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Oct 6 2013 08:41pm
im buying either of these

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_67930_Hifonics-BRX640.4.html

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_67883_MB-Quart-RA640.4.html


i just want to know what one i should get


im only interested in answers relateing to the above amps only plz
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Oct 6 2013 10:18pm
flip a coin. reality is they are very very similar.

i like the mb quart models interface design a lot more than the hifonics. putting settings controls on top of the amp is just soooo much more convenient.

however the hifonics is cea-2006 compliant which is about the only thing i'd say it has an advantage spec vs spec.

crossovers are different but i doubt the difference is actually relevant to what you are going to use it for.

the hifonics has a remote gain knob option whereas the mb quart doesn't...again pretty much irrelevant.

if it were me i'd go mb quart since i have a fair amount of confidence in the power and signal quality ratings(same thing as cea-2006 compliance) and i very much prefer its layout and a bonus of it being more cosmetically appealing.
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Oct 7 2013 05:57pm
Both brands are good for the $. I have to agree with Subwoofer.
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Oct 7 2013 06:35pm
say i got 50rms front and 60 rms backs

would i hurt my front if i get a 60rms amp
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Oct 7 2013 06:37pm
what model speakers?

also those amps are 80rms@4ohms watts not 60 so now im confused.
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Oct 7 2013 06:48pm
Quote (Subwoofer @ Oct 7 2013 07:37pm)
what model speakers?

also those amps are 80rms@4ohms watts not 60 so now im confused.


im just setting up a couple of builds thats all, if you really wana know this is what i got planed so for

for 80rms setup

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_34373_Alpine-SPS-610C.html
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_34374_Alpine-SPS-619.html
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_67883_MB-Quart-RA640.4.html

60rms setup

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_60497_Rockford-Fosgate-P1675-S.html
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_18208_Rockford-Fosgate-P1694.html
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_44579_Kenwood-X450-4.html

50rms setup from a local shop
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_6583_JL-Audio-TR650-CSi.html $150 local or $130 from crutchfield.ca
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_1603_JL-Audio-TR690-TXi.html $140 local or $130 from crutchfield.ca

not sure on the amp thats why im asking will a 60rm amp work


im trying to keep everyone under a certian power useage as in a low power system

This post was edited by DragonSoldier82 on Oct 7 2013 06:51pm
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Oct 7 2013 06:51pm
ya i wouldn't worry about them. 60 should be plenty safe on those,

the reason i asked specific models is because if it was like $40 speakers then i would of said no lol.
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Oct 7 2013 06:55pm
Quote (Subwoofer @ Oct 7 2013 07:51pm)
ya i wouldn't worry about them. 60 should be plenty safe on those,

the reason i asked specific models is because if it was like $40 speakers then i would of said no lol.


np i learned a lot from this fourm that kenwood is a beast of an amp i can set it to 60rm from the fronts and 100rms for the back

but im still undecided these are the onlything left to get lol

i got the rest of it just trying to decided that to get
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Oct 7 2013 06:59pm
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np i learned a lot from this fourm that kenwood is a beast of an amp i can set it to 60rm from the fronts and 100rms for the back

but im still undecided these are the onlything left to get lol

i got the rest of it just trying to decided that to get


wth is with that kenwoods specs lol

RMS Power Rating:

4 ohms: 60 watts x 2 chan. + 100 watts x 2 chan.
2 ohms: 75 watts x 2 chan. + 150 watts x 2 chan.

2 channels have 60rms and 2 channels have 100rms.......soo weird.
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Oct 7 2013 07:01pm
Quote (Subwoofer @ Oct 7 2013 07:59pm)
wth is with that kenwoods specs lol

RMS Power Rating:

    4 ohms: 60 watts x 2 chan. + 100 watts x 2 chan.
    2 ohms: 75 watts x 2 chan. + 150 watts x 2 chan.

2 channels have 60rms and 2 channels have 100rms.......soo weird.


its a dual amp in 1 chassis from what ive been reading
you can switch it also 100 rms front 60 back or you can do 60 rms front and bridge 300rms in rear for subs its a neat amp

this is what i pulled from a webpage

this sweet-looking Kenwood Excelon X450-4 4-channel amplifier gives "versatility" a whole new meaning. Think of it as two amps in one housing. The first amp serves up 60 watts RMS each to two speakers, while the second amp delivers 100 watts RMS to two others (or 150 watts each to two 2-ohm subs). Here are some possible system configurations that this amp can run:
Power your front speakers with 60 watts RMS each, and rear-fill speakers with 100 watts each;
Power a set of component speakers up front with 100 RMS watts each, and the rear-fills with 60 watts each;
Power your front speakers with 60 watts RMS each, and two subwoofers with up to 150 watts each;
Power your front speakers with 60 watts RMS each, and a larger subwoofer with 300 watts.
Kenwood Excelon X450-4 4-channel amplifier
Tuning where you need it
High-pass filters on both amps let you tailor the sound to fit your vehicle and speakers. When you're running a subwoofer, you can adjust a low-pass filter and a bass boost on Amp B to get just the right bass for your vehicle, while optimizing your sub's performance.

Cooling fan
The unique fin shape of the extruded aluminum heatsink helps pull heat away from the amp's interior, reducing distortion and extending the amp's life. An intelligent thermal management system continually monitors the temperature and turns on a cooling fan when necessary, saving your music from any interruptions due to overheating

Highlights:
4-channel car amplifier
Amp A: 60 watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms (75 watts RMS x 2 at 2 ohms)
Amp B: 100 watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms (150 watts RMS x 2 at 2 ohms)
Amp B bridged: 300 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms (4-ohm stable bridged, Amp A not bridgable)
variable high-pass filters on all channels (50-200 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
variable low-pass filter on B channels (50-200 Hz, 24 dB/octave)
variable bass boost on B channels (0-18 dB at 40 Hz)
cooling fan
preamp inputs
fuse rating: 40A x 2
4-gauge power and ground leads recommended — wiring and hardware not included with amplifier
13-5/8"W x 2-3/16"H x 7-3/8"D

This post was edited by DragonSoldier82 on Oct 7 2013 07:04pm
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