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Rockford vs Kenwood AMPS???

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Old 08-09-2002, 08:27 PM
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Opinion on both amps...which is better to get???
Old 08-09-2002, 09:19 PM
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better as in?

i never had a Kenwood amp. i have a RF 600a4. and its running my components and sub just great.
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Old 08-09-2002, 10:01 PM
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What are you trying to power with them?? Be more specific, so we can have better answers and opinions....
Old 08-10-2002, 05:53 AM
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the high end kenwood are good amps .
but to be honest - there are others out there better for the same price .
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Well pretty much gonna need to power my MB quarts separates and my back speakers and for the subs...2 10' JL w3's built box by JL also I pretty much gettin 2 amps. Either Rockford or Kenwood..why those two ??? cause i get mad discounts on both.
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I have the Kenwood KAC-929 and i would have to say im pretty pleased with it.
Old 08-10-2002, 06:25 PM
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thanks speed614. are you powering that for your subs or whole system?
Old 08-11-2002, 09:36 AM
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The only kenwood amps I would use are the eXcelon's.

RF amps are nice for bass, but I think they aren't clean enough to be a really good mid range amp.
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I'm using a RF amp to power my 2 10" JL W3 and they've been banging hard for 5 years now with no probs! RF amps are hella good and reliable!
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Yea im using the amp to power my 3 MTX 12's


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