I want to get a mono amp. I had a Kenwood 1000watt mono amp Class D ... but of course it got stolen. So what are some good cheap amps. More for a lot of bass than sound quality. I might get two but im not suer. I want to push some MTX Thunder 5500s or 6000s 15"
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uochronos on 08/27/2004 16:40:26
i have a avionixx 1200.2 digital class T amp. i love it it is 1200watts at 12volt but avionixx says it can get quite a bit over 1200watts they suggest running a 150amp fuse one it. i'
am very please with it. mine was a refurb off ebay and i got it for 200$
swez on 08/27/2004 16:52:02
What you have mentioned so far is very adequate. A pair of 729's and one sub per amp is plenty good boom.
If you want a larger and more flexible system, a MONO amp that is 1200 watts RMS or larger will deliver. One problem however. These larger amps require lots of current to operate in that output range. A typical 1000-1200 watt (RMS) amp will draw 80-100 amperes of current. That means your vehicle should have a min of 150A ALT output ability. If you do choose to go to a MONO amp, look for Class D or T versions. It will be 2 ohms stable, but some can deliver same or more power into 1 ohm loads.
AMPS to consider:
Kicker, JL, Audiobahn, JBL, Infinity, HiFonics, Orion, Phoenix Gold, MTX and Rockford are some of the better known brands. For lowest prices, look at ebay for 2002, 03 models that are new and in factory sealed cartons.
The new generations of amps in 2004 are being priced notably higher. Many have a few nice features over previous year models, but amp power is amp power. A good deal is about 30-50 cents per watt. (RMS).
Swez
Geezer on 08/27/2004 17:59:38
I'd also thow Lanzar in as a brand to check out. They have a good reputation and you can get 1000 watts for $200 or less, new.
uochronos on 08/27/2004 20:12:51
i have no dealings with lanzar and no opinion but i would be carefull buying a 1200watt rms amp brand new for under 200$ the avionixx amp i mentioned i got for 200$+ shipping was a refurb of last years model. any 1200watt amp for less then 200$ should be looked over well.
Geezer on 08/27/2004 21:05:16
You're right uochronos. I didn't mean to imply $200 would be easy to find, but I have found online stores with this price. I also checked the stats on the model I was thinking of, 1800D, and the 1200 watts is at 1.3 ohms, so this particular amp may or may not work in this situation.
uochronos on 08/28/2004 01:02:14
i looked up that amp on there web site and one other i had extremly confusing specs that made no sense i would be leary of it... it says the following, rms at 4 ohm 1600watts, max at 2ohm 1800watts, rms at 1.3ohm 1200wats.... these specs make no sense in my mind... the rms should go up as ohmage drops. seems like they are trying to make this amp out to do more then it can. this is just my opinion on the lanzar 1800d
Geezer on 08/28/2004 07:18:07
I've seen web sites with messed up stats too. I believe the actual specs on this one are 400 @ 4 ohms, 800 @ 2, and 1200 @ 1.3. It sounds like I'm pushing this specific amp, I'm not. I only meant to add another brand to the mix. My point is that there are a lot of good amp manufacturers out there and one doesn't need to spend a wad of money for good quality. Sorry if I've caused a problem.
swez on 08/28/2004 10:37:31
No prob... just that some bargain brands are actually not a good value in the long run. They use very confusing specs to bolster their power numbers. (we call this ILSI) "If Lightning strikes It" power ratings.
Let's face it... some amp makers are outright solid and robust. These generally cost more as they are worth more. The low end brands are cheaper for a reason:
1. Inflated power figures
2. Low quality components are used
3. Cheap labor costs (Pacific Rim)
4. Design engineers cut corners to reduce costs
Basically, ya get what ya paid for. Shop well and stick to well known brands and you'll not be dissappointed. Especially where longevity is concerned.
Swez
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uochronos on 08/27/2004 16:40:26
i have a avionixx 1200.2 digital class T amp. i love it it is 1200watts at 12volt but avionixx says it can get quite a bit over 1200watts they suggest running a 150amp fuse one it. i'
am very please with it. mine was a refurb off ebay and i got it for 200$
swez on 08/27/2004 16:52:02
What you have mentioned so far is very adequate. A pair of 729's and one sub per amp is plenty good boom.
If you want a larger and more flexible system, a MONO amp that is 1200 watts RMS or larger will deliver. One problem however. These larger amps require lots of current to operate in that output range. A typical 1000-1200 watt (RMS) amp will draw 80-100 amperes of current. That means your vehicle should have a min of 150A ALT output ability. If you do choose to go to a MONO amp, look for Class D or T versions. It will be 2 ohms stable, but some can deliver same or more power into 1 ohm loads.
AMPS to consider:
Kicker, JL, Audiobahn, JBL, Infinity, HiFonics, Orion, Phoenix Gold, MTX and Rockford are some of the better known brands. For lowest prices, look at ebay for 2002, 03 models that are new and in factory sealed cartons.
The new generations of amps in 2004 are being priced notably higher. Many have a few nice features over previous year models, but amp power is amp power. A good deal is about 30-50 cents per watt. (RMS).
Swez
Geezer on 08/27/2004 17:59:38
I'd also thow Lanzar in as a brand to check out. They have a good reputation and you can get 1000 watts for $200 or less, new.
uochronos on 08/27/2004 20:12:51
i have no dealings with lanzar and no opinion but i would be carefull buying a 1200watt rms amp brand new for under 200$ the avionixx amp i mentioned i got for 200$+ shipping was a refurb of last years model. any 1200watt amp for less then 200$ should be looked over well.
Geezer on 08/27/2004 21:05:16
You're right uochronos. I didn't mean to imply $200 would be easy to find, but I have found online stores with this price. I also checked the stats on the model I was thinking of, 1800D, and the 1200 watts is at 1.3 ohms, so this particular amp may or may not work in this situation.
uochronos on 08/28/2004 01:02:14
i looked up that amp on there web site and one other i had extremly confusing specs that made no sense i would be leary of it... it says the following, rms at 4 ohm 1600watts, max at 2ohm 1800watts, rms at 1.3ohm 1200wats.... these specs make no sense in my mind... the rms should go up as ohmage drops. seems like they are trying to make this amp out to do more then it can. this is just my opinion on the lanzar 1800d
Geezer on 08/28/2004 07:18:07
I've seen web sites with messed up stats too. I believe the actual specs on this one are 400 @ 4 ohms, 800 @ 2, and 1200 @ 1.3. It sounds like I'm pushing this specific amp, I'm not. I only meant to add another brand to the mix. My point is that there are a lot of good amp manufacturers out there and one doesn't need to spend a wad of money for good quality. Sorry if I've caused a problem.
swez on 08/28/2004 10:37:31
No prob... just that some bargain brands are actually not a good value in the long run. They use very confusing specs to bolster their power numbers. (we call this ILSI) "If Lightning strikes It" power ratings.
Let's face it... some amp makers are outright solid and robust. These generally cost more as they are worth more. The low end brands are cheaper for a reason:
1. Inflated power figures
2. Low quality components are used
3. Cheap labor costs (Pacific Rim)
4. Design engineers cut corners to reduce costs
Basically, ya get what ya paid for. Shop well and stick to well known brands and you'll not be dissappointed. Especially where longevity is concerned.
Swez
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