Ive purchased two amps, which one do I keep?

[02blackvertGT]

So i went and bought two amps to try them out, unfortunately I have to return one. I currently have an 8" bazooka tube in a single cab F150 lightning, it doesnt sound too good. I am going to replace them with two tens, probably RF P1s, P2s, or JL w0s. Should I keep my:

Rockford Fosgate P3001 -class AB

150 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms

300 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms

(underrated as the birthsheet says it pushes about 397 RMS at 2 ohms)

or

Alpine MRD-M301 - class D

175 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms (CEA-2006 Compliant)

350 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms

THe Alpine was $200 and was the floor model. The RF was $125 NIB. I am powering them with an Alpine 9835 deck. Help me choose which one to keep.

Thanks.

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[paikiah 5,000+ posts]

I would keep the rockford fosgate, simply cause it looks better and it might be prodcuing a bit more power than the alpines if the birthsheet says so. It's also cheaper and brand spanking new.

 

[ANeonRider 10+ year member]

The alpine, those units kick ***. Also, your 9835 can control everything on that amp, just need the interface.

 

[02blackvertGT]

After shopping online some more, it looks like I can get the alpine amp elswhere for the same price ($200) brand new. SO with that in mind, should I go with alpine or Rockford?

 

[deadboi77 10+ year member]

ide have to say the Alpines aswell...i have 2 of those amps and with the interface..the interface is very sweet tells you amp/s temp, volts,ect.. while you sit in your drivers seat you can totaly adjust everything on the amp/s...its the RUX-4280

 

[johnecon2001 5,000+ posts]

the alpine, because of the control from the deck.

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

I prefer the RF

 

[Diplexers 10+ year member]

I too prefer the RF. But thats just me.

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

lol hey lets confuse the guy!!! lol either 1 would work, 97 watts isnt a biggy and 1 has the interface. i would just get what you feel most comfortable with //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[6spdcoupe 5,000+ posts]

Alpine gets my vote. Although I would keep the one you have rather than buying a new one online...Warranty Vs No Warranty.

--Don