what amp??

[86irocz28 0]

I got 2 dual 4 re audio re 12s. what are some good amps for them right now i have a Rockford Fosgate 301M and i want a better amp.

900 watts MAX x 1 at 2 ohms

300 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms

150 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms

Selectable 50-250 Hz variable low-pass crossover. 12 dB per octave TRANSana circuit designs keep voltages low and signal paths simple in the pre-amp section, for minimum distortion and maximum power.

MESHA provides more efficient transfer of heat from MOSFET output devices to the heatsink for cooler operation

TOPAZ--noise killing differential inputs that eliminate 80% of ground loop noise

NOMAD--advanced protection circuitry for "intelligent" shutdown protection-

speaker-level inputs

selectable Punch Bass boost (0/6/12 dB at 45 Hz)

frequency response 20-20,000 Hz

Item measures 11-1/8"W x 2-3/8"H x 9-7/8"D

[JimJ 11]

What's your budget?

[86irocz28 0]

around $250

[JimJ 11]

I'd see if you could find a Phoenix Gold Tantrum 500.2, used...should be able to find one for under $200. Does around 500W @ 4 ohms, bridged.

[86irocz28 0]

any others the guy at soundwaves said 2 go with a US amps amp but idn. im going 2 change my budget to around $400.

[JimJ 11]

Sure, an older USAmps might be a good choice.

Personally, I don't think you need a budget that high unless you're restricting yourself to brand new equipment and want to leave room to upgrade.

[86irocz28 0]

what other amps would be good. i really want something new and that i can add a wired gain controller. + i want something that could still b used when i upgrade 2 better subs.

[sqguy 0]

Kicker? There are a bunch of them on ubid now. I got a 700.5 and it has a remote. Not the best maybe, but the techs like them and I hear lots of good reports considering the price. Mine is a refurb and did have a couple scratches on it, but not bad. I have not run it in the car yet. Going to take the cover off and buff it out some first should be able to get rid of all marks. I don't like the sink on the bottom design IMO, I will mount it on blocks I think. There are some other brands on ubid too, shop them up and ebay see what you find. I like older amps too if you know what you are looking for. I have bought SS and alpines and others, great older amps IMO and were cheap...but that was this spring when there were a ton of them on ebay. Some of the hifonics are good too, I know people with them and no problems....though they are daily drivers and not that hard on them. Yeah its hard to beat a US amps, zed, linear power, nice amps like that but I don't want to afford them for my daily driver.

[Cutra 0]

Stick to something that is actually made in the U.S.

[sqguy 0]

Yeah, this kicker says "Kicker USA" on the board inside and on the bottom of the heatsink it says "made in china." Nice.

[theabunai 3]

Yeah, this kicker says "Kicker USA" on the board inside and on the bottom of the heatsink it says "made in china." Nice.

LOL

[JimJ 11]

Stick to something that is actually made in the U.S.

Which actually has very little to do with how good the amp is...

[sqguy 0]

Stick to something that is actually made in the U.S.

Which actually has very little to do with how good the amp is...

That is the major reason I bought it. I read on a couple of tech sites that it is well built and performs good. Kind of difficult to find US made things on a budget and I don't drive this car that much...let alone finding a 5ch amp. It does look nice inside but I'm not a tech either.

It does make you wonder when you see X product come up on auctions/closeouts as refurbs. Are they that popular, junk, do the owners just abuse them....hmmm.

Edited July 12, 2007 by sqguyib