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      05-07-2009, 03:49 PM   #1
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what are the good amps for under $200?

need to have 2-channel, 300W+ rms x 2 channel @ 2 ohm
or you guys can list some good brands and I'll search.
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600W+ at under $200....there are no "good" amps unless you can find one on closeout.

Anyway, your selection criteria should not be based on price and wattage alone. The size of the amp, its class (digital or AB) and its features are equally important.

Assuming you are looking for a sub amp, most people would want to install it behind a panel or below the trunk floor to keep the car looking stock in which case you will be forced to select a class D amp since they are small and put out very little heat.

So give us more info about how you intend to use the amp and that will help narrow the search down quite a bit.
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And once you get an idea what you're looking for, be sure to check Craigslist. There are so many used amps & subs on there, it's ridiculous. You will be able to get a better quality amp for your price range if you're willing to go used.
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600W+ at under $200....there are no "good" amps unless you can find one on closeout.

Anyway, your selection criteria should not be based on price and wattage alone. The size of the amp, its class (digital or AB) and its features are equally important.

Assuming you are looking for a sub amp, most people would want to install it behind a panel or below the trunk floor to keep the car looking stock in which case you will be forced to select a class D amp since they are small and put out very little heat.

So give us more info about how you intend to use the amp and that will help narrow the search down quite a bit.
My alpine mrp m500 mono amp blown and I need something to replace it but this time I want 2-channel for underseats and in the trunk. Reason is the subs have different ohm and watt. Either class D or AB is fine as it will be sitting on top of the plastic panel on the driver side. I dont want to spend too much money on this as Im just looking a lil bass. Thanks
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Pioneer GM-5400T (190W RMS x 2 at 2 ohms):

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-09-PIONEER-G...3A1%7C294%3A50

You do not need more than that power if you are just driving the 2 ohms SWS-8. The high level input of this amp is 6.5V max, so you will have to use the LOC recommended in your last thread to avoid any issues.

Disregard the PM that I sent you... :thumbsup:
It's cool

I also have a dvc 4 ohm 300W rms sub in the trunk
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It's cool

I also have a dvc 4 ohm 300W rms sub in the trunk
I deleted my post because I did not read the part that you want a 3-sub combo...

What is more practical in your case is a 4-channel amp configured for 3-channel, one that is stable at 2 ohms (SWS-8) in stereo. It looks like the Alpine MRP-F600V could be your ticket, as it is relatively inexpensive and powerfull... 150W RMS for each SWS-8 at 2 ohms in stereo, and 300W RMS at 4 ohms bridged mono for your trunk dvc sub.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ALPINE-MRP-F600-...3A1%7C294%3A50

Anything else in that power range will be cheapo brands or much more expensive...

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Check ebay for fosgate p6001 or p6002 should be able to get those for around $200 they are so good I bought two for each of my subs but im crazy I cant have enough bass
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