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10-03-2009, 12:56 PM
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4x45 amp recommended, as small as possible
Hello, I bought the hqct-ea solution for my wife carpc but it works horrible, I have to be restarting it many times and it doesn't work well with cf or windows neither, so I want to buy the hqct radio and put a 4x45 amplifier in the car.
But I have been searching and I'm not sure of what to do: I don't want a too powerful amplifier (I will keep the factory speakers) but I don't want a too bad sound, and it have to be at least as small as hqct-ea (150x150x58). I wouldn't want that they were too much expensive.
I have found in ebay some motorcycle amps as:
http://cgi.ebay.es/4CH-41-WATT-CAR-M...d=p3286.c0.m14
but I am not sure if they will sound well.
Could anybody help me?
What kind of amplifier should I buy?
Thanks in advance.
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10-03-2009, 01:14 PM
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FLAC
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It looks like your on the right path! You should be able to find a couple different motorcycle amps to fit the bill. Most will be very similar in sound quality to the factory radio. Otherwise, if you are ok with building your own small amp, check out 41hz.com
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10-03-2009, 01:17 PM
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10-03-2009, 01:20 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by soundman98  It looks like your on the right path! You should be able to find a couple different motorcycle amps to fit the bill. Most will be very similar in sound quality to the factory radio. Otherwise, if you are ok with building your own small amp, check out 41hz.com
I have checked 41hz.com but it seems too difficult to me, I don't know how would I use it, so maybe the first option is better.
I would agree with it if it souds like the factory radio or the hqct-ea (when it works lol), so if it is there, I will buy it as soon as possible!!
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10-03-2009, 01:22 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by summer69guy
ok I will check right now
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10-03-2009, 01:26 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by Hammerhand ok I will check right now
Ok I've seen it right now but:
maybe too powerful, wouldn't it hurt my speakers?
I can't see how much it costs, the "buy it now" option doesn't work...
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10-03-2009, 01:36 PM
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I beleive they they might have some pre built options on 41hz, but haven't looked there for a while so i can't be sure. For the arc audio idea, arc makes some great amps, and I have not seen any horrible reports on any of their products-they seem very well built- the problem could be the cost for a well built amp--it won't be as cheap as most motorcycle amps
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10-03-2009, 01:45 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by soundman98 I beleive they they might have some pre built options on 41hz, but haven't looked there for a while so i can't be sure. For the arc audio idea, arc makes some great amps, and I have not seen any horrible reports on any of their products-they seem very well built- the problem could be the cost for a well built amp--it won't be as cheap as most motorcycle amps
Well I have been looking on 41hz but I can't see anything easy on their page, it seem more diy than I can do...
the arc amp seems to be good but I can't see the prize throught their page or google.
In fact, it seems to be "too good to be true", it will sure be very expensive...
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10-03-2009, 01:59 PM
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Last I looked, I believe the arc line starts at around $200
edit: found a couple on google shopping- the ks series is close to the size as the motorcycle amp--the 125x4 version is Listed as $519...
Last edited by soundman98; 10-03-2009 at 02:03 PM.
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10-03-2009, 02:06 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by soundman98 Last I looked, I believe the arc line starts at around $200
edit: found a couple on google shopping- the ks series is close to the size as the motorcycle amp--the 125x4 version is Listed as $519...
Wow it's toooooo expensive, I was thinking something nearer to 100$, but the motorcycle amps are about 50$ so my doubt is if they aren't too cheap...
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10-03-2009, 02:10 PM
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FLAC
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Yeah, small great amps are not cheap... For less than $150, a eBay motorcyle amp is the best option
Oh, and before I forget, make sure to fuse the power cable by the battery, and if the amp doesn't have a internal fuse, add onpe right before the amp
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10-03-2009, 02:18 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by soundman98 Yeah, small great amps are not cheap... For less than $150, a eBay motorcyle amp is the best option
Oh, and before I forget, make sure to fuse the power cable by the battery, and if the amp doesn't have a internal fuse, add onpe right before the amp
Yeeeah I thought so... I hope it sounds well.
So I should put two fuses... should I feed the amp from the m2 or directly from the battery?
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10-03-2009, 02:34 PM
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FLAC
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feed the amp off the battery-- it could draw more than the m2 could put out. most motorcycle amps do not have internal fuses, so to protect your car, and your sanity, it is best to hook up a fuse near the battery, and at the amp/device-- this is so that if you were to get in a accident, and that power wire somehow gets cut/pinched, the fuse at the battery pops, lessening the chance for a electrical fire. or if there is problem with the amp, it will probably pop the fuse near it first, and this will mak it easier to trouble shoot-- you would know that it was not the power wire that was causing the problems, and could focus on the amp and its other connections.
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10-03-2009, 02:40 PM
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Hey, you're trying for the goal by going the other way around, you're crazzzyyyy!
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I use to use motorcycle amps in my install and I actually liked them. They are super cheap (under $30.00) and they get the job done.
Here is the link. Its $32.99 with free shipping. http://cgi.ebay.com/4CH-400-WATT-AMP...d=p3286.c0.m14
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10-03-2009, 02:44 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by soundman98 feed the amp off the battery-- it could draw more than the m2 could put out. most motorcycle amps do not have internal fuses, so to protect your car, and your sanity, it is best to hook up a fuse near the battery, and at the amp/device-- this is so that if you were to get in a accident, and that power wire somehow gets cut/pinched, the fuse at the battery pops, lessening the chance for a electrical fire. or if there is problem with the amp, it will probably pop the fuse near it first, and this will mak it easier to trouble shoot-- you would know that it was not the power wire that was causing the problems, and could focus on the amp and its other connections.
Ok, I will buy the amp soon, and I will do it.
Thanks a lot!!!!!
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