| Author | Message | ||
     A. Ali (Alia176) Member Username: Alia176 Post Number: 46 Registered: 03-2003 |
Looking for opinions on the following 4 channel car audio amps: MA AUDIO 800 Watts p/n: HK-597(full Mosfet) MA AUDIO 800 watts p/n: M483i(partial mosfet or maybe none) ULTRA LINEAR 800 watts p/n: UL4475 (full Mosfet) SONY XPLOD (can't remember how many watts) The amp will be used to power the following JBL speakers: 1 pair of tweets -front 1 pair of 4" coax speakers (mids)- front 1 pair of 5.25" coax speakers (low?) front, bottom of doors. Maybe in parallel with rear speakers. 1 pair of 6.5" coax speakers (low) - rear roof The sub is powered by its own amp. Specs on the MA Audio: http://mainstreet-audio.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=1&Produ ct_Code=M483I&Affiliate=123 Specs on the Ultra Linear: http://www.adleraudio.com/detail.asp?mdl=UL4475 Thanks for any input on the amps. Pros/cons/warranty/distortion/ etc. | ||
| Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Senior Member Username: Leslie Post Number: 2188 Registered: 02-2002 |
Well, I wouldn't describe myself as an "audiophile", but most folks I've talked wth have suggested to stay away from the Sony xplod stuff, supposedly not their best product..... FWIW.... -L | ||
| todd powell (In4ma) New Member Username: In4ma Post Number: 8 Registered: 05-2003 |
i will agree on the above comment..personally i would go with a full mosfet amp... | ||
| Roland Kutasi (Disco1) Member Username: Disco1 Post Number: 143 Registered: 10-2002 |
Either the HK597 or Ultra UL4475 will do the job. If you can afford it, Boston speakers are the way to go. when you say the sub is powered by its own amp, what is the sub you are referring to and what size is it, and you haven't mentioned installing woofers. What sort of head unit do you have? | ||
| Joel (Jsaenz80) New Member Username: Jsaenz80 Post Number: 24 Registered: 04-2003 |
Well I tend to lean towards MA, check out my car's page if you want a look. Internally both MA amps should be the same just one is flashier than the other... I'd go MA, I've heard good things about the ultra linear but yes please DO stay away from Sony unless you're on a tight budget | ||
| Phillip Perkinson (Rover4x4) Member Username: Rover4x4 Post Number: 215 Registered: 02-2003 |
my X plodes suck ass I am thinking maybe some POLK's | ||
| Roland Kutasi (Disco1) Member Username: Disco1 Post Number: 150 Registered: 10-2002 |
What do the POLK's suck....oh never mind! | ||
| Kevin Fedyk (Kovert) New Member Username: Kovert Post Number: 25 Registered: 05-2003 |
I worked in a stereo shop for a while, and I'll tell you, I loved my A/D/S stuff. I put two free air 8" in my 325i deck, and they were great. Happen to have them if anybody is interested? But I also put a 6.5" Boston Acoustic set in a friends ride. Different sound. Best bet is to hear them honestly. I know most stores don't have great setups but you can get an idea of what is a smoother more mellow speaker versus a harsh tinny sound. Some people just prefer one over the other. | ||
| Roland Kutasi (Disco1) Member Username: Disco1 Post Number: 152 Registered: 10-2002 |
Tinny sound = LR factory set up. I can't see how anyone can prefer this to any other aftermarket sound systems. | ||
| Kevin Fedyk (Kovert) New Member Username: Kovert Post Number: 27 Registered: 05-2003 |
No what I'm saying is that some people prefer more of a tinny sound even from aftermarket speakers. Take Infinity tweeters for example, or JBL tweeters. | ||
| A. Ali (Alia176) Member Username: Alia176 Post Number: 48 Registered: 03-2003 |
Thanks for all the ideas guys, keep them coming. I'll stay away from the Sony unit! More info: Head unit is a Sony 35wx4 CD changer: CDX757MX (mp3/cdr/cdw/etc) Subwoofer: Basslink by Infinity, don't remember much of its specs but you can find it on the web. Price wise the M483i and the Linear is the same so that won't be an issue. I have never heard of the Linear amp so any thoughts on this particular amp is encouraged. I like the physical case of the linear since it's not very flashy and looks simply made. | ||
| Kevin Fedyk (Kovert) New Member Username: Kovert Post Number: 29 Registered: 05-2003 |
I've had a Sony Head unit for almost 5 years now. It's a Mobile ES model and it's made it's way from a Wrangler, to a 325i, now to a Wolfsburg. Keeps on going and never had a problem once.. | ||
| A. Ali (Alia176) Member Username: Alia176 Post Number: 49 Registered: 03-2003 |
Joel, I wasn't able to find your name on the photo gallery. Is there another name? | ||
| Roland Kutasi (Disco1) Member Username: Disco1 Post Number: 154 Registered: 10-2002 |
Ali. If you are happy with your choice of amps go with it, as long as it can provide you with the power you wish to run, the system you want looks OK to me, however, if you are wanting to "blow your socks off", it back to the drawing board. | ||
| Joel (Jsaenz80) New Member Username: Jsaenz80 Post Number: 28 Registered: 04-2003 |
ummm click on the link for my member name there youll find a soundomain webpage for my ride... | ||
| Kevin Fedyk (Kovert) New Member Username: Kovert Post Number: 31 Registered: 05-2003 |
check out sound city. SOmetimes you can get some good deal on some equipment for some low prices. Overstock and such. |
