Amp question

yatzee · 09-01-2013, 08:13 AM

I'm (going to be) running an MS8 in my car. I'm also looking to mount a trunk mounted sub and probably upgrade the underseat speakers at some point.

According to the FAQ, I need to have an amp that can handle 'balanced differential outputs' (http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...47&postcount=9)

If I'm amping the sound coming from the MS8, do I still need an amp from the suggested list?

The reason for my question is that I've got a couple amps that are not on the suggested list and i'm wondering if I could use 1 of them.

kaigoss69 · 09-01-2013, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by yatzee

I'm (going to be) running an MS8 in my car. I'm also looking to mount a trunk mounted sub and probably upgrade the underseat speakers at some point.

According to the FAQ, I need to have an amp that can handle 'balanced differential outputs' (http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...47&postcount=9)

If I'm amping the sound coming from the MS8, do I still need an amp from the suggested list?

The reason for my question is that I've got a couple amps that are not on the suggested list and i'm wondering if I could use 1 of them.

MS-8 outputs are regular low-level, not balanced, so any amp will work.

yatzee · 09-01-2013, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kaigoss69

MS-8 outputs are regular low-level, not balanced, so any amp will work.

Cheers, thanks!

ctuna · 09-01-2013, 11:04 AM

That being said JL is the defacto choice around here.
Why quality , sound , size, adjustablity.

yatzee · 09-01-2013, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctuna

That being said JL is the defacto choice around here.
Why quality , sound , size, adjustablity.

big diff between XD and HD?

ctuna · 09-01-2013, 11:01 PM

XD is widely used HD is more deluxe and high powered.
XD moderate price and really good sound.
Enough good sound and power for most.
HD regulated power supply higher power wins auto shows.
Make sure you have speakers that can handle the power and
put it to use.

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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,104 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	That being said JL is the defacto choice around here. That being said JL is the defacto choice around here. Why quality , sound , size, adjustablity.
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,104 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	XD is widely used HD is more deluxe and high powered. XD is widely used HD is more deluxe and high powered. XD moderate price and really good sound. Enough good sound and power for most. HD regulated power supply higher power wins auto shows. Make sure you have speakers that can handle the power and put it to use.
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