Are any of these amps good?

[ThatChevyGuy 5,000+ posts]

Cheap power, that's why.

 

[winkychevelle 10+ year member]

Cheap power, that's why.

Cheap dirty inefficient power isnt an excuse. That mtx amp I recommended was cheap power. The apsms dont put out clean power and dont do rated money may run the world but you get what you pay for

 

[ThatChevyGuy 5,000+ posts]

i'd take 1800w dirty power any day for $105 (shark), its hard to hear clipping, and those apsm's don't sound bad either.

But that mtx does look nice, I'm surprised its not over $200, just because of the name.

 

[Pyrofan]

The problem is this. I got about $500 to spend. So $200 on subs, $40 on homemade box, $30 for some wire thing i need for my truck, $50 for amp hook up wire. That leaves $180 for a amp. If i didnt need the Hi/low converter i think its called it would free up more money for a amp. If the Zeus or Gladiator or something yall recommend will run my subs with Good power, not burn down my truck, and sound good, im happy.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

I have a brand new in box audiotechnix at800.1 puts out 1100rms easy amazing amp i run one personally. 120 shipped //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

hi/low converter dont cheap out //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

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will make install easy and creates its own amp turn on //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

Audio Savings | Jensen Power 2000.1D 1000 RMS/2000 Watt Max Mono Block Car Audio Amplifier Amp

there was a nice test on this over at

My test: Jensen Power 2000.1d - Car Audio Classifieds

I would take this over the audiopipe

but the audio technix will put both of them down

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/amplifier-classifieds/586023-audiotechnix-at800-1-brand-new.html

here is my amp the one on the left is for sale still in plastic

 

[NIHL8ION]

I buy a solid USED amp before I ever even considered wasting money on any of those inefficient garbage amps, but to each their own //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif BTW MB Quart & Hifonics are made by the same company along with Autotek & many others... BOSS is complete garbage, I wouldn't use that shyt for a door stop in my shop... If you want to run cheap amps you better have GOOD wiring & half way descent electrical at the very least - EFFICIENCY is your friend when you are on a budget, but no one seems to grasp this concept... SMH

 

[Pyrofan]

I buy a solid USED amp before I ever even considered wasting money on any of those inefficient garbage amps, but to each their own //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif BTW MB Quart & Hifonics are made by the same company along with Autotek & many others... BOSS is complete garbage, I wouldn't use that shyt for a door stop in my shop... If you want to run cheap amps you better have GOOD wiring & half way descent electrical at the very least - EFFICIENCY is your friend when you are on a budget, but no one seems to grasp this concept... SMH

Im not opposed to buying used at all. How would you know the condition? What if you got is DOA? Is their any buyer protection?

 

[NIHL8ION]

Im not opposed to buying used at all. How would you know the condition? What if you got is DOA? Is their any buyer protection?

I've never bought a used amp that the seller wouldn't let me hook up and test right in front of him before I bought it... If a seller wouldn't let this happen then he's got something to hide...

 

[Pyrofan]

I've never bought a used amp that the seller wouldn't let me hook up and test right in front of him before I bought it... If a seller wouldn't let this happen then he's got something to hide...

Well, its kinda hard to test a amp if i have nothing to test it on? Right? What about the classifides? Good to buy their?

 

[Milk Mayne 10+ year member]

^^^The issue with that is, not everyone lives in a major metro area where there is countless amps for sale on Craigslist. It's a good option if you have it, but not exactly feasable to everyone. As for buying on something like here or caco used, I know a lot of people have good luck with it. But I wouldn't take the chance with my money except with a small handful of people on this site. Also, the majority of consumers want something NOW. They don't want to have to wait around for one to MAYBE pop up for sale. They'd rather click add to cart and checkout, even if it is slightly inferior in terms of quality.

 

[NIHL8ION]

^^^The issue with that is, not everyone lives in a major metro area where there is countless amps for sale on Craigslist. It's a good option if you have it, but not exactly feasable to everyone. As for buying on something like here or caco used, I know a lot of people have good luck with it. But I wouldn't take the chance with my money except with a small handful of people on this site. Also, the majority of consumers want something NOW. They don't want to have to wait around for one to MAYBE pop up for sale. They'd rather click add to cart and checkout, even if it is slightly inferior in terms of quality.

Yeah good point, I guess I take that for granted as I live very close to Chicago & I can ALWAYS find a good deal on craigslist...

Well, its kinda hard to test a amp if i have nothing to test it on? Right? What about the classifides? Good to buy their?

On here and other forums if you read a lot and see what's going on & with who - MOST ppl around these places take pride on a good feedback score and will answer any & all questions you have prior to making a deal so you know what you're getting //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif Like I said though, It helps to know who's who & what's what cuz there are scammers in this world everywhere you turn - Internet included... I've also bought used amps blindly on ebay without issues either, but maybe I'm just lucky? Ebay at least has buyer protection where they will refund your money if you never recieve your item or it is NOT as it was listed when you made the purchase, so that's a viable option in my eyes as well...

 

[Pyrofan]

Ok, so right now im thinking of this.

Wires- Knukonceptz KCA 1 0 Gauge Power AMP Install KIT W Fuse | eBay

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

High Low- PAC Aoem FRD24 Select Ford Lincoln Mercury Amplifier ADD ON Interface 4 CH RCA | eBay

Its one for F150's Plug and Play. Anything wrong with this setup. Running two Sa-8's.

 

[tat2bass 10+ year member]

I can sell you my MB Quart ONX 1600.1 amp for $150 shipped and insured. It's in like new condition only 3 months old. No scratches or anything. Also made by maxxsonics like the hifonics but the MB's tend to be a little better than them. It'll power those sundowns perfect

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

^^ thats a good deal, also, I know the zues is cheap but its cheap for a reason, dont waste your money on it.