Amps that have regulated power supplys

[hoodkid 10+ year member]

I just came across 2 W7's, and wanted to get a amp that does like 1000 watts but has a very good regulated power supply so itll do 1000 watts no matter whats the power input voltage, I can't afford jl 1000.1's so what are some other good affordable options?

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[JoeHemi57 10+ year member]

Pg Xenon 1200.1(authorized) or Diamond D5 1200.1/D6 1500.1 would be good options.

 

[hoodkid 10+ year member]

those have "regulated power outputs"

 

[toaster 10+ year member]

an amp with a regulated ps is not going to make power no matter what voltage input...

regulated amps are worse on your electrical system than unregulated, too!

 

[jrouter76 10+ year member]

an amp with a regulated ps is not going to make power no matter what voltage input...
regulated amps are worse on your electrical system than unregulated, too!

What? thats not true I have some ppi art series amps and they are regulated and they make their power output between 11-15 volts and their no more hard on your electrcal system then an unregulated ps.

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

ALL amps have a regulated power supply. Some are more tightly regulated is the main difference. A truly unregulated power supply would not work at all.

A tightly regulated amp will provide roughly the same output over a range of supply voltages. To do so it will draw more current at lower voltages. A loosely regulated amp will draw current in proportion to the supply voltage allowing it to make more power at higher voltage, but the supply is still regulated to keep it stable at differing voltages and demands.

I wouldn't worry about getting a tightly regulated amp and getting a couple extra watts during voltage dips. It makes more sense to spend the money and time making the car's electrical system better able to support the current demands of the system so any amp you choose will be able to supply the wattage that you want and you won't have the annoyance of headlight dimming and other electrical system maladies that a tightly regulated amp won't make any better.

 

[toaster 10+ year member]

What? thats not true I have some ppi art series amps and they are regulated and they make their power output between 11-15 volts and their no more hard on your electrcal system then an unregulated ps.

wrong-

a regulated amp pulls more current @ lower voltages, making a suffering electrical system hurt even worse. more current = more heat. heat = worst enemy of electronics. ever heard of a "brown out?" thats what kills alot of car electronics. there is NO WAY AROUND having a good electrical system if you are running alot of power....

a regulated ps is a band aid for a poor electrical system.

also, ALL amps are not regulated, insofar as what we call regulated. yes, all amps use filtering to stabilize voltage input, but the industry has come to call regulated an amp that maintains power output over a wider range of voltage inputs.

 

[photocrazy8 10+ year member]

an amp with a regulated ps is not going to make power no matter what voltage input...
regulated amps are worse on your electrical system than unregulated, too!

x2 my

1000/1 drew 190 amps and killed two yellow tops in 3 months...

 

[toaster 10+ year member]

in the old days, it was ppi vs. linear power- regulated vs unregulated.

ill take my 4.1hvs' any day

 

[thch 10+ year member]

ALL amps have a regulated power supply. Some are more tightly regulated is the main difference. A truly unregulated power supply would not work at all.

i don't see why it wouldn't. it would be like a DC transformer.

 

[toaster 10+ year member]

right. step up, then on to voltage rails. a ps is the most inefficient part of an amp.

 

[jrouter76 10+ year member]

wrong-
a regulated amp pulls more current @ lower voltages, making a suffering electrical system hurt even worse. more current = more heat. heat = worst enemy of electronics. ever heard of a "brown out?" thats what kills alot of car electronics. there is NO WAY AROUND having a good electrical system if you are running alot of power....

a regulated ps is a band aid for a poor electrical system.

also, ALL amps are not regulated, insofar as what we call regulated. yes, all amps use filtering to stabilize voltage input, but the industry has come to call regulated an amp that maintains power output over a wider range of voltage inputs.

learn something new today thanks

 

[jrouter76 10+ year member]

wrong-
a regulated amp pulls more current @ lower voltages, making a suffering electrical system hurt even worse. more current = more heat. heat = worst enemy of electronics. ever heard of a "brown out?" thats what kills alot of car electronics. there is NO WAY AROUND having a good electrical system if you are running alot of power....

a regulated ps is a band aid for a poor electrical system.

also, ALL amps are not regulated, insofar as what we call regulated. yes, all amps use filtering to stabilize voltage input, but the industry has come to call regulated an amp that maintains power output over a wider range of voltage inputs.

learn something new today thanks...yes heat is the enemy of all electronics.

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

i don't see why it wouldn't. it would be like a DC transformer.

You should know well enough that there is no such thing as a DC transformer...

A transformer requires AC to work.

 

[toaster 10+ year member]

You should know well enough that there is no such thing as a DC transformer...
A transformer requires AC to work.

HUH?? chopped DC is used @ the input to an amps transformer.... form there it is rectified thru diodes and filtered, where we get ac voltage.

the power supply takes dc voltage and inverts it to ac voltage. it does this @ a certain frequency, with d class amps actually switching into the audible higher freq range. thats why they only work well as sub amps, because @ higher freqs you can actually hear the switching noise as the voltage is being chopped up.