Arc Audio 5150-xxk

[da.bell]

Well, I am in the process of trying to obtain gear for the eventual stereo install/upgrade. I have been quoted $150 (it is a used amp and retails new for $549) for the following amp and would like to know what other stereo folks think about this.

Nomenclature
45x4 @4 ohms, 75x4 @2 ohms, 150x2 @4 ohms bridged
& 190x1 @2 ohms bridged for sub channel

+ Microprocessor controlled
+ Remote digital bass boost gain w/led status display
+ Set and forget crossover switches on bottom plate
+ Seperate front and rear high/low/full range select switch
+ Seperate front and rear mono/stereo/full range select feature
+ Heavy duty construction
+ Thermal, DC, offset, reverse voltage, over voltage, short circuit protection
+ Output power : 45x4 @4 ohms, 75x4 @2 ohms, 150x2 @4 ohms bridged & 190x1 @2 ohms bridged for sub channel
+ Transient distortion : < .005% @4ohms
+ Frequency response: 20Hz-20Khz
+ S/N ratio(A wtg) : > 107dB
+ Bass boost : + 15dB @45Hz
+ Input sensitivity : 250mV - 2.5V
+ Crossover : 12dB stereo, 24dB mono 55Hz-5.5KHz
+ Fuse : 30A x3
+Dimensions : 16" x 8" x 2.35"

The website for this amp is: http://www.arcaudio.com/arc-05/amplifiers/xxk_5150.htm

[talltigeguy]

What would you use it for?

Arc audio has a strong reputation for amplifiers, but this one seems underpowered at every step if it were my system.

I have 75 watts to each interior speaker and 300 Watts to my sub, and it sounds pretty strong. A really good sub will be way more thirsty for power than mine is.

Depends on if you are building a good, great, or Holy shiite! type of system.

[da.bell]

Well, I want the Holy shiite one eventurally.

1) To start, use this amp to power the speakers in the boat(Polk db650) and maybe a woofer added to this (currently the deck is powering the speakers inside the boat).

2) The next step (maybe 3+ months from now) to add a set of tower speakers with an amp that will be able to handle that, the Arc Amp would power the woofer only, and then the deck will power the internal speakers.

3) The next step (maybe 6+ months from now) to add another set of tower speakers with an ampt that will be able to handle that plus #2 is still in place.

[Domsz06]

it's a good basic starter amp. The way I look at it.

[TXST8tj]

you can't loose with an Arc amp, but you would be way better off just holding off and building it all at once or at least in stages how you ultimately want it. if you're going to want more power going to your cabin speakers, hold off on that amp and buy one that has the power you will need and just be done with it. i understand it's hard to wait to do it that way, but i've spent way more money than i needed to on installs where i just didn't wait and do it once and the way i wanted it the first time.

[da.bell]

I will wait. Dom and TXST, you both make sense and I understand. I really dont want to half arse this and should wait.

Thanks all for your comments.

[Domsz06]

yeah if you are going for something ultimate then for sure wait. I have blown extra money on stuff too, and it sucks!!

[Rossterman]

I'm running this amp to power 4 polk db651s and a bazooka 8" bass tube and trust me, you don't need anymore power for the db651s or you will blow them. They crank at even half power and afraid to toun up all the way. Amp is way underrated although more wattage for the sub would be great!

[dingleberry]

I'm running this amp to power 4 polk db651s and a bazooka 8" bass tube and trust me, you don't need anymore power for the db651s or you will blow them. They crank at even half power and afraid to toun up all the way. Amp is way underrated although more wattage for the sub would be great!

Considering that da.bell was asking about this amp almost six years ago, I would imagine that he already made a decision...

[Nobody]

Considering that da.bell was asking about this amp almost six years ago, I would imagine that he already made a decision...

TOO funny!!!

[da.bell]

Make and sold the decision.

No more boat. Sold it last year and life has been easier ever since.

[Nobody]

Make and sold the decision.

No more boat. Sold it last year and life has been easier ever since.

WHAT?? I thought you had two boats at one time.

How can life be easier without a boat. I thought the boat was your true love??

I was right. You found Jesus.

[da.bell]

Had two boats yes. Sold both boats yes.

Too many things going on with life. Kids growing up, going onto college, and losing interest. Wife stressing (especially me with all the petty crap and concerns she has) out each and every time we launch the boat. blah blah blah.

I don't have to hear about issues and complaints about the boat. Life is easier

However, my friends do have boats still and I hitch a ride with them.

Yes, I found Jesus jumping the fence from Mexico into the U.S.A.

I would probably burn if I stepped foot into a church or even the parking lot. haha

[Nickypoop2]

Dave....this is NOBODY cloaked as a new screen name. I got banned by our buddy Matt for imposing excessive infractions on Nick.

Anywho....I just wanted to say you definitely have a sense of humor and a fun side to you. I had more laughs with our bantering back in the day and I'll actually say I miss you.

As the ole saying goes....if the wife isn't happy...........NOBODY's happy.

[da.bell]

haha, no problem. Enjoy and I am sure we will see you around still.