Kicker ZX300.1 or MTX TC 4001?

[DOOM_NX 10+ year member]

I'm trying to choose an amplifier for my MTX XT12-44 (250W, DVC @ 4Ohm each).

I concluded at the following amplifiers: Kicker ZX300.1 and MTX TC4001.

ZX300.1 is class A/B, though TC4001 is class D. I've been told A/B amplifiers produce warmer sound...

ZX300.1 has fixed Xover adjustments, TC4001 has variable, both hi-pass and subsonic. I don't know if latter has an advantage

Kicker one looks more promising and costs less than the MTX one. Though they belong in different power range... I can get the ZX300.1 for around $320 and the TC4001 for $385.

Obviously, I can't test both amplifiers... I have to choose 1 before I can listen to it...

What is your opinion on the above amplifiers? Do you suggest another one? Please help.

EDIT: I forgot another one: ZX300.1 has a SNR of >95dB at rated power and TC4001 has SNR of 75dB rated at 1W. Would that be important at 20~80Hz?

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[sqhertz 5,000+ posts]

id say buy it online from a reputable retailer or used from the classifieds on this forum.

something like a kicker kx400.1 can be had for less than $130. that way youll have more power if you decided to upgrade in the future.

 

[DOOM_NX 10+ year member]

Unfortunately I live in Greece and I'm gonna buy it new from a local authorized dealer...

So which one is best? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

 

[sqhertz 5,000+ posts]

Unfortunately I live in Greece and I'm gonna buy it new from a local authorized dealer...
So which one is best? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

i totally did not see that.

well , ive owned 3 kicker amps and have not had a single problem with them. all put out much more than what theyre rated for. so id say go for the kicker. while ive never heard anyone say anything negative about mtx amps , ive personally never used one.

maybe thatll help?

 

[DOOM_NX 10+ year member]

Thank you, it's good to know.

I'm ordering Kicker ZX300.1 unless someone tells me a disadvantage...

 

[GaresTaylan 10+ year member]

I did not care for that series from MTX when we carried them at the shop. Had a lot of issues with DoA's and overheating.