Amp recommendations for CDT EF-61i components?

[jimrockford]

I've been running a set of CDT EF-61i components off of an old Rockford Fosgate 4.6x amp for a couple of years. The amp is bridged and puts out 120 watts at 4 ohms. I've been fairly satisfied with this setup but have always felt the amp was not as clean as it could be. It sounds a little harsh when pushed.

I'd like to replace the amp with something a little stronger and cleaner but I'm afraid of going overboard. Oh, and I'm cheap. I've come up with 3 choices that I think are really good deals, but I'm worried they might be a little too powerful for these speakers. What do you guys think?

Kicker ZX350.4 - 175 Watts x 2 @ 4 Ohms

Rockford Fosgate P450.4 - 225 Watts x 2 @ 4 Ohms

Eclipse EA4000 - 150 Watts x 2 @ 4 Ohms

CDT EF-61i Specs:

* 6.5" 2-way

* Midrange: 6.5" Cast Carbon Treated Paper Cone

* Crossover: 560 crossover upgrade

* Tweeter: 3/4 in. Silk/Metal Dome

* Power handling: 120 watt RMS

* Frequency response: 55-20kHz

* Sensitivity: 91.9 dB

* Impedance: 4 Ohm

* Surface & flush mount tweeter

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[exige 10+ year member]

a higher powered 2 channel would be a better idea. a 4 channel will have more THD. i know you said you're cheap...but what exactly is your limit as far as the budget goes.

 

[jimrockford]

I was actually looking for a 2 channel amp, but the 4 channel amps seem to put out the same power for less money. I didn't realize the THD was higher.

I was trying to stay below $150 and still get a quality amp. What kind of power per channel would you recommend?

 

[jimrockford]

Would this be a better choice?

Kicker ZX450.2 - 150 Watts @ 4 Ohms

Any other recommendations?

 

[TriXR4Kids 10+ year member]

Would this be a better choice?
Kicker ZX450.2 - 150 Watts @ 4 Ohms

Any other recommendations?

I just ordered that exact same amp for my RSDs from onlinecarstereo.com for 179 shipped...brand new

That auction is for a refurb, after shipping you'd be paying 159. Id pay the extra 20 bucks for one that is brand new if you decide to go with that one