good 5 channel amp

purevil115 · 07-22-2008, 09:19 PM

I am looking at getting a new amp to power everyting inside my truck. hwats a good 5 channel amp to use that decent priced. I am trying to power all 4 components and the maybe some tweeters plus my 2 ten inch cvrs. I am not looking for alot of spl but nice sound quailty. I have all kicker speakers so I was thinking one of there amps, but whats a good watt rating for the amp. My cd player gets loud but starts to sound bad after 3/4 volume.

tspears · 07-22-2008, 09:43 PM

get a jl audio 500/5. its one bad ass amp and u wont be disapointed with it.

danssoslow · 07-22-2008, 10:11 PM

Don't know how you feel about eD, but if you'd like...

http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...roducts_id=550

OOF! All gone.

Look for Memphis belle, Baby Belle, and/or Fultron Belle.

The Crispy One · 07-25-2008, 04:10 PM

Powerbass 500.5
http://www.powerbassusa.com/products..._class_ab.html

I've had it in my Firebird for over a year, under my sub box, no problems whatsoever. The amp is also the size of a run of the mill 2 channel, which is a main reason I got it for my bird. Price is fairly low for it too.

Speedy2222 · 07-25-2008, 04:11 PM

memphis belle

skinnyg · 07-25-2008, 04:43 PM

memphis belle X2

skinnyg · 07-25-2008, 04:46 PM

Kicker makes one and Arc Audio

purevil115 · 07-25-2008, 04:47 PM

well I got my 700.5 kicker with some kicker tweeters and man I can believe what a great setup it is now.. Loud bass with tons of highs to back it up and really clean mids. I also love the remote gain control, its so nice being able to adjust it that easy.

skinnyg · 07-25-2008, 05:03 PM

AceX · 07-25-2008, 06:28 PM

ARC Audio KS900.6 is probably the most impressive multi-channel amp I've seen in action.

Independent gain controls for each channel. Ultra flexible. Best watt/$. Just feed it the power it wants and it will reward you...

***paint toad*** · 07-25-2008, 07:19 PM

keep a lookout for one of these.......my buddy has one in his excab powering an 8w7 and mb quart components......

http://cgi.ebay.com/Precision-Power-...3286.m14.l1318

danssoslow · 07-25-2008, 07:20 PM

That Arc is a clean looking amp.

The is a Soundstream Van Gogh on fleabay with 2 days left @$102.50 rught now.

As a matter of fact, ther are a ton of 5&6 channel amps on ebay. It's a good way to find out what is out there, old school and new.

skinnyg · 07-25-2008, 07:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by paint toad

keep a lookout for one of these.......my buddy has one in his excab powering an 8w7 and mb quart components......

http://cgi.ebay.com/Precision-Power-...3286.m14.l1318

I like PPI and all but that amp is butt ugly, it actually looks like a flea market amp

***paint toad*** · 07-25-2008, 08:44 PM

it does look ugly kinda....but it is a bad ass amp

AceX · 07-26-2008, 04:11 AM

You know its a sad day when people care more about the aesthetic of an amplifier than the performance...

danssoslow · 07-26-2008, 04:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AceX

You know its a sad day when people care more about the aesthetic of an amplifier than the performance...

C'mon now, would anyone have rocked the old Power650 and 1000 if it looked like this:

Without the covers, those PPI amps aren't half bad looking. They remind me of a Star Trek ship. The S.S. Boomchikawahwah. I don't mind it myself.

***paint toad*** · 07-26-2008, 04:44 AM

they look good in a good install....

dammit,and i was just sitting in his truck jamming but didn't have my camera to get a pic with the 8w7 mounted and all cleaned up

skinnyg · 07-26-2008, 11:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AceX

You know its a sad day when people care more about the aesthetic of an amplifier than the performance...

who said i cared more about what it looked like? I look at both.

purevil115 · 07-26-2008, 03:51 PM

I care alot about the way an amp looks cause it out in the open in my truck and I dont want to look at some ugly thing. But I dont want it to sound like poo either so I think I got the best of both worlds. I am in love with this amp, sounds so great nice and crisp everything, and so loud

01cherryreds10 · 07-26-2008, 04:28 PM

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but it's suggested you set the gains on the head unit first before even touching that bass knob.

skinnyg · 07-26-2008, 06:28 PM

gains on the head unit?

no
set the gain on the amp with a dmm so you dont clip the sub then when you turn the knob to max it will never go above that point so you are safe. Knobs are kind of handy, especially if you have gobs of watts at substage. I keep mine down most of the time then I can jam it when i want or when a song doesnt have a strong bass line turn it up.

leprechaun1874 · 07-26-2008, 08:36 PM

I bought a MTX 4405 a few years ago. And it looks good too.

RMS Power measured at 12.5 Volts DC:
25 Watts RMS/Ch x 4 into 4 Ohms with less than 1% Thd+N
50 Watts RMS/Ch x 4 into 2 Ohms with less than 1% Thd+N
100 Watts RMS bridged x 2 into 4 Ohms with less than 1% Thd+N
Subwoofer
100 Watts RMS into 4 Ohms with less than 1% Thd+N
200 Watts RMS into 2 Ohms with less than 1% Thd+N
Dynamic Power measured at 14.4 Volts DC
Front and Rear
65 Watts x 4 into a 4 Ohm load
125 Watts x 4 into a 2 Ohm load
250 Watts bridged x 2 into a 4 Ohm load
Subwoofer
150 Watts x 1 into a 4 Ohm load

300 Watts x 1 into a 2 Ohm load

07-22-2008, 09:19 PM	#1
purevil115 Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,977 Location: lousiville, Ohio User is: OffLine	good 5 channel amp I am looking at getting a new amp to power everyting inside my truck. hwats a good 5 channel amp to use that decent priced. I am trying to power all 4 components and the maybe some tweeters plus my 2 ten inch cvrs. I am not looking for alot of spl but nice sound quailty. I have all kicker speakers so I was thinking one of there amps, but whats a good watt rating for the amp. My cd player gets loud but starts to sound bad after 3/4 volume.
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07-22-2008, 09:43 PM	#2
tspears Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 357 Location: wv User is: OffLine	Re: good 5 channel amp get a jl audio 500/5. its one bad ass amp and u wont be disapointed with it.
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07-22-2008, 10:11 PM	#3
danssoslow Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 472 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: good 5 channel amp Don't know how you feel about eD, but if you'd like... http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...roducts_id=550 OOF! All gone. Look for Memphis belle, Baby Belle, and/or Fultron Belle. Last edited by danssoslow : 07-22-2008 at 10:13 PM.
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07-25-2008, 04:10 PM	#4
The Crispy One Project Low Flame: Begun Age: 24 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 35 Location: Daytona Beach User is: OffLine	Re: good 5 channel amp Powerbass 500.5 http://www.powerbassusa.com/products..._class_ab.html I've had it in my Firebird for over a year, under my sub box, no problems whatsoever. The amp is also the size of a run of the mill 2 channel, which is a main reason I got it for my bird. Price is fairly low for it too.
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skinnyg Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,715 Location: Hagerstown, MD User is: OffLine	Re: good 5 channel amp memphis belle X2
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07-25-2008, 04:46 PM	#7
skinnyg Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,715 Location: Hagerstown, MD User is: OffLine	Re: good 5 channel amp Kicker makes one and Arc Audio
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07-25-2008, 04:47 PM	#8
purevil115 Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,977 Location: lousiville, Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: good 5 channel amp well I got my 700.5 kicker with some kicker tweeters and man I can believe what a great setup it is now.. Loud bass with tons of highs to back it up and really clean mids. I also love the remote gain control, its so nice being able to adjust it that easy.
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07-25-2008, 06:28 PM	#10
AceX I <3 ARC Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 91 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: good 5 channel amp ARC Audio KS900.6 is probably the most impressive multi-channel amp I've seen in action. Independent gain controls for each channel. Ultra flexible. Best watt/$. Just feed it the power it wants and it will reward you...
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07-25-2008, 07:19 PM	#11
*paint toad* i'm back Age: 39 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 19,000 Location: morton il User is: Online	Re: good 5 channel amp keep a lookout for one of these.......my buddy has one in his excab powering an 8w7 and mb quart components...... http://cgi.ebay.com/Precision-Power-...3286.m14.l1318
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07-25-2008, 07:20 PM	#12
danssoslow Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 472 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: good 5 channel amp That Arc is a clean looking amp. The is a Soundstream Van Gogh on fleabay with 2 days left @$102.50 rught now. As a matter of fact, ther are a ton of 5&6 channel amps on ebay. It's a good way to find out what is out there, old school and new.
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07-25-2008, 07:59 PM	#13
skinnyg Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,715 Location: Hagerstown, MD User is: OffLine	Re: good 5 channel amp Quote: Originally Posted by paint toad keep a lookout for one of these.......my buddy has one in his excab powering an 8w7 and mb quart components...... http://cgi.ebay.com/Precision-Power-...3286.m14.l1318 I like PPI and all but that amp is butt ugly, it actually looks like a flea market amp
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07-25-2008, 08:44 PM	#14
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AceX I <3 ARC Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 91 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: good 5 channel amp You know its a sad day when people care more about the aesthetic of an amplifier than the performance...
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danssoslow Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 472 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: good 5 channel amp Quote: Originally Posted by AceX You know its a sad day when people care more about the aesthetic of an amplifier than the performance... C'mon now, would anyone have rocked the old Power650 and 1000 if it looked like this: Without the covers, those PPI amps aren't half bad looking. They remind me of a Star Trek ship. The S.S. Boomchikawahwah. I don't mind it myself.
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*paint toad* i'm back Age: 39 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 19,000 Location: morton il User is: Online	Re: good 5 channel amp they look good in a good install.... dammit,and i was just sitting in his truck jamming but didn't have my camera to get a pic with the 8w7 mounted and all cleaned up
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skinnyg Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,715 Location: Hagerstown, MD User is: OffLine	Re: good 5 channel amp Quote: Originally Posted by AceX You know its a sad day when people care more about the aesthetic of an amplifier than the performance... who said i cared more about what it looked like? I look at both.
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purevil115 Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,977 Location: lousiville, Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: good 5 channel amp I care alot about the way an amp looks cause it out in the open in my truck and I dont want to look at some ugly thing. But I dont want it to sound like poo either so I think I got the best of both worlds. I am in love with this amp, sounds so great nice and crisp everything, and so loud
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01cherryreds10 Wanna see some magic? Age: 18 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,830 Location: Illinois User is: Online	Re: good 5 channel amp Someone correct me if I'm wrong but it's suggested you set the gains on the head unit first before even touching that bass knob.
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skinnyg Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,715 Location: Hagerstown, MD User is: OffLine	Re: good 5 channel amp gains on the head unit? no set the gain on the amp with a dmm so you dont clip the sub then when you turn the knob to max it will never go above that point so you are safe. Knobs are kind of handy, especially if you have gobs of watts at substage. I keep mine down most of the time then I can jam it when i want or when a song doesnt have a strong bass line turn it up.
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leprechaun1874 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 325 Location: Charlotte User is: OffLine	Re: good 5 channel amp I bought a MTX 4405 a few years ago. And it looks good too. RMS Power measured at 12.5 Volts DC: 25 Watts RMS/Ch x 4 into 4 Ohms with less than 1% Thd+N 50 Watts RMS/Ch x 4 into 2 Ohms with less than 1% Thd+N 100 Watts RMS bridged x 2 into 4 Ohms with less than 1% Thd+N Subwoofer 100 Watts RMS into 4 Ohms with less than 1% Thd+N 200 Watts RMS into 2 Ohms with less than 1% Thd+N Dynamic Power measured at 14.4 Volts DC Front and Rear 65 Watts x 4 into a 4 Ohm load 125 Watts x 4 into a 2 Ohm load 250 Watts bridged x 2 into a 4 Ohm load Subwoofer 150 Watts x 1 into a 4 Ohm load 300 Watts x 1 into a 2 Ohm load
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