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If you had to choose one amp for your system, which would you choose, and why? (not including the 1 of a kind amp, i.e. mph6300)
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Post by todd217 »

zx950 or outlaw both have more than enough power for todays subs. if i could get my hands on a old rf punch pro 12 then i would use my rt66.
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Post by 12voltjunky »

Ti 500.4 (or zx450, zx475ti). any of these can run an entire system that sounds great and really cranks. you can use the front channels to run both your front and rear speakers, bridge the rear channels for sub duty OR use the front channels to run your components, bridge the rear channels for sub duty but use your head unit to power your rear fill speakers... just my lincoln twins.

If talking about LE amps, I have long wanted to try the roadster 66: 78x4 + 650x1 :hurr:
1- Zx 400 Ti
1- Ti 600.2
1- Ti 500.4 (resurrected by valeks1)
2- Ti 500.4
2- Ti 1000.2
2-Ti RMD, Lpl, PG 1/0 Ga
Ti 6.5 comps, Ti 5x7 coaxials
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Post by Bfowler »

im gonna have to go with zx950 too. or i've always had a soft spot for the octane le
my ex-girlfriend said "its car audio or me"
i've had tougher choices at a soda machine...
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Post by 12voltjunky »

todd217 wrote:zx950 or outlaw both have more than enough power for todays subs. if i could get my hands on a old rf punch pro 12 then i would use my rt66.
indeed, but not as easily attainable as the zx450, etc...
1- Zx 400 Ti
1- Ti 600.2
1- Ti 500.4 (resurrected by valeks1)
2- Ti 500.4
2- Ti 1000.2
2-Ti RMD, Lpl, PG 1/0 Ga
Ti 6.5 comps, Ti 5x7 coaxials
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Post by Pillow »

Rt66 or Roadster or ZX950. In no particular order.
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Post by marko »

reactor/zx950, has all the power and cross over functions and features you could want for most SQ systems 8)
Ti1 headunit (unique)
Outlaw in crate.
2x original shrouded ms2250's.
Route 66 in box + custom m100 to match.
Roadster 66 in flight case
Octane LE in box.
Reactor #186 in flight case.
Reactor EQ232
Ti400.2 AL
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x2 on the Reactor. :thumleft:
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Post by Audiophiliac »

MS1000. Massive power to some good passive comps up front and depending on sub(s), either run them each on a channel or bridge it.

If it would not fit in my car, I would size down to Ti500.4AL or M44. Both of which I have run my system on and they both sounded fantastic! :)
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Post by thedeal7235 »

HAnds Down, REACTOR- luv the look of it, its diff. functionality, etc.(& may consider a roadster66)
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So the top choice so far would be a Reactor/zx950
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Post by The Golden One »

the way i see it only one amp would be a compromise but the roadster amp would be less of a compromise.
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Post by jbob0124 »

I was just curious. I've seen quite a few people with many different amps, and just wonder what people would choose if they could only choose one.
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Post by 12voltjunky »

The Golden One wrote:the way i see it only one amp would be a compromise but the roadster amp would be less of a compromise.
which amp are you referring to?
1- Zx 400 Ti
1- Ti 600.2
1- Ti 500.4 (resurrected by valeks1)
2- Ti 500.4
2- Ti 1000.2
2-Ti RMD, Lpl, PG 1/0 Ga
Ti 6.5 comps, Ti 5x7 coaxials
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Post by The Golden One »

manly from a system design stand point in order for most amps to reach full potential you would need one more amp.but if reaching full potentential is not what your trying to do then most amps above would work just as well.
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Post by thedeal7235 »

i beleive you can reach an amps full potential(ie reactor, or roadster 66) as a single amp, imho
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Post by Misfire »

I might go the route of an MPS2500. Run it as low as you can get it impedance wise and possible liquid cool it! :clap:
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yea liquid cooled is the way to go because an installer told me he took his MPS2500 down to 1/8 ohm and the carpet in his trunk lit on fire.
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The Golden One wrote:yea liquid cooled is the way to go because an installer told me he took his MPS2500 down to 1/8 ohm and the carpet in his trunk lit on fire.
Now thats hot lol
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yea im not sure if the amp survived that event but im thinking not.
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FAS :)
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Post by SolacE »

Im gonna have to say the zx950....

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Post by Misfire »

SolacE wrote:Im gonna have to say the zx950....

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Now that is SEXY!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Post by tonym »

I think the zx950 wins :O
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Post by itchnertamatoa »

in no particular order
ZX950/reactor
FAS
Octane LE
D7056
MC4000
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