Boston Acoustics vs ARC vs PPI

[robble 10+ year member]

yup, another VS thread. I have specific models and a specific application in mind.

First application:

Set of focal polyglass 3ways and focal 6x9s to be driven. Both are rated at 80 watts RMS but the focals seem to be known to handle more power than that if clean.

The amps:

Boston Acoustics GT-40. 45wx4

PPI A1200/4 110w x4

ARC FD 4100 50wx4

All 3 would cost me about 300 each but the PPI would also have about $60 shipping. That doesn't matter much to me.

The BA could be mounted stealth under my seat, but the others would have to be mounted in the boot of my MINI.

Looking at RMS rating alone it seems a no-brainer, but I haven't had experience with any of these brands. I've always heard PPI was the bomb, but then I heard they've gone downhill in the last few years as have many other companies (like soundstream).

I listen to most types of music but I occasionally want to rock out really loud with extreme midbass kick (think of the drum banging in the song Stigmata by Ministry). I don't listen to hip-hop or country.

Anyways, as I mentioned it almost seems like a no-brainer but I wanted opinions from people who know more than I.

I had another thread asking for general recommendations but I think I've narrowed it down to these 3.

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[denim 5,000+ posts]

I would choose the ARC

 

[robble 10+ year member]

Thanks, I'm pretty sure the ARC would be better than the BA but I don't know if the extra wattage from the PPI would make me happier.

any more opinions? If I decide on the PPI I need to order it soon.

Also, the person selling the ARC will be bringing it by my workplace within the next day or two. If I get enough people saying to get it I'll just get it when he comes by.