ok, i've decided on the following:

1) Eclipse CD1000 (I know the specs aren't as good as the higher end units, but I don't wanna pay for all those extra features--satellite radio ready, HD radio ready, GPS navigation, extra preouts, etc.--that I won't even use)

2) Audison LRx 2.500 amp (200 watts RMS x 2)

3) Dynaudio System 360 3-way components

 

So you're just getting component speakers and a deck? Keeping the rest of the system intact or are you just gonna run 2 speakers?

 

If you're going to be getting such nice comp's and a good amp PLEASE get a better unit with a stronger output voltage. The 2000 is not that much of a step up in price. If your getting the rest of your stuff from Don get the CD2000 from him too.

 

I advised him the same. Also that the Dyns are power hungry. I ran 880 to mine and they couldve taken more and smiled.

 

2.5 volts FTL

 

yeah you guys are right. I was just having second thoughts a moment ago. I'm gonna go with the Eclipse CD 5000. And as for the head unit, the most powerful 2-channel amp I could find is the Audison VRx 2400.2, which puts out 250 watts RMS per channel. Don if you could find a more powerful 2-channel, then I'll go with it.

 

Get a 4 channel and bridge it.

 

ok don, i just saw that the eclipse 34230 puts out 370 RMS per channel. Would that be a sufficent amount of power for the dyn 360s?

 

bridging an amp often take away alot of the characteristics that make it what it is when dealing with upper tier products.

 

Sure, but you might try looking at current Eclipse models rather than old ones.

http://www.eclipse-web.com/amp/index.html

 

The Eclipses are nice, put I wouldnt put it against the likes of Audison,Brax/Helix, Genesis,Arc,etc..

 

Im doing it...

 

An Arc 2300SE would certainly do the job, but may be a bit out of your budget...

 

but you only have a Kicker.

 

Take it easy Mr. Pyramid Non-functional EQ Installation Specialist.

 

buahahahahaha I do what the customer wants. Nothing more, nothing less.

 

Is that mainly due to the 4 channel running in mono and creating more distortion?

 

ok, it's down to either the Audison VRx 2.400.2 or the Arc Audio 2500-XXK (270 watts RMS per channel) Which one Don?

 

everytime your bridge an amp other factors will come into play..S/N,dampning,etc will all lower as well. Power typically doubles all others typically get cut in half. Not to mention your drawing more and putting more strain on the amp itself.

 

Like I posted above..2300SE. 2500XXK is no more.

 

Do it..... 2300 SE ftw.

 

So is it not smart to bridge an amp? Almost everyone I know has their amp for their subs bridged but they dont bridge them on coaxials or components.

 

It's fine to bridge an amp to subs. For the components ideally you want the best possible signal to create the best possibly soundstage. Bridging just adds those other factors into the mix that are not ideal.

 

That makes sense then

 

Audison it is then. Give me please your prices on the VRx 2.400.2, the Eclipse CD5000, and the Dyn 360s.

 

VRX?? got that kinda money now?

 

good choice on moving up with the h/u...your system is only as good as its weakest link.

 

ok, guess not, what's your price on the LRx 2.500? Tweeter sells it for $800

 

IIRC somewhere around the low 600 range.

 

damn what a deal...unexpected creations owns tweeter.

 

CD1000 is made by JVC...then branded with Eclipse logo. Food for thought...

 

Seriously? Hmm thats interesting to know. No wonder the specs are no where near the CD2000 even.

 

Yep. I too thought it was interesting putting up our CD1000 on display at my CC. Same harness, cage, chassis, and layout as JVC.

RIP Eclipse 1988-2005 (Even though I still like most of their stuff...for mainstream)

 

Sounds like a nice setup. Good luck.

Yeah,LOTS of power to dyn's.

 

If you are dealing with a 'good' 4ch amp with specs to spare, bridging is no biggie. However it becomes much more difficult to set up level/gainwise if you do not have the right tools to do so (o-scope/RTA..)

IMO for that set of components it doesnt get any better than an XXK2500 or a bridged xxk4150/Fd4150 to run passively. Headroom to spare, and midbass you will feel in your chest.

 

Don Nilesh is currently bridging his Arc amp that I got on his Soundlines. Would you advise against doing that?

 

they will be just fine.

 

the Eclipse CD5000 has a 24-bit DAC, however CDs are only 16-bit. So, isn't a 24-bit DAC really overkill? Also, anybody know what DACs the other Eclipse head units have?

 

Im bored................

 

Muahah. Same unit except for the layout of the long buttons on the bottom.