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Old May 1, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JR HAWK 9
Avionixx 600.4 and an eD NINe.1....

thinking about going with 2 - Alpine PDX 150.4's and a PDX 1000.1 in the way future. It would be great to see what my CDT's sound like with 300watts to them
I got those amps...
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Old May 1, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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I got those amps...
which ones?? The PDX's? If so, how do you like them?
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Old May 2, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by JR HAWK 9
which ones?? The PDX's? If so, how do you like them?

Oh hellzyeah I like them a LOT! Suckers crank and they don't get too hot, low maintenance, I'm happy!

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Old May 2, 2007 | 06:26 AM
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What you runnin with the 2500.1?
a pair of kicker 15" L7s.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 07:32 AM
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currently running JBL power series, will be trying to sell them because I want the PDX's from alpine, if you're interested in a PX300.4 from JBL I have one, its one hell of an amp.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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Those PDX amps are nice, but they're not worth the money, really. Try a Pioneer PRS-D4100F, even though it has a little less power (unless you NEED the extra bit)
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Old May 2, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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I have read that the PDX's have been putting out more than their rated power and others have recommended them over the PRS lineup. Although who knows, as a lot of what you hear should be taken with a grain of salt. I like the PDX's because they put out great power in a VERY compact size. This would allow me to run 3 of them in the current space I have allocated for my amps. I don't see me switching anytime soon though and as of right now they are just a dream...lol
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Old May 2, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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Yeah, come to think of it, those are pretty small
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yeah, it would allow me to run one 150.4 bridged on my front comps for 300watts to each of them and another 150.4 bridged on my M6 midbass for 300watts each. I would then run a 1000.1 on my sub. Having the chance to run that much power to my comps/midbass makes me want to do it, but those amps -ARE- pricey
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Old May 2, 2007 | 01:18 PM
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Except that you'll just blow your speakers if you even try to use that kind of power, making it worthless.
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nah, not if you have them properly crossed over and take it easy. I have heard of people running 250+ watts to their CDT's and they say they love it. I just would like the extra headroom
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Originally Posted by JR HAWK 9
I have read that the PDX's have been putting out more than their rated power and others have recommended them over the PRS lineup. Although who knows, as a lot of what you hear should be taken with a grain of salt. I like the PDX's because they put out great power in a VERY compact size. This would allow me to run 3 of them in the current space I have allocated for my amps. I don't see me switching anytime soon though and as of right now they are just a dream...lol
When I got both the PDX amps, they came with a document showing what they were putting out @RMS, my 1.1000 was rated @1153 watts RMS, the 4.150 was rated @182X4 RMS...

At first I thought :wtf: is this ****, one of my friends told me what these sheets meant, they told me that my amps were kicking ***, I said cool!!!
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Old May 2, 2007 | 05:07 PM
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Elemental Designs in my car and the girls. Of course I am a little biased... I am an employee so it would be sacrilege to run anything else plus our products are very nice as I am sure a few of you know.
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Originally Posted by dragonrage
Those PDX amps are nice, but they're not worth the money, really. Try a Pioneer PRS-D4100F, even though it has a little less power (unless you NEED the extra bit)
Well, it is a convertible with a Borla so every little bit helps.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Funkster
Elemental Designs in my car and the girls. Of course I am a little biased... I am an employee so it would be sacrilege to run anything else plus our products are very nice as I am sure a few of you know.
Never heard of them. Send me a link and some specs. Keep in mind that I used to compete in IASCA in the toughest class (500-1000w) and did quite well. I know my stuff and I know .
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Old May 2, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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Never heard of them. Send me a link and some specs. Keep in mind that I used to compete in IASCA in the toughest class (500-1000w) and did quite well. I know my stuff and I know .

ED is the bomb. I run their speakers (6500s) in the front and have run several subs of theirs and been VERY happy each time. My next sub will be the new A series. If you have really never heard of ED, you haven't been paying attention to the scene over the last couple of years. Their gear works well in both SQ and SPL applications, depending on the installation. There is better and there is louder, but not for the money, from my experience. I run a/d/s/ amps (older anniversary series). If I were to buy now on a budget, ED amps. Money not a factor, I would go DLS or McIntosh.

Check out elemental designs, very good stuff and won't break the bank.
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Originally Posted by jmilz28
ED is the bomb. I run their speakers (6500s) in the front and have run several subs of theirs and been VERY happy each time. My next sub will be the new A series. If you have really never heard of ED, you haven't been paying attention to the scene over the last couple of years. Their gear works well in both SQ and SPL applications, depending on the installation. There is better and there is louder, but not for the money, from my experience. I run a/d/s/ amps (older anniversary series). If I were to buy now on a budget, ED amps. Money not a factor, I would go DLS or McIntosh.

Check out elemental designs, very good stuff and won't break the bank.
Actually we are a dealer for DLS as well. But ya check out the website. www.edesignaudio.com

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Old May 4, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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I HAVE A Performance Teknique ICBM-DIGITAL 2000 Watt 2 Channel Amp. UNRATED BUT STILL A GREAT AMP FOR 250 BUCKS!
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