I have been following these Class D amps and just saw that Crutchfield will now stock a slightly less powerful one. The PDX 4.100 in addition to the PDX 4.150. Any thoughts?

This one is supposed to be, I think, $200 cheaper. $699 vs $499.

Is it okay to purchase Alpine amps online? Discount Jungle lists the PDX 4.150 for much less than Crutchfield.

Any thoughts? Thanks.

 

Warranty vs Money. I can beat crutchfield usually by AT LEAST 30%, but crutchfield is authorized. Ive never had any equipment fail on me (recently anyway) so I dont car much about the warranty aspect. Id rather save a bunch of money.

 

way too much money retail for something producing that power. they are outstanding in their compact form factor, but i dont think size is an issue. and fwiw, ive never had any car audio equipment fail on me so warranty is moot here

 

I look for detailed pictures and stuff from Crutchfield then I purchase elsewhere.

 

I usually do that with retail goods...clothes, watches, etc etc etc. Go to the mall, check out what I need, and order it online. Im such an a$$hole.

 

Do any of the usual suspects in this forum sell Alipine PDX amps? My wish list includes Darknight's new compact sub (ETA John?) and a PDX4.150.

 

No your not. We (the consumer) have been overcharged for waaaay too long. Now that we have options, we use them. There are alot of us out there!

 

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A lot of stuff fails, sometimes even defective from the manufacturer....so its always good to find a reputable shop who will honor the warranty.....

 

u've never had any of it fail you? u must buy magical equipment

 

The only equipment Ive had fail on me are two headunits...a sony and a pioneer. Both of them had motorized faces, and the motors went. Ive never had anything else fail on me, and Ive been through A LOT of gear.