white4d96 Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 I am in the market for a new amp, considering that my 350w amp tends to broil under its current load. I am looking for 500-600 watts RMS at either 4 or 1 ohm, preferably for less than $200 shipped. I am scouring Sonic Electronix as I speak and came up with some ideas: (all prices + S&H) Phoenix Gold Ryval V8001- $150 MB Quart DSC 500.1- $150 Sony XM-GTR6001- $150 Power Acoustik LFA1-2000D- $160 Hifonics BXi 610 (BXi610)- $160 Kenwood KAC-9103D- $170 I was wondering if anyone had used any of these and would be able to offer some insight as to whether or not they are decent amps. I am not looking for top-of-the-line, super clean power; just something to match my entry-level 10" type S subs. Thanks in advance for the help, -Austin Quote Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazza02 Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 I would go with the kenwood as this is amp is stable at 1ohm but it's says on the box only 2ohm stable but i run this amp of 2 12" JVC subs which are 350rms each DVC 4ohm and the amp never over heats of clips. It may be more money but it's worth the money i say. Quote CURRENT SET UP Factory HeadunitGladen dual splits Audio helon 4ch amp Audio Helon 9kwrms monoBlock 2 15" Custom built Pap subs rated at 3kwrms each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Just looking for about 5-600rms as stated, so I wouldn't have to run it at 1 ohm. I like that it has a cooling fan though... Quote Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewer_brewer Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 most of those won't put out an actual 600 rms. but if i had to choose i would go with the hifonics. you get what you pay for though. save up 249 dollars and get an audioque 1200d. puts out an actual 500+ at 4 ohms. and when you want to upgrade later you have 1200 at 1 ohm. everyone upgrades eventually so keep that in mind. pay 160 now and then 249 down the road or 249 now and spend the other money on new subs? Quote REFS http://www.caraudioclassifieds.org/forum/itrader.php?u=2026 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/44535-official-brewer-brewer-feedback/page__p__625998__hl__brewer__fromsearch__1entry625998 "you're not allowing natural selection to work, you're like the guy that invented the seatbelt" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 This will probably be it for quite a few years unless I roast some gear or get a new car. just something to hold me over for a couple years. Quote Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewer_brewer Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 well if you're gonna have if for a few years then get something good. i personally would not buy any of those amps. Quote REFS http://www.caraudioclassifieds.org/forum/itrader.php?u=2026 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/44535-official-brewer-brewer-feedback/page__p__625998__hl__brewer__fromsearch__1entry625998 "you're not allowing natural selection to work, you're like the guy that invented the seatbelt" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 What would you recommend then? As I said I cannot spend more than $200 shipped... Quote Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 What would you recommend then? As I said I cannot spend more than $200 shipped... Save another 50 bucks and get the audioque. Thats my .2 Quote Team gg Team doa Installs I have doneMy 2010 Rebuild 144 db so far....2 DC xl 10s Firing into cabin on a RF 25002 12" AQ HD's powered by a Saz 2k + Lots o Mids+Highs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Will I have to upgrade my electrical to run the audioque? I don't wanna spend $50 more only to roast the amp cuz I can't afford to do the big 3 and don't have a HO alt. Quote Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewer_brewer Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 you will only be pulling 500 watts at 4 ohms this amp is pretty efficient at 4 ohm and it won't pull anymore power than any of the other amps you were planning on using. i use 2 of these at 1 ohms running over 2500 rms with a stock alt, yellow top up front and the big three and i only have a 1 volt voltage drop. when i got my first one though it was completely stock electrical at 1 ohm and i had no voltage drop. you will be fine. i wish i would have gotten a good amp like this for my first one. i've upgraded so many times and used almost every brand out there and these are the best amps for the money. Quote REFS http://www.caraudioclassifieds.org/forum/itrader.php?u=2026 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/44535-official-brewer-brewer-feedback/page__p__625998__hl__brewer__fromsearch__1entry625998 "you're not allowing natural selection to work, you're like the guy that invented the seatbelt" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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