Amp question

m00npie
m00npie Posts: 697
edited April 2007 in Car Audio & Electronics
Does anyone know of or have any experience with SPL amps? I just took my car to a shop to have a system installed and those are the amps they quoted.

I'm more into home audio than I am car audio but I figured a little upgrade over the stock stereo would be nice.

Thanks
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited April 2007
    I have a friend using one to power to kicker L7 15s. It died on him.
    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited April 2007
    I would go with something else....
    Alpine: CDA-7949
    Alpine: PXA-H600
    Alpine: CHA-S624, KCA-420i, KCA-410C
    Rainbow: CS 265 Profi Phase Plug / SL 165
    ARC Audio: 4150-XXK / 1500v1-XXK
    JL Audio: 10W6v2 (x2)
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited April 2007
    Always struck me as a flea market brand.
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  • m00npie
    m00npie Posts: 697
    edited April 2007
    I wish I had done more research on it before putting a down payment on it. I figured anything had to be better than the stock system and I'm not looking for much more than that since I don't spend a lot of time in the car. I'll see if I can get it switched.

    Thanks again!
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited April 2007
    Dont sweat it dude.

    If youre just wanting some tunes to listen to while you drive to work and back AND youre buying them thru an authorized dealer that can help you out if they crap out, youll be fine.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited April 2007
    Agreed.... if they have a warranty, your're covered.
    Alpine: CDA-7949
    Alpine: PXA-H600
    Alpine: CHA-S624, KCA-420i, KCA-410C
    Rainbow: CS 265 Profi Phase Plug / SL 165
    ARC Audio: 4150-XXK / 1500v1-XXK
    JL Audio: 10W6v2 (x2)
    KnuKonceptz
    Second Skin
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  • PoweredByDodge
    PoweredByDodge Posts: 4,185
    edited April 2007
    can't you return the damn thing?
    The Artist formerly known as PoweredByDodge
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  • m00npie
    m00npie Posts: 697
    edited April 2007
    After they gave me the quote, they scheduled the installation for next week. Their receipt claims special order items could not be refunded but I explained to them I didn't want the SPL amps. They are going to put 2 kicker amps in instead. Not sure if they are any better but at least I've heard of them.

    Below is the list of stuff... I asked for Polks but they are not a dealer and again, I might spend up to 6 hours in the car per week while at work and then it gets left at the airport over the weekend so I just needed something with better sound than stock.

    Sony CDX-GT710 - Receiver
    Front Components - 6 1/2 -Kicker 05KS62
    Back - 6 1/2 Kicker 07DS600 2 way
    Sub - Kicker 10'' Comp VR 07CVR102
    Sub Amp - 150 x1 Kicker ZX300.1
    Speaker Amp - 60 x 4 Kicker ZX350.4

    I hope to get a new truck by the end of the year. At that time, I will get serious about getting a system recommended by fellow Polkies!

    Thanks again for your comments.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited April 2007
    Much better! Kicker makes very good amps.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited April 2007
    Great choice on the Kicker amps. I used many Kicker amps over the years, and would not have any issues running them again.
    Alpine: CDA-7949
    Alpine: PXA-H600
    Alpine: CHA-S624, KCA-420i, KCA-410C
    Rainbow: CS 265 Profi Phase Plug / SL 165
    ARC Audio: 4150-XXK / 1500v1-XXK
    JL Audio: 10W6v2 (x2)
    KnuKonceptz
    Second Skin
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