Old School Showoff Thread

[chrisjoplin]

I just posted the Rockford but also have this Kicker ZR240. I have the product brochure, end caps and birth sheet but am missing the Kicker badge.

[mcm308]

This is what I got... So far...

[Shinju]

German Power!

Helix HXA 400 MKII 4 Channel Amplifier. I got 2 of these! made in 2000 not super old school but will be soon enough!



Amp 2 on the bench all powered up!


Technical specifications HXA 400 MK II
Cont. power rating at 4 ohm per channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 x 65/85 W RMS/max. power
Cont. power rating at 2 ohm per channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 x 100/150 Watts RMS/max. power
Cont. power rating bridged at 4 Ohm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 x 200/300 Watts RMS/max. power
Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 0,2 dB
Total harmonic distortion (THD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 0,009%
TIM distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 0,016%
Signal to noise ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 100 dB
Input impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 kOhm
Input sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700 mV - 8 V
Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 x 25 Ampere
Dimensions (H x W xD) in mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31,5 x 200 x 336
Weight net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,6 kgs

[normalicy]

Originally Posted by chrisjoplin

I just posted the Rockford but also have this Kicker ZR240. I have the product brochure, end caps and birth sheet but am missing the Kicker badge.

Thanks for that birth sheet. I have one as well & was wondering what their actual power was.

[mpowered325is]

Those Helixes look sweet! Love the internal shot

[malutki]

I'm impressed of all these great stuff. i got only a small set of gold sony xm's (two 6020 and three 4520) and two ss picasso (4.480 and 2.440) . maybe in a few time they will be old enough for this thread ;-)

best regards from Europe

[TerryTee]

lots of goodies.....keep it coming

[stills]

^^^as long as it's pre y2k-ish. i don't care.

[Nology]

Just picked up 2 of these BNIB.

[Nology]

One was opened but the other was still wrapped in the foam. Even have the remotes.

[naujokas]

I received a gift - without wires and CD magazine

[normalicy]

Originally Posted by naujokas

I received a gift - without wires and CD magazine

I've still got one of those. One of the best changers I ever owned. I went off-roading in my Jeep with it & it only skipped once.

[bigdwiz]

I've been looking for one of these for a while. Not exactly modern in that it can "only" handle 4 ohm stereo or 8 ohm mono loads. The one I found was 8/10 condition and works perfectly (well, the "high" channels work great, can't test "low" channels until I get a DIN/RCA adapter). The original wiring harness is in place, but the DIN and rca cables have been replaced. Not too many of these left, especially in this condition...

1982 Rockford Fosgate Punch power 360

90 watts x 4 at 4 ohms
180 watts x 2 at 8 ohms

Orig MSRP = approx. $900

Production numbers were pretty limited, anyone know how many were made? I've heard as few as 50, but no evidence to back it up. I know TomTomJr has at least one and fingaz22 has 2 of them, and I believe DavidInGermany has one.








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[lowblueranger]

Beautiful amp!!!^^^^^^^^^^^
I'd like one in my collection but not high on my priority list

[bigdwiz]

Originally Posted by lowblueranger

Beautiful amp!!!^^^^^^^^^^^
I'd like one in my collection but not high on my priority list

You have LOTS of VERY nice stuff in your collection!

BTW, I see those RF Pro 18's on eBay

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[RFVega]

Still faithfully running 2 Rockford Fosgate Punch 150's from 1989 (just before the HD's).. One bridged to 1 15" Cerwin Vega 'Vega' series since 1999 & the other for mids/highs.
The Vega is definitely a very efficient sub that is LOUD & LOW while looking good doing it!


This is a great thread & took me a few days to read it all. I am a true old schooler since 1989 with Rockford Fosgate. Started with 1 Punch 45, 45 & 75, 75 & 150 and finally 2 150's which I have always run up to this very day. Basically never needed anymore & glad I did hold onto them because they are very valued & respected now! I also still run the RF PA-1HD pre amp eq & XV-1 active electronic crossover all from 1989 era. Started with Punch & Punch Pro 15", Crunch & then Cerwin Vega which I stayed with after hearing it. I run the RF Fanatic Coaxials from 2000 (FRC & HPC) and have since 2003.. loud, crisp & clear! I even still run the Clarion 9772RT 'Magi-Tune' pull out deck from 1991. It was rated #1 out of 4 tested in the August 1991 issue of Car Audio & Electronics. I have a entire U-haul box full of old CA&E, AS&S and other mags out then for car stereo.

* Basically amazing the new generation of kids with true raw old school power & knowledge while bringing back the memories & sound for the fellow old schoolers

[lowblueranger]

Yeah, trying to thin the collection a little and the 18's take up a ton of space.

[bigdwiz]

Originally Posted by lowblueranger

Yeah, trying to thin the collection a little and the 18's take up a ton of space.

I bet they would sound SICK in my xB Too bad they plus the box would make my car pop a wheelie


RFVega, I thought you had been a member here for a while. I'm right there with you on the RF story, now, when are we gonna see some install pics? I'm thinking about putting a RF power 650 in my car powering a single Kicker Solo 10" (old school round one) plus some separates in the doors. I'll have to see if the 650 will fit under my seat (doubtful) to replace my RF power 550x. I don't want to give up any trunk space and I'm 100% stealth right now, the way I like it...

Oops guys, sorry, this is the showoff thread not the discussion thread...my bad.


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[hemi4me?]

Wish these fit my car better I would keep them. They sound so good...

[RFVega]

Originally Posted by bigdwiz

RFVega, I thought you had been a member here for a while.

No.. been a member for years now on most of the other major sites, but have missed this one. I got this link from your old school stereo site.

[bigdwiz]

Originally Posted by RFVega

No.. been a member for years now on most of the other major sites, but have missed this one. I got this link from your old school stereo site.

That's great...your experience and knowledge will be greatly appreciated here!

[RFVega]

Originally Posted by bigdwiz

That's great...your experience and knowledge will be greatly appreciated here!

Thanks! I already do like the site.. more quality posts & threads with others that tend to be more mature in age like myself

[Dzaazter]

man, wish I still had my old school amps. SS reference 404,604. PPI art series 1200, i think. The huge white one! damn thieves, stole all of em. Best amps I ever owned.

[raulgz]

1982 rockford fosgate Punch power 360

90 watts x 4 at 4 ohms
180 watts x 2 at 8 ohms

Orig MSRP = approx. $900

Great power for 1982 amp, no ampguts for this amp?

[bigdwiz]

I didn't open my amp, but you can see guts of another here:

Rockford Fosgate power 360 - AmpGuts.com

BTW, the quote about this one being the only one outside the Rockford collection is no longer correct


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