Amps
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=23285
Printed Date: May 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Topic: Amps
Posted By: chan4202
Subject: Amps
Date Posted: December 23, 2003 at 10:35 PM
Which would sound better pushing a pair of mb quart 218.61 Q and Infinity kappa 50.5cs's an alpine mrv-f540 or a jl audio 300/4? ------------- Chandler Martin
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Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: December 23, 2003 at 10:43 PM
I would probably choose the JL, but would also consider an Xtant, Diamond or Eclipse, it is amazing the difference a good amp can make a crappy pair of speakers sound like, imagine what it can do to your good pair of Quarts.
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Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.
Posted By: chan4202
Date Posted: December 23, 2003 at 10:51 PM
What about alpine amps?
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Chandler Martin
Posted By: bberman1
Date Posted: December 23, 2003 at 10:55 PM
I agree with Forbidden, you have some excellent speakers don’t skimp out on the amp. It may cost a little more, but it will defiantly make a huge difference when it comes to sound quality.
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: December 23, 2003 at 10:56 PM
Can I pass on that showcase Bob... Alpine has made some really good equipment over the years, but like I said a good set of speakers deserve a really good amp, the Alpine is good, but not quite on par with the ones I listed or even some others that are available.
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Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.
Posted By: chan4202
Date Posted: December 23, 2003 at 11:01 PM
Sorry Forbidden: i ment to ask what about phoenix gold amps, not alpine again. ------------- Chandler Martin
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: December 23, 2003 at 11:04 PM
Depends on where they are made, if they are the new breed or made in singakoreachinatiawanapore, I would stay away, have a closer look to the ones I listed, most if not all are made in the US, have a higher current output, amazing sound quality and are not built to hit a price point (read cheaper parts). ------------- Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.
Posted By: chan4202
Date Posted: December 23, 2003 at 11:10 PM
So if i could get a jl audio 300/4 for $360 and a Eclipse PA-5422 for $305, you would go with the eclipse? ------------- Chandler Martin
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: December 23, 2003 at 11:19 PM
Yes I would. ------------- Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.
Posted By: bberman1
Date Posted: December 23, 2003 at 11:20 PM
I 2nd that
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