Can anyone reccomend a good 3 ch amp?

[Pullstarter]

Hey Guys,
I'm looking for a good quality amp (not ridiculously priced) to run a pair of splits (80w max @ 4 ohm continous) and a 10" sub (250w max @ 4 ohm continous). Something around the $400-600 mark?

Cheers
Simon

[GHW]

The alpine MRP-F300 would fit the bill.
$400 50 WRMS x 2 to your mains and 150 WRMS to the sub, about right for your power ratings. No frills, clean, reliable (although I'm biased) I'm sure others will have alternative suggestions.

[glidn]

go for a DLS if you have the coin,

if not go for the likes of Alpine MRV-F407 or even better if you can find one a Alpine MRV-F545

F407 - specs are 50wrms x 4 @4ohm @12.2V 75wrms x 4 @4Ohm @ 14.4V
and 250wrms x 2 @4ohm


F545 - 125wrms x 4 @4ohm
3ch mode channel it's 125wrms x2 @4ohm (channel 1&2)
3rd Channel is 500wrms @ 4ohm (channel 3&4 bridged)

The second option would be what i recommend.

[Pullstarter]

Thanks for the info guys much appreciated

[Mr ©harisma]

Audison SRx3 ftw

I was amazed at seeing how loud and clear this amp could drive a Dynaudio 7inch 2way set and a Vibe Space 12inch sub.

[Pullstarter]

Any idea on price and availability of that Audison amp?

[Mr ©harisma]

Can't remember how much they are but they are at the pointy end of your budget.

Vibe A4 will do the job as well and is a bit cheaper.

Have a chat to Fhrx studios, they have free shipping on at the moment.

[Pullstarter]

Thankyou muchly Looking at the specs I think the Vibe A3 would prolly do the job.

[Mr ©harisma]

Ha yeah sorry, I got them mixed up again. Was thinking of DD C4a and got all confused lol.

[benno]

The audsion is on sale at the moment. Should be about 700ish which is a bargain for a high quality sq Italian built amp. I have a two channel version and I'm very happy with it.

[Pullstarter]

Thanks for putting me onto that FHRX place Charisma they got some sweet gear! I've had the Hertz splits in a few cars and will definitely be looking to get them again. Looks like I can get just about everything I need from this place. Now, what 10" sub to buy?

[Mr ©harisma]

How much you looking at spending?

I'm seriously looking back in the ID range again, they like to rumble despite the size ( something you will need with Hertz splits ).

I have had 2 Audison amps and they are still going strong after much abuse 4 years later. Haven't missed a beat either.

[Pullstarter]

Probably around the $300 mark for a sub, was looking at the Hertz ES250 sub. I haven't had one of their subs before do they perform ok? I've always had JL subs in the past but thought I'd try something different this time. I like very tight, punchy bass, not after big rumble.

[Mr ©harisma]

Yeah $300 gets you into a very large category of capable 10inch subs.

My only experience with a Hertz sub was a good one. Had a HXS300 and it performed really really well ( considering I only could give half of the RMS of the woofer at the time ). Great thing I love about them is that they will work from very small enclosures. Others to consider:

Boston G210
Vibe BlackAir II 10
ID 10 v3
JL w0
Oz Audio Vector
Treo TSi

To name a few lol

[Pullstarter]

Yeah it's certainly a big market in that price range. I was VERY impressed with the Hertz splits I had in my last car so thought I may as well try out there subs also. The small enclosure requirements are certainly attractive also. Thanks heaps for your help much appreciated!! Will let you guys know how I go after I visit Sydney next week