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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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OK, so I installed Boston Acoustic SX60s in all 4 corners on my 04 GT Vert a few months ago, powered off the Pioneer 880PRS head unit. I really want to install an amp to power the BAs, and have been looking at the Alpine MRP-F450. What do you guys think? I have an 800w Alpine amp powering 2 JL 10w3v2 subs in my truck now, and that amp seems to work very well, which is why I was thinking of installing another Alpine amp.

BTW: The RMS power rating on the BAs is 65 watts, IIRC, and the RMS on the F450 amp is 70x4, again, IIRC.

Thanks,

-John
Old Sep 26, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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How much do you want to spend?
Old Sep 26, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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Haha, less than $300. So far, I was looking at the Alpine MRP-F450.

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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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Zapco makes great stuff, this is their bottom line... http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...Product_ID=594$230

The alpine you like... http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=3730$230

Great amp and warranty... http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/pro...products_id=46$245

A cheap amp that would work great.... http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/2218$82

Another cheap amp that would work good... http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/4364$180

Old Sep 26, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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How in the WORLD is that IKE amp so cheap? It has better specs than any of the others!

-John
Old Sep 26, 2007 | 01:19 PM
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It is made in china and has had the same design for 10 years. It will put out its rated power, but the elemental designs amp will actually put out considereably more then its rated power.

Old Sep 26, 2007 | 01:55 PM
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Gotcha, thanks for the links.

-John
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