Component Amp

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Topic: Component Amp

Posted By: fastev
Subject: Component Amp
Date Posted: April 11, 2004 at 9:57 PM

My search for components is finally drawing to an end. I've finally had a chance to hear some Focal's, and I'm sold. I'm looking into buying a set of 165K 2-ways. A store near me has them on sale. My question is, what amp should I look at for powering these? Focal says 80 watts is the nominal amount of power, 160 is max. I'm not sure how much I want to spend yet, so prices along with recommendations would be great. I'm partial to Phoenix Gold, but I'm open to anything. I am looking for SQ obviously. Also, should I build baffles fot the mids? They will be going in the factory door locations. Thanks for the help!

--Evan

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Posted By: kfr01
Date Posted: April 11, 2004 at 10:13 PM

Fastev - I'm trying to decide the same question for the speakers I've decided on - Mb Quart PCE 6.5" w/ similar wattage specs. I've been seeing 3 different power grades of amps of so called "good" brands and have similar questions.

Been looking at Zapco, Xtant, Diamond, Memphis, and Alpine

1) 50x2 .. is this underpowering a pair of nice components?
2) 75-100x2 .. Will this do a better job?
3) 150x2 .. is this necessary?

Thanks!

Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: April 11, 2004 at 10:17 PM

Alpine MRV-F540, 80wrms x 4 at 4 ohm, 100wrms x 4 at 2 ohm.

2 of my co workers have them, and they are just too much power, but who can complain right?

Im getting one next week hopefully!

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2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.

Posted By: Ravendarat
Date Posted: April 11, 2004 at 11:09 PM

Im running a micro dimmensions amp to my components and I am super happy with it. I dont really know what other peoples opinions are on them but to me its one of the best sounding speaker amps I have ever found. It ran me about $600 bucks canadian but I think it was worth it.

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double-secret reverse-osmosis speaker-cone-induced high-level interference distortion, Its a killer

Posted By: kfr01
Date Posted: April 11, 2004 at 11:38 PM

Raven .. how much wattage per channel are your components getting? I do have a budget, so I'm trying to find that sweet spot between too little power and wasting money.

:-)

Posted By: Ravendarat
Date Posted: April 12, 2004 at 10:30 AM

rated 70watts rms but the birth certificate said 87 watts RMS per channel at 4 ohms

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double-secret reverse-osmosis speaker-cone-induced high-level interference distortion, Its a killer

Posted By: kfr01
Date Posted: April 12, 2004 at 7:43 PM

Alright guys, what do you think about these 3 amps for the mb quart pce 6.5" components:

Xtant A2002 - 50x2 @ 4ohms
Alpine T420 - ~100x2 @ 4 ohms
Zapco iForce - 100x2 @ 4 ohms
Diamond D5300.2 - 75x2 @ 4 ohms
Memphis 16MC300 - 150x2 @ 4 ohms
Zapco Reference 350.2 - 175x2 @ 4 ohms

These amps are in order of increasing price. I want the best mix of price, quality, and appropriate power for my new components. What do you say? Which one should I buy?

I was leaning towards the Alpine because it seems like a good price/watt ratio for me. Will I be happy with it compared to the others?

Thanks