Alpine MRD-M500 Car Amp

Pros: Great looks, great power, great versatility
Cons: None

A Little Background This amplifier is installed in a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder. It receives ...

Pros: Digital display/controls, optional wired remote with a digital display
Cons: hard to install/uninstall, high distortion, low power, heft price tag

Alpine has been one of the biggest names in car audio for a very long time, however, their new line ...

Pros: Class D, compact, doesn't get too warm, looks awesome!
Cons: impossible setup, too expensive for what you get

The alpine amp is digital, compact, nice looking and pushes subs around. But it doesn't seem to push as well as a few off brands amps I have tried. The price is heavy and I guess you are paying for an amp with a known name. My advice is to buy a cheaper amp in price and you will push your subs just the same. Urban 800 watt, pyramid 600 bridged, these are a few with similar sounds and hundred dollars cheaper.