[car audio] Amp Questions..

[dieselstation]

So i've decided to just go a lil bit higher end then what i was expecting to go.. and now i've kinda sorta rounded it down to what i'm looking at.

Looking for a mono and a 4 channel amp. The single channel is going to power a Solobaric 12" L5 sub, and the 4 channel is going to power the normal speakers (which will get updated soon). So i'm thinking for the single channel, something at least 500watts.. and for the 4 channel, something with at least 100watts to each channel.

now onto my question. Which brand? i'm looking to spend at the most $350 for each amp.

Hifonics?
Audiobahn?
Rockford Fosgate? (i don't think i can actually afford this)
Alphasonik? (they are cousins to Audiobahn.. same company owns both)
something else? (recommend me a brand)

Of course Audiobahn is everyone's favorite darling right now.. but should i be considering HiFonics? I've also heard really good things about Alphasonik so i might give them a try unless someone convinces me otherwise. At least their amps look DAMN sexy.

or should i just go the safe route and get Fosgates even though their ugly as hell. I've considered going Lanzar but somehow that brand gives me the impression of Swap Meet stuff. I can't really afford the good stuff like Alpine or JL or whatever.. so that's out of the question.

 

[Spoooon]

I remember reading bad things about Audiobahn in some of the car stereo forums I used to frequent. And not many people like Rockford Fosgate these days.

 

[dieselstation]

so that leaves Hifonics and Alphasonik?

 

[Spoooon]

Originally posted by: dieselstation
so that leaves Hifonics and Alphasonik?

I've never heard of Alphasonik before. What about Kicker?

KX500.2 500x1 bridged into 4 ohms, $354.95 at www.mmxpress.com.

 

[TheNemesis]

JBL is very good for the price, I own a 600.1

 

[Shockwave]

Dear God dont get Audiobahn.

US Acoustics and JBL are good budget amps. Crossfire would work well also.
Is that 350 per amp or total? I assume per...
At that range you could also *almost* get into JL Audio. Good amps, although your mono would probably be a touch above 400 (for the 500.1, which may be a bit small)
Also, Phoenix Gold Tantrum line would be along that price as well, also good amps.

 

[Shockwave]

Hell, completely forgot Avoinixxx

Good amps, alot of happy users with those. Probabl Avoinixx or JBL for the buget, JL or PG if you wanna drop a bit more then what you have budgeted (Mainly more for the mono amps, the 4 ways would be in line)

 

[dieselstation]

Originally posted by: Shockwave
Hell, completely forgot Avoinixxx

Good amps, alot of happy users with those. Probabl Avoinixx or JBL for the buget, JL or PG if you wanna drop a bit more then what you have budgeted (Mainly more for the mono amps, the 4 ways would be in line)

Where can i get Avionixx amps besides their website?

 

[Shockwave]

There website it is. I dont think you can find them elsewhere. There a good source though, no worries.