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Old May 23, 2002 | 10:47 PM
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Default Which amp?

Punch 800.4

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Alpine MRV F540

ME:
Alpine 7875 HU
Focal 165k2
Midbass
Image Dynamics IDQ 12 4ohm

I want to power the Focals and bridge the other channel to power the sub.

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Justin
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Old May 23, 2002 | 10:56 PM
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I personaly would go with the Alpine. It has a little less advertised power but better THD levels.
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Old May 23, 2002 | 11:15 PM
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I have the 800A4, that pushed my sub. I let my friend use it for the same thing as what your trying to do, it worked really well. highs were very loud, 100 watts is a lot for some highs. And he was pushin some Jl sub on the other side. Sounded good!

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Old May 24, 2002 | 12:46 AM
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Justin,

I would go with the Punch only because you are going to use half of it to power the sub... I don't think the Alpine will have the ***** to do what you want it to do.

Also, the Rockford amp will be clean enough for your high end speakers.

Shane
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Old May 25, 2002 | 10:57 PM
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Thanks guys, still no sure which one I will get. Keep 'em coming...
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Old May 25, 2002 | 11:06 PM
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If it makes u feel beter i am am planning to get some focal 165 k2s, and push them with my 800A4. I have heard a lot of RF amps for highs, and I cant sa a bad thing about them. guess thats why i am goanna keep mine. Are you going to get an external Xover?

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