Quote Originally Posted by redgst97
A cheap 5-600 watt amp is not 400 watts under typical use. POSSIBLY if loaded down to 1 ohm, at 14.4 volts, at a certain frequency with high distortion. The original question was about recomendations for an "audiophile".


John
I wish I could run 14.4 volts, i have a yellow-top and im still at high 13's, not to post whore or anything, but are you running 14.4???


As for the audiophile, if i were you, assuming you're just looking for a clean sound, I'd get some infinity coaxials, 2 or 3 way, prolly run you about 80 bucks max, get some pioneer or polk 3 way 6x9's for the rear, a 4 channel 400 watt amp (they're a dime a dozen), and a kenwood, or a pioneer head unit. If you're not craving that bass then dont worry about a sub. A crisp clean sound counts for so much more man. especially on a budget, I'm guessing you can be out the door for under $600 bucks. good luck...