Audio Systems: 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup, dodge ram 1500, alpine equipment
QuestionI recently purchased a replacement system for my truck. I bought all Alpine equipment at the large electronics store. The model numbers are radio CDA-9886, 6 x 9's SPS-609, 5 1/4's SPS-500 and amp MRP-F300. The problem is that it does not sound like what I expected. I hear distortion from the rear 5 1/4's and from the front factory tweeters when I listen to the music loud. I called Alpine and the service tec told me how to adjust the gain and crossover from the amp. Did that and it sounds a little better but still distorts.
Whats the problem - are the speakers not able to handle the power - do the factory tweeters need to be turned off somehow - or do I need to just get my money back and start over somewhere else.
Thank you
AnswerIt is way underpowered. You need more power. Much more.
There is an easy solution: Bridge this amp and power the big speakers. Then add another amplifier to drive the smaller ones.
And, you can enhance the sound dramatically by adding a subwoofer system.
Best to you! And Good Luck.
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