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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 7:54 pm
by OnYrMrk
A college kid wrote:I'd like to stay under 300 for the amp budget-wise, if it's possible to pick up a decent amp for that price.
I have an Audison LRx1.400 that will do about 600 @ 2ohms for 300. Pm me if interested.
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 8:57 pm
by A college kid
Okay, ordered the Kickers yesterday and am working on the amp. Looking at the brand ratings in the FAQ section, I see that in the first general secion MA Audio is in the Bad department, while in the Amplifier section they are listed as a good buy. I'm sure that MA Audio isn't that amazing, and Kicker, JL, or Eclipse would be better, but I've found MA's to be less expensive. What is everyone's thoughts on MA Audio amps?
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 9:14 pm
by captaincheesey
From what I've heard, they are current hogs. Although, they are still relatively inexpensive, at least from what i've seen. These guys will know more than me. I would personally go with maybe a hifonics amp because they are rated pretty high for being pretty cheap. A 1206D would do you fine with a couple Dual 4 CVRs. Although if you want a theme you could look into a 1000.1 from Kicker, pretty freaking expensive in comparison though.
But like I said, these guys know more than me. There is my two cents though. Oh and welcome to the forum.
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 1:26 pm
by cargodz
Massive Audio P1000.1 1000wrms @ 1 ohm off standard 14.4volts
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 4:16 am
by solacedagony
I wouldn't buy MA Audio. You can get a 1000W Orion amp for like 300$ on eBay. Doesn't get much cheaper Watt/$ than that... Unless you really start getting cheap. But then you're not getting your bang for the buck anyway. Also, look into a matching Kicker/MTX or maybe an Eclipse amp on eBay or net store.
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 7:10 am
by A college kid
Thanks everybody, I've narrowed it down to the Alpine or Rockford Fosgate 1000w amp, both should do what I'm looking for. A quick question related to the whole setup...what gauge speaker wire should I be looking for to wire this setup?
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 7:15 am
by solacedagony
16 is fine. Whatever speaker wire you happen to having lying around. It's not going to change anything really.
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 1:20 pm
by cargodz
solacedagony wrote:16 is fine.
^ I agree... but wouldn't go any smaller than 16ga.
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 1:58 pm
by A college kid
Alright, thanks...16 it'll be.
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 8:53 pm
by A college kid
Okay, one last question. Beside the 16 ga. speaker wire what else do I need to wire the whole setup? What do I need to attach it to the head unit and to the amp? Thanks for the help, I plan on putting in the setup tomorrow morning early before I head home for winter break.