5 channel amp
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Racer
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5 channel amp
Anyone use this amp?
Looking to change all my speakers.
Le Mans Master
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I don't have any experience with that exact amp. But there are more powerful ones for a bit more money. What speakers you're trying to power is normally what drives amp selection. That being said, what is your speaker setup?
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Racer
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PB82,
Here is what I'm looking at. I'm open to suggestions too.
KT
Here is what I'm looking at. I'm open to suggestions too.
KT
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Well the good news is the amp you chose will drive your speaker selection beautifully. It's not enough amp for the sub though. That's a 500W RMS sub, and your amp will only push 300W RMS to it. Does that mean you "shouldn't" run that amp? Not at all. You wont hurt a thing. That's the good news. The bad news is you'll never drive the sub to it's normal power level. For some people 300W on a 12 is plenty. This could be enough for you. Only you will know that answer.
If you're willing to spend a bit more, I would look into this AMP. It's perfect for the components you listed and it's a remarkable amp. I'm not sure what your budget is. Also, are you wanting Infinity for a particular reason? They're not a bad choice, but there are alternatives out there that can outperform them.
If you're willing to spend a bit more, I would look into this AMP. It's perfect for the components you listed and it's a remarkable amp. I'm not sure what your budget is. Also, are you wanting Infinity for a particular reason? They're not a bad choice, but there are alternatives out there that can outperform them.
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That's a bit tougher to do. But I could see being happy with this setup: (You didn't mention ZO6 or coupe, and those speaker sizes are different)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Focal-Acces...kAAOSwLr1cUc9c (These are $400 retail)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FOCAL-5V324...cAAMXQeKNTMzZc (A good 5.25" woofer)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SUNDOWN-AUD...AAAOSwCU1Yyw3q (If you're not going to run a separate subwoofer, run these as subwoofers. Make sure to add deadening all around these things though.)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Focal-Acces...kAAOSwLr1cUc9c (These are $400 retail)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FOCAL-5V324...cAAMXQeKNTMzZc (A good 5.25" woofer)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SUNDOWN-AUD...AAAOSwCU1Yyw3q (If you're not going to run a separate subwoofer, run these as subwoofers. Make sure to add deadening all around these things though.)
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http://www.jlaudio.com/rd900-5-car-a...plifiers-98642
Same class amp...just not as pretty or compact. But same amp guts, just a little less power with the 4 ohm speaks.
Subs are really up to you man. There isn't really a "bad choice" per se.
Same class amp...just not as pretty or compact. But same amp guts, just a little less power with the 4 ohm speaks.
Subs are really up to you man. There isn't really a "bad choice" per se.
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Le Mans Master
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That's a solid performing amp, if the numbers are good. Personally, I don't have any experience with it, so I can't give you first hand knowledge as I have on the other items I listed. But all in all, I would definitely run 2 ohm items to max out the power available on that amp...especially the sub. It takes a HUGE hit in power running at 4 ohms.
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Ok mid range speakers ordered.
Focal 165AS component set for the front (6.5)
Focal 130AS for the rear (5.25)
Now I just need to figure out what amp and sub. Need some help. here are a couple of subs and amps.
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...VX-VCW124.html
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...h-P3D4-12.html
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_127719_Kicker-CompVX-CVX124-44CVX124.html
amps
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...-VAD11005.html
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...l-RD900-5.html
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...-SX212006.html
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...FPX5.1200.html
I really like the NVX amp and woofer. It has tons of great reviews. Anyone have comments or suggestions? The box I have has a mounting depth of 7.25 and .86 internal sealed box.
KT
Focal 165AS component set for the front (6.5)
Focal 130AS for the rear (5.25)
Now I just need to figure out what amp and sub. Need some help. here are a couple of subs and amps.
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...VX-VCW124.html
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...h-P3D4-12.html
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_127719_Kicker-CompVX-CVX124-44CVX124.html
amps
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...-VAD11005.html
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...l-RD900-5.html
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...-SX212006.html
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...FPX5.1200.html
I really like the NVX amp and woofer. It has tons of great reviews. Anyone have comments or suggestions? The box I have has a mounting depth of 7.25 and .86 internal sealed box.
KT
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Really hard to make the choice for you man. If you picked one or the other, you could then pick the ideal alternate part to compliment the chosen selection. When you lay out a bunch of parts, they will all perform tasks similarly. What am I saying? Pick a sub that you like, then match the amp that you need to tie it all in...OR...pick an amp first, then pick the sub that will work best with the amp you chose. Half of the work is done...you have component speakers. Take their RMS power requirement into consideration while selecting a 5-channel. Once you find the amp that best drives your components, take a look at the sub channel and it's specs. Then find the best sub to fit that sub channel. Make sense?