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    need advice on an amp choice

    i have a Kenwood excelon - xr-w12f swallow sub in my crew cab truck. now i want to put it on its own amp. So tryin to decide if i should go a Kenwood excelon xr-1s, Rockford fosgate p400.2, t400.2 or a Kicker zx 450.2 amp. Also willing to except suggestions of an amp under 500, perfer a quailty amp for under 300 if there is on that has a 450 watt rms.

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    Re: need advice on an amp choice

    this should fit your needs and its a pretty good price shipped..... $250 shipped
    JL Audio 500/1 Monoblock



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    DC 220A,4-0GA RUNS,2GA BIG 3,3 DEKAS 105AH EACH~~~STOCK ALT,1-8GA RUN,STOCK YELLOW TOP
    147.6-MUSIC AVG 45 SEC(PREVIOUS AMP/SUB)~~~143.8-MUSIC AVG 45 SEC
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    Re: need advice on an amp choice

    whats the rms rating on a 4ohm load with that amp?Thats seems to be where im running into my problem this far




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    Re: need advice on an amp choice

    the jl is 500 rms at 1.5 - 4 ohms




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    Re: need advice on an amp choice

    ok thanks, ill highly consider that opt. So should i just abandon the amps that i have asked about? if i get one of those amps i get warraties on equip and install.




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    Quote Originally Posted by wlscott83 View Post
    ok thanks, ill highly consider that opt. So should i just abandon the amps that i have asked about? if i get one of those amps i get warraties on equip and install.
    im pretty sure the jl is going to out perform the other amps



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    Re: need advice on an amp choice

    Rockford Fosgate R750-1D
    Dimensions: 6-11/16"L x 9-1/8"W x 2"H




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    Re: need advice on an amp choice

    wantin some alittle better the the entire level amp from rockford




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    Re: need advice on an amp choice

    Quote Originally Posted by wlscott83 View Post
    wantin some alittle better the the entire level amp from rockford
    Its just as good as the Kenwood XR amp IMO! The amp is better than you think. Read the SonicE reviews if you believe in that type of thing. I got to keep it real with you. If you're not running awesome subs, a so called higher quality amp isn't going to make much difference in the sound.




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    Re: need advice on an amp choice

    far enough, im dont have a great sub for spl but it does give my truck the bass pick up its needs. and the amps that i listed that i was lookin at are the amps the installer suggested so i thought i would get some inputs. by the way what does IMO mean?




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    Re: need advice on an amp choice

    Quote Originally Posted by wlscott83 View Post
    far enough, im dont have a great sub for spl but it does give my truck the bass pick up its needs. and the amps that i listed that i was lookin at are the amps the installer suggested so i thought i would get some inputs. by the way what does IMO mean?
    IMO=in my opinion

    I have some amps FS that will do that power for a good price

    But honestly check the classifieds for some nice amps. Also look into cadence amps, good price for the power



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    Re: need advice on an amp choice

    Quote Originally Posted by dragnix View Post
    IMO=in my opinion

    I have some amps FS that will do that power for a good price

    But honestly check the classifieds for some nice amps. Also look into cadence amps, good price for the power
    I don't think the OP cares about Cadence? Looks like he's already made up his mind to go with what his installer says. By the way, I've heard every amp the OP listed.




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    Re: need advice on an amp choice

    i can sell you an amp with warranty also op. all the amps you mentioned aren't that good




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    Re: need advice on an amp choice

    Didn't see anywhere the OP said he made up his mind



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    Re: need advice on an amp choice

    WoofersEtc.com - X600.1 - Phoenix Gold Xenon 600 Watt Mono Amplifier

    million times better than anything mentioned




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