What to Power My ID v.3 and CDT Brax's?

[Chris02NeonSXT 10+ year member]

I'm currently running a hifonics Merlin Amp at 2 ohms, giving my 12" ID sub 300 watts. As well as running a Hifonics Falcon amp giving my CDT-CL Brax's 90 watts a piece. Basically after reading a lot of reviews on here about the Hifonics amps, and my own personal experience with them, I'm looking for a two new amps.

It's my understanding that the ID v.3 can take a helluva lot more power than 250w RMS, so whatever you fellas feel will get the job done, I'm open to. I certainly want to hear that sucker.

For the cdt comps, I'm open to suggestions, as I really don't know much about what to look for in the way of crossovers and stuff for comp amps.

I'd like to spend less than 200 new/used/refurb on each amp. Or 300-400 on a nice 5 channel, incase I decide to expand later on. I've been taking a look at such companies, as viper, memphis, crossfire, directed, ppi, orion, and the likes.

I'm just looking to get some suggestions and commentary of whatever amps you fellas think will get the job done.

Thanks,

Chris

Click to read more...

 

[ridnlow135 10+ year member]

All of the companies you have mentioned are solid.. I have seen a few cars first hand with the Directed 1200/5 and they sounded real nice. You can get that amp for 370 + shipping from Ikesound.com which is a Directed Authorized Internet Retailer (You get a Warranty)..

 

[Chris02NeonSXT 10+ year member]

One question about the 5 channels. Is it possible to run channels 1-4 at 4 ohm and the sub channel at 2 ohm? Or do all of them have run the same impendance?

Thanks,

Chris

 

[LBX2G 10+ year member]

yeah u should be able to run an lower load at the sub channel.

 

[Chris02NeonSXT 10+ year member]

I've noticed on a lot of 5 channel amps that there are only 2 RCA inputs, front and rear. How does that work with the sub preamp output on my head unit?

 

[ridnlow135 10+ year member]

Im guessing it just uses the signal from the rear input, and my buddy is running a DEI 1200/5 75x4 @ 4ohms for 1-4 and channel 5 is 1.5ohms...

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

I've noticed on a lot of 5 channel amps that there are only 2 RCA inputs, front and rear. How does that work with the sub preamp output on my head unit?

It doesn't //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif As mentioned, it takes the signal from the rear inputs and uses that for the sub channel as well.

 

[Chris02NeonSXT 10+ year member]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4950&item=5734567130&rd=1

Is that a decent amp? I realize it's a little old, but I just can't pass up the price, especially since it's refurbished. I'm just a little weary that there is no sub peamp input. I was always under the impression that using the sub preamp output on a headunit was better than using the rear output for a subwoofer.

 

[ridnlow135 10+ year member]

or you could pay a little more and get a new one..

http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/2281

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

or you could pay a little more and get a new one..
http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/2281

But if you look, the one on egay actually has more power.

 

[bzrollin]

How about an xtant x603 or 603x? they're 75x2 at 4 ohms + 300x1 at 2ohms, and they have some kind of passive rear channels that dont have any independant controls, but they can be attenuated with various resistor packs.