AB VFL 150.1 vs Orion XTR3700 (2015 Model) ??

[FadedSpy 10+ year member]

I've been wanting a VFL 150.1 for a while now since I got my AB XFL 12's. I stopped into my local Car Audio store and they carry Orion products. They have the new Orion XTR3700 which is actually closer to a 5k amp as compared to the 2014 XTR3700 which was right at 3.7K

He say's the price is still the same as the 2014 model so it would be a good idea to jump on this amp while it's still $699. I don't know much about current Orion products, I know they were pretty good back in the day but I know they had a couple of rough years.

What do you guys think?

American Bass VFL 150.1 $599

OR

Orion XTR3700 $699

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[FadedSpy 10+ year member]

Here's the difference between the 2014 Orion and the 2015 Model...both are $699

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

The new Orion is overrating stuff and living off the name. They where bought out by one of those flee market companies. MD audio which owns Lanzar and Pyrimid

 

[FadedSpy 10+ year member]

So you think Orion is not as Solid as American Bass?

 

[MrFoca]

I was looking into the VFL amps. But someone said that power rating is at 16V ? Not 12 or 14

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

So you think Orion is not as Solid as American Bass?

Is Lanzar and pyramid solid?

 

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I was looking into the VFL amps. But someone said that power rating is at 16V ? Not 12 or 14

They have proven to do 14.4v rated at 12v

 

[JFOODSTAMP 10+ year member]

While I have ran many of the VFL Amps thru out the years and always been impressed I would buy the Orion in a heartbeat. I would do more research before I bought the VFL. Orion is making a come back and am pretty sure they are not owned by the people who own Lanzar. I read up on the older model of that amp and found a big review and test of it online

 

[NASTY08IMPALA 5,000+ posts]

So you think Orion is not as Solid as American Bass?

To get the "2900" the vfl 150.1 claims u have. To wire at .5 and hope to rise no higjer than .8 and maintain high 14s voltage...realistic numbers in that amp running at 1 ohm are like 21-2200 ..so dont buy it thimking ur gona run it at 1 ohm and get close to 3k

 

[macsdad 10+ year member]

To get the "2900" the vfl 150.1 claims u have. To wire at .5 and hope to rise no higjer than .8 and maintain high 14s voltage...realistic numbers in that amp running at 1 ohm are like 21-2200 ..so dont buy it thimking ur gona run it at 1 ohm and get close to 3k

good info, I have been contemplating whether or not to replace my saz1500v3 when I drop in my t 2's, and the 150 is one of the amps I have been looking at. Maybe one of the new sundowns? Did not mean to jack thread.

 

[NASTY08IMPALA 5,000+ posts]

good info, I have been contemplating whether or not to replace my saz1500v3 when I drop in my t 2's, and the 150 is one of the amps I have been looking at. Maybe one of the new sundowns? Did not mean to jack thread.

What power range?

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

While I have ran many of the VFL Amps thru out the years and always been impressed I would buy the Orion in a heartbeat. I would do more research before I bought the VFL. Orion is making a come back and am pretty sure they are not owned by the people who own Lanzar. I read up on the older model of that amp and found a big review and test of it online

And note it does not say Lanzar opti. MD Audio

 

[NASTY08IMPALA 5,000+ posts]

And note it does not say Lanzar opti. MD Audio

Pyramid too aww sheeit

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Pyramid too aww sheeit

I love how people question stuff without even looking.

 

[NASTY08IMPALA 5,000+ posts]

I love how people question stuff without even looking.

Its not like a underground build house secret ..

 

[macsdad 10+ year member]

What power range?

I think they are offering one in 2000-2500wrms range. I have a second batt for the back and a h/o alt, just in case.