Roadster 66 how good/bad are they

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Roadster 66 how good/bad are they

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I have a NIB roadster 66 that I am thinking about putting into my civic anybody tell me how this amp is for sound and power output ?
I have a set of xenon 6.5 front a set of 8" kicker cvr8 (wanted pg but could not find at the time) for the rear.
I also need to know what would be the best 12" sub to use with the amp.
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Post by 12voltjunky »

bruther has used one in his install...check it out if you havent already!
maybe he can comment on its performance?
the roadster 66 should push a 12" rsdc very well.
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Post by gridracer »

I hope its good I have a brand new one I plan on using eventually.
Check my buyer/seller ratings http://phoenixphorum.com/gridracer-vt4548.html

I have more PG stuff than one guy ever needs.
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Post by ttocs »

I have been considering buying one as well, they look to be fairly solid amps and great for a LE amp to actually use. I don't know what bad things you will hear about them honestly...
what else can I say I am a grumpy asshole most of the time.
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Post by ZTwenty8SSR »

I really do not want to hear anything really bad about them but I prefer to know now before I waste any time on it.
I have been trying to find a rsdc122 but have not had much luck yet maybe I'll post in buy/sell later if I don't find something.
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Post by Marcotah »

You can find RSDCs at onlinecarstereo.com...
Wodering about this amp Too...
Really good looking, and also great SQ accordingly to some reviews.
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I had no problem finding RSDC's on ebay.
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great amp!!!
Really like my RSd's. You would have a hard time telling the difference in comparision to the Ti line in regards to SQ. Also the same guy who had a hand in designing the MS serie's worked on the RSd's as well. I researched these amps (RSd's) quite a bit and could not find any bad reviews at all. If your gonna run a simple modest power sorta system it's a great amp with sweet looks. I'm thinking about buying one just to match my Roadster limited edition Dickie's shirt i got from Bogart... :lol:
there was a great review in Car audio and electronic's from an issue in 07 I think.
hell just go buy one you won't be dissapointed at all.
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when I finally get my system installed in the camaro I will let you know, I will be running 2 10" RSDc and a Roaster66
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rsd's are solid and sound great. the only downside is the size
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http://phoenixphorum.com/and-so-it-begi ... 91-25.html

I have been running the Roadster in my car for over a year now and love it. It is running a set of RSD6.5cs up front and a RSDc124 subwoofer and it has plenty of power for me. It sounds comparable to my previous setup in that car with a Ti500.4 actively running the components and a X600.1 running the RSDc sub (see page 1 of my install for those pics). The best part about it is the lack of fan noise compared to the Ti500.4 during quiet music passages or changes in songs.
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i wonder does the bass sound the same or is it more powerful or less powerful and is it clearer or less clear?
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Post by ZTwenty8SSR »

Cool thanks for the info good to hear and see some pics from someone using the amp. :clap:
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Anybody know where I can find a pdf or even just a scan of the roadster manual.
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http://download.phoenixphorum.com/Manua ... itionAmps/

Look in that "directory".. its down the bottom.. :)
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I need the roadster 66 not the route 66 but thanks anyway.
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oops.. my bad... had roadster in my head.. sorry.. :(
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ZTwenty8SSR wrote:Anybody know where I can find a pdf or even just a scan of the roadster manual.
I've been meaning to do this, but have been extremely lazy in doing so. I will try to remind myself to get the manual scanned and post it by next week.
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I have one somewhere, but until I find it, you can go here:
http://download.phoenixphorum.com/Manua ... fiers/RSD/

and download the manual for the 600.1 which is the sub amp inside the Roadster66 and the 500.4 is the 4-channel amp inside the Roadster66.
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Post by ZTwenty8SSR »

I found 2 rsdc122 anybody think that the sub side of the roadster is/is not strong enough to run both speakers at a total of 2ohms?
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For sure....... That amp will beat them pretty decently but only give 'em 300 watts each.......
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Post by 12voltjunky »

what would be the most significant advantages/disadvantages of running 3 rsdc 10" opposed to 2 rsdc 10" from the same amount of power - say 1000 to 1200 watts?
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the advantage...about 1 db's...

disadvantage....losing another .8ish cubicfoot of space in your trunk and gaining 20lbs
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12voltjunky wrote:what would be the most significant advantages/disadvantages of running 3 rsdc 10" opposed to 2 rsdc 10" from the same amount of power - say 1000 to 1200 watts?
I guess if you run 3 amps for 3 subs it might be louder Buy I don't really know.
That's what I would do to run 3 subs.
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I went to pick up my roadster 66 that has been at a friends place for a year now in NY and I have not until today seen it and almost fell on my ass when i saw the number on the box.
Should I use it or keep it in my collection ?
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