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So, I have an MBQ OA800 4 channel amplifier rated at 100w rms x4 channels @ 4ohms running to ID CTX65CS and CTX65's. Though the sound is very nice and pretty quiet for a $120 amp, it lacks the volume and power I was expecting, even though its not CEA compliant or have D-Class efficiency. I've heard 75watt amps that would give the OA800 a run for its money.
Not to knock MBQ for their Onyx line, not at all, they're quite good for what they are, just not enough.
So I had decided to move up to their CEA certified Reference series to get a true 125w x4 channel @ 4ohm setup (RA1000.4) and return the OA800 as I'm still within the return period.
Oddly, I'm new to entry level equipment and so I find myself lost trying to form some kind of opinion in regards to sub $200 amps (with the exception of 1 amp, I've never spent less than $400 for any amp but this is for my commuter so I didn't want to spend +$3k plus for my hardware).
So, though I had already decided on the RA1000.4, the Soundstream P4.800 caught my attention, as well as the MA BX4 D-Class and NX4 AB.
The Soundstream is not CEA certified but is rated at 125w x 4channels @ 4 ohms also.
The MA's are rated at 100-120w x4 channels @ 4 ohms and are CEA certified but I'm a bit worried about the NX4 size as I've never seen an AB amp put out that kind of power in that size of a chassis. D-Class amps on the other hand can be ridiculously light and compact.
So here I am, seeking opinions:
MBQ RA1000.4
Soundstream P4.800
Possible Alternatives:
Massive Audio NX4
Massive Audio BX4
What do you guys think? Also, aesthetics are part of the buy in. I'm partial to the simplicity of flat black square amps with little to no color so amps like Awkwardly shaped Sony's and Pioneers overly shiny and weird chassis mounts are out of the question lmao!!!
Not to knock MBQ for their Onyx line, not at all, they're quite good for what they are, just not enough.
So I had decided to move up to their CEA certified Reference series to get a true 125w x4 channel @ 4ohm setup (RA1000.4) and return the OA800 as I'm still within the return period.
Oddly, I'm new to entry level equipment and so I find myself lost trying to form some kind of opinion in regards to sub $200 amps (with the exception of 1 amp, I've never spent less than $400 for any amp but this is for my commuter so I didn't want to spend +$3k plus for my hardware).
So, though I had already decided on the RA1000.4, the Soundstream P4.800 caught my attention, as well as the MA BX4 D-Class and NX4 AB.
The Soundstream is not CEA certified but is rated at 125w x 4channels @ 4 ohms also.
The MA's are rated at 100-120w x4 channels @ 4 ohms and are CEA certified but I'm a bit worried about the NX4 size as I've never seen an AB amp put out that kind of power in that size of a chassis. D-Class amps on the other hand can be ridiculously light and compact.
So here I am, seeking opinions:
MBQ RA1000.4
Soundstream P4.800
Possible Alternatives:
Massive Audio NX4
Massive Audio BX4
What do you guys think? Also, aesthetics are part of the buy in. I'm partial to the simplicity of flat black square amps with little to no color so amps like Awkwardly shaped Sony's and Pioneers overly shiny and weird chassis mounts are out of the question lmao!!!
