choices.....

[atwistd1 10+ year member]

well now that everything was stolen from my car last weekend, i am left with the task of building a new system. Some opinions would be greatly appreciated. So far here is where i am at

The HU will be an eclipse AV8022 (local dealer had one laying around cheap)

front stage will be EDi 6500's (theives did not get to those)

need amps and sub stage.

I am considering these amps: Arc audio KAR series or possibly XXK series if i can find a great deal, Possibly Hifonics again Brutus and Zues (2006 models this time), and lastly Zed Audio Gladius 75 x2 @ 4 ohm and the Minlith 600x1 @ 4 ohm. I find the specs on the Zeds to be very impressive and they are made by the original creator of the old school great hifonics amps of the late 80's early 90's Steven Mantz. Opinions please!!!

For subs a local shop on Staten Island designs and builds Ultra performance subwoofers http://www.ultrasubs.com they sound great and are built solid, i heard them in the demo vehicle with Arc SE series amps (arc and eclipse dealer) also considering the ED ov series subs. any thoughts?? Thanks.

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[Notwerk 10+ year member]

On the amps, I'd go with the XXK hands down (if you can find it). I'd go with the Zed's next, and the Arc KAR last. I think they're your best options right now. The Zeds are nice amps. I'm not a fan of their appearance, but can't argue with their pedigree or their construction.

Don't know anything about the Ultra subs, but if you like them and know they're good, go for it. Might want to throw the Oz Audio Matrix Elite and Sound Splinters into the mix? Depends on what you have to spend, I guess.

 

[explorer2 10+ year member]

You might be able to get a good deal on a xxk because they are last years top of the line model and they are not making anymore.