Well now i have speakers: Pioneer Premier TS-C720PRS
And i have a brand new 10 idq v3 dual 2 ohm coming
now i just need an amp, i really like the eclipse xa4000 for the look and power (125x2 to the fronts and 350x1 bridged to the sub) but i kind of want something with a bass knob as i sometimes find myself in the mood for more or less subs depending on my mood or the song.
I also have to figure out how to mount this thing where its a nice clean install but doesnt cost me a fortune and allows me to install the targa, i could have traded my subs for a 12 but i figure the 10 will be enough
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I dont think that will be enough to drive the sub. Im using a 450/4 for my C5-650's and XR-525's but Im using a 300/2 to power my sub. He would probablly want 150w each to power the fronts(gain set properly) that only leaves 150w bridged for the sub.
even though the pioneers are rated at 50 watts rms people usually throw at least double that on them, some that run them active recommend at least 100 rms to the mid alone so id like at least 100 to the fronts as well. If only that eclipse had a bass knob, i may still end up getting it as appearance and performance wise its exactly what i want
ALWAYS keep in mind that those ratings have nothing to do with the speakers capability and everything to do with warranty. A well built speaker can handle a ludicrous amount of power so long as that power is CLEAN. In general, for a typical 6.5 2-way component I wouldn't want to feed any less than 75W per and you'd more likely be happier with 150 per to give you the dynamic headroom. Focus on the quality of the amplifier and your results will be far better.
The Alpine PDX 4.150 can be had for $450 gray market and would do a helluva job. It's what I ran in my Vette until replacing with my Zapco DC1000.4 and will be driving a pair of 6.5's and a 10" sub in my Avalanche as soon as I get around to finishing off the install... ya know... some day.
i heard great things about the eclipse xa4000 as well and its power rating is very similar to that of the alpine and i dont think the alpine has a bass knob either
125x2 and 350x1 for the eclipse, class d amp
150x2 and 300x1 for the alpine, class d amp
question for people that have the alpine, can the top face be rotated? for example if i wanted to mount the amp upright id want the top of the amp to be the part without the wires but i wouldnt want the front pannel to be upsidedown
Last edited by PolishDude; 06-26-2008 at 11:39 AM.
even though im not crazy fond of the looks, my best option so far looks like the Kicker 08ZX650.4 4 channel if i want the bass knob, does 120x2 and 325x1 and it comes with a birth sheet and they are usually underrated so that should be plenty of power
well i just picked up a jl audio 500/1 for 175 shipped, only problem is its black and even though it looks sexy as hell i want a matching 300/2 which so far the best price i could find is 230 shipped while silver ones you can pick them up for 150-170 shipped all day long
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