Question on KENWOOD KAC-9103D

SANTIAGO ESPINOZA New member Username: Santesp Post Number: 1 Registered: Jan-08	Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 18:33 GMT 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
SANTIAGO ESPINOZA New member Username: Santesp Post Number: 2 Registered: Jan-08	Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 18:34 GMT what i'm asking is if this amp is enough for the sub, as im planning to use it on 2ohm
Igor Stojcevski Bronze Member Username: Igor_xxx Post Number: 71 Registered: Sep-07	Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 18:43 GMT 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
Optidriven Gold Member Username: N2audio Lawrence, Ks USA Post Number: 1466 Registered: Mar-04	Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 18:51 GMT 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.
Igor Stojcevski Bronze Member Username: Igor_xxx Post Number: 72 Registered: Sep-07	Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 19:04 GMT 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.
SANTIAGO ESPINOZA New member Username: Santesp Post Number: 3 Registered: Jan-08	Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 19:05 GMT thanks for your replies, im searching for something around 180-230 usd im from brazil so i gotta pay shipping plus customs any ideas ?
M.S. Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18 Northwest PA Post Number: 5773 Registered: Jul-06	Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 19:16 GMT 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.
Igor Stojcevski Bronze Member Username: Igor_xxx Post Number: 73 Registered: Sep-07	Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 19:29 GMT Kicker is your best choice.If you can get the ZX1000.1 that would be perfect
SANTIAGO ESPINOZA New member Username: Santesp Post Number: 4 Registered: Jan-08	Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 23:27 GMT how about ALPINE MRP-M850 MONO CLASS D 800 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms Class D Mono-Block amplifier ??
Marc Gold Member Username: Van_man Boston South, MA Post Number: 3281 Registered: Mar-06	Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 23:48 GMT 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.
M.S. Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18 Northwest PA Post Number: 5784 Registered: Jul-06	Posted on Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 20:43 GMT 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.
Chris Stiles Gold Member Username: Cblaze Rock island, Tenesssee Us Post Number: 1567 Registered: Sep-07	Posted on Sunday, January 27, 2008 - 01:00 GMT kenwood=junkiest of the junk
SANTIAGO ESPINOZA New member Username: Santesp Post Number: 5 Registered: Jan-08	Posted on Monday, January 28, 2008 - 12:52 GMT how about mtx audio ?
Optidriven Gold Member Username: N2audio Lawrence, Ks USA Post Number: 1467 Registered: Mar-04	Posted on Monday, January 28, 2008 - 15:18 GMT *"how about mtx audio ?"* solid
M.S. Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18 Northwest PA Post Number: 5841 Registered: Jul-06	Posted on Monday, January 28, 2008 - 15:42 GMT OLD mtx = good new = sucks
Chris Stiles Gold Member Username: Cblaze Rock island, Tenesssee Us Post Number: 1597 Registered: Sep-07	Posted on Monday, January 28, 2008 - 18:59 GMT 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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