Low cost good amp for db5251's

xj4094dg
xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
edited September 2009 in Garage Sale
Hello Car Audio Forum Gurus.

I haven't done any Car Audio in years and don't know anything anymore. I bought a pair of db5251's and need a low cost amp.

Something good, but no huge budget ($100.00 or less?). I got a new pair of db5251's from Polk for $79.00 (using 100 Polk bucks).

Suggestions welcome.

Thanks in advance.
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  • cadenceclipse
    cadenceclipse Posts: 459
    edited September 2009
    no, not a huge budget, good luck. i think walmart sells amps for $100. who'd want that though. crutchfield actually has 3 amps under 100 rite now. i'd act. if i had 2 choose i'd say RF. but can't beat cadence outlet. cadencesound.com. proly get a 4channel for that price. i want some polk buks
    Polk MM6501 kick panels, Eclipse cd7200mkll and SW9122 Bomb Box, Cadence A4, A7, CAP5, JL8W3V3
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  • greg2350
    greg2350 Posts: 544
    edited September 2009
    I know this is 60 more than your budget but they would make those db's sound so good.

    http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_13578_Polk+Audio+PA200.4.html
    TV: Philips 42" LCD 1080p
    Front Speakers: Polk Audio RT800i
    Center Speaker: Polk Audio CS1
    Surround Speakers: Polk Audio R50's powered of Denon AVR
    Subwoofer: Polk Audio DSW pro500
    AVR: Denon 3801
    DVD Player: Denon DVM 745 upscale 1080p
    Sat: Directtv HD 10
    Front Speakers Amp: Rotel RB 890
    Center Speaker amp: Rotel 970 BX
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited September 2009
    Thanks greg2350 and cadenceclipse.

    Again, I don't know S about car audio, many $ have been spent on the home system, but I don't spend a lot of time in the Jag so I don't want to spend a huge amount there.

    I'm checking out all your suggestions though and appreciate your input. I love this forum....

    Do either of you know anything about this alpine amp: Alpine MRP-F240 ?

    Thanks again.

    BTW, polk sent me an email to take part in a survey one day and gave me the POLK BUCKS for my time.
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  • cadenceclipse
    cadenceclipse Posts: 459
    edited September 2009
    yeah, its an alpine, so can't b that bad.

    polk amps on sale at crutchfield now. stil say cadence..

    word, was that survey for home audio?
    Polk MM6501 kick panels, Eclipse cd7200mkll and SW9122 Bomb Box, Cadence A4, A7, CAP5, JL8W3V3
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited September 2009
    cadenceclipse wrote: »
    yeah, its an alpine, so can't b that bad.

    polk amps on sale at crutchfield now. stil say cadence..

    word, was that survey for home audio?

    The survey was regarding the new look of the website. I told them it looked like they were selling lots of outdoor and HT in a box at first glance. I thought the site examples they showed me were kinda cheesy.
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  • cadenceclipse
    cadenceclipse Posts: 459
    edited September 2009
    and they gave u 100 buks?? sweet what u want 2 know about amp? think u want 2 know about a diff. amp..
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited September 2009
    OK. I found this amp: Alpine MRP-F240 V-Power Car Amplifier. 64.99.

    Specs:

    Power Output: RMS Continuous Power (at 14.4V, 20 Hz to
    20kHz)
    Per channel into 4 ohms (0.08% THD) ... MRP-F240: 40Wx4
    MRP-T220: 50Wx2
    Per channel into 2 ohms (0.3% THD) ..... MRP-F240: 50Wx4
    MRP-T220: 70Wx2
    Bridged into 4 ohms (0.3% THD) ......... MRP-F240: 100Wx2
    MRP-T220: 140Wx1
    Total MAX Power .......................................... MRP-F240: 360W
    MRP-T220: 250W
    Frequency Response ................... 10 Hz to 50 kHz (+0, –1 dB)
    Signal-to-Noise Ratio
    (referenced to rated power) ........................................ 100 dBA
    Slew factor ........................................................ Greater than 5
    Input Sensitivity (for rated power
    output) ........................ 200mV to 4.0V (1.0V at center detent)
    Input Impedance ................................................... 10k ohms<
    Speaker Impedance ............................... 4 or 2 ohms (Stereo),
    4 ohms (Bridged)
    Active Dividing Network Frequency and
    Slope .................................................. 80 Hz, 18 dB per octave
    Bass EQ ........................ MRP-F240: 50Hz, 0 to +12 dB (CH3/4)
    MRP-T220: 50Hz, 0 to +12 dB (CH1/2)
    Power Requirement .................. 11 – 16V DC Negative Ground
    Dimensions (W x H x D)
    MRP-F240 ................................ 266mm x 60mm x 242mm
    (10-7/16" x 2-3/8" x 9-1/2")
    MRP-T220 ................................ 206mm x 60mm x 242mm
    (8-1/8" x 2-3/8" x 9-1/2")


    What do you think? Will this work? Again, its within budget.

    Thanks.:cool:
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