Amp choices for CDT HD62 w/ upstage and pair of EF-80's

[phaze23lbc 10+ year member]

I have a 93 Nissan std cab truck, I'm thinking of getting a package deal I found on woofersetc.com....

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=4710

the package deal comes with CDT Audio HD-62US - CDT Audio Complete UpStage Component System with Built-In UpStage Design and it Includes 2 FREE EF-80 8" cast Versabox subwoofers for $599. I've had the ES-620's (powered by a Crossfire 804) before in my Scion, and loved them, but now I'm looking into doing a little SQL project in my truck.

My question is, what amp (1 amp only) would you use to power up entire system? I've been looking at the Memphis Belle 16-MCH1300 (Bridging channels to get 220 x 2 for HD-62's) or Soundstream TRA880.5 (Bridging channels to get 240 x 2 for HD-62's).

I've been trying to look for a simple 3 channel amp that could give the power requirments I need for this setup, but haven't had any luck yet. The EF-80 subs handle 200-400 watts and are single 4 ohm as far as I know, so I was looking at sending 400-600 watts to the pair, depending on which amp I get. I've been reading up on Soundstream, and ppl aren't too crazy about these 5 channel amps when it comes to SQ. Throw me some ideas on amps, I've also looked into the DLS A7, but my Eclipse 8445 HU puts out 8v, and the A7 only recieves up to 7v.

An alternative to the pair of EF-80 subs would be just one 8" L7, RLI-8, or maybe a TC-1000. But for the price of the package deal, I wouldn't mind trying the EF-80's to see how they sound in a std cab truck. I'll be placing the Sub(s) in a sealed FG center console between the two bucket seats.

Let me know what you think.

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[phaze23lbc 10+ year member]

Also, which amp has the lowest amperage draw?

Does anybody know of any 3 channel amps with my needed power? Anybody?

 

[phaze23lbc 10+ year member]

What are you thoughts on using a Precision Power DCX-800.5? I can't find the Voltage Sensitivity info.... does anybody know if this can handle 8v input? What about amperage draw?

 

[phaze23lbc 10+ year member]

Can anybody give some input to these amp questions?

 

[Hoodlum007 10+ year member]

Go with the Memphis Belle 1300, that is got to be one of the sickest 5 ch amps i have ever heard. it has plenty of clean power for the comps and does 1000 watts rms at 1 ohm on the 5th ch.

that amp with that Cdt comp set should give you the perfect sound. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/yumyum.gif.0556df42231b304b9c995aefd13928a8.gif

 

[phaze23lbc 10+ year member]

I'm still thinking about this.... I'd love to jump on a deal on one of these! Are there any 3 channel amps out there though, that will give the power I need for this setup? Just checking to see if anybody has found one that I haven't seen yet. Let me know.

 

[phaze23lbc 10+ year member]

I'm gonna run Kicker amps for this setup afterall.

 

[CAMSHAFT 10+ year member]

phaze, could you please send me an email with your impression of the EF-80 when you get it installed?