New Guy looking for help

officer dave · #1 05-28-2011, 03:53 PM

Hello all hope you can help I have a 2005 Yamaha RSTD with a wide open plastics Fairing. Running a JVC KD R720 head deck and 4 Polk Audio MM 521 Speakers. Looking for a good amp I have been told either the Arc Audio 125.2 or the Bazooka CSA-4 XA MC. Can anyone please point a low experianced person in the proper direction. Thanks alot all.

heavyduty · #2 05-28-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by officer dave

Hello all hope you can help I have a 2005 Yamaha RSTD with a wide open plastics Fairing. Running a JVC KD R720 head deck and 4 Polk Audio MM 521 Speakers. Looking for a good amp I have been told either the Arc Audio 125.2 or the Bazooka CSA-4 XA MC. Can anyone please point a low experianced person in the proper direction. Thanks alot all.

There is no denying that Robert Zeff makes an excellent product, however keep in mind that the Bazooka amplifier has 4 channels versus the 2 of the Arc Audio. This will allow you control of the output of the front or rear speakers by using the fader on the headunit. Running the Arc Audio at a 2 ohm stereo load, which will be your only option if you want to connect all 4 of your speakers, will leave you unable to use the fader function of the headunit.

officer dave · #3 05-28-2011, 11:37 PM

The speakers are in a Motorcycle fairing they sound good now but I have been told a good amp will make a dramatic improvement. Keep in mind I ama total rookie in this field

officer dave · #4 05-29-2011, 03:42 PM

In your opinion which of the 2 amps will product the best clean loud sound. Yes I want loud but as clean as I can get. I have very little knoledge in this field.

heavyduty · #5 05-29-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by officer dave

In your opinion which of the 2 amps will product the best clean loud sound. Yes I want loud but as clean as I can get. I have very little knoledge in this field.

I would choose the Bazooka. And while I am obviously biased towards Bazooka, here's why. I know for sound quality, I am looking for balance and detail within the music. This means that I am focusing on the useable power of the amplifier. If I keep a 4 ohm load on the amplifier, this leaves me with more useable power versus dropping the amplifier into a 2 ohm load.

officer dave · #6 05-29-2011, 08:09 PM

Have you an info on the Elf Audio mini or the Vibe Audio.

heavyduty · #7 05-29-2011, 08:49 PM

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Have you an info on the Elf Audio mini or the Vibe Audio.

Both are fine products as well. If you are interested in any other brand your best bet is to contact the manufacturer or visit their website and see if they have a forum.

nudrat · #8 12-24-2014, 05:27 AM

thanks . anther question i have distortion on the speakers when i increase the volume from 19 and up how can i fix it my speakers from j&m

heavyduty · #9 12-28-2014, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nudrat

thanks . anther question i have distortion on the speakers when i increase the volume from 19 and up how can i fix it my speakers from j&m

Turn the bass down or off, and see if it clears up. If so, you have discovered the problem, and you need to use a filter to keep the bass notes out. Also, take a look at how the speakers are installed. Make sure the install is solid and air tight as possible. Post back if the distortion does not clear up.