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Old May 10, 2002 | 10:52 AM
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From: Manassas, VA
Car: 89 Formula Firebird
Engine: 305 - Demon 525
Transmission: 700R4
What kind of amp should I get, whats your favorite?

As you can tell from my other post the original amp started smoking. What should I get now to power the 10" 150watt RMS Cerwin vegas?


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Old May 10, 2002 | 12:09 PM
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if you have two, try the jbl 300.1 its class d, its inexpensive, and it puts out nicely
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Old May 14, 2002 | 08:12 PM
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RF Punch or Power Punch.. they can definitely put out the power for that sub.. you wont be disappointed
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Old May 15, 2002 | 02:58 PM
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Ask a question like that and expect as many different answers as there are people replying.

Opinions are like a-holes, everyone's got one.

Just go with a reputable brand, one with the features and power you want and most importantly at the price you can afford.
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Old May 15, 2002 | 06:03 PM
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i've always liked that quote, but here's an addition:
opinions are like a-holes; everyone's got one and they usually stink
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Old May 15, 2002 | 08:15 PM
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RockFord


It's not choice, is a gimme
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Old May 19, 2002 | 08:51 PM
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Go with Rockford... I got 2 rockfords a punch 500 and punch 800 and older model... 2000 i believe. They kick ***
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Old May 19, 2002 | 11:10 PM
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Memphis www.soundhabit.com
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Old May 20, 2002 | 09:44 AM
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Memphis are quite possibly the best amps out there. I can't think of another company that comes close to their quality of their products and customer service. Yes, I sell them. Rockford are not as good as people make them out to be. The high price of Memphis amps (about $2.33/watt in a class D) make them not so popular but over a dozen of them were in the IASCA SPL finals.

-Matt

PS: I'm going with all Memphis products except CDT HD speakers in my car.

Forgot to add...DO NOT BUY MEMPHIS ON THE 'NET!!! Internet sales of unopened, new Memphis products void all warenties and Memphis can ban the sellers licance to carry their products if they do this.

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Old May 21, 2002 | 09:28 PM
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i like mephis..never ran em in my car... but heard good things about them...but i'll stick with my kicker amps
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Old May 23, 2002 | 11:56 PM
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I've have very good luck with alpine amps.
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Old May 24, 2002 | 10:35 PM
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I've run three of these for the last 4 years and never had a problem. Good quality amp for the money.
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Old May 26, 2002 | 11:35 PM
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my vote's for rockford
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