2DMNFST

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Hey guys, my Kicker amplifier just crapped out on me today so I'm looking for something to replace it with. I am looking for one that is reasonable price new or used. If you guys can help me out it would be appreciated.

Alex

KEE AUDIO

iTrader: (65)

What's your price range and power your looking for? I've got a ton of stuff.

2DMNFST

iTrader: (16)

I am trying to stay around $100-$150, I dont know if thats possible or not but thats my goal..lol. As far as power, as long as it has the power to power 4 speakers and sound half way decent thats all I need.

Alex

CH@Dbee

MB Quart Discus series amps, best bang for your buck on the market right now. cheap and do the power they say they do.

2DMNFST

iTrader: (16)

Alright, I will look into them. I was looking at Alpine but they seem pretty expensive and am currently looking into a Kenwood KAC-8404 but don't know too much about them.

Alex

cfallsguy

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If your wanting used try craigslist, can sometimes find some deals, just research what your looking at. Also, test it out before you buy it (assuming your speakers and such are already wired up)

99Bluz28

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US AMPS, XT-800.4 v2, would do you good.

DAVE00

iTrader: (10)

I just put that amp in on my setup, and it is AMAZING!!! The sound quality is really good and it pushes to my 4 (2 door and 2 sail) extremely well. The price is right there and I picked it up on Ebay for $169 shipped. 99Bluz28 is also very helpful and was a great resource and help when picking my amp and setting up my system.

cfallsguy

iTrader: (1)

US Amps are great quality and can be had for under $200. I just picked up an m1d1 for $150 and its amazing for my subs. They are also made in the U.S.A.

bmnicolosi

iTrader: (2)

Pioneer GM-4300F $120
Kicker 08ZX200.4 $126
Eclipse EA4200 $129
Rockford Fosgate R300-4 $138
JBL GT5-A604 $138
Total Mobile Audio T320.4 $139
MB Quart DSC450 $139
Pioneer GM-6400F $149
Alpine MRP-F300 $157
MB Quart DSC480 $179

2DMNFST

iTrader: (16)

Right now I am between the Alpine MRP-F300 ($143), the US Amps XT-800.4 v2 ($169), or the Kenwood KAC-8404 ($121). Currently I am leaning towards the Alpine since I have an Alpine Headunit/speakers and have had no issues with them. But want you guys opinions, which would you go with of the three?

Alex

dilatedpeoples28

iTrader: (16)

out of the 3, i would go with US amps. i have the m1d1 and the quality is awesome.

DAVE00

iTrader: (10)

As stated before I luv the USamp I got (same model u are looking at) and the quality is next to none. From what I've seen in reviews the usamps are a very good bang for the buck and alpine is a little overpriced for what u get. Sometimes matching the hu and speaker combo is not the best as for amps as you have better choices out there.

2DMNFST

iTrader: (16)

Alright guys, I just bought the US Amps XT-800.4 v2. So I'll let you guys know how I like it once its installed.

Alex

2DMNFST

iTrader: (16)

Well I got the amp in the mail today and seems like a very nice quality piece. But i dont think my original amp crapped out on me now as the new one doesn't do anything either..

Any advice guys? I have checked all the fuses and they are all fine, the amp is getting power, but nothing is coming from the speakers. The headunit works and lights up, and if I wire a speaker directly to the headunit then it produces noise. If it means anything just before I began having this issue I did an air bag clock spring install, but I dont see how that would effect the amp.. Any help would be appreciated.

Alex

99Bluz28

iTrader: (35)

Check the remote turn on wire, subwoofer setting on headunitand the Amp. Also are the rca's hooked up correctly on the headunit ,and the Amp?

2DMNFST

iTrader: (16)

Thanks for the reply, I will certainly check into this. But probably won't be till after class tomorrow, since I'm about to head to work. But please keep the advice coming, this stereo situation is really starting to irratate me..lol

Alex

2DMNFST

iTrader: (16)

Alright thanks guys, I got it working now I just need another RCA cable and I'll be set.

Alex

99Bluz28

iTrader: (35)

So it was just a bad set of rca cables?

2DMNFST

iTrader: (16)

Nope, it was the remote turn on wire. But, I need another RCA cable because the US Amp has a slightly different set-up then my Kicker so in order to use all four channels I need two RCA cables unlike with the Kicker where one RCA cable worked all four channels.

Alex