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<blockquote data-quote="Clarity" data-source="post: 2617838" data-attributes="member: 573770"><p>Hi all, new to the forum. Looking at getting a relatively cheap but clear sounding setup going. Diamonds in the rough so to speak (nothing comp worthy, just something clear hitting that can be cranked when needed). I'm new to setting up car audio, but I've been reading up on it for the last week or so. It's helped a great deal finding these forums (searches and stickies).</p><p></p><p>Car: 2004 Dodge SRT-4 with stock Livin' Loud Kicker System (sounds pretty good minus the crappy woofer)</p><p></p><p>Here's what I've got so far ordered:</p><p></p><p>Head: JVC KD-HDR1</p><p></p><p>Sirius Tuner: JVC SIR1</p><p></p><p>Subwoofer: One Boss Blade BL220 DVC 12" Sub (600W RMS) - jumped the gun and got this because of a really good deal. Since reading in here that Boss maybe a name to avoid, I hope I didn't make a mistake, but the specs seem ok.</p><p></p><p>Here's what I need:</p><p></p><p>Enclosure for sub (already noticed someone here on the boards who builds them in my area)</p><p></p><p>Amplifier - I really need help on this. Like I said I want to go cheap, but not at the cost of quality. I've been looking at either the MA Audio HK1000D($186) or the Hifonics Brutus BXi1606D ($250). In comparison both seem good.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: SeaGreen">MA Audio HK1000D: </span></p><p></p><p>1000 watt RMS Digital Class-X Mobo-Block Amplifier</p><p></p><p>Temperature, Voltage &amp; Output Level LCD Display</p><p></p><p>RCA Outputs: 1 Pair</p><p></p><p>Thermal, Short &amp; Overload Protection Circuitry</p><p></p><p>Platinum Plated Screw Type RCA Jacks</p><p></p><p>Double Sided Black Epoxy PCB Board</p><p></p><p>Strappable with another HK-1000D</p><p></p><p>Platinum Plated Block Terminals</p><p></p><p>Fully Unregulated Power Supply</p><p></p><p>Stainless Steel Finish Heat sink</p><p></p><p>Quiet Fan Cooling System</p><p></p><p>Remote Gain Control</p><p></p><p>Full Mosfet Circuitry</p><p></p><p>Frequency Response: 10Hz - 350Hz</p><p></p><p>24dB Low Pass Filter: 50Hz - 350Hz</p><p></p><p>24dB Subsonic Filter: 15Hz - 50Hz</p><p></p><p>Variable 0 - 18dB Bass Boost Control at 45Hz</p><p></p><p>RCA Input Sensitivity: 0.2 - 8V</p><p></p><p>Low level Input Impedance: 22K Ohms</p><p></p><p>Damping Factor: 200 @ 4 Ohm</p><p></p><p>1 Ohm Mono Stable</p><p></p><p><span style="color: Blue">Hifonics Brutus BXi1606D:</span></p><p></p><p>1600W x 1 RMS @ 1 ohm</p><p></p><p>Illuminated Heat-Sink Design w/Blue LED Light Pumps</p><p></p><p>Ultra-Fi MOSFETS</p><p></p><p>Fully Adjustable Accu-Cross Crossovers</p><p></p><p>180 degree Variable Phase Control (15-35Hz)</p><p></p><p>Variable 24dB Subsonic Filter</p><p></p><p>18dB Variable Bass EQ @ 45HZ</p><p></p><p>Pulse Wave Modulated MOSFET EXVP</p><p></p><p>Twin-Turbo Torroid Coil Design</p><p></p><p>Surface Mount Design</p><p></p><p>Balance Line Inputs</p><p></p><p>RCA Line Output for Amplifier Daisy Chaining</p><p></p><p>2 Ga. Oversized Gold Power Connectors</p><p></p><p>Dash-mountable bass remote included</p><p></p><p>From just a pen and paper aspect from what little I know so far, these seem fine minus the fact that the MA Audio shows Class X. I've never heard of a Class X amp, is that just a buzz word? I've also seen it referenced as Class T, and once site even claimed it was Class D, so I'm clueless as to what it actually is. Plus I read on here that the MA Amps were excessively power hungry.</p><p></p><p>The Brutus looks to be a solid class D, and while it doesn't have a fan, my guess is that it doesn't need it. Are these pretty power hungry as well?</p><p></p><p>Any other recommendation on amps between $150-250 (brand new preferred)?</p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Clarity, post: 2617838, member: 573770"] Hi all, new to the forum. Looking at getting a relatively cheap but clear sounding setup going. Diamonds in the rough so to speak (nothing comp worthy, just something clear hitting that can be cranked when needed). I'm new to setting up car audio, but I've been reading up on it for the last week or so. It's helped a great deal finding these forums (searches and stickies). Car: 2004 Dodge SRT-4 with stock Livin' Loud Kicker System (sounds pretty good minus the crappy woofer) Here's what I've got so far ordered: Head: JVC KD-HDR1 Sirius Tuner: JVC SIR1 Subwoofer: One Boss Blade BL220 DVC 12" Sub (600W RMS) - jumped the gun and got this because of a really good deal. Since reading in here that Boss maybe a name to avoid, I hope I didn't make a mistake, but the specs seem ok. Here's what I need: Enclosure for sub (already noticed someone here on the boards who builds them in my area) Amplifier - I really need help on this. Like I said I want to go cheap, but not at the cost of quality. I've been looking at either the MA Audio HK1000D($186) or the Hifonics Brutus BXi1606D ($250). In comparison both seem good. [COLOR=SeaGreen]MA Audio HK1000D: [/COLOR] 1000 watt RMS Digital Class-X Mobo-Block Amplifier Temperature, Voltage & Output Level LCD Display RCA Outputs: 1 Pair Thermal, Short & Overload Protection Circuitry Platinum Plated Screw Type RCA Jacks Double Sided Black Epoxy PCB Board Strappable with another HK-1000D Platinum Plated Block Terminals Fully Unregulated Power Supply Stainless Steel Finish Heat sink Quiet Fan Cooling System Remote Gain Control Full Mosfet Circuitry Frequency Response: 10Hz - 350Hz 24dB Low Pass Filter: 50Hz - 350Hz 24dB Subsonic Filter: 15Hz - 50Hz Variable 0 - 18dB Bass Boost Control at 45Hz RCA Input Sensitivity: 0.2 - 8V Low level Input Impedance: 22K Ohms Damping Factor: 200 @ 4 Ohm 1 Ohm Mono Stable [COLOR=Blue]Hifonics Brutus BXi1606D:[/COLOR] 1600W x 1 RMS @ 1 ohm Illuminated Heat-Sink Design w/Blue LED Light Pumps Ultra-Fi MOSFETS Fully Adjustable Accu-Cross Crossovers 180 degree Variable Phase Control (15-35Hz) Variable 24dB Subsonic Filter 18dB Variable Bass EQ @ 45HZ Pulse Wave Modulated MOSFET EXVP Twin-Turbo Torroid Coil Design Surface Mount Design Balance Line Inputs RCA Line Output for Amplifier Daisy Chaining 2 Ga. Oversized Gold Power Connectors Dash-mountable bass remote included From just a pen and paper aspect from what little I know so far, these seem fine minus the fact that the MA Audio shows Class X. I've never heard of a Class X amp, is that just a buzz word? I've also seen it referenced as Class T, and once site even claimed it was Class D, so I'm clueless as to what it actually is. Plus I read on here that the MA Amps were excessively power hungry. The Brutus looks to be a solid class D, and while it doesn't have a fan, my guess is that it doesn't need it. Are these pretty power hungry as well? Any other recommendation on amps between $150-250 (brand new preferred)? Thanks in advance! [/QUOTE]
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