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bnyoung11
03-15-2008, 07:28 PM
I just purchased an Alpine Type-S 6.5" 2-Way component with 80W RMS for my front speakers and i was wondering what amp should i get to properly power these. I would prefer to not spend way more then $100. im thinking of a 4-channel but i fine with settling for a 2
Rich B
03-15-2008, 07:34 PM
The Cerwin Vega EXL 350.2 can be had from ebay for $65 (including shipping).
Its 110w x2 @ 4 ohms, and the EXL line was designed and built by Robert Zeff's company (Zeff founded Zapco) in California.
Cerwin Vega EXL350.2 350W Car Amplifier
Buy It Now price: US $34.99
Shipping costs: US $29.99
Specifications:
• 2 x 175 watts into 2 ohms @ less then 0.1% THD
• 2 x 110 watts into 4 ohms @ less then 0.1% THD
• Vega Bass! Boost Control
• High Current MOSFET power supply
• Audiophile Class A/B Bipolar Output Stage
• Durable Mil Spec Glass Epoxy pcb
• Audiophile Grade Audio Components in Signal Path
• Variable 12dB/oct Highpass/Lowpass Crossover
DIMENSIONS
13.25" x 9.5 " x 2.5"
http://cgi.ebay.com/Cerwin-Vega-EXL350-2-350W-Car-Amplifier-EXL-350-2-NEW_W0QQitemZ350034975034QQihZ022QQcategoryZ39732Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
i have a JL e2150 for sale.
$110 shipped :)
bnyoung11
03-15-2008, 08:04 PM
i think i might get those cerwin vega's but it wont matter if my rear speakers are powered by my deck and my fronts are powered by a 2-channel amp right?
Rich B
03-15-2008, 08:11 PM
Theres a 4ch version of the EXL (EXL-400), its about $98 including shipping.
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Cerwin-Vega-EXL-400-4-4-3-2-Channel-Car-Amplifier_W0QQitemZ380005589613QQihZ025QQcategoryZ 39739QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
bnyoung11
03-15-2008, 08:21 PM
well now im thinking of picking up an alpine type-r with 110 watts... would the Cerwin Vega EXL 350.2 be able to power that appropriately?
CrossFired
03-15-2008, 10:37 PM
I just purchased an Alpine Type-S 6.5" 2-Way component with 80W RMS for my front speakers and i was wondering what amp should i get to properly power these. I would prefer to not spend way more then $100. im thinking of a 4-channel but i fine with settling for a 2
I have a nice Alpine 60x2 RMS I'll ship you for $65.:)