Need an Amp - Clean power - 2 x 100-150W Amp - Max $200

[Ruffy 10+ year member]

I'm looking for an amp for my upcomming components. I'm thinking of the SLC's.

A 2 Channel amp is fine but I would consider a 4channel if it did 200W X 2 @ 4ohms. reason is if I ever upgrade from the SLC's, or decide I want something with more power I'd still be able to use it.

Any Ideas? I Have a clarion APA 450 that does 4x50W or 2x200W @ 4ohms. 200W seems like too much for the SLC's so I don't want to use it.

I'm interested in amps that do Rated Power, Clean power with good SQ.

I was looking at the MA Audio M489I But I hear they're just "ok"

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[Fast1one 10+ year member]

If its too much for the SLCs, turn the gains down //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

BTW with the right HPF, you may be able to get away with 200...

 

[Ruffy 10+ year member]

If its too much for the SLCs, turn the gains down //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
BTW with the right HPF, you may be able to get away with 200...

Yeah, but i dont know if this amp is really "clean" I have had issues before.

I'm currently using it to push a JL Audio 12W04 @ 200ohms. The sub is rated for 250rms max. It sounds good at times, other times it's complete ***.

Could be the enclosure though, it's in a box made for a truck cab. I'll be putting it in a real box tonight. Maybe some poly fill.

 

[Fast1one 10+ year member]

Could be the box....check into diamond audio with that budget you have....

 

[Ruffy 10+ year member]

Could be the box....check into diamond audio with that budget you have....

Bought two Diamond D6 subs for my substage. I like diamond stuff but the amps are alittle too high priced for me. I would rather not get it on ebay. Mostly for warranty issues.

Going through sonicelectronix.com right now.

 

[Fast1one 10+ year member]

Hmmm...Arc Kar 400.2? Not sure the price on that one, but doubt its too high....ask 6speedcoupe for prices and suggestions...

Edit: Why not buy used? You can get something of higher quality for less....

Example: Arc 400.2 http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=163950

 

[Hayabusa 10+ year member]

Hmmm...Arc Kar 400.2? Not sure the price on that one, but doubt its too high....ask 6speedcoupe for prices and suggestions...
Edit: Why not buy used? You can get something of higher quality for less....

Example: Arc 400.2 http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=163950

I agree with him... Jump on that Arc amp if its still available...

 

[Ruffy 10+ year member]

Hmmm...Arc Kar 400.2? Not sure the price on that one, but doubt its too high....ask 6speedcoupe for prices and suggestions...
Edit: Why not buy used? You can get something of higher quality for less....

Example: Arc 400.2 http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=163950

Because I want a warranty of some type, and I dont want to pay via paypal, I want to make a purchase and pay it off in 3 months.

 

[Fast1one 10+ year member]

^^^Then contact 6speedcoupe

 

[2LouDFoRThiS 10+ year member]

orion 4002

 

[mrmex 10+ year member]

Hmmm...Arc Kar 400.2? Not sure the price on that one, but doubt its too high....ask 6speedcoupe for prices and suggestions...
Edit: Why not buy used? You can get something of higher quality for less....

Example: Arc 400.2 http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=163950

is this amp stable at anything under 4ohm bridged?

Because i keep seeing the ratings for 2ch amps stop rating at 4ohm birdged =X. Does this mean they are not stable at 2ohm bridged or just dont rate them? tia

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

is this amp stable at anything under 4ohm bridged?Because i keep seeing the ratings for 2ch amps stop rating at 4ohm birdged =X. Does this mean they are not stable at 2ohm bridged or just dont rate them? tia

It's not going to be just 2 channel amps that exhibit that limitation.

The vast majority of the amps available are stable no lower than 4 Ohms when in a mono bridged configuration.

The amps that are stable lower than that when bridged are decidedly in the minority.

 

[bushtree 10+ year member]

Pick up a PG Xenon 100.2 They are rated for 100x2 (1-4ohm) But they bench higher. My birthsheet said it produced 263watts

 

[mrmex 10+ year member]

ok, is there a certain way to tell if they are

 

[bushtree 10+ year member]

Just look at the specifications for the amplifier. It will tell you how much power it produces and at what impedance.

Most of everything you find will be stable down to 2ohm.. but just look at the given amps specs.