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11-06-2006, 10:58 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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4-Channel Car Amp
Hello All,
I am looking to replace my current RF Punch 600 and have narrowed it down to a few choices for a new 4-channel amp.
While I'm not necessarily looking for power, I once in a while like to turn it up.
Mostly looking for something with good range and clarity. I play all different types of music.
I have 2 way Infiniti component speakers (5010cs 5 1/4") up front and have yet to replace the rears - but they will probably be only 6x9 2-ways.
I have narrowed it down to some pretty good brands I think.
1) Alpine MRP F250
2) Kenwood KAC 8452
3) JL Audio A4300
4) Infiniti 7541a
I welcome all comments/suggestions around these amplifiers.
Thank you.
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11-06-2006, 02:05 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Little Elm, Texas
Posts: 13,481
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I'd stick between the JL and the Alpine personally, however, if you're not an audiophile and just want something that sounds good, they will all do the job very well.
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11-06-2006, 08:02 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 216
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i'm a big fan of the infinity amp, not so much of the kenwood. And JL and Alpine both have good reputations...
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11-06-2006, 09:49 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Utica, NY
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your 4 channel
I've had the infinity amp before and let me tell you, it is one heck of an amp...i liked it untill the brackets broke to secure it when i closed my back seat too hard once..OOPPS..anyway..that amp is a great one to get and it sounds awesome..and right now i have the mtx ta5604...both great amps..
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11-06-2006, 10:55 PM
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Car Audio Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Chicagoland (St. Charles,IL)
Posts: 1,931
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1)JL
2)Alpine
3)Infinity
4)Kenwood
IMO
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11-07-2006, 09:06 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Little Elm, Texas
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agreed.
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11-07-2006, 10:27 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Floreeda
Posts: 1,011
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you have the "rare" RF 600.5 amp?
Me too?
curious why you are "upagrading"
or is this the 600.4?
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Trying to fit my 20" iMac into the dash... RF 600.5 amp, two 10" JLW0, 8 Infinity Components
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11-07-2006, 11:24 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 11
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This is the 600.4 (4 channel).
Its a bit old now and I am getting static/engine noise to the front speakers. I have to put a noise filter on the rca's going to the front input. It takes a while for the amp to "warm up" and sound its best.
I'm leaning towards the JL - I've heard nothing but good things about the Infinity but it's just too big in size.
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11-07-2006, 08:00 PM
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 61
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while JL and Alpine are good and well-known brands, consider other brands which are more prominent in the competition scene and will save you money.
to name a few in no order...
Hifonics
US Amps
Diamond Audio
Eclipse
Kicker
Orion Audio
Precision Power
Arc Audio
Memphis
Edit: I just bought this ( http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_3030.html) about 5 minutes ago.  They have a refurshbished one for ~$300.
Last edited by vipervin; 11-08-2006 at 01:35 AM.
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11-08-2006, 03:08 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 42
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I have the infinity, it's nice for sure, but like you said, the size is kind of big. I've been thinking of upgrading to a smaller nice amp.
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11-09-2006, 05:56 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Chicago
Posts: 562
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i had hifonics zeus, and Diamond, both are beautiful AMPS
Yev
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11-11-2006, 01:46 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 8
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regardless of whether you're an audiophile or not, theres a slight chance that you'll ever hear a difference in a good install.
but i have an alpine mrp-f240 and it works just fine for me.
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11-11-2006, 02:17 AM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: NY
Posts: 840
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http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/pro...products_id=46
This is supposedly a good one too, what I'm getting, havn't tried it yet since I just got a new car last tuesday...
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11-11-2006, 02:27 AM
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Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 8
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eD has somewhat of a shiesty reputation for their past... i'd avoid their audioproducts personally, except maybe the sound deadener if it was last resort.
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11-11-2006, 08:32 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Little Elm, Texas
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careful darthness, there's a LOT of people on this board that love eD stuff.
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