AQ vs. Orion?

[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

i know it kinda did, but trust me, if i could have some W7's i wouldn't trade them for anything. That's how much i like JL. The most i could ever afford though was w3's.

W6's are my favorite JL sub.

 

[endofdays89 5,000+ posts]

W6's are my favorite JL sub.

i hope to get 2 of them for christmas or something, since they are like 350+ each for the 12's.

 

[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

i hope to get 2 of them for christmas or something, since they are like 350+ each for the 12's.

i'm contemplating running 1 12w6 @ 8 ohms on a ppi pc2350

 

[MisterGrubbs 5,000+ posts]

older 2500d > aq 2200d > newer hcca 5000d
ive used the hcca 5000d, wasnt impressed.

My exact thoughts are illustrated by this gentlemen.

 

[CadillacMatt 10+ year member]

Well guys, I'm looking at buying one in good used condition for around the price of an AQ2200D new, and it's gonna be pushing 2 Fi Q 15's (1000wRMS a piece). I've known several people with Orion subs that are absolutely infatuated with them, but I haven't heard much of their amps hence the question.

 

[CadillacMatt 10+ year member]

I was also looking at the Orion's specs and noticed... it doesn't have a subsonic filter?? So there's going to be nothing keeping the subs from bottoming out if a super low note hits? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

 

[Hintzyboy 5,000+ posts]

Do not buy the new Orion stuff. Their stuff has not been good since the DEI buyout. Either get an older Orion (2500D, XTR Pro 2400, etc.) or get the AQ.

 

[CadillacMatt 10+ year member]

Ok so it seems almost unanimous not to get the newer Orions... I shouldn't have second guessed the AQ. I've heard great things about the AQ amps and only a few negative things about them, mostly slander about the build quality but coming from people that haven't used them. Thanks again guys.

 

[endofdays89 5,000+ posts]

i just got my Orion HP2600 2 channel and it is a little better than the rockford punch i had before. I would say there is nothing wrong with Orion's new stuff from experience.

 

[mannyahles 10+ year member]

Ok guys, I'm looking at getting an amp for 2 Fi Q 15's, and I've been through this before I know, but I have my eye on an Orion HCCA D5000 (2500w @ 1 ohm) vs. my previous choice of an AQ2200D (2200w @ 1 ohm). Subs are 1000wRMS.
Given the option, what would you choose? Thanks.

I have the HCCA 2400 for 2 - 12 inch Orion Subs and my amp's gain is turned to about a 1/3. So I have plenty of power to spare. So your stronger model would be nice IMO!

 

[mannyahles 10+ year member]

not to post dump, but is orion as good as rockford? I need to know about orions quality too

I have had my 2 Orion amps in my truck for 9 months now and I havent had any problems.... so far so good!

 

[mannyahles 10+ year member]

BTW, I got my 2400D for $249 + tax from an authorized dealer in Hemet, Ca. I thought it was a great price for the amount of power I'm getting.

 

[Anonymous 10+ year member]

I have 2 AQ 2200's but if I could do it all over and get the orion's for the same price I would get them. They are very well built.

 

[mannyahles 10+ year member]

I have read only a few people that stated that Orion has gone downhill since Directed bought them. But I have not seen any evidence that proves this. That is why I went with Orion.

Plus, DEI is in Vista, Ca and I drive by there plant 2-3 times a week so if one of my products fail, I could always throw it through their window!! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif