4-Channel Amp < 300$

[kMethod]

Been about 8 years since I had a new vehicle to outfit with audio and so i'm a little out of touch as far as where the quality/value lies in the amplifier brands.

Like the title says i'm in search of a 4-Channel Amp with max budget around 300$.

Will be powering a set of Image Dynamics CTX comps for the front doors and will likely be adding a 10" sub in the back for some bump with the remaining two channels bridged.

I've heard the CTX's love power so despite being rated at 100rms a side i'm sure I can go a little higher if 300$ will get me there.

Would love any input.

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[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

i have a pretty new interfire 900 watt 4 channel for 225 shipped in the states ,but i will ship to you in alberta if you wanna pay the extra for it

 

[Ronny 10+ year member]

How much power would you be looking for? Moreover, for the woofer, and impedance you'd be looking to run the driver at?

If you can find an MBQuart Discus series, the 4125, I think you'll be quite pleasantly surprised at the SQ, efficiency, and overall power.

Also, the Crescendo 1000C4, they also have a new line that'll match for their latest Bass Clef class D amplifiers.

Would you have a problem going used? The Sundown 100.4 is a solid bugger, the Digital Designs SS4a is a great amplifier too.

There are just SO many options out there, I suppose once we find exactly what you're looking for the suggestions may narrow down. Or even if there are manufacturers you had in mind...

Ronny

 

[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

my sax100.4d

 

[Ronny 10+ year member]

Hehe... Or if you'd like to add an extra $175 to that, I'll ship you one of the greatest darned 5ch amplifiers ever made. Bridge the 4 channels for 115W each, and iirc it is rated at a good clean 1100W on the subwoofer channel, but I actually clamped 1310W out of the sucker at .7ohm nominal

 

[kMethod]

Well i was looking at amps ~90-125rms a channel at 4ohms. i'll likely be going budget with the sub so something that'll be running ~300-400rms. Do you have specs on that interfire lows? Wait a min, is it This????. If so why the extra 25$?

Was actually looking at one of these http://www.woofersetc.com/p-9042-px4760-soundstream-760w-4-channel-picasso-series-amplifier.aspx, but i've heard the rubicons are junk not sure about picasso series.

 

[zako 10+ year member]

Alpine MRX-F65

Small Class D amplifier with 4x110watts RMS rating at 4ohm.

You can find it online under $300.

Polk Audio D4004.4: 4-channel, Class D, compact amp, 4x125watts RMS at 4ohm (price is usually $300-350)

 

[nateberrier 10+ year member]

There are some nice arc amps on here now for cheap, but if you dont want those I have a T8004 from rockford for sale or trade

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

because its like $40 to ship the amp to canada,i'll see what i can do on the specs 4-Ch 900w

• 4 x 225w Max / 4 x 155w RMS @ 2 Ohm Stereo

• 2 x 450w Max / 2 x 225w RMS @ 4 Ohm Mono

• 4 x 110w RMS @ 4 Ohm Stereo

• Signal to Noise Ratio: >95dB

• Variable Hi/Low Pass Crossover

• Variable Bass Boost

• Dimensions: 16" x 9-3/4" x 2-1/4"