4 channel amp to run Focal splits

[ShayneF 10+ year member]

I have two sets of Focal splits and need a 4 channel amp to run them - have a monoblock to run the subs, so this is just for the Focals which are 75 watts RMS.

I have been looking at options and have found some gear on onlinecarstereo. I can get some good amps at a good price and ship them to Australia. I need to keep the price to under $400USD, so have been looking at that price bracket.

I cannot post up links cause I am a newbie, but I can list what I am considering.

Alpine PDXF6 (one member I know did not like this for his splits- thought it was harsh possibly being class D) I can buy that one here in Australia for a reasonable price anyway.

Boston Acoustics GT4100 $319

Rockford Fosgate T600-4 $349

Soundstream REF4.760 $269

JL Audio 300/4V2 $389

Please give me your opinions on this lot guys, and let me know what I should be looking at. All quality stuff I suppose, so maybe there is not going to be a lot of difference between them. Price is a factor of course, as it is for us all.

Please tell me what you think about them!

Cheers,

Shayne

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[black pearl]

CT SOUNDS 125.4 $224 that's what im putting on mine

 

[ShayneF 10+ year member]

I have seen CT Sounds mentioned on this forum, but I would like to stick to brands I know, and can get support for here in Australia easily if I need it. The amps on my list are stuff known to me.

Thanks for your input though.

 

[ShayneF 10+ year member]

double post.

 

[Side Show 10+ year member]

dude get on the aussie ebay site and have a look at some of the stores on there...... heaps of decent audio gear on there, new and second hand..... just make sure you get a decent brand.

 

[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

Shayne, there is no guarantee onlinecarstereo will have your item in stock should you place an order with them. We've shipped to Australia and it went very smoothly. I would be happy to take care of you. Some good options I can offer are a CDT Audio SQA-4075, Clarion XC6410, or a JBL GTO-804. The CDT and JBL amps are Class AB, and the Clarion is Class D. I'm using the XC6610 6-channel in my vehicle and it's an absolutely wonderful sounding amplifier. The XC6410 is virtually the same amplifier with 2 fewer channels.

 

[ShayneF 10+ year member]

dude get on the aussie ebay site and have a look at some of the stores on there...... heaps of decent audio gear on there, new and second hand..... just make sure you get a decent brand.

That is where I started looking actually. But value for money is not there, apart from the Alpine PDX, which can be bought for the same price here. It just seems to me that I can get a lot better amp for my money from the USA. Happy to be proven wrong though.

 

[ShayneF 10+ year member]

Shayne, there is no guarantee onlinecarstereo will have your item in stock should you place an order with them. We've shipped to Australia and it went very smoothly. I would be happy to take care of you. Some good options I can offer are a CDT Audio SQA-4075, Clarion XC6410, or a JBL GTO-804. The CDT and JBL amps are Class AB, and the Clarion is Class D. I'm using the XC6610 6-channel in my vehicle and it's an absolutely wonderful sounding amplifier. The XC6410 is virtually the same amplifier with 2 fewer channels.

Thanks Trumpet.

No doubt buying from onlinecarstereo is not quite as easy as buying from another retailer, such as yourself. From what I can see, they are selling obsolete models a lot of the time, that is why the prices are as low as they are. So what you want may not be available. But some of this gear looks to be very good quality. As an example the Boston Acoustics GT4100 gets positive comments everywhere I can find to read about it, and was a very expensive amp when it was released, about $600 recommended price. Surely for $319 this is great value for money, and would be hard to beat with a new product.

I would appreciate your comments on this. Also could not find the JBL amp you mention in your post. Is the model right?

 

[will3 10+ year member]

JBL GTO804ez

Great amp if you are using the passives with your splits

 

[Side Show 10+ year member]

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Arc for sure

 

[ShayneF 10+ year member]

JBL GTO804ezGreat amp if you are using the passives with your splits

Got it. That was what Trumpet was referring to above.

 

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JBL GTO804ezGreat amp if you are using the passives with your splits

Got it. That was what Trumpet was referring to above.

 

[ShayneF 10+ year member]

NEW Phass TP 4 75 4 Channel Power Amplifier AMP | eBay
NEW Massive CAR Audio NX4 Amplifier | eBay

KS 300 4 ARC Audio 4 Channel 700W Speaker Amplifier NEW 852896471118 | eBay

 

---------- Post added at 10:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:31 PM ----------

 

Arc for sure

Most probably out of the budget at this stage.

 

[Side Show 10+ year member]

if you want the best, you'll need to pay for it

back to looking at the pioneer/kenwood/alpine/eclipse ect, they'll make a decent 4 channel amp to suit your needs and budget

 

[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

Wow, $550AUS for a Massive NX4. I'm selling one personally for a fraction of that price.

 

[ShayneF 10+ year member]

Wow, $550AUS for a Massive NX4. I'm selling one personally for a fraction of that price.

That is the issue for us Trumpet. We pay a lot extra for stuff compared to you guys in the US. That is why I am looking at the list I posted up in the first place. Even with the shipping cost added on we are better off.

Can anyone please comment on my original question?

Are any of the amps in my first post no good, or is one way better than the others?