1489rms vs 2500rms

[caliece 10+ year member]

OK just a quick question im about to get one of these amps either a tamtrum 1200.1 1489rms at 2-4ohm, or a modded earthquake ph-d2 2500rms at 1ohm and i just want to know which would do better on my electrical system big 3 done already 2 batteries and new 120amp alternator any suggestions thanks alot in advance.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

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[wilzyx 5,000+ posts]

well since the pg puts out about 1000 less watts i would think it would be better, but they are known for needing tons of juice.

 

[mike75356 10+ year member]

what subs?

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

I run the Earthquake amps with very good luck...I have a modded D3 and 4 PHD10,000's I find them to be very powerful amps...

 

[bamaboy 5,000+ posts]

OK just a quick question im about to get one of these amps either a tamtrum 1200.1 1489rms at 2-4ohm, or a modded earthquake ph-d2 2500rms at 1ohm and i just want to know which would do better on my electrical system big 3 done already 2 batteries and new 120amp alternator any suggestions thanks alot in advance.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

i dont see a amp that does 1000watts more being more efficient, they are both D class amps, if it was AB then it might be a little closer

 

[caliece 10+ year member]

well since the pg puts out about 1000 less watts i would think it would be better, but they are known for needing tons of juice.

my point exactly im just wondering if my electrical system will withstand the beating

 

[caliece 10+ year member]

what subs?

they are 2 15" lightning audio stage 3 vc2 im looking to get 4 later on 500 rms 1500watt max each i know u may be thinking why those subs dont ask lol

 

[mike75356 10+ year member]

just go with the pg then u dont need the earthquake for those subs.

 

[caliece 10+ year member]

I run the Earthquake amps with very good luck...I have a modded D3 and 4 PHD10,000's I find them to be very powerful amps...

yeah i know but will my system be able to stand this power im looking to only run it at about 1800 to 2000 maybe a little less

 

[caliece 10+ year member]

just go with the pg then u dont need the earthquake for those subs.

yeah i knew you were going to say that lol but im just thinking about later on ill prob just run it at 1400rms 4 now then when i get 4 of then ill need the power

 

[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

i dont see a amp that does 1000watts more being more efficient, they are both D class amps, if it was AB then it might be a little closer

The Tantrum is a Class T amp.

Id take the PG over the Earthquake.

 

[faulkton 5,000+ posts]

The Tantrum is a Class T amp.Id take the PG over the Earthquake.

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[caliece 10+ year member]

The Tantrum is a Class T amp.Id take the PG over the Earthquake.

yeah and your reason is please

 

[shiipseki 10+ year member]

For daily i'd go for Tantrum.

 

[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

yeah and your reason is please

The Tantrum is a very solid amp, from when PG built quality stuff. Earthquake doesnt have a reputation for well built amps, or clean power, or for good performance. The choice is yours, of course, but I would go with the Tantrum because of the build quality and reliability.

I say more watts the merrier

Thats a decent theory, but when comparing two amps, if one is a better amp, Id trade a little bit of power for a little more peace of mind, knowing that youll have an AMP and not a paperweight that used to be powerful.