mini-amps which is best?

[lionking]

I went to Best Buy today and bought the Dxi 5.25 speakers. They didn't have the DX I 4.00. Yes they are were on sale but the salesman said that the polk's DSl size were not in stock and that they were discontinued and I couldn't order them. Does anybody know if I can substitute a kicker or some other brand of 4 inch speakers. I would also like to know if anybody has had any experience and model and make of a mini amp. There are so many to choose from and I don't know what wattage of an amp to get. Examples, 2 x 60, two by hundred and 20, 2x300? As you can see I need help.:dontknow:
:dontknowo I need a 2 channel or a 4 channel?

 

[stillriding]

I went to Best Buy today and bought the Dxi 5.25 speakers. They didn't have the DX I 4.00. Yes they are were on sale but the salesman said that the polk's DSl size were not in stock and that they were discontinued and I couldn't order them. Does anybody know if I can substitute a kicker or some other brand of 4 inch speakers. I would also like to know if anybody has had any experience and model and make of a mini amp. There are so many to choose from and I don't know what wattage of an amp to get. Examples, 2 x 60, two by hundred and 20, 2x300? As you can see I need help.:dontknow:
:dontknowo I need a 2 channel or a 4 channel?

Ask Kathy.

 

[ryedoggracing]

Kicker front rear sound great. No amp but I could use one.

 

[Sopher]

I too am VERY interesting in finding out details on adding/installing a mini amp.
I find that the built in amp to the radio is NOT powerful enough to provide the kind of sound I want.
ANY details, test, trials; please post them!

 

[joe schmoe]

A lot of guys over on the Vision forums use the Alpine KTP 445. It is a 4 channel 45 watt per channel amp...Rated at 4 ohms per channel. It's an in-line amplifier which means it takes the factory output and then amplifies that signal to 45 watts per...Sells for $129.99 over at Crutchfield

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500KTP445/Alpine-KTP-445-Power-Pack.html?tp=115

 

[Sopher]

I have that model. I tried it and could not get any audio. But then again I didnt have time to do any troubleshooting... I hope the unit is not doa.

 

[SteveMac]

A lot of guys over on the Vision forums use the Alpine KTP 445. It is a 4 channel 45 watt per channel amp...Rated at 4 ohms per channel. It's an in-line amplifier which means it takes the factory output and then amplifies that signal to 45 watts per...Sells for $129.99 over at Crutchfield

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500KTP445/Alpine-KTP-445-Power-Pack.html?tp=115

Just a note for those who haven't dealt with Crutchfield. I have purchased many items from them for a wide variety of vehicles. Customer service is A++. I've always been extremely happy with them.

 

[lionking]

Mini amp

I was told by a audio installer that the Alpine KTP 445 will only work with an Alpine radio. that's way sopher can't get to work. I'm going to try an Alpine MRP-300 4-channel sends 50 watts to each offront and rears. The 4" fronts will blow with too much wattage. 45-50 just right. We will see. :lecturef_smilie: