Please help me pick out an amp

**mattwz** · 06-13-2005, 07:54 PM

I had new speakers installed around a year ago, and I've been running them off my head unit. Now that I'm putting in an LCD, I don't have room in the dash for the head unit. I'm looking to get a 4 channel amp, but I have no idea what brand/type to get. The front speakers are 55W RMS, and rear are 60W RMS. Any recommendations on what to get? I'd like to keep it in the $200-$300 range, maybe a little less.

I'm also looking to get subs. I don't know anything about how loud however many watts is, or anything about the types of subs. How much would a decent set of 12" subs and an amp cost? I probably want to fiberglass the 2 subs on both sides of the trunk, since I don't want a box taking up the whole trunk. What would you recommend?

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thank You

**markland556** · 06-13-2005, 08:02 PM

look into hifonics or phenix digital.

**Shelbrain** · 06-13-2005, 08:04 PM

I chose to go with the Alpine V12 series. The model is MRV-F345. It is a 75X4 amplifier. I have not installed it yet, but heard it in a friend's vehicle and it handled the job well.

**Cris** · 06-13-2005, 08:04 PM

Hifonics are great amps! Combine one of them to a couple of Type R subs from Alpine and you'll have a great sound system.

Isn't that right Quattro...?

**Quattro** · 06-13-2005, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by Cris

Hifonics are great amps! Combine one of them to a couple of Type R subs from Alpine and you'll have a great sound system.

Isn't that right Quattro...?

This man knows whats he's talking about.

**mattwz** · 06-13-2005, 08:21 PM

Thanks for the replies. Any recomendations on a Hifonics model and subs to go with it?

I'm thinking about running a 4awg wire from the battery to a distribution block in the trunk, and split off to the 2 amps and pc from there. Would this work?

**ill_ace** · 06-14-2005, 12:07 PM

if you get a hifonics try to get one from an authorized dealer or a reputable company. Remember you are taking a huge risk by paying less on ebay. There have been many stories of people recieving dead amps from ebay sellers.

**mattwz** · 06-28-2005, 10:10 PM

I've been very busy with work for the past few weeks, and I've finally got a chance to start working on this again. I was looking into getting this amp http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=38638
I don't mind paying $250 if it's a good amp. Do you think this is a good deal?

I have $400-$500 to spend on everything for the subs, including subs, box, and amp. I think I'll just go with a regular sealed box instead of fiberglassing 2 for each side. I know there's tons of different possbilities, but I'm trying to find out what I can get in the $400-$500 range.

Thank You