[Infinity]

I'm replacing the "good" stuff in my SportTrac for a much smaller setup (wife's taking the Trac ). I need roughly 4x100 bridgeable, any processing and X-overs are just gravy. I need this in the smallest package manageable. What do you guys know of?

1. Lanzar Opti4x400D $200 refurb
2. Alpine PDX 4.100 Roughly $300
3. Kenwood x4r About $250

BTW, budget is as low as I can go and still get decent stuff. This will power Alpine Type X components (passive) and a Sundown e8.

 

[tyroneshoes]

I'm replacing the "good" stuff in my SportTrac for a much smaller setup (wife's taking the Trac ). I need roughly 4x100 bridgeable, any processing and X-overs are just gravy. Ineed this in the smallest package manageable. What do you guys know of?

1. Lanzar Opti4x400D $200 refurb
2. Alpine PDX 4.100 Roughly $300

BTW, budget is as low as I can go and still get decent stuff. This will power Alpine Type X components (passive) and a Sundown e8.

Kenwood x4r

 

[Infinity]

Kenwood x4r

Thank you, sir. That one looks to 'bout two fiddy.

 

[bigabe]

This amp is nice, compact, reliable, and POWERFUL.

ROCKFORD FOSGATE PUNCH 400X4 ~ OLD SCHOOL RARITY!!! - eBay (item 180334584369 end time Mar-16-09 13:15:37 PDT)

Ignore the 50x4 rating. I've benched these things at 115 x 4 at 4ohm/13.8V.

 

[Infinity]

This amp is nice, compact, reliable, and POWERFUL.

ROCKFORD FOSGATE PUNCH 400X4 ~ OLD SCHOOL RARITY!!! - eBay (item 180334584369 end time Mar-16-09 13:15:37 PDT)

Ignore the 50x4 rating. I've benched these things at 115 x 4 at 4ohm/13.8V.

I've had many of this exact amp. Damn good amps, but run way too hot. I may snag that ***** for my collection, though.

 

[tyroneshoes]

Thank you, sir. That one looks to 'bout two fiddy.

That extra 50 gives you digital TA, crossovers and peq on each channel.

Or for less refurbished ($185)

salectronics.com - KACX4RRB - Kenwood eXcelon KAC-X4R Four Channel Digital Amplifier

Same seller is on ebay for 219 new shipped and a legit seller.

 

[simplyclean]

i'm looking for an amp like that too for a similar, simple install. you should add the arc ks125.4 mini to the list.

 

[Mooble]

Arc Mini. I don't think you'll find anything smaller.

Arc Audio

 

[Infinity]

Arc Mini. I don't think you'll find anything smaller.

Arc Audio

Forgot about those. I like it, but it will likely be too expensive new. I'll check around the boards for a used one.

 

[Mooble]

Forgot about those. I like it, but it will likely be too expensive new. I'll check around the boards for a used one.

They do come up from time to time. I'd take the Arc over any of your other choices except maybe a PDX. Keep watching and you'll probably spot one for a good price.

 

[tyroneshoes]

They do come up from time to time. I'd take the Arc over any of your other choices except maybe a PDX. Keep watching and you'll probably spot one for a good price.

Have you ever tried the x4r?

I had the pdx and the kenwoods and would take the kenwoods any day. All that processing and efficient class d power in a small chassis for 200ish cant be beat. Underrated power as well.

 

[Infinity]

Have you ever tried the x4r?

I had the pdx and the kenwoods and would take the kenwoods any day. All that processing and efficient class d power in a small chassis for 200ish cant be beat. Underrated power as well.

How underrated are we talking?

 

[tyroneshoes]

How underrated are we talking?

Ca&e got 135ish a channel at 13.8 4 ohms stereo. Fused at 75 amps and have it going for over a year with no problems. Runs cool and efficient. Sounds just fine. It's pretty much the perfect amp for your setup.

You can pretend it has an Italian name.

Id prefer it over the pdx because the procesing and youll be getting more power to a sub and a peq on the subchannel.

Plus you can get the optional knob which is a 1 channel peq like the basscube.

 

[Infinity]

Ca&e got 135ish a channel at 13.8 4 ohms stereo. Fused at 75 amps and have it going for over a year with no problems. Runs cool and efficient. Sounds just fine. It's pretty much the perfect amp for your setup.

You can pretend it has an Italian name.

Id prefer it over the pdx because the procesing and youll be getting more power to a sub and a peq on the subchannel.

Plus you can get the optional knob which is a 1 channel peq like the basscube.

I'm digging the sound of this thing. I'll hold until AAAAAAAA gets his new Soundstream Stealths, as they may just be near the same.

 

[bassfromspace]

Ca&e got 135ish a channel at 13.8 4 ohms stereo. Fused at 75 amps and have it going for over a year with no problems. Runs cool and efficient. Sounds just fine. It's pretty much the perfect amp for your setup.

You can pretend it has an Italian name.

Id prefer it over the pdx because the procesing and youll be getting more power to a sub and a peq on the subchannel.

Plus you can get the optional knob which is a 1 channel peq like the basscube.

Amen.

and Amen.

 

[BTA]

I like my X4R as well

 

[tyroneshoes]

I'm digging the sound of this thing. I'll hold until AAAAAAAA gets his new Soundstream Stealths, as they may just be near the same.

You can hold if you wish. But dont forget the kenwoods were $500 at a point and the stealth's are marketed as entry level.

All Im saying is dont let the brand get in the way, look at it objectively and I cant see another 4 channel amp that can do a fraction of what these can any where near the price.

Closest is the zapco dc ref but youd have to go to the 1000 watt 4 channel to get the same amount of power (ok a little more power and more processing but 4x the price and 3x as large)

 

[Infinity]

You can hold if you wish. But dont forget the kenwoods were $500 at a point and the stealth's are marketed as entry level.

All Im saying is dont let the brand get in the way, look at it objectively and I cant see another 4 channel amp that can do a fraction of what these can any where near the price.

Closest is the zapco dc ref but youd have to go to the 1000 watt 4 channel to get the same amount of power (ok a little more power and more processing but 4x the price and 3x as large)

Oh, I am not afraid of the brand at all (they'd be running from a KW DVD head unit), I am just TRYING to not impulse buy the first cool thing I see. Ido that a LOT. I have a closet full of audio equipment, and another full of computer equipment. I'm trying to be good , but you crack pushers are tough to ignore :laugh: (and I'm reading a couple older threads here about the amp).

 

[tyroneshoes]

Oh, I am not afraid of the brand at all (they'd be running from a KW DVD head unit), I am just TRYING to not impulse buy the first cool thing I see. Ido that a LOT. I have a closet full of audio equipment, and another full of computer equipment. I'm trying to be good , but you crack pushers are tough to ignore :laugh: (and I'm reading a couple older threads here about the amp).

Everyone cool's doin it

 

[Infinity]

Everyone cool's doin it

Me, too. Just ordered (shaking head).