Clarion APA4300HX ?
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Topic: Clarion APA4300HX ?
Posted By: bogey
Subject: Clarion APA4300HX ?
Date Posted: April 27, 2005 at 6:54 AM
Does anyone know anything about the Clarion APA4300HX? I am pretty impressed with its specs (.002% THD), not that specs everything. It has a pretty hefty price tag for a Clarion amp (retail $899 gets you 75x4rms), but how does it compare SQ wise with other upper-mid to high-end amps (i.e. McIntosh, Butler, PPI Art Series, JL, etc.)? It has some pretty nice features, but is it just bells & whistles?
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Posted By: Molvaro
Date Posted: April 27, 2005 at 12:20 PM
Don't buy clarion anything. If your going to spend that kind of money, find a real amp.
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Posted By: bogey
Date Posted: April 27, 2005 at 4:54 PM
Molvaro wrote:
Don't buy clarion anything. If your going to spend that kind of money, find a real amp.
I appreciate you responding to my post, but a little more thoughtful critique would be nice. I realize that most clarion amps are no where near "high-end", nevertheless I was curious about this one and their claims. Here is a link to the Clarion APA4300HX.
Posted By: 04MDX4SQ
Date Posted: April 27, 2005 at 11:48 PM
For the most part, Clarion amps are okay at best, but the 4300 is actually a good sounding amp, very clean and decent power. I believe you can do better for the money, but you could certainly do worse.
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04 MDX - Clarion DRZ9255 / MB Quart QAA4250 / MB Quart QSD216 / Orion Concept 97.2 / JL Audio 10w6v2
91 GMC Syclone - Delco tape deck
90 Syclone powered 2wd S10 (for sale) - Pyle CD / Fosgate 4x6
Posted By: bogey
Date Posted: April 28, 2005 at 7:07 AM
Thanks, I appreciate the input. Part of the reason I mentioned the 4300 was that I can get it for $480, which seems like a really good deal. Do you have any recommendations for other amps in a similar range?
Posted By: 04MDX4SQ
Date Posted: April 29, 2005 at 12:39 AM
I have been very impressed with the sound of the MB Quart RAA4200. I just wonder how long Quart will be around.
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04 MDX - Clarion DRZ9255 / MB Quart QAA4250 / MB Quart QSD216 / Orion Concept 97.2 / JL Audio 10w6v2
91 GMC Syclone - Delco tape deck
90 Syclone powered 2wd S10 (for sale) - Pyle CD / Fosgate 4x6
Posted By: bogey
Date Posted: April 29, 2005 at 9:17 AM
Unless you know something I don't, I figure Quart will be around for quit a while because Rockford is making too much money from them. I love the look of the MB Quart RAA4200, it is very classy. As well, the front mounted controls are a nice feature. However, I have been concerned with them. I have heard some mixed reviews from respectable people on this site. I would love to hear them, though, and judge for myself. Thanks I noticed a Phaze Audio (Butler) TD-475 that ought to have a very nice sound. At this point, I figure if I can't get that I'll go for a JL 300/4. (I wish I never sold my PPI A600.2 back in high school  ) Right now I have a RF 801X it has been a strong amp for me, but far from "sonic perfection."
Posted By: 04MDX4SQ
Date Posted: April 29, 2005 at 12:06 PM
Actually, Rockford is looking to sell Quart. As far as the amps go, we had it on a board with the JL 300/4, and it was a much smoother sounding amp. I use the Quart Q series 4 channel in my car, and the Reference series is not far below it in sq. ------------- 04 MDX - Clarion DRZ9255 / MB Quart QAA4250 / MB Quart QSD216 / Orion Concept 97.2 / JL Audio 10w6v2
91 GMC Syclone - Delco tape deck
90 Syclone powered 2wd S10 (for sale) - Pyle CD / Fosgate 4x6
Posted By: bogey
Date Posted: April 29, 2005 at 3:44 PM
Interesting tidbit, thanks.
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