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Eniffey · 05-02-2002, 01:56 PM

I got 6 1/2" Pioneer TS-A1667 (200 watts Each) (50 RMS Each) and 6X9 Pioneer TS-A6995 in the rear (300 Watts Each) (80 RMS Each). I want to buy an AMP prefer Rockford Fosgate but I don't know what type. I want to put it to the max power. IF anyone could help thanks...

soundlzrd · 05-02-2002, 02:20 PM

I wouldnt recommend Fosgate for Mids and highs. I have/had a Fosgate just for my subs, but that fried after a month and wasnt even run hard. I would suggest eclipse or alpine. If you have enought go with a tube amp :smile:

tmanana · 05-02-2002, 03:59 PM

From what my friends in the audio industry have said RF amps have gone down a bit in the recent past. I have a 1st series RF amp (maybe 5 years old) pushing my components that is running strong. However, the newest lines are just not of the same quality. I loved it when you could expect a much higher wattage than what the factory tested it normally. Now, I think the amps are overrated. You might want to try the JBL P-80.4 Amplifier....I've heard some good things about this...and it's reasonably inexpensive.

98Toyozip · 05-02-2002, 06:18 PM

hi,

I also have Pioneer 6 1/2(Pioneer TS-A1667) in front & 6x9 (Pioneer TS-A6995) in back

Iam running them with ALPINE MRP-F200
4 Ch Amp.

Its unbeatable for your speaker combination.
Crystal clear sound.

I also have 2- 12" MTX Subs powered by
Sony’s ES XM-3001SXD Class-D AMP.

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dctodd · 05-03-2002, 10:49 AM

I would NOT go for the Rockford, they are mostly just for subs. If you want clear, clean sound, that has strong power behind it, definetly do the Alpine or JL amps. I would lean toward Alpine, but that's just me. Save the Rockford for a sub, and honestly i can't stand Rockford even for that, made the switch to JL amps for my subs and SOOOO much better.

tmanana · 05-03-2002, 12:03 PM

Definately, Alpine and JL amps are awsome. JL's amps are a bit pricy I must admit, but definately solid. Just determine what your wattage application is going to be, and make sure you get an amp that will overpower them a bit. Nothing cleaner than components with a ton of power.