Good 4 channel amp for under $400?
01-10-2001, 09:54 AM
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Good 4 channel amp for under $400?
Well, I've asked on sounddomain, but I thought I'd ask here as well-
I'm looking for a good 4 or 5 channel amp to drive my Boston RC41s in the front and my Boston 6x9s in the back. My Sony 604EQX failed on me and I haven't any idea when I'll get it back from repair.
I want a neutral-sounding amp with good current handling and above all, great sound quality.
I've looked at the PPI PC series, Orion XTR, RF 400a4, Planet Audio 6 channel, DEI 650 and the Alpine V12 F357. Unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to hear any of these amps except the RF.
Any suggestions on what I should buy- I don't mind buying online, but I can't audition all of these amps w/ Boston speakers, so I need some help here.
TM
I'm looking for a good 4 or 5 channel amp to drive my Boston RC41s in the front and my Boston 6x9s in the back. My Sony 604EQX failed on me and I haven't any idea when I'll get it back from repair.
I want a neutral-sounding amp with good current handling and above all, great sound quality.
I've looked at the PPI PC series, Orion XTR, RF 400a4, Planet Audio 6 channel, DEI 650 and the Alpine V12 F357. Unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to hear any of these amps except the RF.
Any suggestions on what I should buy- I don't mind buying online, but I can't audition all of these amps w/ Boston speakers, so I need some help here.
TM
01-11-2001, 10:25 AM
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Crutchfield had a good sale on Infinity amps....
I got mine for 1/2 price - $400. Its 50x4 + 200x1 RMS. I don't know if they are still on sale or not.
Unfortunately, I'm running through my stock speakers, so I can't really compare to your setup, but it is an Infinity, so I'm sure it's good.
Unfortunately, I'm running through my stock speakers, so I can't really compare to your setup, but it is an Infinity, so I'm sure it's good.
01-11-2001, 10:56 AM
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I wouldn't be so sure.
I have 2 infinity amps, and they are definently not of the highest quality. I believe they are being discontinued, because the newer infinity showcars all have JBL amps. Just my 2 cents.
01-12-2001, 08:39 AM
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I'm not considering Infinity amps (more)
The ones I listed before are my top contenders- I can get the DEI 650 for $400, which would probably be my top choice unless I can find something cheaper- it got a great review in Auto Sound & Security and it has the same specs as you mention, although the sub channel may be 250W.
I don't think Infinity is really an amp company and I don't like their home speakers, so I'm already biased against them. Thanks for the rec., though.
TM
I don't think Infinity is really an amp company and I don't like their home speakers, so I'm already biased against them. Thanks for the rec., though.
TM
01-22-2001, 02:41 AM
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Zapco or Brax/helix
I found both of these amps for under $400 online.
Zapco AG360 from http://www.thezeb.com
Brax Helix 40x from http://www.theautophile.com
The helix seems to be the better amp, but look at them both and see what's right for you.
Zapco AG360 from http://www.thezeb.com
Brax Helix 40x from http://www.theautophile.com
The helix seems to be the better amp, but look at them both and see what's right for you.
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