Are any of these amps good?

[Pyrofan]

So, this is quick. Im running two Sa-8's at 1 ohm. Any of these good? Cheap is better. I like the Boss the best. It aint gotta be top of the line. Just make the subs run good. Also, can i run 4g wire or is 0 the only way. 4 is so much cheaper.

1.Amazon.com: Hifonics GLX1000.1D Gladiator 1 x 1000 Watts and 1 Ohm Amplifier: Car Electronics

2.Amazon.com: Hifonics Brutus BRZ1700.1D D-Class Mono Block 1 x 600 @ 4 OHMS, 1 x 1200 @ 2 OHMS, 1 x 1700 @ 1 OHM: Car Electronics

3.Amazon.com: Boss PH5000D Phantom 5000-Watt Class D Monoblock Amplifier with Remote: Car Electronics

4.Amazon.com: MBQUART FX1.1000 Formula Mono Amplifier: Car Electronics

5.Amazon.com: Hifonics Zeus ZRX1000.1D 1000W Mono Class D Car Audio Amplifier With 4-Way System Protection Circuitry: Car Electronics

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[bgowdy 5,000+ posts]

So, this is quick. Im running two Sa-8's at 1 ohm. Any of these good? Cheap is better. I like the Boss the best. It aint gotta be top of the line. Just make the subs run good. Also, can i run 4g wire or is 0 the only way. 4 is so much cheaper.
1.Amazon.com: Hifonics GLX1000.1D Gladiator 1 x 1000 Watts and 1 Ohm Amplifier: Car Electronics

2.Amazon.com: Hifonics Brutus BRZ1700.1D D-Class Mono Block 1 x 600 @ 4 OHMS, 1 x 1200 @ 2 OHMS, 1 x 1700 @ 1 OHM: Car Electronics

3.Amazon.com: Boss PH5000D Phantom 5000-Watt Class D Monoblock Amplifier with Remote: Car Electronics

4.Amazon.com: MBQUART FX1.1000 Formula Mono Amplifier: Car Electronics

5.Amazon.com: Hifonics Zeus ZRX1000.1D 1000W Mono Class D Car Audio Amplifier With 4-Way System Protection Circuitry: Car Electronics

all except for the BOSS PH5000D are ok. The Boss amp is COMPLETE garbage. the best choice out of those is the Hifonics BRZ1700. they are pretty solid performers

 

[ThatChevyGuy 5,000+ posts]

the boss might do 1000w, its fused at 160a though

 

[Pyrofan]

So, the Zeus is good.

 

[Pyrofan]

What about wiring using 4 gauge? Also, do yall have any recommendations in the Sub $200 range?

 

[murph 10+ year member]

So you want to spend 130-180 on an amp and 200 on a sub...

 

[winkychevelle 10+ year member]

So you want to spend 130-180 on an amp and 200 on a sub...

No he's looking for a sub in the under 200 range

MTX TD1000.1D 1000W RMS, Monoblock TD Series Class D Car Amplifier

 

[murph 10+ year member]

No he's looking for a sub in the under 200 range

MTX TD1000.1D 1000W RMS, Monoblock TD Series Class D Car Amplifier

I was stating the fact that he wants to spend less on an amp and more on a sub.

 

[platinumjason]

Is that BRZ one of the ones that goes into permanent protect mode?

 

[Side Show 10+ year member]

boss ****, mb quarts and hifonics are both decent

 

[naughtyca 10+ year member]

c2 audio pre sale $99 600w sub

C2 Audio 12" Threatcon-2

amp shark audio 2500 $103

Shark SHKAMP2500D 2500W Mini Design Mono Mosfet CAR Audio Professional Amplifier | eBay

 

[ExaltedAudio]

I would definitely go with the brz maxxsonics makes allot of pcb's that go in many boards so they have a lot of experience with trial and error where as a more expensive one had years of r&d and nicest components

 

[naughtyca 10+ year member]

i have a brz 1700.1d if im looking for an amp ill go for the shark for the price and its an apsm 2000 rebadge half the cost

 

[bbeljefe]

I would avoid the Hifonics Z series. Not because they're junk but because they aren't rated based on CEA 2006 standards. All of the other Hifonics amps are, so you'll know what the amp will do when you buy it.

As for using 4 gauge, I wouldn't use it. If you want to save money on wire, use 2 gauge CCA. It will carry enough current to power the amps you're looking at well and it isn't very expensive.

 

[winkychevelle 10+ year member]

i have a brz 1700.1d if im looking for an amp ill go for the shark for the price and its an apsm 1500 rebadge half the cost

And we all know the apsm amps arent reliable powerhouses dont we. I dont know why you would push the 2 cheapest brands out there