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Thread: Good 4-Channel Amp for component speakers |
    
Bronze Member Username: Gdogg21
Forest Grove,
Oregon
U.S.A.
Post Number: 24
Registered: Oct-07
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| Posted on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 12:59 am: |
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Currently I have an Eclipse EA3422 4 channel amp running 2 sets of JL TR650-CSi components, 1 set in the soundbar and 1 set in the front in custom made kick pannel pods of my Jeep Wrangler. I just bought a set of Focal 165VR uv to replace the JL's in the front and i am thinking the Focal's deserve a better amp. Any suggestions on a 4 channel amp? I was looking into the Zapco I-4100 since it is 4x100 RMS into 4 ohms. Which is a little above the JL's but right in the middle for the Focals. I was also reading into the Alpine MRP-F600. Looking to spend between $300 to $400 to get a good solid quality amp, with good SQ. How would either of these amps work for my setup? Is there any other suggestions for a 4-channel amp in that price range? If it helps, I'm also going to be running a Pioneer P5700 HU and a set of 10" MOJO's in a custom ported box tuned at 37hrz off a Merlin MD3D. Thanks in advance,
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New member Username: Desmo4usa
Modesto,
CA
USA
Post Number: 6
Registered: Jul-09
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| Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 06:14 pm: |
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Precision power and Focal have some good quality amps as well. I would recommend bi-amping the Focals. Focal seems to think their passive crossovers are the greatest. But I have found my amps active crossovers are superior in every way. I am using an old Phoenix gold Ti 475 which has 4 Linkwitz Riley 24 db/octave crossovers. |
Bronze Member Username: Gdogg21
Forest Grove,
Oregon
U.S.A.
Post Number: 25
Registered: Oct-07
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| Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 09:35 pm: |
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well given that it's in my wrangler would this still be a good idea since i'm very limited on space? And what would you recommend for running the rear channel? Thanks. |
New member Username: Desmo4usa
Modesto,
CA
USA
Post Number: 8
Registered: Jul-09
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| Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 10:38 pm: |
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Alpine has some very small and powerful amps. They have 4 channel 100 watt per channel that will fit. |
Bronze Member Username: Gdogg21
Forest Grove,
Oregon
U.S.A.
Post Number: 26
Registered: Oct-07
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| Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 11:12 pm: |
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The Alpine MRP-F600 is an amp i was looking into. I was trying to compare it to the Zapco amp. I think the Alpine would fit better since it's only 15 x 9.5, and my current Eclipse amp is only 10.82 x 10.82 and it fits pretty good. The Zapco amp is 17.5 x 10.75 so i don't know that i can get another 7 inches of room. I just want to make sure I get a quality amp that sounds good. I'm open to any brand and want to buy it new. So dealers or websites are appreciated too. I bought my Focal's from woofersetc.com and had a good experience with them, although a week later i saw the same Focal speakers for $80 cheaper so i thought maybe it was a little bit overpriced. |
New member Username: Desmo4usa
Modesto,
CA
USA
Post Number: 9
Registered: Jul-09
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| Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 11:22 pm: |
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A friend of mine has the Alpine I suggested, he is an audiophile so I am pretty sure it is good quality. He has heard my Focals which are K2P's and was so impressed he went out and bought a pair. My 165-K2P's listed for $1100 and I found an LA dealer going out of business who sold them to me for under $600. So I would find an Alpine dealer and listen to your head unit through there amp and then make a decision. Then search the internet. |
Bronze Member Username: Gdogg21
Forest Grove,
Oregon
U.S.A.
Post Number: 27
Registered: Oct-07
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| Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 11:25 pm: |
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Ok, what was the model number of the Alpine you were suggesting? |
Bronze Member Username: Xxemoxx
Hermosa beach,
Cali
Post Number: 17
Registered: Sep-09
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 03:17 pm: |
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I loved my older alpine V-12 as well. Also i love my JL 300/4 and the 300/2 all are very good with SQ and well within your price range. |
New member Username: Desmo4usa
Modesto,
CA
USA
Post Number: 10
Registered: Jul-09
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 03:28 pm: |
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My system and my friend's are both in Honda S2000's so space is a big concern. He is using a P 400 Alpine but there is room for 2 of them in the "S" If you have more space go with more power. I like Precision Power since they have 24 db/octave crossovers built in. |
Silver Member Username: 2000celica
Roanoke,
VA
U.s.
Post Number: 177
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 05:53 pm: |
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A friend of mine has a JL 300/4 just sitting around in great condtion. Pretty sure he said he wanted $150 for it. |
Bronze Member Username: Desmo4usa
Modesto,
CA
USA
Post Number: 11
Registered: Jul-09
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 06:13 pm: |
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You have to listen to it before you make a decision. When I was getting my system installed the Phoenix 475 ti was not in stock so the dealer loaned me a Phoenix Gold. When the 475 ti arrived the difference was immediate and incredible. And I have had it almost 10 years. |
Silver Member Username: Johammbass
IRL
Post Number: 777
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Saturday, October 03, 2009 - 11:46 am: |
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A great amp for the money:
http://www.woofersetc.com/p6989/PA4100--Nakamichi-4-Ch-800-Watt-Sound-Quality-Am plifier.htm
Or you could consider 2 of these, they are on sale, a massive value:
http://www.woofersetc.com/p6856/FD-2200--ARC-Audio-2-Channel-370-Watt-Amplifier. htm
Or this one:
http://www.woofersetc.com/p6862/KS-3004--ARC-Audio-4-Channel-700-Watt-Amplifier. htm
Or this:
http://www.woofersetc.com/p5741/I4100--Zapco-4Channel-600-Watt-Amplifier-with-Cr ossover-and-Remote-Bass-Knob.htm
All of those are very nice amps. |
Bronze Member Username: Gdogg21
Forest Grove,
Oregon
U.S.A.
Post Number: 28
Registered: Oct-07
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| Posted on Saturday, October 03, 2009 - 08:36 pm: |
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Ok thanks for all the great ideas and replies. I think I'm going to go on another search and see which of these amps I can give a listen too now that I have a better idea of some quality amps in the price range. Thanks guys. |
