Arc or Memphis ??

 

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Username: Jbreddawg

Deerfield Beach, Fl USA

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Registered: Jul-04
Ok, last amp question ' I hope "
Memphis Belle ?http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5710842067&ssPageName=ST RK:MEWA:IT
Or Arc Audio 5150XXK
http://www.cbrstereo.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=990
thanks very much !!!
 

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Username: Jbreddawg

Deerfield Beach, Fl USA

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Any opinions ? there is an Arc Audio 5150XXK on ebay right now I'm looking at. Will it be a better choice then the memphis belle ? and if so why ? Please help
 

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Username: Jbreddawg

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Any opinions ? there is an Arc Audio 5150XXK on ebay right now I'm looking at. Will it be a better choice then the memphis belle ? and if so why ? Please help
 

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Username: Glasswolf

NorthWest, Michigan USA

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I like both companies, but Arc is the one I'd go with between the two if it were my car.
 

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Username: Jbreddawg

Deerfield Beach, Fl USA

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thanks for the info Glasswolf , one more question ? the Arc says 190 at 2ohms . I plan on running the JL Audio 10W6v2 which is a dual 4 ohm only so it will always run at 2 ohms.Do you think 190 will be enough for this sub ? If not any other recommendations for a high quality sub ? I'm over 30 lol, so don't need ear splitting db's anymore . I'm more into SQ now. Thanks!!
 

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Username: Glasswolf

NorthWest, Michigan USA

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hard to say if the amp is sufficient or not.
depends on the car, enclosure, etc as much as it does the power and the speaker itself.
 

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Username: Jbreddawg

Deerfield Beach, Fl USA

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Well, the car will be a VW GTI, the box will be a sealed enclosure built to JL's specs if that helps.
 

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Username: Glasswolf

NorthWest, Michigan USA

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ideally you'd want about twice that for the sub.
around 400-450 watts RMS
 

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Username: Glasswolf

NorthWest, Michigan USA

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ideally you'd want about twice that for the sub.
around 400-450 watts RMS
 

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Username: Jbreddawg

Deerfield Beach, Fl USA

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Registered: Jul-04
Would it be better to pic a different amp with more power " memphis belle " ? Or stick with the arc audio and choose a sub that doesn't need that much power ?
 

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Username: Glasswolf

NorthWest, Michigan USA

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that's up to you.
the W6v2 is a great sub though. I'd just use a different amp.
 

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Username: Jbreddawg

Deerfield Beach, Fl USA

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oh noooo, LOL !! I guess it's back to the amp question then . The arc I'm looking at only produces 190 for the sub at 2 ohms. the memphis on the otherhand makes 600 at 2 ohms . I could certaintly use a different sub as I am still in the planning stages. I could either go with the " better ?" Arc amp but only have 190 for the subs or the memphis with 600 and use the jl sub. I really appreiate all the help !! And sorry for all the questions but the auction for the arc ends tommorrow and I need to make a decision . Thanks sooo much !!
 

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Username: Glasswolf

NorthWest, Michigan USA

Post Number: 4172
Registered: Dec-03
look at kicker, mtx, avionixx, JBL, and cadence for alternatives that deliver the right amount of power.
you could go with a monoblock amp that puts out that power at 4 ohms, too, like the JL 500/1
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