I am thinking of upgrading my car audio system. I have '97 dodge intrepid. I am contemplating on going with the Boss Audio GT980 5-Channel Car Amplifier RMS at 4 Ohm's is 80W x 4 and 150 x1. That is about all the information I can find on this Amplifier. I was wondering if any one has any experience with the Amplifier and how it works, or any experience with Boss Audio for that matter. I am not trying to win any compotitions, just want to get better quality and loudness to my music. The RMS values of the GT980 all work with my current spearker and subwoofer set up, but I am nervous about using Boss Audio since I don't know much about the company or anyone else that has used there amps before. have an Alpine CDA-9833 HU with preamps for front, rear, and sub. Alpine SWS-1242D 300rms Sub, Rockford fosgate 6.5", and Type S 6x9's. Are there any other 5-channel amps that would work also?
Most of the times I have installed Boss amps to power anything but subwoofers, I've run into noise issues. Boss is not one of the better quality amplifiers, so it wouldn't be my first recommendation. There are several 5 channel amps out there. Memphis and Autotek are two 5 channel amps from brands that I have had better luck with.
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