Mark asks…
What are the best amps and subs on the market to buy?? how can i get them for cheap?
im giting a new system for my car and i have about a thousand dollars to spend help me out
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CEA-compliant brands
CEA-2006 Compliant
On May 28, 2003, the Consumer Electronics Association published standard CEA-2006, “Testing & Measurement Methods for Mobile Audio Amplifiers.” This “voluntary” standard advocates a uniform method for determining an amplifier’s RMS power and signal-to-noise ratio. Using 14.4 volts, RMS watts are measured into a 4-ohm impedance load at 1 percent Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) plus noise, at a frequency range (for general purpose amplifiers) of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Signal-to-Noise ratio is measured in weighted absolute decibels (dBA) at a reference of 1 watt into 4 ohms. This applies to both external amplifiers and the amplifiers within in-dash receivers.
CEA-2006 allows consumers to be able to compare car amplifiers and receivers on an equal basis. Manufacturers who choose to abide by the new standard are able to stamp their products with the CEA-2006 logo that reads: “Amp Power Standard CEA-2006 Compliant.”
when it comes to car audio nine times out of ten you get what you pay for- and you need to look for CEA-compliant brands which means that the amps have been tested and produce or exceed the advertised RMS wattage with minimum distortion and the subs can handle their advertised RMS wattage also (distortion caused by clipping over time is the main cause of speaker damage)
here are the top CEA-compliant brands
Alpine (highly recommend)
Bazooka (don’t like their subs)
Blaupunkt (don’t like their subs)
Clarion
Eclipse
Infinity (highly recommend)
JBL
JL Audio (very good but over priced)
JVC
Kenwood (don’t like their subs)
Kicker (the best in my opinion)
MTX (highly recommend)
Pioneer
Polk Audio (highly recommend)
PPI
Rockford Fosgate (highly recommend)
Sony (don’t like their subs)
for best result dont use a factory installed radio because of the lack of system control, adjustments, and sound quality
you want at least 400watts RMS if you are serious
here is a nice set of subs and a couple amps that would match up with them for about $500 and has 600watts RMS total
these subs http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_3867_Kicker+DCVR122.html with this amp http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_8651_Kenwood+eXcelon+KAC-X10D.html or this amp http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_5027_Sony+XM-SD61X.html
to find the stuff cheap your best bet is to find out the model numbers of the stuff you want and use something like Amazon, Yahoo shopping, or price grabber to find the lowest price from a reputible store online that has free shipping
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