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I would get the Arc 125.2 and not look back. The BX feature adds sooooo much extra output that its hard to even consider anything else. Having said that, the type S speakers will ultimately be the bottleneck.
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Depends. If you don't mind the possibility of losing FM reception, you could go with the Soundstream 4.520 or Power Acoustik RZ4-1200D.
If you want to keep FM you could go with 2 pbr300x2's, the new 4 channel amp from Rockford Fosgate, or even a JL Audio 400/4. The JL audio is expensive and underpowered compared to all of the other options, but you keep FM.
If you want to keep FM you could go with 2 pbr300x2's, the new 4 channel amp from Rockford Fosgate, or even a JL Audio 400/4. The JL audio is expensive and underpowered compared to all of the other options, but you keep FM.
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Pioneer - If I remember correctly VHMIKE said he didn't lose his FM reception with the Power Acoustik. . . Might be the way to go. I've been trying to get a couple buddies to buy the thing so I can check it out first hand but it looks like I'm gonna have to buy it and check it out for myself. . The boys are movin too slow for me. . .lol
On my stock HK with the 4.520, I lost all reception, even with the ferrite cores. I sold the amp to another member on this forums, and IIRC, he has an aftermarket head unit and he says he didn't lose any stations.
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Yeah . . . Those specific Alpine speakers are not very impressive. What speaker would you recommend?
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well the type R speakers are quite a bit more aggressive (I use them often), but my favorite speaker is the Focal PC165 (budget allowing). They fit well, and I have yet to find a better performer. If you have seen the types of installations that I do, you know that my expectations are exceptionally high. I feel confident with either speaker as long as they are backed up by an Arc 125.2.
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Unless you are willing to go with the K series, I'd skip the Focal. Not at all impressed ... Focal PC is not enough bang/ sound quality, for the buck...
If you can afford the K series Focal, they are incredible speakers.
Pioneer74, the Alpine PDX amps fit perfectly in the saddlebags !! Have a couple of buddies that mount them to the existing latch hardware.
If you can afford the K series Focal, they are incredible speakers.
Pioneer74, the Alpine PDX amps fit perfectly in the saddlebags !! Have a couple of buddies that mount them to the existing latch hardware.
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He also said he didn't lose it with the Soundstream too. I'm wondering if the radio also plays a part in whether you lose it or not.
On my stock HK with the 4.520, I lost all reception, even with the ferrite cores. I sold the amp to another member on this forums, and IIRC, he has an aftermarket head unit and he says he didn't lose any stations.
On my stock HK with the 4.520, I lost all reception, even with the ferrite cores. I sold the amp to another member on this forums, and IIRC, he has an aftermarket head unit and he says he didn't lose any stations.
I'm running the PPI version of the Soundstream amp, using a Sony head unit. I still have all my FM stations, you may be right about the radio playing a part.
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I just might have to get my hands on that new Power Acoustik RZ4Z-2000D amp and try it out with my Kenwood deck.
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That's what I'm thinking as well. . . . Must have amp. If nothing else I'll stick it on the shelf for a back up to my sound streams. Can't beat 110.00 bucks for that much power.