nineball

that is the difference between an authorized dealer and just another retailer. that's why i tell everyone and anyone to check with the manufacturer prior to making a purchase to ensure they are an authorized dealer. anyone can say they are authorized but only the manufacturer can provide you with a list of those who actually are. if you bought the amp from amazon and had problems you would be at the mercy of whomever sold it via amazon. if you bought from crutchfield and had a problem they would ship you a replacement and a return shipping label that day. i know, i had it happen to me

i too suggest sealed. fwiw i have a pair of 8s in a sealed enclosure that only takes up the 60% side under my rear seat (i have an scab). most of today's 8s only require around 0.3cf of airspace and they can really perform. it may be something else to consider since you are wanting to conserve as much space as you can.

csmith72

would you happen to have info on your enclosure and sub speaker model?

planetix

I like Crutchfield too. Usually if you order speakers from them they'll throw in the adapters/etc. for your vehicle gratis as well, so factor that in.

Alpine lists their authorized dealers on this page - scroll down for online vendors. If they aren't on that list you may (or may not) have warranty problems.

BTW the PDXv9 is discontinued, so there's probably a lot of old stock being sold off in the grey market.

nineball

unfortunately my subs are no longer in production. they are jbl gto804. alternative would be (i have never used this particular sub, it has similar specs and the same company):

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_109STA...10.html?tp=111

i built my own enclosure. it takes up the 60% side and has two chambers, each at 0.35cf sealed.

jdunk54nl

I run the 10" version of this..but if I had to do it over I would run the 12"
http://www.jlaudio.com/cs112tg-tw3-c...-systems-93303

It fits perfectly under one seat. I have mine in the middle rear seat as no one usually sits there.

This is the same one just slightly different shape. Measure and see which could work better
http://www.jlaudio.com/cs112lg-tw3-c...-systems-93305


I also use the Alpine PDR-V75. The birthsheet for 2 ohms says 115 w rms for the speaker channels and 434 w rms for the sub channel which is about perfect for those JL Subs and nearly any component set.

The PDX-V9 is usually around 130 w rms for speaker channels and 530 w rms for sub. But this is rated at both 2 AND 4 ohms so gives more options. I am actually looking for a used one so that I can switch my amp out and use it in my wifes car.

jdunk54nl

Side note:
Those rockville amps are actually getting decent reviews over at DIYMA.
https://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum...consensus.html

I don't think I would run one in my truck, but I would in my rzr or wifes car if I wasn't looking at upgrading my truck's amp.

nineball

it will show up in diyma. that's where i got mine for around $275 shipped i believe.

jdunk54nl

Yup. Patients is the game for me Although I am hoping I found one last night locally that the guy posted on offerup for $200 6 months ago...might be able to score it cheap!

jdunk54nl

If you do want a new pdx-v9 for $500
https://www.woofersetc.com/c-3-ampli...amplifier.html


And yes...woofersetc.com is legit.

HushCarAudio

Not even sure how they can sell it for $500 that's a good price. That's below MAP so if they are "legit" they are breaking contract.