Arc audio for my Rainbows

[drwang 10+ year member]

Alright, been doing a lot of research lately and this is what I'm aiming to get. I'm looking around for an Arc Audio amp to power my Rainbow Contours(passive) in a 2004 mustang coupe.

OK here are my 2 options:

1) get the Arc CXL4150 (6 year old) for $260 (classic old school performance) (White model with gold lettering)

I was lucky enough to find someone with the Arc CXL 4150 with rating of 8/10 cosmetics. The seller upgraded to the newer XXK model which is his reason for selling. He was asking $260 for the Arc CXL 4150. It is 6 years old but I'm sure it's a solid amp given it's reputation.

2) get the Arc KAR600.4 (brand new) for $350 (entry level)

The reason for the real low price for the Kar600.4 is because the dealer(or ex-dealer) used to sell Arc audio but wasn't doing well with sales so they replaced Arc with JL & TMA(Total Mobile Audio-which was purchased by JL). The Kar600.4 is his last piece of Arc equipment. And he claims it's new.

I'll get a really nice deal either way but I'm having a real difficult time deciding which path to take. If price and quality are factored, which would you(any one else reading this) choose?

Keep in mind I would like it to last me a long time and use it for future upgrades if it happens(such as going active over passive, or adding rear fill,..or using the amp to power the entire system)

Thanks guys! I'll be checking often as I would like to make the purchase soon before they are gone!

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[jacka 10+ year member]

the 4150cxl would be sick IMO.. and i know which one youre talking about, i'm local too //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif. its in pretty good condition.. i had him send me pics. either one would be good, but personally i'd take the CXL.

 

[drwang 10+ year member]

Hahah that's funny how we're talking about the same one. And it's pretty awesome we live so close to Modesto, where they are made.

 

[jacka 10+ year member]

yeah go check it out, if its good then i'd say get it. but i have a question, if you get the KAR will it come with warranty?

 

[johnson 10+ year member]

I'd take the CXL.

 

[nismos14 5,000+ posts]

You'll be fine with either but I would get the Kar for warranty purposes.

 

[drwang 10+ year member]

yeah go check it out, if its good then i'd say get it. but i have a question, if you get the KAR will it come with warranty?

Since the dealer is no longer authorized, I doubt there will be warranty from the manufacturer. But I will call Arc audio and ask them tomorrow.

 

[Bloodstalker999 10+ year member]

Hahah that's funny how we're talking about the same one. And it's pretty awesome we live so close to Modesto, where they are made.

I live 15 mins from Modesto, thats where they are actually made at?

 

[drwang 10+ year member]

I live 15 mins from Modesto, thats where they are actually made at?

ARC Audio

4719 Green Leaf Cr. #4

Modesto CA, 95356

USA

Since you're so close you should go on a field trip. And don't forget to bring me back a souvenir. =)

 

[drwang 10+ year member]

Looks like old school amp is winning by a marginal point

 

[drwang 10+ year member]

Since the dealer is no longer authorized, I doubt there will be warranty from the manufacturer. But I will call Arc audio and ask them tomorrow.

One year warranty over the counter for the KAR600.4

Also I just noted that the CXL4150 compared to the XXK is pretty much the same except XXK has better thermal cooling.

 

[00poop6x 10+ year member]

One year warranty over the counter for the KAR600.4

Never true:graduate:

 

[drwang 10+ year member]

Never true:graduate:

What do you mean? I called Arc Audio today and that's what the representative told me.

 

[drwang 10+ year member]

A friend of mine is parting out his old system. He has the arc 2050cxl amp. It will only provide 50rms per channel at 4ohm. He's selling it for $100 and the cosmetics are very poor. Scratches and scuff marks. I'm thinking that won't be enough power for the rainbows right?