1 C400.4 or 2 C300.2?

SamSagaZ
SamSagaZ Posts: 321
edited August 2005 in Car Audio & Electronics
can someone tellme if were better to use 2 300.2 or just 1 400.4?

:)
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  • erobinson
    erobinson Posts: 23
    edited August 2005
    Depends how much power you want to your speakers.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited August 2005
    I would pick the 400.4 simply for the excellent crossover network it has.

    The 300.2 is from 50-250 Hz where the 400.4 is variable from 50-5,000 Hz. Much more flexibility with the 400.4.
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  • SamSagaZ
    SamSagaZ Posts: 321
    edited August 2005
    mm ok, i just asked that because are like the same price 1 400.4 = 2 300.2...

    and for amp the subwoofers?
    1 500.1 or 2 300.2?

    my subwoofers are an pair of MM2124
    and my components mmc6500
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited August 2005
    MacLeod wrote:
    I would pick the 400.4 simply for the excellent crossover network it has.

    The 300.2 is from 50-250 Hz where the 400.4 is variable from 50-5,000 Hz. Much more flexibility with the 400.4.


    I do not know what head unit he is running. So depending on what HU he has the nice crossover network on the 4ch. amp may not be necessary for his setup.


    Another thing to consider is ease of installation. Tow amps is easier than the three :D . This is why I prefer 4ch. amps.
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  • SamSagaZ
    SamSagaZ Posts: 321
    edited August 2005
    well i dont care the installation, i really like hard configurations all these configuration are great to tweak the sound :D

    http://www.pioneeraus.com.au/car_entertainment/cdtuners/dehp8650mp/

    its the HU that i have
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited August 2005
    For dual MM2124's go with the 500.1. Thatll be around 300 watts to each. Not their max potential but definitely enough to get plenty loud! Besides, another 100 watts to each wont be that much noticeable.
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  • SamSagaZ
    SamSagaZ Posts: 321
    edited August 2005
    so for the same amount of money will be better the 500.1
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2005
    Nice HU! Mine is practically the same.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited August 2005
    The 300.2 will overpower a single 2124 so Id play it safe and stick with the 500.1. Plus itll be an easier install.
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  • SamSagaZ
    SamSagaZ Posts: 321
    edited August 2005
    ok, looks like 500.1 is the best choice.
    ill try to find an cheap price in ebay....

    i found a few guys selling that items, but noone have both :(

    in my country i found the 400.4 at 550 U$S and 500.1 530U$S :(

    if i buy it from USA i can save a few bucks
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited August 2005
    Ese stereo es muy bueno :). I think that if you wanted to run an active front stage, you could do it. It says "3-Way Digital Network selectable". That is a very nice head unit and what ever Polk amps you get will give you a nice setup.

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  • SamSagaZ
    SamSagaZ Posts: 321
    edited August 2005
    hehe, your spanish is good :)

    ok, im trying to find some cheap place/ebay guy to buy the amps, but noone have both models :(
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  • SamSagaZ
    SamSagaZ Posts: 321
    edited August 2005
    well, not lucky finding someone that sell c500.1 and c400.4 :(
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  • SamSagaZ
    SamSagaZ Posts: 321
    edited August 2005
    JBL GTO601.1 + C400.4?

    what do you think guys abt this combo?

    someone think that the JBL is like the same as the c500.1?

    or the 500.1 is too much better ?


    i ask that because i found and seller that have both amps. C400.4 and The JLB.
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  • PoweredByDodge
    PoweredByDodge Posts: 4,185
    edited August 2005
    for your application, i think the 500.1 is a better choice. you'll get all the power you need and be able to have all your equipment match.

    the jbl may be more powerful by a little, but you don't need it, and it'll stick out like a sore thumb.

    if you're going to do the JBL then get a JBL 4 channel as well... or do the C400.4 polk and the 500.1 ... tha'ts my opinion.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited August 2005
    Mine too. I dont like mixing amps simply cause it looks funky. Plus I think the Polk is a better amp than the JBL.
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  • SamSagaZ
    SamSagaZ Posts: 321
    edited August 2005
    ok, ill order just the C400.4.. cant find any seller that have both
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  • SamSagaZ
    SamSagaZ Posts: 321
    edited August 2005
    someone know some connector that letme COnnect 1 0AWG Input and 2 0AWG Outputs?
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  • PoweredByDodge
    PoweredByDodge Posts: 4,185
    edited August 2005
    sam - yes - here - http://www.cardomain.com/item/STISTEE0

    $8 US
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  • SamSagaZ
    SamSagaZ Posts: 321
    edited August 2005
    wow! thanks a lot dude!
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  • SamSagaZ
    SamSagaZ Posts: 321
    edited August 2005
    the only problem is that cardomain dont ship outside USA :(

    ill try to find it in another place
    Thanks a lot dude
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