Audio upgrade, witch amp? Blaupunkt, Kicker, Audison or Alpine?

haugejan · 11-26-2008, 03:52 PM

I'm going to upgrade my audio system on my E61. I've just received the Earthquake SWS-8 sub, but I've decided with amp to use. I'm also going to upgrade the rest of the speaker with Individual or BSW

Blaupunkt THA-555 - RMS power (2 ohm) 4 x 65 W + 1 x 250 W price: 300$
Class D. Balanced input for speaker level input.

Kicker 08ZX700.5 - RMS power (2 ohm) 4 x 85 w + 1 x 420 w price: 300$
Class A/B + Class D for the sub channel. Balanced input for speaker level input

Audison LRx6.9 - RMS power (2 ohm) 4 x 120 w + 1 x 470W price: 700$
Class A/B. Don't think this have balanced input for speaker level input so I need to use a separate High to Low level adapter.

Alpine PDX-5 - RMS power (2 ohm) 4 x 75W + 1 x 300W price: 400$
Class D. Balanced input for speakerlevel input.

I'm thinking about the Alpine or Kicker. Kicker has more power for lower prize, but I assume that the Alpine has better quality. Class A/B that the kicker has should give better sound quality than Class D.

What are you saying? Should I just go for the Kicker?

enforcerman · 11-26-2008, 08:46 PM

I put in a Rockford Fosgate P200-2. Im really happy with it.

saini023 · 11-29-2008, 02:12 AM

id say go with the pdx great amp. im going to get the pdx 4.100 small and clean. second choice would be the kicker.

haugejan · 12-01-2008, 02:40 PM

Just got replay from Audison support. I asked if the LRX 6.9 support balanced/differential speaker level signal. They don't confirm that it supports this, but they say that the amp should support the signal coming from the amp/HU without any problem. I've had several Audison amps before and they have been great. Has anyone else tested the LRX series and user the speaker level directly to the amp?

11-26-2008, 03:52 PM	#1
haugejan New Member 8 Rep 26 Posts Drives: BMW E61 525 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Audio upgrade, witch amp? Blaupunkt, Kicker, Audison or Alpine? I'm going to upgrade my audio system on my E61. I've just received the Earthquake SWS-8 sub, but I've decided with amp to use. I'm also going to upgrade the rest of the speaker with Individual or BSW Blaupunkt THA-555 - RMS power (2 ohm) 4 x 65 W + 1 x 250 W price: 300$ Class D. Balanced input for speaker level input. Kicker 08ZX700.5 - RMS power (2 ohm) 4 x 85 w + 1 x 420 w price: 300$ Class A/B + Class D for the sub channel. Balanced input for speaker level input Audison LRx6.9 - RMS power (2 ohm) 4 x 120 w + 1 x 470W price: 700$ Class A/B. Don't think this have balanced input for speaker level input so I need to use a separate High to Low level adapter. Alpine PDX-5 - RMS power (2 ohm) 4 x 75W + 1 x 300W price: 400$ Class D. Balanced input for speakerlevel input. I'm thinking about the Alpine or Kicker. Kicker has more power for lower prize, but I assume that the Alpine has better quality. Class A/B that the kicker has should give better sound quality than Class D. What are you saying? Should I just go for the Kicker?
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enforcerman The Man 17 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 2007 328i / 2014 328i MSport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	I put in a Rockford Fosgate P200-2. Im really happy with it. __________________ 2007 328i (01/07 Production) Monaco Blue / 2014 MSport 328i - Glacier Silver Modifications: Blacked out Kidney Grill \|\| Bluetooth Retrofit \|\| Ipod Retrofit \|\| Rear Power Outlets \|\| Euro Switch \|\| Blacklines
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saini023 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	id say go with the pdx great amp. im going to get the pdx 4.100 small and clean. second choice would be the kicker. __________________ 330i Jet Black on Black, ZSP, ZPP, Steptronic, Clear Bra, Comfort Acess, Sirius, OEM Alarm Mods:20% Tint F/R, Xenon Interior Lights, Xenenis Tru-match Fog Lights, , V1 (hardwire), Black and White Roundels, Blackline Tailights, White Angel Eyes (PMB), (2) 12'' Kicker L7,TvandNav2go, Playstation 2, ACS Roof Spoiler, 5 Series iDrive Leather Knob, Brex kit
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haugejan New Member 8 Rep 26 Posts Drives: BMW E61 525 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Just got replay from Audison support. I asked if the LRX 6.9 support balanced/differential speaker level signal. They don't confirm that it supports this, but they say that the amp should support the signal coming from the amp/HU without any problem. I've had several Audison amps before and they have been great. Has anyone else tested the LRX series and user the speaker level directly to the amp?
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