Which amp is best

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by cdresmondo, Feb 8, 2010.

  1. cdresmondo

    cdresmondo Bobtail Member

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    I have a cobra 29ltd in my 96 ford explorer, I was thinking of putting some juice to it but dont really know what to look for in an amp. I dont want to be the loudest radio out there as I know how annoying it can be, but a little more power would be nice. I was hoping you guys would have some suggestions for me.

    - I know they are illegal, but I still think I want one.
     
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  3. Mad Dog 20/20

    Mad Dog 20/20 Heavy Load Member

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    The KLV line from RM Italy get the job done at an attractive price,just keep your input watts low.Texas Star have a proven track record and have been around in one form or another for years.Then there a the custom built amps, Davemade,X-Force Fat Boy and who knows how many others are building them now (or trying).Most do what they should but there are some custom amplifiers I would avoid.
     
  4. poppapump1332

    poppapump1332 Road Train Member

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    davemade or fatboys are the best.texas stars are descent but they draw more amps than most other boxes.
     
  5. FriedTater

    FriedTater Keeper of The Snakes

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    in such a vehicle,"ANY" 2 pill box made will work.
    For low buck and decent performance any of the 2X1446 pill boxs will get you what your after(50-75 watt net bump)

    Running a junk(firestick) antenna will defeat the purpose,get a good one.
     
  6. the man

    the man Bobtail Member

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    :biggrin_25523: X FORCE,,,FATBOY,,,OR TNT,,,,,TNT IS MAKE BY X FORCE:biggrin_25514:
     
  7. outerspacehillbilly

    outerspacehillbilly "Instigator of the Legend"

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    Pretty much any 2 pil or 1x2 will accomplish your goal and get you up out of the mud. Just be sure to set your radio up to properly drive the amp. BTW Sparky's has a 2 pill Texas Star Skeleton on sale for $115 right now.
     
  8. cbdoctor

    cbdoctor Bobtail Member

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    You definitely do NOT want one transistor driving two! Any two transistor unit can be driven to saturation by any radio out there without the help of a driver.:biggrin_255:
     
  9. outerspacehillbilly

    outerspacehillbilly "Instigator of the Legend"

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    :biggrin_25511:
     
  10. groundpounder

    groundpounder Road Train Member

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    For my money X-Force, if I couldn't find an X, Davemade....
     
  11. Mad Dog 20/20

    Mad Dog 20/20 Heavy Load Member

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    True, but you wasting your breath Billy.The majority of CBers today just want to see the the needle swing far to the right.
     
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