Recent content by stockton86

i should probably re-iterate: this problem never used to occur until i reinstalled the amps. Before, neither amp did it, now both do. I'll try the gain thing, but i'm convinced that there's something else...

hello everybody. My name is Jared and i've got a problem... I recently replaced my 4 channel amp in my car and had to make a new board to accomodate the amp. I ended up being a little short on one power wire and one ground, so i took a little extra wire that was laying around and taped it to...

Okay, i'm starting to get the right idea. I read some other threads and realize now that a watt is a watt and you pay more money for more watts, features, durability, looks, and prestige. The bottom line that most agree on is that a watt from amp A is the same as a watt from amp B. Oh well, I...

thanks a lot for the input guys. I'm still a little unclear... Is the APX (50x4) any 'better' than the APA (80x4)? I'm guessing the 50x4 wouldn't be as loud, but would it be any clearer? FYI, clarity is my primary concern here. I spent money on Kappa subs that aren't nearly as loud as some...

so, I ordered a clarion APX 401.4 from bay stereo for $175, after shipping. This amp is 50x4 at 4 ohms, 0.05%, and 100db. Seemed like a good deal. BUT, they sent me a different amp! I got an APA 4320. This one is 80x4, still 0.05% and 100db s/n. I'm trying to decide which amp is really...