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Jan 4, 2006 | 11:59 AM

jtgs400

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Any comments or recommendations on these amps?

I'm in the market for a 5/6 channel amp for my whole system. I'm looking to spend $450 and below for one. I have found a few below but feel free to recommend a differernt model. I'm currently leaning towards the JL, MTX and Soundstreams.

Hifonics ZX8000 Zeus 5ch
http://www.mobilesoundworks.com/Prod...Code=zx%5F8000
JL Audio e6450 6ch
http://www.mobilesoundworks.com/Prod...ductCode=e6450
Kicker KX700.5 5ch
http://www.mobilesoundworks.com/Prod...Code=kx700%5F5
MTX Thunder 895 5ch
http://www.mobilesoundworks.com/Prod...ode=thunder895
Phoenis Gold Octane R 9.0:5 5ch
http://www.mobilesoundworks.com/Prod...ode=r9%5F0%5F5
Soundstream XTA600.5 5ch
http://www.mobilesoundworks.com/Prod...ode=xta600%5F5
Soundstream TRA880.5 5ch
http://www.mobilesoundworks.com/Prod...ode=tra880%5F5

Jan 4, 2006 | 01:04 PM

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If you go JL, don't go with the E series go with the Slash series. Just a personal opinion on that one.

Jan 4, 2006 | 01:05 PM

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is there a reason why your chosing one amp to power everything oppose to a 2 amp setup?Just curious.

Jan 4, 2006 | 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GSoup

is there a reason why your chosing one amp to power everything oppose to a 2 amp setup?Just curious.

I'm looking for simplicity and a stock like look. So the fewer wires and cables to run the better. I'm not looking to win sound quality competitions, just something a little cleaner and louder than stock.

Jan 4, 2006 | 08:17 PM

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Of the ones you mention: 1) Kicker, 2) JL. The MTX would be a distant 3rd. Yeah, the JL slash series amps are better than the e series, but maybe you don't want to spend more cash.
Soundstream is more looks than guts. Hifonics is generally crap. Phoenix Gold I wouldn't touch unless you're talking about one of their better amps.