Best 4 channel amp?quick
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Ordered my Focal polyglass component set for my Z, wondering what amp i should power them with? I use to have a Soundstream(Rubbicon II) amp and loved it, wondering if there's anything better?
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I haven't been in the audio system in about 4 years, but when I was, I had an Xtant amp, the absolute best you can by. Or go Eclipse. You might want to go with MB Quart speakers as well. Trust me, the money will be well worth it. I had JL 15 W6's, Xtant 500 watt amp by 2, Rockfordfosgate 550 Amp by 4, Eclipse head unit with built in cd changer, Stinger bass cap, 4 6 1/2 MB Quart component set up front with 5 1/2 coaxils in the rear. You could hear my car CLEARLY from 3 miles away! This was also in a 92 Lowered Amigo. I won a lot of shows in NJ, so trust me. Just got out of the lower rider thing two years ago. Got tired of it.
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Vincey2kr1, fyi below .08% is inaudable. I'd bet my life that you couldnt tell the difference between .03 and .02
The jl amps are strong class D amps and hot in the market now. You would go wrong getting one. I have the 500/1.
The jl amps are strong class D amps and hot in the market now. You would go wrong getting one. I have the 500/1.
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I haven't been in the audio system in about 4 years, but when I was, I had an Xtant amp, the absolute best you can by. Or go Eclipse. You might want to go with MB Quart speakers as well. Trust me, the money will be well worth it. I had JL 15 W6's, Xtant 500 watt amp by 2, Rockfordfosgate 550 Amp by 4, Eclipse head unit with built in cd changer, Stinger bass cap, 4 6 1/2 MB Quart component set up front with 5 1/2 coaxils in the rear. You could hear my car CLEARLY from 3 miles away! This was also in a 92 Lowered Amigo. I won a lot of shows in NJ, so trust me. Just got out of the lower rider thing two years ago. Got tired of it.
I haven't been in the audio system in about 4 years, but when I was, I had an Xtant amp, the absolute best you can by. Or go Eclipse. You might want to go with MB Quart speakers as well. Trust me, the money will be well worth it. I had JL 15 W6's, Xtant 500 watt amp by 2, Rockfordfosgate 550 Amp by 4, Eclipse head unit with built in cd changer, Stinger bass cap, 4 6 1/2 MB Quart component set up front with 5 1/2 coaxils in the rear. You could hear my car CLEARLY from 3 miles away! This was also in a 92 Lowered Amigo. I won a lot of shows in NJ, so trust me. Just got out of the lower rider thing two years ago. Got tired of it.
my biggest apologies, but this system is for folks with more money than time. for the price of the MB quarts, you can easily get a four chanel amp, speakers and a sub (w/o box) that will match the above mentioned systems SQ (sound quality) with regard to the average listener.
For serious research...go here www.caraudioforum.com.
So far, people are apeshit across the board for Jl audio, Cadence or Zapco amps.
Jl audio, Image Dynamics, Adire subs
focal and Jl audio XR comps.
Jl audio wins alot of competitions, but my buddy found Image Dynamics that I agree sounds better for the same price.
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good choice on Focal..... as for the amp.... depends on what kind of music you will be listening to. In my opinion Focal has good bass extension and very good mid-bass impact... but they are also very hungry speakers. In order for your Focal's to sing you will need lots of power. I have used zapco, xtant, crossfire, and McIntosh, on the Focal's. There are many great amps out there in addition to those such as brax, linear, butler, et cetera. I guess it depends on your budget and musical taste. If money is no object look at brax or McIntosh. I personally used Xtant. Xtant gave me good soundstage, although the sound was less warm than McIntosh.
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Originally posted by Subw00er
Vincey2kr1, fyi below .08% is inaudable. I'd bet my life that you couldnt tell the difference between .03 and .02
The jl amps are strong class D amps and hot in the market now. You would go wrong getting one. I have the 500/1.
Vincey2kr1, fyi below .08% is inaudable. I'd bet my life that you couldnt tell the difference between .03 and .02
The jl amps are strong class D amps and hot in the market now. You would go wrong getting one. I have the 500/1.
BUT, Soundstream is still one of the very best brands, more highly regarded than JL in terms of SQ. If you could go with Soundstream, Zapco, McIntosh, or Crossfire I would think you'd be much happier than JL...
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Originally posted by rpgonzalez
my biggest apologies, but this system is for folks with more money than time. for the price of the MB quarts, you can easily get a four chanel amp, speakers and a sub (w/o box) that will match the above mentioned systems SQ (sound quality) with regard to the average listener.
my biggest apologies, but this system is for folks with more money than time. for the price of the MB quarts, you can easily get a four chanel amp, speakers and a sub (w/o box) that will match the above mentioned systems SQ (sound quality) with regard to the average listener.
That said, a lot of people do trash them because there are other high-end component sets in the same price range, like Focal, Dynaudio, and Rainbow, that are arguably better. With the Quart's you're paying for the name a bit, like JL.
JL audio wins alot of competitions, but my buddy found Image Dynamics that I agree sounds better for the same price.
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Originally posted by VQracer
OK, whatever that means
Told you I didn't know much about audio
Victor
OK, whatever that means
Told you I didn't know much about audio
Victor
Now as far as component choice, I have very strong opinions in this regard. You wrote that you have chosen the Focal Polyglass series. For the money I think you can do better. Their more expensive Focal PolyKevlar, and their top line Utopia series are excellent components. Having said that, if you listen to them, you may notice a lacking in the mid-range department. This is not a default in the driver, but a designed and intended quality secondary to the absolutely FLAT frequency response of these components--best in the industry second only to Dynaudio. MB Quart and many others including Boston Acoustics, purposely design a boost in their components in these mid-range frequencies--advantage is better mid-range--guitar, piano, etc. Disadvantage--nasal voices, etc.
OK here's the opinion of one man with many yrs experience in car audio--best components price range under $300.00 1) MB Quart QM218.61Q, 2) Kicker KRS6C, 3) JL Audio XR650-CS, price range over $300.00 1) Dynaudio ND 130/X280/MW160 2) Diamond Hex S600 3) Focal Utopia 165W, in that order.
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Re: Best 4 channel amp?quick
Originally posted by Vincey2kr1
Ordered my Focal polyglass component set for my Z, wondering what amp i should power them with? I use to have a Soundstream(Rubbicon II) amp and loved it, wondering if there's anything better?
Ordered my Focal polyglass component set for my Z, wondering what amp i should power them with? I use to have a Soundstream(Rubbicon II) amp and loved it, wondering if there's anything better?
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Originally posted by MSGarrett1
OK here's the opinion of one man with many yrs experience in car audio--best components price range under $300.00 1) MB Quart QM218.61Q, 2) Kicker KRS6C, 3) JL Audio XR650-CS, price range over $300.00 1) Dynaudio ND 130/X280/MW160 2) Diamond Hex S600 3) Focal Utopia 165W, in that order.
OK here's the opinion of one man with many yrs experience in car audio--best components price range under $300.00 1) MB Quart QM218.61Q, 2) Kicker KRS6C, 3) JL Audio XR650-CS, price range over $300.00 1) Dynaudio ND 130/X280/MW160 2) Diamond Hex S600 3) Focal Utopia 165W, in that order.
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I listened to the Mb quarts and the tweeter was really to harsh/piercing for my taste, were the focal tweets were very smooth. The quarts did have a better midrange, but i couldn't stand the tweet.
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True, but I gotta disagree overall.
...a lot of people do trash them because there are other high-end component sets, like focal, dynaudio that are arguably better. With the Quart's you're paying for the name a bit, like JL.
True, but I gotta disagree overall.
...a lot of people do trash them because there are other high-end component sets, like focal, dynaudio that are arguably better. With the Quart's you're paying for the name a bit, like JL.
what I meant by more time than money, is that you can easily save money by spending time on research. Just use the name, and spend more, like on MB quart and JL amps and subs. Spend time and end up with focal, dynaudio, imageD and yes, the JL xr comps.
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Originally posted by rpgonzalez
you disagreed, then agreed
you disagreed, then agreed
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I really don't like the Alpine V12's, I had one before my Soundstream was stolen and it didnt' even compare(same RMS rating and was weak compared to the Soundstream).