x600.1 vs. bd1001

[Type699 10+ year member]

I am contemplating buying either the Rockford Fosgate Power bd1001 (2003 model) or the Phoenix Gold x600.1

My sub is a single 12" in a ported box. Rated 800w RMS. 4 Ohm Single Voice Coil.

I know the Rockford will only give me 500w into 4 ohms. The PG is 600w into any load.

The Rockford will do 1000w into a 2 ohm load if I decide on a new sub down the road.

The PG draws about 60 amps, the Fosgate draws about 80 (I would assume that's at 2 ohms, so current consumption is probably within an amp or two between the two of them at 4 ohms.. Right?)

PG seems to have better crossovers, and the adjustable subsonic filter. I'd be using a Alpine 9855 as the source, so the subsonic filter is a definate plus for the PG.

Both amps are seriously under-rated as I have seen with the birthsheets.

Is there a reason to go with one over the other? Help me make my decision!

Thanks! Jim

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[Towncar 10+ year member]

Its pretty much a waste to run that rockford @ 4 ohms, since you wont be getting the full potential out of it. If you know that you will be upgrading in the near future powerwise, then the rockford will deff give you more power. The pg is the better quality amp without a doubt though. Its pretty hard to make a decision for you..

 

[DejaWiz 5,000+ posts]

x2 on the Xenon

 

[Type699 10+ year member]

Thanks guys. PG Xenon x600.1 it is, then.