Hifonics vs MB Quart vs Alphasonik

Xmax · 6th February 2008, 18:07

Gurus,

How would you guys compare a Hifonics vs MB Quart vs Alphasonik. I am a little confused on what to proceed with.

I am looking at the multichannel amplifiers specifically. Specifically premium PAB series from MB Quart, ZXi series from Hifonics and PMZ series from Alphasonik.

I have heard a Hifonics some time back, not sure which model it was, but blame it on the tune up job, I didn't like the sound pretty much. Maybe the amplifier was still good.

I know that Hifonics and MB Quart are from the same Maxxsonics stable. I am not considering RF amps anyways.

Alphasonik - i have not come across anyone using one. But I guess they are a little underrated for the quality of their products. I've read that the ZED AUDIO CORPORATION from Steven Mantz had done couple of designs for Alphasonik in the mid eighties.

advice

saintsinner · 7th February 2008, 04:10

if you have a tight budget and want sound worth much more then what you spend, i say go for hifonics. MBQuart is pretty much the same. (unless the german one)

i really don't know much about the zeus series from hifonics, but the brutus series kick a**.

i have zeus components, Brutus amps and subs. i am very much satisfied with the way they sound.

XXV series competes with the best in the market and are highly underrated. you might want to look at at XXV gemini which is a 4 channel amp.

there are many brands in the market, are you sourcing these from the US?

What specific equipment are you looking for?

Xmax · 7th February 2008, 08:23

i am planning to source them from the US. The reason for sticking on to these specific series is basically because they have a 5 channel in each of these series.

blueraven316 · 7th February 2008, 08:45

If you planning to run only speakers off the amp then a Titan amp from Hifonics will suffice. If there is a requirement to run a sub, then get a Zeus 4 Channel.

So what music is this setup going to play and what is your upgrade budget ?

Edit: If you want to demo a well tuned Hifonics setup, then I can organise an audtition for you.

saintsinner · 7th February 2008, 10:34

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Originally Posted by blueraven316

Edit: If you want to demo a well tuned Hifonics setup, then I can organise an audtition for you.

Oh yea !

Xmax you should definately check out a few of satya's installs.

Xmax · 7th February 2008, 14:38

That would be a great idea to start with, satya.. Hope you don't charge any tickets for the show

But any pointer on the MB Qaurt PAB series and Alphasonik.

6th February 2008, 18:07	#1
Xmax BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 29 Thanked: 0 Times	Hifonics vs MB Quart vs Alphasonik Gurus, How would you guys compare a Hifonics vs MB Quart vs Alphasonik. I am a little confused on what to proceed with. I am looking at the multichannel amplifiers specifically. Specifically premium PAB series from MB Quart, ZXi series from Hifonics and PMZ series from Alphasonik. I have heard a Hifonics some time back, not sure which model it was, but blame it on the tune up job, I didn't like the sound pretty much. Maybe the amplifier was still good. I know that Hifonics and MB Quart are from the same Maxxsonics stable. I am not considering RF amps anyways. Alphasonik - i have not come across anyone using one. But I guess they are a little underrated for the quality of their products. I've read that the ZED AUDIO CORPORATION from Steven Mantz had done couple of designs for Alphasonik in the mid eighties. advice
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7th February 2008, 04:10	#2
saintsinner BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 612 Thanked: 11 Times	if you have a tight budget and want sound worth much more then what you spend, i say go for hifonics. MBQuart is pretty much the same. (unless the german one) i really don't know much about the zeus series from hifonics, but the brutus series kick a**. i have zeus components, Brutus amps and subs. i am very much satisfied with the way they sound. XXV series competes with the best in the market and are highly underrated. you might want to look at at XXV gemini which is a 4 channel amp. there are many brands in the market, are you sourcing these from the US? What specific equipment are you looking for?
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Xmax BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 29 Thanked: 0 Times	i am planning to source them from the US. The reason for sticking on to these specific series is basically because they have a 5 channel in each of these series.
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7th February 2008, 08:45	#4
blueraven316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,109 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	If you planning to run only speakers off the amp then a Titan amp from Hifonics will suffice. If there is a requirement to run a sub, then get a Zeus 4 Channel. So what music is this setup going to play and what is your upgrade budget ? Edit: If you want to demo a well tuned Hifonics setup, then I can organise an audtition for you. Last edited by blueraven316 : 7th February 2008 at 08:46.
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Xmax BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 29 Thanked: 0 Times	That would be a great idea to start with, satya.. Hope you don't charge any tickets for the show But any pointer on the MB Qaurt PAB series and Alphasonik.
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