Now i need an amp...
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Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Florida
Now i need an amp...
Well now i have speakers: Pioneer Premier TS-C720PRS
And i have a brand new 10 idq v3 dual 2 ohm coming
now i just need an amp, i really like the eclipse xa4000 for the look and power (125x2 to the fronts and 350x1 bridged to the sub) but i kind of want something with a bass **** as i sometimes find myself in the mood for more or less subs depending on my mood or the song.
I also have to figure out how to mount this thing where its a nice clean install but doesnt cost me a fortune and allows me to install the targa, i could have traded my subs for a 12 but i figure the 10 will be enough
And i have a brand new 10 idq v3 dual 2 ohm coming
now i just need an amp, i really like the eclipse xa4000 for the look and power (125x2 to the fronts and 350x1 bridged to the sub) but i kind of want something with a bass **** as i sometimes find myself in the mood for more or less subs depending on my mood or the song.
I also have to figure out how to mount this thing where its a nice clean install but doesnt cost me a fortune and allows me to install the targa, i could have traded my subs for a 12 but i figure the 10 will be enough
Team Owner
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I dont think that will be enough to drive the sub. Im using a 450/4 for my C5-650's and XR-525's but Im using a 300/2 to power my sub. He would probablly want 150w each to power the fronts(gain set properly) that only leaves 150w bridged for the sub.
Melting Slicks
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Here is the info I got online....
Use the front channels (bridged mode) to power the sub. 300w is enough for that sub.
Use the rear channels to power the speakers. The Pioneer Premier TS-C720PRS has a 50w RMS. So 75W RMS x 2 @ 1.5 ohm-4 ohm is more than enough.
But if it is out of your price range, let me see if I can find something else.
# Channels 1 and 2:
* Rated Power (stereo mode): 150W RMS x 2 @ 1.5 ohm-4 ohm (11V-14.5V)
* Rated Power (bridged mode): 300W RMS x 1 @ 3 ohm-8 ohm (11V-14.5V)
# Channels 3 and 4:
* Rated Power (stereo mode): 75W RMS x 2 @ 1.5 ohm-4 ohm (11V-14.5V)
* Rated Power (bridged mode): 150W RMS x 1 @ 3 ohm-8 ohm (11V-14.5V)
* Rated Power (stereo mode): 150W RMS x 2 @ 1.5 ohm-4 ohm (11V-14.5V)
* Rated Power (bridged mode): 300W RMS x 1 @ 3 ohm-8 ohm (11V-14.5V)
# Channels 3 and 4:
* Rated Power (stereo mode): 75W RMS x 2 @ 1.5 ohm-4 ohm (11V-14.5V)
* Rated Power (bridged mode): 150W RMS x 1 @ 3 ohm-8 ohm (11V-14.5V)
Use the rear channels to power the speakers. The Pioneer Premier TS-C720PRS has a 50w RMS. So 75W RMS x 2 @ 1.5 ohm-4 ohm is more than enough.
But if it is out of your price range, let me see if I can find something else.
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Le Mans Master
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even though the pioneers are rated at 50 watts rms people usually throw at least double that on them, some that run them active recommend at least 100 rms to the mid alone so id like at least 100 to the fronts as well. If only that eclipse had a bass ****, i may still end up getting it as appearance and performance wise its exactly what i want
Melting Slicks
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It is true that you would rather over power a speaker then under power, but double power is a little over the top. (IMO)
This might work for you.
Hifonics ZXi8408
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=19668
This might work for you.
Hifonics ZXi8408
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=19668
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Le Mans Master
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they shouldnt have been rated at 50w, they are power hungry speakers
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...ghlight=720prs
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...ghlight=720prs
Le Mans Master
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they shouldnt have been rated at 50w, they are power hungry speakers
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...ghlight=720prs
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...ghlight=720prs
The Alpine PDX 4.150 can be had for $450 gray market and would do a helluva job. It's what I ran in my Vette until replacing with my Zapco DC1000.4 and will be driving a pair of 6.5's and a 10" sub in my Avalanche as soon as I get around to finishing off the install... ya know... some day.
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Le Mans Master
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i heard great things about the eclipse xa4000 as well and its power rating is very similar to that of the alpine and i dont think the alpine has a bass **** either
125x2 and 350x1 for the eclipse, class d amp
150x2 and 300x1 for the alpine, class d amp
question for people that have the alpine, can the top face be rotated? for example if i wanted to mount the amp upright id want the top of the amp to be the part without the wires but i wouldnt want the front pannel to be upsidedown
125x2 and 350x1 for the eclipse, class d amp
150x2 and 300x1 for the alpine, class d amp
question for people that have the alpine, can the top face be rotated? for example if i wanted to mount the amp upright id want the top of the amp to be the part without the wires but i wouldnt want the front pannel to be upsidedown
Last edited by PolishDude; Jun 26, 2008 at 10:39 AM.
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Le Mans Master
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even though im not crazy fond of the looks, my best option so far looks like the Kicker 08ZX650.4 4 channel if i want the bass ****, does 120x2 and 325x1 and it comes with a birth sheet and they are usually underrated so that should be plenty of power
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Le Mans Master
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well i just picked up a jl audio 500/1 for 175 shipped, only problem is its black and even though it looks sexy as hell i want a matching 300/2 which so far the best price i could find is 230 shipped while silver ones you can pick them up for 150-170 shipped all day long
