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Re: what in your opinion r the best amps made #72163 02/04/01 11:59 PM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 324 Shoals,IN U.S.A. T trinity Member
trinity Member T Joined: May 2000 Posts: 324 Shoals,IN U.S.A.	A Cadence A5-HC would make them Polks slam. I've owned the Cadence for a little while so far so good. My 4-channel is an Alpine, had it for over a year, still in good shape. Alpine's can be a little pricey, but you can get the Cadence amps pretty cheap online.

Re: what in your opinion r the best amps made #72164 02/05/01 12:01 AM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 324 Shoals,IN U.S.A. T trinity Member
trinity Member T Joined: May 2000 Posts: 324 Shoals,IN U.S.A.	Why do you want to replace the Alpine pushing your Polk subs?

Re: what in your opinion r the best amps made #72165 02/05/01 12:31 AM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 165 NH USA M MTXcontour97SE Member
MTXcontour97SE Member M Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 165 NH USA	Trinity, my alpine is old its a 3527S, puts out a big 70wx2 @ 4ohms. I want to get a new amp for my polks and use the alpine to run some 6x9's....I just looked up the cadence A5-HC its 600x1 @ 2ohms anyone know how it compares to the JBL BP600.1 600x1? They're basically the same price. 5 speed MTX /KKM Custom Intake /Dynomax Super Turbo /TH Fix /Audi A6 Sidemarkers / Badgeless /Audio:(JBL600.1 amp,Polk Dx Subs, Infinity 6953i 6x9's, Lightning Audio Strike Cap)

Re: what in your opinion r the best amps made #72166 02/05/01 09:50 AM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 324 Shoals,IN U.S.A. T trinity Member
trinity Member T Joined: May 2000 Posts: 324 Shoals,IN U.S.A.	I was in the same situation looking at the JBL and Cadence. I think the JBL is just plain ugly, is the main reason I chose the Cadence over it. I would say with the exception of looks, they are about the same, probably could'nt hear a difference.

Re: what in your opinion r the best amps made #72167 02/05/01 01:25 PM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 8,142 D dnewma04 Moderator
dnewma04 Moderator D Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 8,142	Roland, I think you probably got your amp just before the down grade of their product lines. I believe they were bought out (can't remember who) and the new owners decided to target the mid-fi car audio market. If I am correct they changed all (most) their amps to Class D amps. They are much cheaper and easier to get big watts out of. Unfortunately, as with all Class D amps the SQ is not up to par with other types out there. At least not yet....

Re: what in your opinion r the best amps made #72168 02/06/01 05:35 AM
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 382 shelby mi K kcobra Member
kcobra Member K Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 382 shelby mi	i got a alpine amp MRV-T707 it drives my 3 ten inch alumapros real nice it is rated at 600x1 into 4ohms real nice amp had it for a while and you can get them for 300 all day long ------------------ 98 se mtx intake res removed SVT Exhaust SVT gauges SVT front bumper rear is on the way SVT wheels 215/50/zr16 fogs /parking alpine amp 3 ten inch alumapro alusonic subs alpine cda7864 head unit airbox baffles removed 98 se mtx k&n air filter custom short shifter intake res removed SVT Exhaust shoshop off road ypipe svt clutch pres. plate ,flywheel, and trans SVT gauges SVT front bumper SVT wheels fogs /parking airbox baffles removed

Re: what in your opinion r the best amps made #72169 02/12/01 12:48 AM
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 253 Muskegon, Michigan, USA R rollingstash Member
rollingstash Member R Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 253 Muskegon, Michigan, USA	Quote: Originally posted by MTXcontour97SE: Hey roland, you seem to know a lot about car stereo...I'm looking for a 2 channel amp to replace my old alpine...I have 2 10" polk dx's how do you like your polk subs? don't drink and drive.

Re: what in your opinion r the best amps made #72170 02/12/01 01:21 PM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 442 silver spring, md usa S sboardsvt Member
sboardsvt Member S Joined: May 2000 Posts: 442 silver spring, md usa	Soundstreams all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ------------------ 1999 Silver Frost SVT BAT Inlet Pipe /w Monster Flow Filter Front Strut Brace Rear Strut Brace 22mm Rear Sway bar "on the way" H&R Sport Springs Koni Sport Struts Panasonic CPQ-DF800u SoundStream Rubicon 604 Amp 2 SoundStream Class A 5.2 Amps 2 SoundStream SPL 12" Subs SoundStream SVX2 Crossover Rockford Fosgate Capacitor 1999 Silver Frost SVT #2412 of 2760 DOB - 7/30/99 MODS: BAT Inlet Pipe /w Monster Flow Filter, Rear Strut Brace, H&R Sport Springs, Koni Sport Struts, Panasonic CPQ-DF800u, Baer Brake Kit, Brembo Slotted/Crossdrilled rotors for rear brakes, rear KVR Pads, ASA JS6 17" w/ S-02 Pole Position, B&M Shifter, 22mm Rear Sway bar, Bassani Exhaust. SoundStream Rubicon 604 Amp, 2 SoundStream Class A 5.2 Amps, 2 SoundStream SPL 12" Subs, SoundStream SVX2 Crossover, Rockford Fosgate Capacitor.

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