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Oct 10, 2006 | 09:21 PM

#11

JeffersonC

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Originally Posted by MR2NR

Any amp that is rated between 50 - 75w rms x 4 will do a good job for you. There is little to no difference on output levels in this power range. The $ you spend on the amp will determine the overall quality of the amp. What is your budget on a amp?

Bridgeable means that two channels can be combined into one larger channel or 4 channel in this case can be ran in two larger channels.

I am just looking about on ebay. I see a few good deals.

Ex. Clarion apa450. 400w amp.
Pyramid 300w amp.

Etc.
What are some good brands?

Oct 10, 2006 | 09:46 PM

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MR2NR

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Again, what is the budget, that will determine the brand.

Oct 10, 2006 | 09:54 PM

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JeffersonC

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If on Ebay. $100.00 US

Oct 10, 2006 | 11:02 PM

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MR2NR

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JBL has a great 4 channel amp that sells for not much more than what you are considering from fleabay after all the duty, shipping, taxes and brokerage fees are tacked on + the added bonus of a warranty.

Oct 10, 2006 | 11:09 PM

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shipping = 20
taxes and brokerage fees last time it was 100
and it would be less if i went to the shop down town

Oct 11, 2006 | 11:02 AM

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JeffersonC

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Ok thanks.

Thoughts on this amp ?

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Oct 11, 2006 | 01:47 PM

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TravisB

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Those Clarion amps are nice. I would definately go with that over a Pyle. Im running 2 clarion amps in my car right now, can run them cranked all day and they wont overheat and nice clean power

Oct 11, 2006 | 02:01 PM

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TravisB

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If you can stand to lose fader control you could get a 2ohm 2channel and run it to all 4 speakers
Its what i did and imaging isnt too bad

Oct 11, 2006 | 02:54 PM

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veeman

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personally I would stay away from flea market brands, Pyramid, Pyle, Rockwood, etc...This is from personal experience many moons ago. Since you're a newbie, I would stay away from online, as it's only advantageous to people who know what they're doing. Stick with good name brand products like Rockford Fosgate, MTX, Alpine, Clarion, etc...As you become more familiar with car audio you can experiment and try other products, but you'll never go wrong with those I've mentioned.