Recommendations? Doesn't need to be over 100 watts/channel.
Recommendations? Doesn't need to be over 100 watts/channel.
Price range?
2014 F150 Limited -> Kenwood DDX-9907xr -> Helix DSP.2 -> Alpine PDX-V9 -> SI M25 mki in Valicar Stuttgart Pods, Rear SB17's, Sub SI BM MKV's in MTI BOX. Alpine PDX-F6 -> SI Tm65 mkIV, SI M3 mkI in Valicar Stuttgart Pods
Preferably under $1000 but I'll save up for the right amp.
Space limitations?
Hard to beat the mmats 6150 at that price if you want class d
Cheaper option would be the Audio Control LC-6.1200
2014 F150 Limited -> Kenwood DDX-9907xr -> Helix DSP.2 -> Alpine PDX-V9 -> SI M25 mki in Valicar Stuttgart Pods, Rear SB17's, Sub SI BM MKV's in MTI BOX. Alpine PDX-F6 -> SI Tm65 mkIV, SI M3 mkI in Valicar Stuttgart Pods
Nope. Going in an SUV behind where the third row use to be.
You should be able to get this cheaper from your local dealer I think. https://www.mmatsproaudio.com/site/product/hifi-6150d/
or
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_161LC6...LC-6-1200.html
or
https://www.audiotec-fischer.de/en/h...plifiers/m-six
Mazda CX5 AF GB10, AF GB25, AF GB60, JL VX800/8i, AF GB12 sealed, Mmats M1400.1
Ford F150 AF GB10, AF GB25, JLC5, JL twk88/Pioneer D8604, Mosconi Pico, JBL Club 5501, Sundown SD3-10 ported @ 30 Hz
Sienna AF GB15, Audiofrog GS690, JL twk88/Pioneer D9500F, JBL GTX500, Alpine SWS10 ported @ 31 Hz
https://www.diymobileaudio.com/threa.../#post-5608901
Personally, when looking for a 6-channel amp, I ended up going with a JL Audio XD600/6v2 and have been very happy with it. It's only 75W RMS x 6 (@4 ohms), but it does a really good job in my vehicle (will play louder than I will ever want/need). I was originally going to go with the AudioControl LC-6.1200 (less money for about twice the power), but didn't like the fact that you couldn't defeat the crossovers on all channels. In the end, since I was going to be running active, I just didn't need all of the options/controls built into the LC-6.1200 - and actually preferred NOT to have them as it just adds more (undefeatable) circuitry, which can add noise and complexity.
It my case, I wanted 6 channels to power 2 x 3.5" coaxial dash speakers, 2 x 6x9 door midbass speakers and 2 x 6.5" rear-deck speakers. I just use a self-contained under-seat sub (JBL BassPro SL), so I didn't need any amp channels for my "sub".
I have been VERY happy with the JL Audio amp. You pay more for JL Audio stuff, but their amps are built like tanks, have no fans and are very well regarded. They also have features like differential balance inputs (helps avoid noise issues) and a "power rollback" system which virtually avoids amp "shutdown" situations (will rollback power until the amp cools off and you most likely won't even notice the difference while it's in this "rollback" state).
I've driven the amp hard in the middle of summer with the amp fully enclosed in a very small space (under a "trap door" in my trunk) and the amp never even gets more than warm.
In my opinion, you'd be hard-pressed to hear a sound-quality difference between any modern class-d amp. I'd rather put more money towards higher-quality/more functional DSP's and/or speakers than amps.
I’ve always liked using JL XDv2 or VXi 800/8 used as a staggered six channel
with bridged power for mid bass.
But the 6150D Mmats will just have more oomph to handle the dynamics peaks at louder volumes.
I agree with jtrosky with $ being better spent on DSP or Speakers.
Last edited by Bnlcmbcar; 01-05-2020 at 02:20 PM.
I’ve just purchased my ultimate 6 channel... over budget, but imo one of the finest six channel amplifiers available... Zapco 150.6ap worth saving for if you can manage it