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New. Looking for confirmation on XS amps.
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 9:10 am
by BLACKonBLACK98
Let me start off by saying whats up. I found this forum after googling for hours trying to get as much info as possible before i make a purchase. I am new to PG and would have never geussed I'd be looking at older amps for my build, but after researching and researching i think it might be the way to go.
I am looking at buying 2 XS6600s to run my active 4 way system. All my processing/crossovers will will be handled by an h701 so I am looking for something that can give me some good, clean power without all the bells and whistles. I finally found the manual for these amps (thanks btw) and I'm loving the simplicity of the it with everything defeated. Not to mention I really like the simple classic look.
So whats the word on these amps? Should I pull the trigger?
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 9:18 am
by gkitching
Welcome to the forums!
Yes I think you would be happy with that amp line. As you say it's a pretty clean look and simple layout. With 2 of them you would have plenty of channels to work with!
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 9:24 am
by Bfowler
Welcome to the phorum!
the xs amps rock. I have about 11 of them in various forums.
the xs6600 is essentially a xs4300 and xs2300 in the same heat sink
they are very realizable, and even if you do happen to do something dumb (I have a couple times...

) they are pretty easy to work on and repair.
also, we have a sticky somewhere with all the R-net values if you want to swap them out of the xs amp. (not sure if you are using any the crossovers on board...but a helpful read if so)
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 9:31 am
by BLACKonBLACK98
i checked the rnet info out but was much more excited when i found out i could defeat all the crossovers. simplest way is usually the best, right?
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 9:38 am
by BLACKonBLACK98
1 more question...
i was reading some old reviews (and later the manual) where they keep referring to the input voltage as .1-3v. with the h701 the signal will be at 4 volts.
i have a general understanding of input voltage/gain but have never come across a scenario where the signal was higher than the range (that i know of anyway).
i'm assuming its nothing to be concerned with...
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 9:40 am
by Bfowler
yessir!
so....what speakers are you going with?

Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 9:51 am
by BLACKonBLACK98
CDT drt-25, hd-3, and m6 3 way active front stage.
sub duty will be ib 8" of some variety. looking at id8v.3, new sundown e8, or these cheap ed ehqs 8s i just picked up. i'll probably do a little shootout and pic whichever sounds best.
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 9:57 am
by Bfowler
nice, and balck on black...heard nothing but good things from the id8
and the car?
3 way active....8"ib...is this a m3?
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 10:07 am
by AVICJR
Not to deter you away from the XS but if you needed to save a little room in the install you could look at a Ti900.7 also. The Ti is very versatile.
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 10:07 am
by BLACKonBLACK98
98 nissan maxima. heres my build log:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2975304
got a lot of things going on at once. hope to be ready in the next couple months and do some shows.
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 10:12 am
by BLACKonBLACK98
AVICJR wrote:Not to deter you away from the XS but if you needed to save a little room in the install you could look at a Ti900.7 also. The Ti is very versatile.
i looked at that one also but i would still need more than 1 to get the power i'm looking for. room isnt a huge issue as my trunk will be built around whatever i end up with. thats one of the things that made me go ib. with tanks, compressors, batteries, amps, etc. i cleared out a lot of room by not having a box. but i also want to get those low lows.
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 10:25 am
by Bfowler
BLACKonBLACK98 wrote:98 nissan maxima. heres my build log:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2975304
got a lot of things going on at once. hope to be ready in the next couple months and do some shows.
nice! i did a little write when i did my brothers 97 maxmima i was gonna link you to...but loooking at your car domain..i think you are well beyond that!
so why only the ib with all the room?
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 10:39 am
by BLACKonBLACK98
1) theres a lot of other stuff going into the trunk
2) going for a real clean look. i don't want to wall off most of my trunk with a box
3) i've heard good things concerning sq and ib
4) maximas hold a lot of sound in the trunk. i think i might be able to get a close to equal output level in the cabin ib
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 11:14 am
by AVICJR
Looks like you've put a lot of work in your car. Very nice so far. What part of H-town you from?
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 11:43 am
by BLACKonBLACK98
sw/uptown.
well guys... its been fun, but looks like i'm going another route. after what seems like forever i finally decided... then as quick as it came it went away. i have been lured away at the last minute by an unbeatable deal, but should it fall through i'll be back to the xs6600.