Question on KENWOOD KAC-9103D

 

New member
Username: Santesp

Post Number: 1
Registered: Jan-08
I got the following sub:

ALPINE SWX-1043D 10" TYPE X
10" subwoofer with dual 4-ohm voice coils
Power range: 500-1,000 watts RMS (500 watts per coil

planning to buy the amp:
KENWOOD KAC-9103D 1800W MONO CLASS D}
Variable low pass crossover 50hz - 200hz variable
500 watts RMS x 1 @ 4 ohms
900 watts RMS x 1 @ 2 ohms

pls your opinions as im not sure to buy or not
 

New member
Username: Santesp

Post Number: 2
Registered: Jan-08
what i'm asking is if this amp is enough for the sub, as im planning to use it on 2ohm
 

Bronze Member
Username: Igor_xxx

Post Number: 71
Registered: Sep-07
No offense but go away from kenwood, they make some of the worst car amps or maybe they are the worst.trust me when i say everyone here will tell you that.post your budget and the guys here will help you
 

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Username: N2audio

Lawrence, Ks USA

Post Number: 1466
Registered: Mar-04
theoretically that amp should work pretty well, but I've read too many first hand complaints to recommend buying one.

To say they're the worst, or even close to the worst is a pretty big stretch though.
 

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Username: Igor_xxx

Post Number: 72
Registered: Sep-07
OK they are not the worst but they dont worth the money you pay for them.in my opinion i wouldnt want to buy an amp and after a couple of months to fail.i just say there are a lot better choices then kenwood even if you are on a budget.even i thought that they are decent amps and wanted to buy the 8103d but i didnt want to risk.
 

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Username: Santesp

Post Number: 3
Registered: Jan-08
thanks for your replies,

im searching for something around 180-230 usd

im from brazil so i gotta pay shipping plus customs

any ideas ?
 

Gold Member
Username: Nd4spd18

Northwest PA

Post Number: 5773
Registered: Jul-06
Yeah kenwood amps suck, they are one of the most common amp I see blown


I think you need to push the budget just a little to get a good amp....... look on ebay for a Kicker ZX1000.1 they go for ~$220 + shipping.
 

Bronze Member
Username: Igor_xxx

Post Number: 73
Registered: Sep-07
Kicker is your best choice.If you can get the ZX1000.1 that would be perfect
 

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Username: Santesp

Post Number: 4
Registered: Jan-08
how about ALPINE MRP-M850 MONO CLASS D
800 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms
Class D Mono-Block amplifier

??
 

Gold Member
Username: Van_man

Boston South, MA

Post Number: 3281
Registered: Mar-06
That alpines not bad. But I would take Kicker over it. Some others to look at are Memphis, PG,JL and Zapco.

Do a search for "the good bad and ugly list"
It is a general guide to amp qulity.

And on Kenwood amps, The Excelon line is ok for a budget amp. The X811 and X812 are decent and are more reliable then the regular line. Most ppl who blow kenwoods run them improperly at low loads.
 

Gold Member
Username: Nd4spd18

Northwest PA

Post Number: 5784
Registered: Jul-06
As far as I know, the excelon's power supplies are the same as the regular kenwoods, and that's what always fails........



That alpine is a good amp. The kicker amp would give you a little more power though.
 

Gold Member
Username: Cblaze

Rock island, Tenesssee Us

Post Number: 1567
Registered: Sep-07
kenwood=junkiest of the junk
 

New member
Username: Santesp

Post Number: 5
Registered: Jan-08
how about mtx audio ?
 

Gold Member
Username: N2audio

Lawrence, Ks USA

Post Number: 1467
Registered: Mar-04
"how about mtx audio ?"

solid
 

Gold Member
Username: Nd4spd18

Northwest PA

Post Number: 5841
Registered: Jul-06
OLD mtx = good

new = sucks
 

Gold Member
Username: Cblaze

Rock island, Tenesssee Us

Post Number: 1597
Registered: Sep-07
mtx dont suck.they are undderrated and solid.never heard anythang bad about them.the msrp on them is to much tho
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