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Thread: Kenwwod - good, bad or ugly? |
    
BillyBob Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, August 13, 2004 - 08:32 pm: |
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Thinking of ordering a Kenwood KAC-7201 amp.
Anyone have any experience with Kenwood amps? I have had my Kenwood KDC-S3009 head unit for about 5 years without a problem. I love it, too bad it was discontinued.
The problem came from the (SURPRISE!) my Sony XM-1002HX amp. It worked great the first year I had it then the truck sat for 3 years and then tried using the amp and all it did was blow fuses.
I figure since the Kenwood has 2 30amp fuses and a cooling fan it should last a while.
Any feedback from Kenwood users would be greatly appreciated!
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Bronze Member Username: Caraudiofng
Houston,
TX
Post Number: 29
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Friday, August 13, 2004 - 08:42 pm: |
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What are you powering with the AMP? |
BillyBob Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, August 13, 2004 - 09:07 pm: |
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Well, I need new speakers. Thinking of a bandpass box and either 1 or 2 JL subs. Had my previous box with Pyle drivers stolen when it was parked (guess they knew not to touch the Sony :-(.
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Gold Member Username: Jonathan_f
GA
USA
Post Number: 1119
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Friday, August 13, 2004 - 09:24 pm: |
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I've never seen too many good Kenwood amps. They do the rated specs usually, but are very unreliable, heat issues and overall amp trouble. |
BillyBob Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, August 13, 2004 - 09:45 pm: |
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ARRRRG!
Back to the drawing board. (the $200 limit drawing board)
Thanks for the warning! |
Gold Member Username: Jonathan_f
GA
USA
Post Number: 1122
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Friday, August 13, 2004 - 10:06 pm: |
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Look at JBL amps, cheap amps and are very good for the money. Very reliable as well, and do their rated specs. Cadence makes nice cheaper amps too. |
Silver Member Username: Davids2004
Houston,
TX
USA
Post Number: 506
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Friday, August 13, 2004 - 10:18 pm: |
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How much power do you need. |
Silver Member Username: Iamduff_87
Michigan
America!
Post Number: 192
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Friday, August 13, 2004 - 11:56 pm: |
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also ive found MTX is a decent price for class D amps. |
Bronze Member Username: Caraudiofng
Houston,
TX
Post Number: 36
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 12:26 am: |
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You can get a Kicker KX400.1 in the $200 range. I think they are $219 shipping included at www.discountave.net
MTX 421D for $209 @ www.acaraudio.com
Just suggestions in your pricerange
FNG |
BillyBob Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 02:07 pm: |
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I was hoping for at least 150W X 2 ch. with the adjustability of the Kenwood. |
Bronze Member Username: Symplestiles
Stockton,
CA
Usa
Post Number: 47
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 02:59 pm: |
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the JBL BP600.1 can be found for around 200$ new online which pushes 600watts @ 2ohm and 300watts @ 4ohm. great amp, havent heard one bad thing about it. probably can find it on ebay for 150$ |
Bronze Member Username: Caraudiofng
Houston,
TX
Post Number: 52
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 06:40 pm: |
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Ryan C...Anyone. Got any sites where this amp can be found for $200. Haven't had any luck on ebay. Cheapest I found is like 238 plus rediculous shipping.
Thanks
FNG |
BillBob Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 08:00 pm: |
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I think I made a decision. Going with a Kicker model KX600.4.
It's a 4 ch amp but can still run the 2 subs. Rated at 300W x2 at 4ohms (or 150wx4). Only $260 with free shipping.
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=11944
Then going with either 12" Cerwin Vegas or 12" Lanzars for a sealed box. Just not sure if I need 1 or 2 voice coils for low pass - - -assuming single voice coil but 2 would be fine as well? |
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| Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 11:51 pm: |
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SVC 4ohm subs, and go with the Vega VMAX. |
Bronze Member Username: Symplestiles
Stockton,
CA
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Post Number: 49
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 03:33 am: |
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FNG, i found the JBL BP600.1 for 195$ WITH shipping, plus 14.95 if you live in california, but its on back order @ http://www.electronic4me.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=447 i think im going to buy from a different site because i dont want to wait til its in stock, and that site lacks communication. maybe its because i attempted to get ahold of them on a weekend. who knows. the other site i found the amp on was http://www.audiodiscounters.com/product_id/267.html for 239$ and thats with free ground shipping. thats going to be my choice i believe. site looks legit, great customer service. looks like a winner |
Bronze Member Username: Caraudiofng
Houston,
TX
Post Number: 63
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 09:47 am: |
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Thanks Ryan!
FNG |
Bronze Member Username: Symplestiles
Stockton,
CA
Usa
Post Number: 50
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 11:36 am: |
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no problem. Anon, you recommended 2 12" SVC VMAXs for this guys system, why is that? I ordered 2 of the DVC model to run on a JBL BP600.1, wont this give me a one ohm load pumping out 300W per sub? maybe im confused, but thats what i believe everyones been telling me. what load would the SVC subs put out? |
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| Posted on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 12:36 pm: |
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Ryan,
I was under the impression that only the 1200.1 was stable to 1 ohm, but I may be wrong now that I think about it the 600.1 probably is also Anyone know know for sure? |
Bronze Member Username: Caraudiofng
Houston,
TX
Post Number: 69
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 02:06 pm: |
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Just read a post by Cory on another thread.
The 600.1 is 1 ohm stable
FNG |
