I'm fairly new to the audio world and was looking for a decent setup. None of these speakers are purchased, I just plan on getting them. If there are any suggestions on getting something else within a similar price range please feel free to do so. I just stuck with these as I know focal and JL audio are good quality brands.

I assume a 4-channel amp would be best suited for my needs as I could run a single to each component and a bridge for the sub. Im looking for a 2nd hand amp so I don't fork over a fortune. Are the jl 300/4 good enough to power these? I also seen that people powered two subs on a
Monoblock. If that's the case I was also looking at the jl 500/2.

HU: alpine XDA-X100
Speakers: focal 165vb components
Sub: JL audio 12w3v2
Amp: ?

Thanks for any input and help.

 

i have used this amp in s2000 several times, it will fit above gas tank and be completly out of the way
http://www.jlaudio.com/xd500-3-car-a...plifiers-98267

 

this is what im using for my system. 100w to each door and 320w to the sub. plus its only $200 brand new.

http://www.powerbass...d-4-ch-mini-amp

 

i used the JL 300/4 before and it worked great.

 

i'm also amp shopping, and am strongly considering the Precision Power Phantom P900.4, which is going for a v. good price at sonicelectronix:

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...er-P900.4.html

here's some more background reading on the amp:

http://www.pasmag.com/car-audio/test...004-amplifier-

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...m-900-4-a.html

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...enwood-hu.html

 

I love my Audison Lrx 6.9 http://www.audison.com/

I blew out my little 8 inch sub so only running two speakers up front now, but this amp is sooooo flexible it doesn't matter. In fact, having hard time figuring out how I want to expand since there are lots of choices. Anyways, I was running five speakers (including sub) in my old Mazda rx7 with this amp, then sold the car and bought a 2005 s2000. Kept the amp and bought new speakers. It's not tons of power, but it's certainly more than enough. Tech guys love it too as it is very easy to tune and play with. If you want to build a system in stages, or think you'll want to take the amp with you to your next car, this amp is the right one to pick. If you want to spend less money, look at a cheaper Audison. These amps are known to last a very long time.

Hobbes

 

Thanks for sharing this. I may possibly be ordering this amp. Great price for a d class and puts out good power.

 

agreed

 

I'm a huge fan of the Alpine PDX series. I've had a PDX 4.100 in the past, and just ordered a PDX-5 for my new setup.

A 75W rating typically puts out 100+W actual RMS power. They are way underrated -- small, lightweight and look cool as well.