[guynextdoor81]

Looking for some opinions or recommendations on a 4 channel amp to run 2 x 6.5 F and 2 x 6x9 R. Speakers are not purchased yet but will be 'entry level' around the 50-75W RMS range.

Reference project is here: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/1...411458-need-help-upgrade-recommendations.html

Is anybody familiar with the Sony Xplod XMZR604? [ame]http://www.amazon.com/Sony-XM-ZR604-Channel-Stereo-Amplifier/dp/B002R8MSKS[/ame] . This series is trashed pretty hard around here but it makes sense with my budget.

Would love to hear more options, must be able to be purchased in Canada, preferably $150 range.

Thanks!

 

[sweeneyp]

I have this amp (Pioneer GM-D9500F), I would check it out.
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-GM-D9500F-4-Channel-Bridgeable-Amplifier/dp/B00364QOA2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1335842453&sr=1-1[/ame]
It powers my front door 6x9's and rear door 6.75". Its 80 watts RMS 4 ohms and 100 watts at 2 ohm. Plus its a D class so its efficient and small.

after looking through the other thread you linked, 6x9's are power hungry. but when powered they get loud. I don't think a headunit's 17 watts could even dream of keeping up with a 80 watt 6x9. My 6x9's are deafening loud.

 

[guynextdoor81]

Looks like a very nice unit, unfortunately up here in Canada the stuff is much more expensive. Most places sell that one for $300 and I'm leery about buying over the border. In my range, closest option I can find is this would be something like: http://www.crutchfield.ca/Sound_Ordnance_M4075_75W_x_4_Car_Amplifier_p/777m4075.htm but I am unfamiliar with this brand and dont know if it would be any better than the Sony.

 

[sweeneyp]

Oh shoot, have to buy in Canada...read over that :facepalm: sorry :lol:

Sound Ordnance is Crutchfield's store brand, I have never had experience with the brand besides using their sub box's (which are nice). Specs wise it looks good and it has a 3 year warranty (always a plus). Only downside is its not CEA certified, so its not guarenteed to produce the power the specs say (I've been burned by that in the past), but its not a cheap brand either so you should be fine. Crutchfield wouldn't make an inferior product like that I believe.

After looking at crutchfield.ca & amazon.ca I don't think your going to get better than that for $150. You would be looking at the ~$200+ range to get that kind of power from a major brand.

 

[guynextdoor81]

Lol, no prob! I did some looking around and came across the Alpine MRP-F300. Still a bit overbudget at $200 and only 50x4 but is class D and very well reviewed. Will just have to make good speaker and HU decisions!

Thanks for your input!

 

[mos805]

For budged amps these Aura RPMs from Parts Express have gotten pretty good reviews http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=269-190 if you aren't opposed to going used I would suggest looking at diymobileaudio.com in their for sale section there usually are great deals in there from other users.

 

[guynextdoor81]

For budged amps these Aura RPMs from Parts Express have gotten pretty good reviews http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=269-190 if you aren't opposed to going used I would suggest looking at diymobileaudio.com in their for sale section there usually are great deals in there from other users.

I appreciate your input, I looked into this line and it doesn't appear to be sold in Canada. Most carriers will not deliver to PO boxes (rural address where I live) and the company I work for will not accept personal international shipments as duty/brokerage is automatically billed to the company. I have access to shops with Canadian shipping warehouses (Crutchfield, Futureshop, Best Buy, etc).

Thanks!

 

[pablotweek]

I am running the MRX-F30 which is the class D version of the MRP-F300. I paid about $150. It is rated 50x4 and 75x4 @ 2 ohm. Actual tested output is around 90x4 @ 2 ohm. It slams, never heats up, and the cooling fan in my head unit is louder than the amp noise floor. There is also an MRX-F35 in some markets which is the 2012 version that packs more power.

 

[spicyTuna]

Have you looked at the alpine ktp-445u?

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500KTP445U/Alpine-KTP-445U.html?tp=115

I don't have any experience with it but it makes for a cheap and easy upgrade since it just plugs in and doesn't look it it require a dedicated power source from the battery.


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[pablotweek]

I don't personally, but it's a good idea, if you can fit it. Even at full power you're unlikely to ever blow a typical 15A/20A radio fuse with something like that.

 

[guynextdoor81]

Have you looked at the alpine ktp-445u?

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500KTP445U/Alpine-KTP-445U.html?tp=115

I don't have any experience with it but it makes for a cheap and easy upgrade since it just plugs in and doesn't look it it require a dedicated power source from the battery.


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I looked at that but havent found an alpine HU that I like, I think i get better bang for my buck with the store brand On sale for $120 http://www.crutchfield.ca/Sound_Ordnance_M4075_75W_x_4_Car_Amplifier_p/777m4075.htm. Looking at either Kenwood KDC-BT652U (price) or KDC-BT852HD (appearance).

My next challenge is figuring out the speakers. There is a Polk db series special at Crutchfield and db651s and db691 both get very good reviews but the site says not compatible with my car. Anyone ever put these in a gen 9 Corolla? Maybe that should be a new thread...

Thanks all!

 

[pablotweek]

The db651s are quite shallow, I'd be surprised if they didn't fit. I had them in my last car. This might help

www.polkaudio.com/downloads/db651_linedrawing.pdf