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Old 05-01-2009, 09:48 PM   #1
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Best amp for speakers

I have a Pioneer head unit (DEH-P5100UB)
-50 watts peak with 22 RMS

Set of Pioneer 4X6 in the dash(TS-A4672R)
-3 way
-4 ohms
-Peak power 150 watts
-RMS power range 35 RMS

And a set of Kenwood 6X9 in the sail panels(KFC-6982ie)
-5 way
-Peak power 500 watts
-RMS power range=90

I wanted to know what is the best amp for my setup. In the future i am planing on installing one 10" sub in the spare tire storage area. I don't know if i should get an amp for my speakers then an amp for my sub.

-I want something that will last
-I don't want anything cheaply made
-I want something what will work well with my speakers and headunit and not make my speakers wear out in a rediculous amount of time(1 year or more)

I know that's a lot to ask but please help me!
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Old 05-02-2009, 09:13 PM   #2
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Re: Best amp for speakers

nobody?! well anyway i was looking at an alpine, i think 500 watts.
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Old 05-03-2009, 05:08 PM   #3
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Re: Best amp for speakers

What's your budget? If you go with a sub I would recommend two amps.

You could get a single 5 channel amp to run everything but for a decent one you're looking at $650 and up.
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yea that 5 channel amp for $650 is kinda ridiculous...What amp would you recommend for the speakers themselves?
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yea that 5 channel amp for $650 is kinda ridiculous...What amp would you recommend for the speakers themselves?
A good quality 5 channel will run you $650 and up (Arc KS or DLS).

Again it comes down to budget....What's yours??

I do like the Sundown Audio 4 channel - it's on sale for $250 I believe at diymobileaudio.com.

http://www.sundownaudio.com/1004.html

Sundown is a small company that builds very good amps. They have a very loyal following. Look at the


This is way out of your price range....BUT DAMM it's nice

http://www.woofersetc.com/p3404/X-24...-Amplifier.htm
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who the hell would pay 3k for an amp....
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who the hell would pay 3k for an amp....
Their sub amp is over $2000

Obviously they are the Bentley/Rolls Royce of car amps.

When I competed in IASCA car audio 13 years ago, I had about $20,000 in car audio alone in my car
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my suggestion would be the high end JL 500 watt amp i paid 700 here in canada but im sure you can get it way cheaper in the states after buying this amp i'll never buy anything else
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Re: Best amp for speakers

chrissmith,

The entry level Alpines are fine amps. I use 2. A F300 for the 4 channels and M500 for sub. Good and really cheap. I think crutchfield even has them on sale now.
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