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Topic: Kicker Amp Recommendations

Posted By: flashover29
Subject: Kicker Amp Recommendations
Date Posted: March 31, 2005 at 4:42 PM

this is what i'm running:

JL Audio XR570csi (5X7 components) 70 watts continuous (rec. amp power 25w-150w)

Pair of JL Audio 10w0's (8ohm) wire parallel so 4 ohm load in a sealed box.  125w/channel.

No rear fill

Need help in choosing a amp setup:

1. KX650.4 Giving approx. 120w/ch. to comps and 325w to sub (bridged)

2. KX550.3 Giving approx. 70w/ch. to comps and D class mono 210w to subs

3. KX200.2 AND KX250.2 -> 2 channel giving 70w to comps and 250 bridged to subs

THANKS!




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Posted By: racer427
Date Posted: April 01, 2005 at 2:36 PM

Why not look at the KX700.5

85 x 4 or 165 x 2 + 420 X1

Chris



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Alpine CDA-9833 HU
Diamond Audio M661 Components
MTX Thunder T6.6 Components:rear fill:
Cadence Q400 4 Channel Mains + rears
Thunder 801D Subs
MTX 1004 10's
Dual 4g wire to rear
4g grounds




Posted By: amb4life
Date Posted: April 01, 2005 at 3:52 PM
I agree the Kicker KX700.5 would be a better choice.....

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Eclipse 5435
US Amps Merlin MD2 x 2
US Amps Merlin MD42
Kicker Solo X 18"
MB Quart QSD216 x 2




Posted By: flashover29
Date Posted: April 01, 2005 at 4:03 PM

amb4life wrote:

I agree the Kicker KX700.5 would be a better choice.....

Thanks for the feedback guys.  Why do you think it would be a better choice?  The only thing it's give me more is ALOT more power for my comps.  I don't run rear fill and 165w/ch is ALOT for my comps to handle.  Wouldn't you think the 650.4 would be a good choice?  90-120w/ch for comps and an underrated 325w to the 250w subs.  Should be good, no?

I can see the 700 being ideal if i used rear fill, and possibly more flexibility down the road, but right now i can't afford the extra $50 or so.

I'm leaning toward the 650... 





Posted By: flashover29
Date Posted: April 01, 2005 at 4:05 PM

amb4life wrote:

I agree the Kicker KX700.5 would be a better choice.....

Thanks for the feedback guys.  Why do you think it would be a better choice?  The only thing it gives me more is ALOT more power for my comps.  I don't run rear fill and 165w/ch is ALOT for my comps to handle.  Wouldn't you think the 650.4 would be a good choice?  90-120w/ch for comps and an underrated 325w to the 250w subs.  Should be good, no?  the 700 only provides a measly 210w at 4 ohms.

I can see the 700 being ideal if i used rear fill, and possibly more flexibility down the road, but right now i can't afford the extra $50 or so...especially if the 650 can give me sufficient power for comps and more for subs.

I'm leaning toward the 650... 





Posted By: flashover29
Date Posted: April 01, 2005 at 4:05 PM

amb4life wrote:

I agree the Kicker KX700.5 would be a better choice.....

Thanks for the feedback guys.  Why do you think it would be a better choice?  The only thing it gives me more is ALOT more power for my comps.  I don't run rear fill and 165w/ch is ALOT for my comps to handle.  Wouldn't you think the 650.4 would be a good choice?  90-120w/ch for comps and an underrated 325w to the 250w subs.  Should be good, no?  the 700 only provides a measly 210w at 4 ohms.

I can see the 700 being ideal if i used rear fill, and possibly more flexibility down the road, but right now i can't afford the extra $50 or so...especially if the 650 can give me sufficient power for comps and more for subs.

I'm leaning toward the 650... unless you guys can justify your choice.





Posted By: amb4life
Date Posted: April 01, 2005 at 4:09 PM
You only have a pair of comps not 4 ?

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Eclipse 5435
US Amps Merlin MD2 x 2
US Amps Merlin MD42
Kicker Solo X 18"
MB Quart QSD216 x 2




Posted By: flashover29
Date Posted: April 01, 2005 at 4:42 PM

amb4life wrote:

You only have a pair of comps not 4 ?

That's right. ONE pair of 5X7 components.  No rear fill.





Posted By: amb4life
Date Posted: April 01, 2005 at 5:25 PM

then the 650 should do then i thought you had 2 components pairs and subs.



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Eclipse 5435
US Amps Merlin MD2 x 2
US Amps Merlin MD42
Kicker Solo X 18"
MB Quart QSD216 x 2




Posted By: flashover29
Date Posted: April 01, 2005 at 5:31 PM
amb4life wrote:

then the 650 should do then i thought you had 2 components pairs and subs.


THANKS DUDE!






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