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Memphis
6
3.57%
PPi
16
9.52%
Mcintosh
30
17.86%
Zapco
14
8.33%
Xtant
12
7.14%
JL audio
51
30.36%
Kicker
9
5.36%
Orion
5
2.98%
P. Gold
9
5.36%
OTHER (please list)
34
20.24%
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Best Amplifier: what do you think?

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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 11:26 PM
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Lightbulb Best Amplifier: what do you think?

which one do you think is the best? if you think there are other ones out there that are better, please list.
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 02:52 AM
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What about Hifonics?
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 06:47 AM
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I have the JBL 1200.1 mono amp and it kicks some serious butt!!!
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 02:36 PM
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Originally posted by Hameed
I have the JBL 1200.1 mono amp and it kicks some serious butt!!!

What setup did you end up going with?

(Keep an eye out for a post that is probably going to come out tommorow. I'll email you a preview when I have one) Don't tell nobody!!!
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 02:37 PM
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My bad.

I voted "other":

Diamond Audio #1, Orion #2, Alpine #3.
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 02:09 PM
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If I had money burning a hole in my pocket, I would go with JL for it's features (regulated power supply, great xover options). Otherwise, I go with the best power:money ratio.
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 02:35 PM
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I don't know what you mean by best but to me for sound its either TRU Technology C7T (tube amp) or Linear Power. Bang for the buck Clarion APX1000.2. Looks TRU Tech C7T.
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 04:21 AM
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Originally posted by jmecbr900
What setup did you end up going with?

(Keep an eye out for a post that is probably going to come out tommorow. I'll email you a preview when I have one) Don't tell nobody!!!
I bought a second JL Audio 10W3 V2 Dual 2 Ohm sub off ebay and ofcourse I got the JBL 1200.1 mono amp from Goldark. So for now my audio upgrade will consist of the two subs and amp upgrade. I will upgrade the component speakers later. I will be installing this stuff probably this coming week. I will post a review then.

Should I really get the Polk Auio DB6500's? Someone at work (who is into audio stuff) mentioned to get the Polk Audio Momo6's instead. What have you upgraded your component speakers to? Should I be also pulling out the factory amp and putting in something better when I eventually do that? This audio upgrade will have to be done in stages...........

Yes, please send me a preview when you have completed your upgrade!

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Originally posted by Hameed


Yes, please send me a preview when you have completed your upgrade!
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=102656
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Nice setup....
I also like those Diamond Audio products, for my other car I'll be exploring Diamond Audio 600S.
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 09:31 AM
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Nice setup....
I also like those Diamond Audio products, for my other car I'll be exploring Diamond Audio 600S.
I totally recommend them. That is what I have in my car now. They sound awesome to me. Kinda pricey, but you have to consider their competition. They are competing with MB Quart and Focal which are high-end pricey pieces as well.

I'm very impressed with them so far.
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 11:17 AM
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i voted for others,
here is my personal preference, sinfoni, arc audio, brax, and zapco.
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Eeeing the results I'll tell you right now that Zapco is a better amp then JL in every way. Thats not an opinion either. I personally know quite a few people who switched and I got to tune the system.
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Originally posted by retrodrive
Eeeing the results I'll tell you right now that Zapco is a better amp then JL in every way. Thats not an opinion either. I personally know quite a few people who switched and I got to tune the system.
Which particular model zapco amplifier would you recommend to replace the stock amp in a NAK GS400 to power just the component speakers (not the subs). Component speakers such as DynAudio MW160 7 inch and DynAudio MD100 1.1 inch tweeter?

I did a search on ebay this is what it came up with
Zapco stuff on ebay
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 03:41 PM
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If you want a zapco 4ch I would go with Zapco C2K 4.0. That thing puts out good 100x4 RMS and stays within it's specs. Now if you are going with Dynaudios I would mate them with Macintoch. For some reason Dyns sound better on Macintoch (IMO smooth speakers somewhat harsh and precise amp) and Focals sound Better on Zapcos (vice versa). Dyns will sound very good on Zapcos also though.
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