yea so my xplod amp is toast. it was 200 rms at 4ohms. i was checking out this eclipse amp which is 400rms at 4 ohms but 200rms x 2 at 2 ohms. now this should be twice as greater than my current amp right? the sub i have is a singe kicker comp VR 12inch in a 1.0 cubic foot sealed box. i never dealt or heard an eclipse amp before. i seen alot of them but i dont know how well they perform. are they an spl or sq amp? [ it really doesnt matter im a bass guy]. and are they durable and dependable amps. if i dont get that ill get an alpine class d 200rms amp at 4ohms.[ those are the only mono amps i could afford from my audio store]. btw i tink the eclipse model number is 3320 but im not sure. and the store wants it for 250 is that good? thanks

Yeah, I would stay away from Sony car audio products, especially their X-plod line. I heard alot of bad things about them. They usually break down alot. As far as Alpine amps go, they are good and very reliable. In fact, I still have one that has been running for 10+ years. I am powering my 12" Kicker subs with it. Kicker amps are kick a**, too. I have one powering two sets of components. Their sub amps are incredible, also. I'm not sure about Eclipse amps, but I know they make great headunits.

so i should get the 200watt alpine over the eclipse 400watt amp? should i go by brand or power here ? thanks

2damax go to canal street and start bargining
personally i dont think you can go wrong with either alpine or eclpise

i really like the way eclipse amps look. Alpine amps are fine though although if it was me i would go with eclipse (except they are so darned expensive new)

I know I'm not really giving you a fair review being my Eclipse is the 4-channel EA-3422, but I'm very pleased with the performance/SQ of this amp. It's running a JL Audio Component set XR-650 up front and pair of XR-650 coaxials in the rear. Very happy overall. More pics on page 10 of my site.

so you guys tink i should get the eclipse? i mean i really hate missmatching **** in the car. i figured i have an alpin hu i should get an alpine amp sub and components. i mean does mixing amps and speakers up ok? i would really like to have all the same brand but owell. so you guys think that eclipse should do the job?

dont worry about mixing and matching car audio

The amp that your considering is an older discontinued model. Although still a good one. I have run Eclipse amps flawlessly as many of my customers/friends have as well. You will definately get the power they claim and not have any regrets on their amps....

--Don

Don has spoken. i am getting the eclipse amp thanks alot guys