MTX TA7804 and MTX RT2001X on 5.25 Components

[mr b 10+ year member]

So I picked up a MTX RT2001X, and it simply out performs my expectations. It has to be about 20 years old and I can't believe how it sounds. So here is the question. Old school MTX was really good. How about not so old like the MTX TA7804? I am getting a great deal at $80.00 and it works and looks brand new. I am considering using it or the RT2100X for 2 sets of 5.25 component speakers (Old School MB Quartz made in Germany). Is the MTX 7804 or MTX 2100X going to be higher SQ? I also have an Alpine MRV-F340 with only 4 x 55 watts. I understand the THD is much lower on the Alpine but haven't used a lot of Alpine.

MTX TA7804 Specs

Thunder 4-channel Super Amplifier featuring patented class A/B output

100 watts RMS x 4 at 4 ohms, 200 watts x 4 at 2 ohms

400 watts RMS x 2 bridged output at 4 ohms, 800 watts x 1 front/rear summed output

Wired EBC Remote Subwoofer Bass Level Control Included

Xtant Technology Cooling (XTC) - Thermal-regulated turbo-charged fan intercooler

PrizmEFX accent lighting effects - Customizable to match your vehicle's interior

Semi-unregulated MOSFET power supply

Overload and thermal protection

StreetWires connection terminals

Variable electronic crossover at 40~350 Hz, selectable 12 dB Hi/24 dB Low Mono, defeatable

Bass boost at 40 Hz, 0~18 dB/octave variable

A.R.C. (Active Resonance Control): Cut 0~15 dB/octave, Freq. 200 Hz

Input (RCA connection): Low-level, hi-level w/Smart Engage

Input sensitivity: 100mV-1V/1V-10V switchable

CEA-2006 Compliant

Dimensions: 20-11/16" L x 9-5/8" W x 2-1/2" H

MTX RT2100X Specs

RMS Power (12.5 Volts DC):

• 50 watts x 2 into a 4 Ohm load with less than .1% THD

• 100 watts x 2 into a 2 Ohm load with less than 1% THD

• 200 watts bridged into a 4 Ohm load with less than 1% THD

Dynamic Power (IHF-202 Standard) measured at 14.4 Volts DC:

• 85 watts x 2 into a 4 Ohm load

• 140 watts x 2 into a 2 Ohm load

• 280 watts bridged into a 4 Ohm load

Signal to Noise Ratio: 110dB A-Weighted

Damping Factor: >200

Bass Boost: Variable Centered at 40 Hz (0 to 18 dB)

Crossover: 80 Hz, 18 dB Low Pass

Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz ± .25dB

Dimensions: 7" x 9" x 2" (17.8cm x 22.8cm x 5cm)

Alpine MRV-F30 Specs

55 watts RMS x 4 at 4 ohms

65 watts RMS x 4 at 2 ohms

130 watts RMS x 2 in bridged mode

2-, 3-, or 4-channel output

Tri-Way capable

requires 10-gauge power and ground leads — wiring and hardware not included with amplifier

Bass Engine features:

variable 30-400 Hz high-pass/low-pass crossovers, 12 dB/octave

rear channels have a subsonic filter at 15 Hz

MOSFET power supply

STAR Topology (minimizes internal noise and prevents ground interference)

speaker- and preamp-level inputs

preamp outputs

oversized power and ground connections

gold-plated screw terminals

top mounted controls with cover

detachable front cover

blue power LED

10-3/8"W x 2-1/2"H x 12-3/8"D

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[TheycallmeJT 10+ year member]

I use to have both the ta7801 and ta7804 and loved them both. Great qaulity and sound

 

[mr b 10+ year member]

Im torn admittedly. Everyone is saying Alpine has superior sq/

 

[mr b 10+ year member]

Anyone else?

 

[Spooney 10+ year member]

So you own all three of these amps? Hook each one up and let your ears tell you what sounds the best. What sounds good to one person may sound like garbage to another. Just because people say that the alpine sounds the best doesn't mean that is going to be the case in your install .

 

[mr b 10+ year member]

So you own all three of these amps? Hook each one up and let your ears tell you what sounds the best. What sounds good to one person may sound like garbage to another. Just because people say that the alpine sounds the best doesn't mean that is going to be the case in your install .

I haven't picked up the TA7804 yet. I am getting what I think is a good deal at $80.00 but am slowly dealing with my audio addiction by trying to avoid buying another amp. I took your advice, the MTX sounds stronger if that makes sense, whereas the Alpine sounds warmer. I have no clue what to expect from the MTX TA7804 so I thought I would ask. It's a beast but I don't have any experience with that amp line.