Xenon 1200.1 vs. Alpine PDX 1.1000

[macq32 10+ year member]

I'm using an SI Mag v3 at the moment (probably for a while, great sub). Right now it's being powered by a pdx 1000.1 (@ 4ohms). I'm not disappointed with the pdx at all really, but I don't want to turn the gain up past 80% and I'm pretty sure the subwoofer can take more than ~800-900, not that I'm concerned with a few hundred watts. But the pdx isnt very adjustable/customizable as you may know

It looks like the S/N ratio of the xenon is 10db greater than that of the PDX and the efficiency of the xenon is 80% which is pretty solid, I cant find any numbers on the pdx though, does anyone have any idea how the pdx measures up the xenons efficiency.

I'm starting to get some dimming when I give the stereo a good crank, which I'd never run into before.

Just looking for some general opinions, if anyone has dealt with both and can offer some input please chime in for me.

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[Towncar 10+ year member]

Upgrade your electrical.. If you think the xenon is going to be easier on the electrical, you have probably mistaken..

 

[macq32 10+ year member]

any voters have reasons? Or any tried/have knowledge of both

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

Xenon, excellent amp. Make sure you run both sets of power and ground to it. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[macq32 10+ year member]

Xenon, excellent amp. Make sure you run both sets of power and ground to it. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

O rly?? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

 

[ent3rdadragon 10+ year member]

Upgrade your electrical.. If you think the xenon is going to be easier on the electrical, you have probably mistaken..

I agree. Opposite for the pdx though.

 

[Towncar 10+ year member]

O rly?? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

You dont have to, but the amp will like you much better if you do so. If you have have a short run of 4 guage to one of the terminals, then it works decent.

 

[grooverider 10+ year member]

what do you mean both sets to it? You mean run a ground from the battery to it?

 

[macq32 10+ year member]

^the xenon's have 2 power/remote/ground inputs...

I have a short ground and a short power (coming from my distribution block)... maybe 3 feet at most on my 200.4

 

[grooverider 10+ year member]

Oh, I have one comin in the mail someday. So i should Use both?? and why

 

[shiipseki 10+ year member]

I havent played with pdx amps but have tried xenon and loved them. If space is not a problem go give the xenon a try. They are real solid amps. Or you could always buy both and sell the one you dont want.

 

[GAM3OVR 5,000+ posts]

PDX = Sexier and Smaller

Xenon = A little more power

You won't be disappointed with either

 

[macq32 10+ year member]

I havent played with pdx amps but have tried xenon and loved them. If space is not a problem go give the xenon a try. They are real solid amps. Or you could always buy both and sell the one you dont want.

That's what I was planning on doing, once I get a little extra cash

 

[SRim23 5,000+ posts]

That's what I was planning on doing, once I get a little extra cash

if you decide to sell that pdx let me know. ill be in the market for a new one in a week or two..

 

[macq32 10+ year member]

if you decide to sell that pdx let me know. ill be in the market for a new one in a week or two..

IF I do i'll shoot you a pm, not sure that I will though