SQ amp thread: I know, here we go again!

[CaliforniabOY5 10+ year member]

oh and ygpm

 

[XHiFiX 10+ year member]

IMO a good amp will only amplify how good OR how bad your current tuning and system setup are. So if everything is installed correctly and tuned right, an amp will only make it sound better/louder. It can't compensate for weaknesses that are already in the system design.

 

[puka_bum 10+ year member]

lmao thats my amp.

I bet its nice.

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

subs are fine...just got the new X001 source unit...and amps add ALOT to how a system sounds! After 20 years, I know this //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Typically differences in "sound" between amplifiers can be directly attributed to things such as power differences or differences in setup between the amplifiers....or sometimes people even go so far as to try to "compare" two or more amplifiers that they listened to in completely different installs/vehicles.

20 years doesn't really mean anything if you've only ever done "invalid" comparisons the entire time.

But...whatever //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/beatdeadhorse5.gif.5d70132dea1eb89b73bf2fdbb6027dd6.gif My previous comments & suggestion still stands //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif If you don't mind refurbs (with manufacturer warranty) I'd be all over that deal I posted like a....well, you get the idea //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Is this also a good amp?http://ampguts.realmofexcursion.com/JBL_GTO75.4/

I use the GTO75.4II in my own vehicle.

My only complaint thus far (about 7 months of use) is that the mounting feet are plastic and feel a little flimsy. I love that the controls are top mounted and everything (mounting screws, gain pots, terminal set screws) uses the same size phillips head......makes installation much smoother.

Good power output aswell....and I personally like the cosmetics.

 

[onefastsi 10+ year member]

then you must have magical ears like the home theatre guys who spend $20k on their left channel mono amp.

i honestly have to say, if we did blind tests, assuming all power ratings were the same, all crossover frequencies were the same, you wouldnt be able to tell the difference between 5 different amps hooked to one set of speakers. straight up switching the RCA's to each amp. theres no way you can hear .xx% distortion that amps have.

I must have! I've heard some pretty crappy amps over the years and I'm sure alot of others here have as well....

 

[req 5,000+ posts]

lawl.

im sure you have. good luck with your stereoz!

 

[funkdoktor 10+ year member]

alpine pdx 4.150....as far as sound quality goes...im not an expert...but i do know when i hear clean, loud and powerfull sound....this amp is the sh**....i have a friend running 2 15 inch 9500 series sledgehammers in a ported enclosure, got 2 1000 watt amps pushing the subwoofers....and 1 of these little pdx's....let me tell ya...i've never seen a 4 channel amp this small keep up with such a subwoofer sytem....great buy for the price.

 

[SQChevy 10+ year member]

http://www.focal-power.com/

Focal has some of the best amps I've seen. I've got several of their amps and the price is pretty reasonable. Besides they usually underrate their amps too.