Opinion for Amp

**Philly#1 Lex** · 06-26-2005, 08:40 PM

Has anyone heard anything bad about Phoniex Gold 5 channel Octane series amp.

Looking for a good priced 5 channel to run everything. Will spend between 200-500 on the amp. But the less money I spend the more I have for other things

**Defiler** · 06-27-2005, 10:22 AM

what specs are you looking for? Whattage, etc. Are you looking for a sub channel or are you just running the speakers for a 5.1 setup?

**SickVette** · 06-27-2005, 10:50 AM

I have used many Phoenix Gold amps and never had a problem. Check into this amp from DEI http://www.viper.com/audio/amps/default.asp#multi the 2205. I am not sure how much the Octane is but the DEI could be another option for you. I had one in my old truck and it was fantastic.

**Philly#1 Lex** · 06-27-2005, 11:17 AM

I am Looking for a 5.1 Setup. Atleast 75-100 RMS for the front, rear and center channel. and 300-500 RMS for the Sub channel. This Audiobahn A5100T for 569.00 is the closest I have found so far. Here is a link http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW

I have also looked @ the link below and the 2205. That is a bad A$$ amp. But out of my price range. Unless they can be had from other places. Anyone know of any 4.1 amps?

**Defiler** · 06-27-2005, 11:19 AM

Get two Alpine F345s of eBay and set them up for 5.1. That will give you 75W x 5 and 300W x 1. It will cost about $530.00 shipped.

**Philly#1 Lex** · 06-27-2005, 11:49 AM

I was trying to avoid using two amps. You have to wire twice as much and it drains your car bad doesnt it. Having two amps and a carputer would kill your battery and alternator. If I did use two amp how could I save my electrical system besides a Cap? Also that amp cant run a sub that I would like to get. Thanks for the suggestion though. Any more?