Miata Mailing List: November 1996, Message #255
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   From: vervaeke@usa.net (Tom & Susan Vervaeke)

Subject: RFI Amplifier Brands/ Audio Stuff

   Date: Sun, 3 Nov 1996 22:44:43 -0500



Hello:



Okay, now that I've got the Clearwater door and HR speakers I am ready to

forge on. My next point of attack will be a new amplifier. I have spent

a considerable amount of time this week doing background work on how

amplifiers work and all of that. The Crutchfield catalog is fairly

instructional on the things to look for in a good amp. I've even begun to

try to narrow my choice of brands. 



I'm currently interested or have heard good things about: 



 1. Clearwaters (50W x 2) for $299?

    (I asked the Clearwater fellow and he says its not an Alphasonik as someone

     on the list had said, that's good as a 50Wx2 Alphasonik is worth $140)

 2. Rockford Fosgate Punch 100ix (50w x 2?) for ???

    Comments: Known as one of the better manufacturers.

 3. Kicker 160ss (80W x 2) for $479 (Crutchfield)

    Comments: Known as one of the better manufacturers.

 4. Lansar Optidrive 2100 (50W x 2) for $379 installed (Local sound shop)

    The local sound shop recommended Lansar. Says they are quite good and would

    be fine for a Miata. A review in Car Stereo Review didn't give it such a

    stellar review. 



 Others? What do others out there have in your Miatas?







The Clearwater door speakers are rated for 100W so was thinking 50 or 80W would

be enough to make good sound. The HR speakers can be driven directly from the

head unit and can handle 30 watts. A new head unit and a subwoofer would be 

further down the line once I find someone with a Miata that has one working

and sounding good.



Any recommendations would be appreciated...



Regards,



Tom Vervaeke

Colorado Springs, CO

92A Yellow













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