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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 05:35 PM
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which amp for subs

since the search isn't working I gotta post...

I have two 10" L5's and right now they're powered by a crappy profile amp... I'm looking to upgrade to a monoblock class D, debating between these three:
Precision Power DCX-1500.1
Rockford Fosgate Power 1001bd
Hifonics BX1500D

That's the order of price (high to low) I'm able to get them at. Right now I'm leaning towards the hifonics cuz of price. Just wanna know if PPi or RF are really worth the extra $$. If I had better subs I'd probably spend the money but I just have 2 L5's (still good tho imo). Wanna know if any members have any of these amps and opinions.
Old Jan 21, 2004 | 06:05 PM
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I thought the L5 could only handly 200-400 watts each? I think you could get any amp that you want if you look through the for sale forum here and at carsound.com.
Old Jan 21, 2004 | 06:15 PM
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L5's handle 450 so I dont mind giving them the extra 50. I suppose it'd be ok as long as the gains are set sorta low.. Right now the class a/b i'm using says 450x2 rms but i bet its so overrated...
Old Jan 21, 2004 | 06:35 PM
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Go with the hifonics, it's amazing. i have the 1000d.
Old Jan 21, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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I'm a fan of the PPI.
Old Jan 21, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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take a look at the kicker kx400.1

two of those and your subs will really bang
Old Jan 21, 2004 | 11:58 PM
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ppi is amazing
but so is hifonics. get that .. considering the price
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 10:23 AM
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yea i am a firm believer in rf amps and a buddy of mine has a ppi which really pumps. but it's the hifonics i'm more concerned about because of the price difference. it's really tempting to get it..(bx1500d)
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 05:35 PM
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the brutus 1500 is a GREAT amp...

I am picking one up myself this week for shhhhhhh $220 NIB
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