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[DLuded]

Hi,

Looking at an amp to power 85wrms boston 5" speakers and a 300wrms sub. The amp will power 2x100wrms for the front and 300wrms bridged for the sub. But the amp sells for $180 new so not too sure its the best. Are there any other suggestions for an amp similar to this? Of will this be fine??

[SeptemberSquallIndustries]

What budget did you have in mind?

[DLuded]

$300 or$350

[shiny_car]

The LW4.300 of course retails at $349, so factor that into the 'quality'.

For RRP$499, I'd probably get an Arc Audio XDi804 or Audison SR4.

In terms of value, the Soundstream probably wins hands-down for $180.

[DLuded]

Thanks shiny,

Do you think it will be good enough for the Boston speakers and sub?? Or it will work just fine??

[shiny_car]

What model Boston speakers and sub? Generally, I would be matching entry level gear with entry level gear; but if your speakers are SPZ series with SPG555 sub then...

[DLuded]

Sr55 5" front Coaxials speakers

G212-4 sub

[shiny_car]

In terms of clarity, the SS amp will be as good as you'd need. Of course, you could do with more power on tap for the sub, even for headroom/reserve. But the SS still offers more than enough for decently loud subbass.

Compared with the Arc Audio or Audison, the SS is easily better value at $180. The Arc/Audison won't sound/perform better; they just offer higher pedigree. Counts for nothing if you're on a tight budget.

Ultimately, you go with a monoblock for the sub, and multichannel for the speakers. So you can add a monoblock in the future if you want to upgrade.
Just determine now/upfront, if the SS is an amp you'd expect to keep for years to come, say for the next car/stereo. If not, then save and/or spend on the amp that would be a 'keeper'. I personally have no loyalty or desire to own SS gear, but plenty of people do; whereas I do like Arc and Audison gear.

[DLuded]

Thanks shiny