Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

Bump Topic Topic Closed RSS Feed

Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+

 (WTA) Low budget amp, Caliber CA-4540 and V12 MRV-F705

views
     
TStermometricool
post Aug 26 2011, 02:02 PM, updated 15y ago

New Member
*
Junior Member
27 posts

Joined: Oct 2007
Dear Sifu's

Need your advice on the below two cheap amps ?
Which one can we consider buying? Only required to power component and a 6x9 ?

Attached Image Attached Image

Thanks
zennn
post Aug 26 2011, 02:41 PM

New Member
*
Newbie
3 posts

Joined: Jan 2009


the v12 is a bad copy of an old alpine amp

caliber is an old american brand, but this one is a china amp using the same name

i recommend u keep your money, save up for something better
TStermometricool
post Aug 26 2011, 04:30 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
27 posts

Joined: Oct 2007
QUOTE(zennn @ Aug 26 2011, 02:41 PM)
the v12 is a bad copy of an old alpine amp

caliber is an old american brand, but this one is a china amp using the same name

i recommend u keep your money, save up for something better
*
hmmm...if you say so bro.. thank you for the advice.. thumbup.gif
scorpiod
post Aug 26 2011, 09:44 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
7 posts

Joined: May 2008
+1 to zennn's opinion..

these amplifiers might not be as reliable as the reputable ones..

lets say these amplifiers might cost you rm300. burnt after 6 months. then you would need to buy another amplifier, lets say another cap ayam at rm300.

why not save up rm600 to buy a second hand reputable amplifier that would last for more than a year? smile.gif
TStermometricool
post Aug 27 2011, 01:28 AM

New Member
*
Junior Member
27 posts

Joined: Oct 2007
QUOTE(scorpiod @ Aug 26 2011, 09:44 PM)
+1 to zennn's opinion..

these amplifiers might not be as reliable as the reputable ones..

lets say these amplifiers might cost you rm300. burnt after 6 months. then you would need to buy another amplifier, lets say another cap ayam at rm300.

why not save up rm600 to buy a second hand reputable amplifier that would last for more than a year? smile.gif
*
Thanks for the advice bro... its true of what you have said.. i guess i'l juz have to wait..and get a good one.
thumbup.gif
toniseah
post Aug 27 2011, 01:51 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
217 posts

Joined: Jun 2011


bro termometricool..why dont u use yr kicker and kenwood amp huh?very nice wat...i would like to have it oso
taaron
post Aug 27 2011, 02:57 AM

New Member
*
Junior Member
49 posts

Joined: Jun 2007


that V12 fake amp was the 1st amp that I've bought since 6 years ago, and that time was the start of my "ICE" journey..bought it for RM180 and pair it up with 12inch Audioquartz subwoofer in ported enclosure (cap ayam) for RM200..2ch bridged to subwoofer, another 2ch connect to stock speakers..that time i know nothing about ICE, but the sound quality is acceptable and the sub can really hit hard when you want it to..nice memories biggrin.gif
TStermometricool
post Aug 27 2011, 12:21 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
27 posts

Joined: Oct 2007
QUOTE(toniseah @ Aug 27 2011, 01:51 AM)
bro termometricool..why dont u use yr kicker and kenwood amp huh?very nice wat...i would like to have it oso
*
hey bro toniseah...how are you ? so hows ur ICE progress.. i'v seen you asking alot everywhere.. hehe icon_rolleyes.gif ..
..i saw u are selling back the JBL which you bought..wut happen bro ? u la ..ask from me but never buy.. so now im into ICE already.. biggrin.gif currently i have the Kicker 2ch to power my Kenwood sub.
Now i need an amp to power my morel tempo... im looking for cheaper amp.. but everyone request me to get a better one..


Added on August 27, 2011, 12:25 pm
QUOTE(taaron @ Aug 27 2011, 02:57 AM)
that V12 fake amp was the 1st amp that I've bought since 6 years ago, and that time was the start of my "ICE" journey..bought it for RM180 and pair it up with 12inch Audioquartz subwoofer in ported enclosure (cap ayam) for RM200..2ch bridged to subwoofer, another 2ch connect to stock speakers..that time i know nothing about ICE, but the sound quality is acceptable and the sub can really hit hard when you want it to..nice memories biggrin.gif
*
Hi taaron,

Wow...6 years ago.. hahah i juz only entering ICE bro.. haha thumbup.gif Neway..thanks for sharing bro... icon_rolleyes.gif

This post has been edited by termometricool: Aug 27 2011, 12:25 PM
taaron
post Aug 27 2011, 03:30 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
49 posts

Joined: Jun 2007


QUOTE(termometricool @ Aug 27 2011, 12:21 PM)

Added on August 27, 2011, 12:25 pm
Hi taaron,

Wow...6 years ago.. hahah i juz only entering ICE bro.. haha  thumbup.gif Neway..thanks for sharing bro...  icon_rolleyes.gif
*
don't get too excited 1st..in later stages, you'll soon realized that plenty of $ flyaway and wasted, but you definitely will learn something on past experience mistakes and will improve it in future..it still depends on how demanding are your ears..hehe
TStermometricool
post Aug 28 2011, 03:15 AM

New Member
*
Junior Member
27 posts

Joined: Oct 2007
QUOTE(taaron @ Aug 27 2011, 03:30 PM)
don't get too excited 1st..in later stages, you'll soon realized that plenty of $ flyaway and wasted, but you definitely will learn something on past experience mistakes and will improve it in future..it still depends on how demanding are your ears..hehe
*
hmm...yeah..i guess we all will never satisfy with anything.. haha.. we will always want better.. rite bro ? icon_rolleyes.gif
but then im still confused.. at first.. i only plan with a comp + 4ch amp + sub... then smone adviced to use 2 amps instead.. then i decided to use two 2ch amp..to power my sub and another 2ch to power the comp..

now.. when i went to a shop..he requested me to get a 4ch instead of 2ch...so which means .. one 2ch to power the sub.. and one 4ch to power the comp and the 6 x 9..... rclxub.gif hahahha .. duno what to do already... hahahaha doh.gif
zennn
post Aug 29 2011, 01:23 PM

New Member
*
Newbie
3 posts

Joined: Jan 2009


no need 6x9 lah, fronts & sub enuff. if sub isnt power hungry then u can use a 4ch amp for sub & fronts. if u buy power hungry sub then u may need a separate sub amp, can be 2ch or a monoblock
kianmengw
post Aug 29 2011, 01:53 PM

New Member
*
Newbie
3 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
From: Ipoh


QUOTE(zennn @ Aug 29 2011, 01:23 PM)
no need 6x9 lah, fronts & sub enuff. if sub isnt power hungry then u can use a 4ch amp for sub & fronts. if u buy power hungry sub then u may need a separate sub amp, can be 2ch or a monoblock
*
I agree with zenn. My current set up is 1 pair 5.25" at front and 1 pair 6x9 at the back. Recently my 6x9 kaput already, so I removed them. When I switch on my player, my system sound even nicer than before la.
TStermometricool
post Aug 29 2011, 03:02 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
27 posts

Joined: Oct 2007
QUOTE(zennn @ Aug 29 2011, 01:23 PM)
no need 6x9 lah, fronts & sub enuff. if sub isnt power hungry then u can use a 4ch amp for sub & fronts. if u buy power hungry sub then u may need a separate sub amp, can be 2ch or a monoblock
*
Ok..thanks for the advice bro... shop ofcourse wanna earn money... hahaa icon_rolleyes.gif


Added on August 29, 2011, 3:05 pm
QUOTE(kianmengw @ Aug 29 2011, 01:53 PM)
I agree with zenn. My current set up is 1 pair 5.25" at front and 1 pair 6x9 at the back. Recently my 6x9 kaput already, so I removed them. When I switch on my player, my system sound even nicer than before la.
*
Hi there kianmengw,

thanks for the advice... currently i already installed my kenwood sub powered by Kicker 2ch amp..
But the morel component is powered by HU... so i shall proceed to juz add another 2ch for the component..
i guess i can forget ab the 6x9 .... Hahahah ... thanks again for sharing... thumbup.gif

This post has been edited by termometricool: Aug 29 2011, 03:05 PM
scorpiod
post Oct 20 2011, 02:37 AM

New Member
*
Junior Member
7 posts

Joined: May 2008
maybe i can put another 2cents in here.. hehe.. in my opinion, i believe that getting a 4channel amplifier for speakers is good. even if you only use a set of front component and 6x9.. you can forget about the 6x9... can reserve the 4channel amplifier for front active setup in future if you feel wanna go active.. then you wont need to buy another amplifier.. its kinda saving money too.. hehe..

Topic ClosedOptions
 

Change to:
| Lo-Fi Version
0.0379sec    0.88    6 queries    GZIP Disabled
Time is now: 23rd December 2025 - 01:50 PM