Kenwood KAC-2404S, Kicker DX200.4, MB Quart onx4.60

[joshpoints 10+ year member]

I'm trying to choose between these three amps to power my polk momo 6.5 components.

I want a class AB amp as my current mini lanzar class D amp seems to get interference running components and produces a hiss. I believe it's better served powering a couple subs.

That being said, the MB Quart is really pushing my space constraints of 13"X8.5" and I'll need to re-measure to verify 9" width will fit.

Would you choose Kenwood KAC-2404S, Kicker DX200.4 or MB Quart onx4.60?

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[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

Kicker of those.

But I'd go Boston acoustics or go used with this http://www.caraudio.com/forums/amplifier-classifieds/533678-planet-audio-tq202.html //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[joshpoints 10+ year member]

Cool, looks like boston acoutics makes an amp that will work as well 704 series. Just curious why you say boston acoustics.

Almost considered a polk amp but then read a complaint about hissing. Love the momo components but staying away from their amps to be safe.

 

[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

Cool, looks like boston acoutics makes an amp that will work as well 704 series. Just curious why you say boston acoustics.
Almost considered a polk amp but then read a complaint about hissing. Love the momo components but staying away from their amps to be safe.

Boston has every feature I like in a company. Bang for the buck, great customer service, USA build, foreign amp designs, reliable and nice SQ for any price range.

I've never been disappointed in a BA product and no one I've referred to them ever has either. But another amp u could look into would be the aura amps on parts express. I run one of those too. Great amps. Very underrated an VERY inexpensive since its a buyout and parts express has great customer service too.

 

[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

Here's a link to the aura line up: Car Stereo Amplifiers provide more power to your car stereo for less at Parts Express! Power Amplifiers, 2 Channel Car stereo Amps, 4 Channel Car Stereo Amps, and Bridgeable Amps at Low Prices!

They have 4 channels! 2 channels and a 5 channel.

How many sets of speakers are u trying to push? U might do better with a 2 channel and you'll get more power for your money that way.

 

[joshpoints 10+ year member]

The Aura amps won't work for me dimension-wise but thanks for info! I'll go withboston acoustics as its width should fit in mounting spot. Hmm now the question becomes, buy it on ebay or get it from crutchfield and pay a $60 premium for confidence in who I'm buying from?

 

[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

Buy off amazon or onlinecarstereo.com

Just google the model u want and click shopping

 

[Seraphim38 10+ year member]

doesn't the signal to noise ratio and amplifier construction quality denote whether or not an amplifier is 'noisy'? I would think that a higher quality, higher power Class D amplifier should easily do the job. I work with them all the time in commercial/professional audio applications and don't have these problems.

 

[joshpoints 10+ year member]

Buy off amazon or onlinecarstereo.com

Just google the model u want and click shopping

Awesome, thanks!

 

[joshpoints 10+ year member]

doesn't the signal to noise ratio and amplifier construction quality denote whether or not an amplifier is 'noisy'? I would think that a higher quality, higher power Class D amplifier should easily do the job. I work with them all the time in commercial/professional audio applications and don't have these problems.

Lanzar - OPTI2X300D - Optidrive 600 Watt 2 Channel High Output Digital Mini Amplifier that's the current amp I have and I'm not happy with it for powering mids and highs. That being said I have the lanzar opti 2000D amp and it's build like a tank and has taken quite the punishment (in my other vehicle) and I'm quite happy with it powering my sub

I thought about getting an Arc audio mini amp but if anything I would expect class AB to sound better plus can't see spending $400+ on it vs. $150 for boston acoustics 704 mentioned in previous post.