Here's my situation: I spent a crapload on stereo gear to "do it the right way" the first time around. Problem is, I now have two JL amps that I believe have failed (amps are the a6450 70w x 4, and slash series 300/2). My 1000/1 sub amp is the only one still working correctly. I'm going to have the amps pulled this week to double-check that they are shot... but I've tested the heck out of everything and am 99% sure both amps are toast. <BR> <BR>So... on the second time around... <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0> <BR>I'm not going JL. I'm looking for small-space efficiency, simplicity... and affordability. The Alpine PDX amplifiers seem to fit the bill. <BR> <BR>Here's what I need to power: <BR>- 4 Wetsounds XS-650's (high-pass crossover setting) <BR>- 2 Wetsounds Pro 80's on the tower (no crossover) <BR> <BR>For extreme simplicity's sake, would the PDX-5 work to replace the two amps and power all 6 speakers on the 4-channels and the tower speakers on the 5th channel? <BR> <BR>Or would I be better off replacing the two amps with a PDX-4.150 and a PDX-2.150? And if so... opinions on stacking these amps on top of each other in a boat? <BR> <BR>Thanks in advance!

Wet Sounds Syn6, or a Syn4 and Syn2.

Also check ARC audio sight I just got a ks300.2 for 340 shipped on the arc audio store.

Here is how my system is powered; <BR> <BR>1 PDX-5 powering <BR>4-Wetsounds XS650's &amp; 2 Jl 10" subs (75w4 and 300x1) <BR> <BR>2 PDX 4.100's powering <BR>4 Bullet Hollowpoint 770's with 200w going to each speaker. <BR> <BR>I did not stack any of them they really don't take up much space.

In order of what I'd do: <BR> <BR>1) JL makes good equipment. Send it off to be repaired. Will be much cheaper than any other option. <BR> <BR>2) wetsounds syn amps <BR>3) Use 2 alpine pdx amps. I personally woulnd't stack them. they do get warm...and mine get fairly hot when run for long periods. ( Houston, Texas). <BR> <BR> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/3183/767767.jpg" alt="Upload">

Thanks for the responses, guys... very helpful info. I pulled the amps last night to take in for bench testing.