5 or 6 channel amp, help needed....

[txbonds 10+ year member]

I'm struggling to pick amps. I've got a zapco z100c2 on the way, but am thinking strongly about just going with a 5 or 6 channel amp for simplicity. I like musical, warm sound, not just loud. Will be using two 8 inch subs, 6.5 components in front and 6.5 fill in rear.

Within the range of the following based on some new prices found at a few places, how do you pair these down for a simple system and what other options am I leaving out?

Alpine PDX-5 = 75x4 + 300x1 = $399

Helix H500 Esprit = 65x4 + 200x1 = $599

JL Audio 500/5 = 100x2 + 25x2 + 250x1 = $599

Memphis 16-MCH600 = 55x4 + 100x1 = $399

Zapco Ref650.6 = 50x6 = $729

Rockford Fosgate Power 1000 Ltd = 50x4 + 300x1 = $499

Phoenix Gold Roadster 66 = 75x4 + 400x1 = $850

My preference is cheaper rather than more expensive, but I want a nice sound as well. The fosgate limited 1000 seems like good price to features ratio, but not sure how refined it would sound.

Any input appreciated.

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[Bake 10+ year member]

All of those are well built amps. I doubt you would hear any difference between them other than volume seeing how they have different rated power levels. The Rockford and Alpine seem to be the best of the bunch as far as power/price ratio so I would probably choose between those.

 

[sonic purity 10+ year member]

Dont get the memphis, I had one and it was weak. I have a JL 500/5 for sale right now that is great if you have a good front stage and a single sub.