Need Audio Guru | Is this a decent deal?

[PrelateBishop]

The following components, allegedly used for only 3 months, in a tasteful enclosure for $200?

Alpine SWR-1042D 10" Subwoofer

Alpine MRP-M350 Mono Amp

Yay or nay?

 

[amdhunter]

I have the dual voice coil 12" version of that sub in a ported enclosure, being pushed by a small memphis belle amp, and it sounds ok. I want to actually upgrade my amp sometime this coming spring since my subs sound like they cant 'breathe' sometimes.

It should thump a little bit, but you should really pump a little more wattage into it, and make sure you got a decent box. For smaller subs, I actually prefer a bandpass box with decent wattage.

 

[nnnyyy]

Would defintely pump more wattage into that sub. Had a sealed SWR-1242D. Tried using a JBL BP300.1, BP600.1, and JL 500/1. I am no audiophile but there was a noticeable difference between 300 watt and 600 watts. And that price is OK.

 

[Aimster]

what does your current system include now?

I think for $200 it is a good price.