seeking advice on a 4 channel amp
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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Topic: seeking advice on a 4 channel amp
Posted By: jwshardbody
Subject: seeking advice on a 4 channel amp
Date Posted: February 08, 2004 at 7:55 PM
Hey all, I am looking for a good 4 channel amp to run my entire system from, I have a Alpine ERA-G320 EQ already, and plan to run two 6.5's for front stage and a single 8 for the low end. I am really interested in the RF 501x, but the built in crossovers are preset, (not fully variable). This amp meets all my needs except for the crossovers. Seems to me I would be short changing myself by not having complete control over the LP & HP crossovers. I am just lookin' for some advice on other 4 channal amps that may meet my needs,(65W rms x 2 @ 4 ohms & 250W rms x 1 @ 4 ohms)................. price range is flexable, the RF 501x will cost me $370 @ a local shop.............
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Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: February 08, 2004 at 8:30 PM
If you want control and quality look at JL's 450/4 or you could just buy an outboard cross-over from Audiocontrol and use that for you low and high pass crossovers instead. Remember though, as a signal gets processed more and more the signal quality goes down. Audiocontrol does an excellent job with their processing if you do want to buy the Rockford Fosgate amp(which I would reccomend doing). their 24sx would be perfect for what you would want to do. https://www.audiocontrol.com/MobileAudio/Products/Crossovers/24XS.html https://www.jlaudio.com/amps/4504.html
Posted By: jwshardbody
Date Posted: February 08, 2004 at 11:14 PM
customsuburb wrote:
If you want control and quality look at JL's 450/4 or you could just buy an outboard cross-over from Audiocontrol and use that for you low and high pass crossovers instead. Remember though, as a signal gets processed more and more the signal quality goes down. Audiocontrol does an excellent job with their processing if you do want to buy the Rockford Fosgate amp(which I would reccomend doing). their 24sx would be perfect for what you would want to do. https://www.audiocontrol.com/MobileAudio/Products/Crossovers/24XS.html https://www.jlaudio.com/amps/4504.html
Looks like the 24SX may be the way to go for me,..... that JL amp is nice, but HUGE,....LOL.......the RF 501x has a small foot print in its favor. I do not have much room due to having a PS2, flush mounted in dash LCD (inside factory double DIN), 400W(800W max) power inverter, the Alpine EQ w/ 12x8x2 control box (w/ remote face panel), and still have to fit in the sub box, amp, and poss. a crossover......................... Will I be OK w/ my signal quality w/ the Alpine EQ feeding the audio control 24SX crossover, BTW, my PS2 is my only source unit,........... The PS2 will be converted into a multi media center w/ Video, games, and audio jukebox, w/o any need for external media,....... everything will be on the Harddrive.............(still workin' on all this,.......LOL) Thanks for all the help you have offered and more is always welcome. I am still learning, heck, today I just learned that I could still use a 4 channel amp w/ the Alpine EQ. I guess I just assumed that I would have to have seperate amps for the front and sub outputs........... LOL
Posted By: jwshardbody
Date Posted: February 10, 2004 at 5:17 PM
Any body have an opinions about the quality of the RF power 551X,........... this amp does have fully variable crossovers and a bit more power than the RF punch 501X,.............. and thezeb.com has givin me a best price approval for $219 shipped, and claims to be an authorized RF dealer, so full manufatues warr. will apply..................... it happens to be $380 at local shops,.............. I wish I could make up mind, but thats why I am posting this,............. I want to be sure I get the most bang for my buck..................
Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: February 10, 2004 at 5:47 PM
Yes the RF 551X would be a good amp to use. Yeah I think thezeb.com is an authorized dealer. Rockford Fosgate makes pretty good amps.
Posted By: jwshardbody
Date Posted: February 10, 2004 at 6:59 PM
customsuburb wrote:
Yes the RF 551X would be a good amp to use. Yeah I think thezeb.com is an authorized dealer. Rockford Fosgate makes pretty good amps.
Thank you, that what I wanted to hear,..................LOL................
Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: February 10, 2004 at 7:04 PM
Good. I hope your install goes well. You might want to call Rockford Fosgate to see if they have a list of authorized online dealers, just to make sure.
Posted By: jwshardbody
Date Posted: February 10, 2004 at 11:23 PM
customsuburb wrote:
Good. I hope your install goes well. You might want to call Rockford Fosgate to see if they have a list of authorized online dealers, just to make sure.
Good Idea,..........you are a smart man,...........LOL, thanks for all the help,..............
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