i'm working on upgrading my stereo soon. right now i have a 4 channel 260 watt optimus amp and some also crappy old 10" rockford subs. i'm planning on a new head unit, new subs, and a good set of components. i'd like to spend 150 or less for the components and i was looking at these options:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...969162495&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...968882721&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...968871938&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...968650082&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

or maybe the cheaper infiniti set.
i'm leaning towards the crystals or mb quarts. any opinions? also, will these sound ok with the monsoon amp or will i need to run them off of a separate amp? i could use the optimus for the components and get a new amp for the subs. i'm open to any suggestions here. thanks

jayme

 

I'd get the Crystals or Pioneers. I'd spend the money on a better amp for the components than to use the Optimus, unless you are more concerned with louder over clarity.

 

you think the optimus would hurt sound quality that much? how bad would it sound if the speakers were run off of the head unit or factory amp?

 

The Optimus is better than the HU or Monsoon, but I would hear a difference between it and other aftermarket amps. You might not though.

I would try it out 1st to be certain. If it's up to your standards, go for it. You might be able to sell it and get something better.