Opinion on this Amp for an upgrade

OldFart · 09-07-2013, 08:57 AM

Gathering "stuff" to upgrade audio, already have a Kenwood DNX9900HD HU to go in, installing Focal P165v30's for the front and yes doing rear fill with a set of Focal's 3 W2 Be midrange speakers to be powered by the HU. Not putting in a sub, so that is not part of the equation.

Came across this yesterday at a local shop, they had quite the selection but salesman was pushing this with my setup. Seems to getting some good reviews - Pioneer PRS-D800 Compact in size, easily can fit under the seat, pure power with no internal crossover (that's how I am understanding it at least)

Specifications

Number of Channels: 2/1
Maximum Power Output: 600W
Continuous Power Output (2 Ω, ≤ 1% THD+N): 150W x 2
Continuous Power Output (4 Ω, ≤ 1% THD+N): 125W x 2
Continuous Power Output Bridged (4 Ω): 300W x 1
Frequency Response: 10Hz to 80kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion (4 Ω): < 0.004% (1kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A Weighted, at 1 kHz): >105db
Dimensions (WxHxD): 10" x 2" x 4-1/8"

RonRizz · 09-07-2013, 02:39 PM

Pretty Sweet if ya ask me
Just noticed you were from Carlisle..... I'm currently working in New Cumberland, and Camp Hill. Howdy, Nieghbor!

OldFart · 09-08-2013, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonRizz

Pretty Sweet if ya ask me
Just noticed you were from Carlisle..... I'm currently working in New Cumberland, and Camp Hill. Howdy, Nieghbor!

Small world as I am usually heading up to Frackville almost every weekend...

So a big wave back!!!!

djrelic · 09-12-2013, 06:12 PM

You could always remotely wire crossovers as well.

It looks like that amplifier is needs to break out into crossovers anyways. You will always have crossovers issued with good speakers. I also loved the Boston Acoustic Z6s from back in the day, but the crossovers were like bricks. I had JL audio Z 6.5s when they came out but I remember focal as being the benchmark for anything... like a 8" sub was about 1,200.00 back in the day. when people would just buy like 3 Solo-X's and throw them in a 20ft ported box and get fart can bass.

Shadezz · 09-12-2013, 06:56 PM

My choice would be PDX F4 and just run all 4 speakers @ 120 RMS per channel!!

Or cheaper version....MRX-F65

Either will give you great power, a birth sheet and if you take a moment and read up on Alpines PDX tech you'll understand why these are sure winners.

H2O_Doc · 09-13-2013, 02:51 PM

I'm running a Pioneer GM-D8604 in my Z and have been very pleased with it's very clean output. In my 4Runner, I have an Infinity KappaFour; this has also performed well.

Not sure that the Kappa would fit under a seat (the Pioneer does).

OldFart · 09-14-2013, 10:34 AM

I ended up buying the Kenwood unit, like the size of it along with the output. I don't plan on amping the midrange speakers. Reading some forums Focal's apparently are pickey with the amps that are powering them, taking a chance - but I think it will work out. Thanks for suggestions though!!!!

09-07-2013, 08:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
OldFart Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Carlisle, PA Age: 62 Posts: 682 Drives: 2011 Wannabe Nismo Rep Power: 960	Opinion on this Amp for an upgrade Gathering "stuff" to upgrade audio, already have a Kenwood DNX9900HD HU to go in, installing Focal P165v30's for the front and yes doing rear fill with a set of Focal's 3 W2 Be midrange speakers to be powered by the HU. Not putting in a sub, so that is not part of the equation. Came across this yesterday at a local shop, they had quite the selection but salesman was pushing this with my setup. Seems to getting some good reviews - Pioneer PRS-D800 Compact in size, easily can fit under the seat, pure power with no internal crossover (that's how I am understanding it at least) Specifications Number of Channels: 2/1 Maximum Power Output: 600W Continuous Power Output (2 Ω, ≤ 1% THD+N): 150W x 2 Continuous Power Output (4 Ω, ≤ 1% THD+N): 125W x 2 Continuous Power Output Bridged (4 Ω): 300W x 1 Frequency Response: 10Hz to 80kHz Total Harmonic Distortion (4 Ω): < 0.004% (1kHz) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A Weighted, at 1 kHz): >105db Dimensions (WxHxD): 10" x 2" x 4-1/8" Last edited by OldFart; 09-07-2013 at 09:00 AM.

09-07-2013, 02:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	Pretty Sweet if ya ask me Just noticed you were from Carlisle..... I'm currently working in New Cumberland, and Camp Hill. Howdy, Nieghbor! __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals Last edited by RonRizz; 09-07-2013 at 07:17 PM.

09-12-2013, 06:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
djrelic Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Philly Posts: 116 Drives: 09' Touring 6spd Rep Power: 13	You could always remotely wire crossovers as well. It looks like that amplifier is needs to break out into crossovers anyways. You will always have crossovers issued with good speakers. I also loved the Boston Acoustic Z6s from back in the day, but the crossovers were like bricks. I had JL audio Z 6.5s when they came out but I remember focal as being the benchmark for anything... like a 8" sub was about 1,200.00 back in the day. when people would just buy like 3 Solo-X's and throw them in a 20ft ported box and get fart can bass. __________________ Do you feel it. Down in your plums. Down in my plums

09-12-2013, 06:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shadezz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado Age: 43 Posts: 896 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	My choice would be PDX F4 and just run all 4 speakers @ 120 RMS per channel!! Or cheaper version....MRX-F65 Either will give you great power, a birth sheet and if you take a moment and read up on Alpines PDX tech you'll understand why these are sure winners. __________________ 2012 370Z BLACK EDITION/ FLT BLK Rays / 5% 3M Tint / DW's / Z1 SS & 2 Piece Rotors Nismo S-Tune OEM / Beluga CBE & Y-PIPE / DDX370 / GTR Start .4 Fluid / NST Blue Kit

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09-13-2013, 02:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
H2O_Doc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,083 Drives: '14 370Z, '12 4Runr Rep Power: 14	I'm running a Pioneer GM-D8604 in my Z and have been very pleased with it's very clean output. In my 4Runner, I have an Infinity KappaFour; this has also performed well. Not sure that the Kappa would fit under a seat (the Pioneer does).

09-14-2013, 10:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
OldFart Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Carlisle, PA Age: 62 Posts: 682 Drives: 2011 Wannabe Nismo Rep Power: 960	I ended up buying the Kenwood unit, like the size of it along with the output. I don't plan on amping the midrange speakers. Reading some forums Focal's apparently are pickey with the amps that are powering them, taking a chance - but I think it will work out. Thanks for suggestions though!!!!