Rainbow SLC265

[MelbaToast]

After PM with 6spdcoupe, I plan to get a set of Rainbow SLC265 when the backorder gets in. In preparation, I have ordered deadening from Raammat. Now I need an amp to go with the Rainbows. I'm going to unplug the rear speakers, so I just need 2 channel at 4 ohms. Is there a decent amp in the $100-$150 range that will match well with the Rainbows? Thanks.

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[wesl56 10+ year member]

ive got mine hoked up to a alpine mrp-f250

haha just noticed ur name too... nice //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[3.5Max6spd 10+ year member]

If your budget is that low...why not just go with something like this...

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=269-160

It'll get the job done.

Save the difference for when you are able to upgrade in the future to a more powerful, better build product.

 

[MelbaToast]

Thanks for replying guys. Hey, 3.5Max6spd, as a way of comparision, what would be an example of a better amp at the low-end of cost? Maybe I can scratch together some more cash. If not, though, the Parts Express amp would still give pretty good resuslts with the Rainbows? Thanks again.

 

[tb2007 10+ year member]

You could get something nicer if you look on ebay or the people selling things on here.

Sorry to say this in your thread but, hey 3.5Max check your pms

 

[AcidicDreams 10+ year member]

get the aura... it's a fine amplifier... I forgot they where still around. I might grab one for a tweet amp... If you save a little more and REALLY dig around you can find nice used amps. I purchased a Zapco reference than did 100x2 for $150 a few months back....

 

[MelbaToast]

Found this in the For Sale Forum. Maybe I should PM the seller?

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=170597

 

[3.5Max6spd 10+ year member]

Found this in the For Sale Forum. Maybe I should PM the seller?
http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=170597

That should be a very nice match, and its a pretty solid amp. I was gonna say any quality 100x2 amp at least should do the trick.

That amp is at least a good 20% underated from what I've seen, so thats good to know.

 

[theothermike 10+ year member]

pick up the arc kar. only reason i probably wont buy arc is due to no dealers can ship arc and i dont have a reputable one here that doesnt charge an arm and a leg. arc is top notch even though kar is lowest series. it still great and better then most companies top notch

another quality amp is us amps, and i also like rf amps cause they are underrated alot

mike

 

[MelbaToast]

Ok, how about these, in comparison to the Arc 400.2:

http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/3868

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=428

The second link (orion 4002) would be $160 shipped. Anyone think the 4002 would be as good as the Arc? Thanks again for all the help. I hope to order an amp this weekend.

 

[jasperpso 10+ year member]

phoenix gold x200.2

200 X 2 at 4 - 1 ohm

got mine for $150 delivered on ebay from 'thedeepdiscount'

came in 2 days and with correct birthsheet..

more then enough power, fan cooled, excellent choice

 

[MelbaToast]

phoenix gold x200.2200 X 2 at 4 - 1 ohm

got mine for $150 delivered on ebay from 'thedeepdiscount'

came in 2 days and with correct birthsheet..

more then enough power, fan cooled, excellent choice

Wouldn't 200 watts be too much for the SLC265 comps?

 

[MelbaToast]

Well, I went ahead and bought the Arc KAR 400.2 from IonSQL. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Now, I hope you guys can help me once again. I currently have an Infinity Basslink (tried to help the stock speakers sound better and I got it used for dirt cheap) installed. Now that I will have 2 amps (200x1 and 100x2), I guess I need to redo my wiring. From what I've read, I will need to run 4 guage power from battery to a distribution block, 8 guage power from power block to each amp, 8 guage ground from each amp to a ground block, and 4 guage from ground block to chassis. Is all that correct? Is there a better or easier way? Any moderately priced kits that will fit the bill? I'm sure I will upgrade to a better amp and sub at some point, but for right now, the Infinity is fine. However, I don't want to have to run wires again in the future, if possible.

Also, I'm confused about the turn on wire. Do I just split it and run a wire to each amp? BTW, my HU is Alpine 9856, if that is important.

Thanks again for all your help!

Kevin

 

[jasperpso 10+ year member]

200 X 2 is a bit more then you need, but why not have some headroom.. the pg amp has great SQ and room to grow

 

[gr1m 10+ year member]

KAR 400.4 or PG X100.4 for the SLC 265s?