Looking for amp recommendations.
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Looking for amp recommendations.
Looking to upgrade the stereo in my c5. I've got a HU already - Alpine CDA-7983. After extensive searching through the forums I've decided on the CDT HD-62 for the front, abandoning the rear, and a JL 12w3 for my sub. Now I need something to power all this good stuff.
I've never used an amp to power anything but a sub before, so my knowledge is limited. I have used rockford amps and been pleased with them, but like i said i've been searching the forum, and haven't found many positive comments about rockford stuff in general. However, the rockford prices are too tempting not to consider. I see many people happy with Phoenix Gold and JL audio, so I'm looking into those. I'd rather not spend an arm and a leg for this stuff. Anyone have any suggestions?
I've never used an amp to power anything but a sub before, so my knowledge is limited. I have used rockford amps and been pleased with them, but like i said i've been searching the forum, and haven't found many positive comments about rockford stuff in general. However, the rockford prices are too tempting not to consider. I see many people happy with Phoenix Gold and JL audio, so I'm looking into those. I'd rather not spend an arm and a leg for this stuff. Anyone have any suggestions?
Melting Slicks
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Re: Looking for amp recommendations. (Metal_Wulf)
JL Audio 300/4. This single amp will power your components and sub.
http://www.jlaudio.com/amps/pdfs/SYS_4.pdf
[Modified by leolufse, 12:23 PM 3/10/2003]
http://www.jlaudio.com/amps/pdfs/SYS_4.pdf
[Modified by leolufse, 12:23 PM 3/10/2003]
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Re: Looking for amp recommendations. (leolufse)
JL Audio 300/4. This single amp will power your components and sub.
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Re: Looking for amp recommendations. (Metal_Wulf)
JL Audio 300/4. This single amp will power your components and sub.
that JL amp is to small to power the front comps... it only puts out 75watts per side, and he needs a good 125 per side.
that JL amp is to small to power the front comps... it only puts out 75watts per side, and he needs a good 125 per side.
For about $600 you could do a JL 300/2 and a 250/1 at purecaraudio.com.
For about $700 you could do a JL 300/2 and a 500/1.
Multi amps require more room and additional wiring though.
[Modified by leolufse, 1:00 PM 3/10/2003]
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Re: Looking for amp recommendations. (leolufse)
HiFonics Gen XI Olympus 125x4 :thumbs: run the comps off the front and bridge the rear channel.
$400 at the zeb : http://www.thezeb.com/caraudio/hifonics.html
$400 at the zeb : http://www.thezeb.com/caraudio/hifonics.html
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Re: Looking for amp recommendations. (leolufse)
JBL 1200.1, 1200 watts at 2 Ohm class D for 250$.
This is bang for the buck class D amp.
Check out caraudioforum and you will see all good thing about this amp.
Just my .02$
:cheers:
This is bang for the buck class D amp.
Check out caraudioforum and you will see all good thing about this amp.
Just my .02$
:cheers:
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Re: Looking for amp recommendations. (mike76002)
not anymore... the nine.1 from http://www.edesignaudio.com and the Better Audio 1600m1 both are better. http://www.betteraudio.com
those two amps are all CAF talks about anymore.
That and the ED/Brahma/BA thing.
[Modified by Kale, 10:24 AM 3/10/2003]
those two amps are all CAF talks about anymore.
That and the ED/Brahma/BA thing.
[Modified by Kale, 10:24 AM 3/10/2003]
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Re: Looking for amp recommendations. (mike76002)
JBL 1200.1, 1200 watts at 2 Ohm class D for 250$.
This is bang for the buck class D amp.
Check out caraudioforum and you will see all good thing about this amp.
Just my .02$
:cheers:
This is bang for the buck class D amp.
Check out caraudioforum and you will see all good thing about this amp.
Just my .02$
:cheers:
[Modified by Metal_Wulf, 1:33 PM 3/10/2003]
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Re: Looking for amp recommendations. (Metal_Wulf)
1200 watts is waaayyy to much power for a 12w3... hell a 1/3 of that power is to much...
Then go with JBL 600.1, 600 watts at 2 Ohm for less than 200$.
This is my .01$ :D
:cheers:
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Re: Looking for amp recommendations. (mike76002)
1200 watts is waaayyy to much power for a 12w3... hell a 1/3 of that power is to much...
Oh really, I thought we never feel enough power :D
Then go with JBL 600.1, 600 watts at 2 Ohm for less than 200$.
This is my .01$ :D
:cheers:
Oh really, I thought we never feel enough power :D
Then go with JBL 600.1, 600 watts at 2 Ohm for less than 200$.
This is my .01$ :D
:cheers:
also 600watts will void the warranty on that sub...
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Re: Looking for amp recommendations. (Metal_Wulf)
1200 watts is waaayyy to much power for a 12w3... hell a 1/3 of that power is to much...
Oh really, I thought we never feel enough power :D
Then go with JBL 600.1, 600 watts at 2 Ohm for less than 200$.
This is my .01$ :D
:cheers:
http://www.jlaudio.com/subwoofers/pdfs/12W3_BDS.pdf
also 600watts will void the warranty on that sub...
Oh really, I thought we never feel enough power :D
Then go with JBL 600.1, 600 watts at 2 Ohm for less than 200$.
This is my .01$ :D
:cheers:
http://www.jlaudio.com/subwoofers/pdfs/12W3_BDS.pdf
also 600watts will void the warranty on that sub...
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Re: Looking for amp recommendations. (Metal_Wulf)
That Hifonics amp looks like it might be perfect for this setup. Their website claims that it puts out 2 x 400w , so if I bridged the rear i'd get 2 x 125 for the front and 1 x 400w for the sub correct?
the comparable us acoustics amps - the USX2150 (150 x 2) for $160, and the USX800D (400 x 1) for $240 add up to the $400 that the Hifonics costs.
This leads to my question, which one is the better amp?
assuming the SQ and power are about equal, I'd probably go with the Hifonics due to the ease of installation and less required space.
the comparable us acoustics amps - the USX2150 (150 x 2) for $160, and the USX800D (400 x 1) for $240 add up to the $400 that the Hifonics costs.
This leads to my question, which one is the better amp?
assuming the SQ and power are about equal, I'd probably go with the Hifonics due to the ease of installation and less required space.
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Re: Looking for amp recommendations. (Metal_Wulf)
ok, i've been looking over phoenix gold prices on ebay... a used zx475 would probably cost around the same as the hifonics, maybe a little less. however, earlier you said that 80 watts per channel wouldnt be enough for the components, so I assume that the 4 x 75 @4ohm from the PG wouldn't be enough for them. unless of course they're underrated, are they?
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Re: Looking for amp recommendations. (Longhorn FRC)
well as i continue to look at the ebay prices, the JL audio 250/1 and 300/2 look appealing. will these be enough to power the comps and the sub?
