devestator_x Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Ok, so Im looking to put together an inexpensive system in my wifes daily driver. It's a 2001 Camaro. We are going to run 4 JBL 6.5 coaxial speakers in the stock locations along with a 10" Sundown E series sub in a stealthbox. Any opinions on the MB Quart OA series? I know they are made by Maxxsonics and most people here dump on them pretty bad, but SonicElectronix has some cheezy looking West Coast Customs amps (1 mono, 1 4 channel) that are based on the MB Quart OA series amps for around $100 each, which is a perfect fit for my tight budget. My thinking was these amps are rated higher than the speakers handling, so I have some head room to set the gains lower to ensure clean sound. The JBLs are rated at 125rms and the 4 channel is rated at 200. The mono is rated at 750rms while the E series Sundown is "rated" at 500 (but we know they will take more than that) I plan on getting a DD-1 to be sure Im not clipping, then using a DMM and Ohms law, finding a rough power output number and turning down from there to the speakers rated ranges. I will also run 1/0 wire front to back with a split to 4ga just before the amps so they should see enough power. We arent looking at competition sized stuff here, just something thats sounds nice and clean. I used to have a pair of MB Quart components in my last car and the mids sounded like crap, though I thought they would since they had plastic spiders. However I thought I had read good things about their amps on here, at least in terms of making clean power. Or... if you all think they are junk and you had 4 mids rated at 125rms each and a sub rated at 500rms, with a $300 amp budget (roughly) what would you buy? Im not opposed to going with a single 5 channel either, just didnt find one I thought was any good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighossf150 Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 American bass ph series Used to have a loud truck 2009 Corvette Z06, H/C/I, 150 shot, g force tune, 730rwhp/690rwtq 2013 F-150 limited, MPT Tune, leveled on 35"s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emurra7 Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 If you don't mind used there are a lot of the alpine mrp-500 mono blocks and mrp-300 4 channels on eBay. You could pick up a pair for less than $200. They really small and would be plenty of power for your setup I would prob stay away from most maxxsonic products Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonyGuy Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Rockford fosgate prime series are worth looking at, great value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeMN Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 I'd definitely take a look at the American Bass VFL amps Bass head in training. Trying to learn everything I can. 2014 Dodge Dart GT Synergy Audio WFO 15.1 V2 (Prototype) Sundown X12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmed Johnson Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 There's a crescendo 1500 for sale and a ct sounds 4 channel, I think karkov is selling. The combo is like 350. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devestator_x Posted May 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 I really appreciate the input guys. I have looked at the RF Prime amps for some time, especially for my own build, but they are just a little high in price (and really high in price if buying from an authorized dealer) when compared to my budget for this build. I totally understand you get what you pay for and all that which is why I know better than to buy Pyle, Boss, Dual, etc etc. So far the AB PH series is looking like it fits the power needs and budget pretty well. Even the 5 channel covers everything and fits in the budget. Got to talk to the wife and see if she thinks we can swing all $300 at once or if we need to buy the 4 channel first then the mono later on. Hard to build something decent while paying the bills and paying for school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighossf150 Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 The ph series is a good budget amp, I ran a ph4000 for a while and really liked it, sold it to a guy I work with and he loves it too Used to have a loud truck 2009 Corvette Z06, H/C/I, 150 shot, g force tune, 730rwhp/690rwtq 2013 F-150 limited, MPT Tune, leveled on 35"s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devestator_x Posted May 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 So, Im a little disenchanted with American Bass at the moment. I went to their website and it states that internet sales of their products are prohibited and have a "where to Buy" page, which is still under construction apparently. It also says if there is not a retailer near me, to contact them directly. So I emailed the info@amer... link they provide on their "Contact Us" page asking where the closest retailer to 32905 is, and if there wasnt one in a 25 mile radius, how much is their 4 channel amp going to run me direct from them. That was 2 days ago with 0 reply. Potential paying customer and the question is ignored? What would the customer service be like if I had a warranty issue? I can find these amps all over ebay and whatnot, but if I buy from there, Im sure there is no warranty after buying from an unauthorized seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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