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Gunmetal · 08-22-2010, 10:53 PM

Im having an issue installing an Alpine PXE-H650. Seems to be wired properly, but I am getting a ton of "Engine Noise". Tried multiple grounds, also when I go to use the imprint features it keeps restarting for some reason. I can manually set them which isnt a problem, but the engine feedback is something I cannot overcome. I really dont want to give into the Overpriced Metra Kit ($399+Head Unit), so I figured I would go with the the sound processor option. Anyone had success doing this or had any of the same issues I am having with the engine noise?Any help would be greatly appreciated. Allready have the amps installed and the speakers. Thanks for the help.

Topdown · 08-23-2010, 12:37 AM

not that this will be any help, but I have been noticing that even with the OEM system, I have engine whine...

any chance you have/had engine noise in that signal before the Alpine integration? If you did, the Alpine might not be able to process a signal with that noise in it...? just a thought.

Oh, and the metra kit is around 225.00 - 250.00 now.

Racer-X · 08-23-2010, 12:53 AM

The alpine processors have had a history of engine noise issues. I have not worked witht he imprint, but speaking from prior exp. with their procs.

I have used the bitone and Zapco DC Ref amps and had not problems with noise. also run direct into Arc audio and Zapco I-force amps with zero noise issues.

Gunmetal · 08-23-2010, 10:36 AM

Thanks man, may have to return the alpine. Sucks, because I got such a good deal. $209 Al and Eds.

08-22-2010, 10:53 PM	#1
Gunmetal Drives: Cyber Grey 1SS/RS w/Body Kit Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Swansea, Illinois Posts: 389	Installing Sound Processor Im having an issue installing an Alpine PXE-H650. Seems to be wired properly, but I am getting a ton of "Engine Noise". Tried multiple grounds, also when I go to use the imprint features it keeps restarting for some reason. I can manually set them which isnt a problem, but the engine feedback is something I cannot overcome. I really dont want to give into the Overpriced Metra Kit ($399+Head Unit), so I figured I would go with the the sound processor option. Anyone had success doing this or had any of the same issues I am having with the engine noise?Any help would be greatly appreciated. Allready have the amps installed and the speakers. Thanks for the help.

08-23-2010, 12:37 AM	#2
Topdown The wait is over! Drives: 2010 Camaro, IOM, L99, Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 1,081	not that this will be any help, but I have been noticing that even with the OEM system, I have engine whine... any chance you have/had engine noise in that signal before the Alpine integration? If you did, the Alpine might not be able to process a signal with that noise in it...? just a thought. Oh, and the metra kit is around 225.00 - 250.00 now. __________________ Ordered - 4/17/2010 Delivered - 5/29/2010 AlphaDamp CLD Mat - Get more Sound Deadening with less Sound Deadener

08-23-2010, 12:53 AM	#3
Racer-X Rhymin and Stealin Drives: The Search is on ABM V6..... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 680	The alpine processors have had a history of engine noise issues. I have not worked witht he imprint, but speaking from prior exp. with their procs. I have used the bitone and Zapco DC Ref amps and had not problems with noise. also run direct into Arc audio and Zapco I-force amps with zero noise issues. __________________ Bryan I Make Cars Sound Good. Enchantment Editions Arc Audio Competition Team Image Dynamics Elite Sound Performance Team Team Stinger

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08-23-2010, 10:36 AM	#4
Gunmetal Drives: Cyber Grey 1SS/RS w/Body Kit Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Swansea, Illinois Posts: 389	Thanks man, may have to return the alpine. Sucks, because I got such a good deal. $209 Al and Eds.