amp suggestion for my build - JL - Rainbow - alpine -> $500 budget

[Zivman 10+ year member]

I want a single small foot print amp to fit under the front seat. Have been looking at the the alpine PDX-F4. just not sure if this is what I need. I think it should be enough for the components, but maybe not quite enough for the sub. I have about 500 to spend

setup is going in an 06 mitsu evo -

HU:

likely going with an Alpine CDA-117 or possibly the X995 kenwood, though I think the alpine will be more to my liking with the station preset buttons

front speakers:

Rainbow CS 265 Profi Vanadium

Sub:

JL 10" W3V3

no rear speakers

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[dipitydoo 10+ year member]

the rockford t600-4 would provide a bit more power to the sub. if you want significantly more power to the sub, then you're gonna need to get more space or 2 separate amps.

 

[Zivman 10+ year member]

the rockford t600-4 would provide a bit more power to the sub. if you want significantly more power to the sub, then you're gonna need to get more space or 2 separate amps.

is the rockford a better choice than bumping up to the PDX-F6?

 

[BnGRacing 10+ year member]

The JL Audio XD500/3 looks like it will fit the bill quite nicely. The 700/5 would be the choice if you want to go active...those amps are tiny.

 

[dontbeaprix 10+ year member]

Massive Audio D 8004 (D8004) 960W 4 Chan D Block Car Amplifier

Alpine PDX-F6 4-Channel Power Density Digital Car Amplifier

What about these?

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

I have a JL XD 4ch FS?

 

[dontbeaprix 10+ year member]

The alpine is a much better amp than the fosgate and if you go with the alpine h.u. u can take advantage of the pdx .

 

[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

Alpine f6 or Alpine pdx5 ftw!!

 

[Zivman 10+ year member]

Alpine f6 or Alpine pdx5 ftw!!

I am leaning towards the F6. Just wish the alpine HU had all the bells (HD radio, BT) integrated like other manufacturers