Reasonable 5/6 channel amp?

Unfortunately, the HK system in my M3 really sucks ass.

Really, really, really sucks ass. It's a good deal worse than the standard system in my old wagon.

Anyhow, to start this process, I'd like to find myself a 5 or 6 channel amp that meets a couple of requirements: It MUST cost less than $400, and it must accept balanced inputs. I would like to avoid using a line converter of any sort.

Suggestions for a four channel amp along with a one or two channel amp that fit within this price and compatibility requirement would also be accepted.

Beyond that, I want good, clean sound. It doesn't have to be the best in the world. I can get that at home. But I can only tolerate so much ****ed up mid-bass.

Hmm, you might be best off with a used amp. Most that directly take balanced inputs (newer a/d/s, xtant, etc.) tend to be costly, especially in multichannel. Although mine is one model too old to take balanced, I got a great deal on eBay for a a/d/s P840. I'm finally getting back around to finishing the system, and it should sound pretty good when its done.

You can go with a Kenwood amp, they are clean, have the power you want and are probably in that price range, and have the high level in you are looking for too.
I have a Mono Kenwood bass amp running at 1.3 ohms to 3-8" 4 ohm woofers and never heats up or shuts down, pretty happy with it.
I have also installed many other Kenwood amps and have had great results.

So check them out and see if they meet your needs.

Kenwood

Originally Posted by Nick325xiT 5spd

Unfortunately, the HK system in my M3 really sucks ass.

Really, really, really sucks ass. It's a good deal worse than the standard system in my old wagon.

Anyhow, to start this process, I'd like to find myself a 5 or 6 channel amp that meets a couple of requirements: It MUST cost less than $400, and it must accept balanced inputs. I would like to avoid using a line converter of any sort.

Suggestions for a four channel amp along with a one or two channel amp that fit within this price and compatibility requirement would also be accepted.

Beyond that, I want good, clean sound. It doesn't have to be the best in the world. I can get that at home. But I can only tolerate so much ****ed up mid-bass.

Hmmmm.......should have saved teh $675 j/k

For $400 look at the Kenwood, if you want to do mid 500 you could get jl 500/4 amp. What else are you going to add other then an amp We need to chat about this more