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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 08:26 PM
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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

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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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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.
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 12:10 AM
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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?
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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.
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