Eclipse XA or Sony XM?

[temuchan 10+ year member]

Now I know that everyone thinks Sony's are bad, and I know a bunch of people think Eclipse is good, but the Sony has much higher rms numbers. Are the numbers hyped up or does the Sony really put out more power than the Eclipse?

Eclipse XA1000 - $140

4 ohms: 320 watts x 1 chan

2 ohms: 480 watts x 1 chan

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_10399_--+CLOSEOUT--+--+Eclipse+XA1000.html

Sony XM-D9001GTR - $150

550 watts RMS x 1 chan @ 4 Ohms

900 watts RMS x 1 chan @ 2 Ohms

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7013_Sony+XM-D9001GTR.html

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[Super Pickle 10+ year member]

eclipse hands down. From my experience, sony will probly not put out those numbers

 

[infamous_e46 5,000+ posts]

i would get the eclipse for the sq but i think those sony's are decent

 

[saidaudio 10+ year member]

I''ve used the Sony XM-D9001GTR and it does not seem to be overrated, after all it is CEA Rated 550 watts RMS at 14.4 volts

Also, the Sony has an LED that tells you when the amplifier is being overdriven and the "distortion suppressor" is engaged (similar to a clipping LED) and that helps in setting gains and sending a clean signal to your sub(s).

As for the Eclipse XA1000 amplifier, I use the 2-Channel Full Range Class D version XA2000 and it pushes very clean 100 watts at 4-ohms to my MB Quart door speakers.

I also like the minimum alternator drain from the Eclipse XA amps and the fact that there is a Clipping LED that helps you set the gains is definitely a plus.

Just my $0.02, hope it helps

 

[TIeclipseMOJO 10+ year member]

eclipse

 

[Horsemanwill 10+ year member]

i've ran the xa1000 it's a good amp

 

[Macklessdaddy 10+ year member]

For sure the sony in this case as it's 2x as powerful

 

[broski31 10+ year member]

Now I know that everyone thinks Sony's are bad, and I know a bunch of people think Eclipse is good, but the Sony has much higher rms numbers. Are the numbers hyped up or does the Sony really put out more power than the Eclipse?
Eclipse XA1000 - $140

4 ohms: 320 watts x 1 chan

2 ohms: 480 watts x 1 chan

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_10399_--+CLOSEOUT--+--+Eclipse+XA1000.html

Sony XM-D9001GTR - $150

550 watts RMS x 1 chan @ 4 Ohms

900 watts RMS x 1 chan @ 2 Ohms

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7013_Sony+XM-D9001GTR.html

Get the Eclipse and you won't be sorry.

 

[DonH 5,000+ posts]

well the sony has a cool blue light!! i base my buys solely on BLING man! thats why i run all chrome audiobahn man! ALL CHROME SON!

 

[DonH 5,000+ posts]

go with the eclipse man!