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Old Oct 11, 2015 | 11:51 AM
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Ended up buying an Arc Audio XDI805. I'm not doing any of the work till over the winter so it'll collect dust for a bit

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You should be able to find Kenwood XR-5S or XR-9005 for under $300 used

If all you have is fronts + sub you can use a bridged 4-channel amp also
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just over 300 new.. for the xr9005

http://www.amazon.com/Kenwood-XR900-5-Reference-Five-Channel-Amplifier/dp/B00BD5NS6Y%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q%26tag%3Dduckduckgo-ffcm-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB00BD5NS6Y http://www.amazon.com/Kenwood-XR900-5-Reference-Five-Channel-Amplifier/dp/B00BD5NS6Y%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q%26tag%3Dduckduckgo-ffcm-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB00BD5NS6Y
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THE BEST...

JL Audio HD 900/5

Google it and also look on ebay
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Call me
I have the Xr900/5 instock and can provide a warranty unlike the Amazon link....

The Arc Audio XDi 5 and 6 channel are less money than the HD JL and better as well...
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The Arc Audio XDi 5 and 6 channel are less money than the HD JL and better as well...
I have the XDi1200.6 and it is an EXCELLENT amp
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Looks like Arc Audio is pricey. Wrong direction, guys.
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Originally Posted by Double D Mods
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I have the Xr900/5 instock and can provide a warranty unlike the Amazon link....

The Arc Audio XDi 5 and 6 channel are less money than the HD JL and better as well...
I would go with Denis's recommendation, when I upgrade that's where my money is going
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Don't get a JL HD amp, it knocks out your fm reception.
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