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SoundStream Amps
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Rockford Fosgate Amps
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BT 2180 & 4180 Amps
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Arc Audio Amps
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Which do you prefer? "AMP"

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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 11:34 PM
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1) SoundStream
2) Rockford Fosgate
3) BT 2180 & 4180
4) Arc Audio
 
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 12:33 AM
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I have tried 3 of the 4 and for me the SoundStream gets the vote. You can't go wrong with any one of the 4.
 

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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 02:05 AM
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I have the RF PBR300x2 and it's been perfect for my needs. They are all great upgrades depending on what your goals are.

Soundstream= Plenty power, Low cost, FM issues
Rockford Fosgate 2ch.= Plenty power, Low cost
Biketronics= Plenty power, Expensive, Lifetime warranty, No gain control
Arc Audio= Less power, Expensive
 

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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 03:51 AM
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I just ordered the PPI version of the sound stream. Will report back when installed.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by instag8tr
I just ordered the PPI version of the sound stream. Will report back when installed.
Hope you don't plan on putting that in the fairing...If so its gonna be REAL tight.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by rbferg
they are all great upgrades depending on what you goals are.

winner winner chicken dinner!
 
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by MontyCop05
Hope you don't plan on putting that in the fairing...If so its gonna be REAL tight.
I went with the i320.4 not the i520.4 so it will be the same size as arc amp roughly. I am running 2ohm speakers so I can get away with a little smaller amp.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 08:16 AM
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I bought the i520.4, haven't had a chance to install it yet. Seems like it will fit, but it will be close!
 
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Originally Posted by instag8tr
I went with the i320.4 not the i520.4 so it will be the same size as arc amp roughly. I am running 2ohm speakers so I can get away with a little smaller amp.
Ahh ok, you'll be fine then. I thought you went with the 520.

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I bought the i520.4, haven't had a chance to install it yet. Seems like it will fit, but it will be close!
Honestly I'm praying for you brother, but the Soundstream is tight between the fairing supports. That extra inch might possibly fit, but getting the wires hooked in should be quite an interesting feat. Let us know how it goes.
 
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I was worried about the width of the PPI amp, I thought the length was the same as the Soundstream at 9 inches.

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http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...er-i520.4.html
 
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