won't be. So I'll have UPS deliver 'em when I get back. Probably be a couple weeks before the install happens.

[bassfromspace]

Originally Posted by chadillac3

Well, they already shipped...be here the 24th, but I won't be. So I'll have UPS deliver 'em when I get back. Probably be a couple weeks before the install happens.

Who are you getting to install them?

[GlasSman]

Originally Posted by Abaddon

Come onnnnnnnn E-bay!

It'll happen soon.

[chadillac3]

Originally Posted by bassfromspace

Who are you getting to install them?

Either me, or there is an installer who used to work at Tweeter in Frisco who's work I REALLY, REALLY like. He's not fancy, but man he does solid work. However, he had back surgery awhile ago and is finally cleared to start doing install work again. If he's available, I'd love to have him do it. Would be contracting the work through jdohman on ECA (former head car audio manager at that tweeter) and the company he formed after Tweeter closed.

[bassfromspace]

Originally Posted by chadillac3

Either me, or there is an installer who used to work at Tweeter in Frisco who's work I REALLY, REALLY like. He's not fancy, but man he does solid work. However, he had back surgery awhile ago and is finally cleared to start doing install work again. If he's available, I'd love to have him do it. Would be contracting the work through jdohman on ECA (former head car audio manager at that tweeter) and the company he formed after Tweeter closed.

Sweet!

I've been looking for someone to do my install as I don't have the time to even think of installing stereo equipment with work and school. If you have some time, drop me his information. I'd like to give him a call and possibly get a quote.

[chadillac3]

I gotta find out more details as to the how and when my install would happen, so once I do, I'll be sure to let ya know man.

[bassfromspace]

Originally Posted by chadillac3

I gotta find out more details as to the how and when my install would happen, so once I do, I'll be sure to let ya know man.

Gracias.

I won't be ready for the install until at least late spring so I have plenty of time on my hands.

Good Luck.