Aura or Profile?

[iagrdshaka 5,000+ posts]

does hifonics compare to these 2 brands for amps?

What Hifonics amp model?

 

[thai_creeper 10+ year member]

What Hifonics amp model?

didn't have one in mind in particular, just wanted to know if they were generally comparable(better/worse) than aura and profile since I hear all three are considered "budget" amps. would the quality vary in different models for hifonics amps?

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

How important to you is warranty? I know it's at retail prices but if you get Profile through Crutchfield then the warranty is extended from the normal 1yr to 3 years.

Yes, again, retail pricing FTL but bang on an amp for 2.5 years and it burns up and you still get a new (or at least repaired) amp for free? That is definately FTW.

 

[headknocker 10+ year member]

I've been a big Aura fan from the moment I auditioned their MR6.1 comps at Fuse '98 in Atlantic City.

I'm still using the MR6.1's and MR62's in my '98 CRV.....the MR1 silk-dome tweeter is a sweetheart.

In short, Aura makes quality gear and those amps aren't garden variety budget models. You'll be getting a solid,reliable amp that should keep you happy for quite awhile.

If any of those Aura amps on PE had been 500-600 watt RMS mono models then I would've been all over it.

 

[chefhow 10+ year member]

I am about to pull out my Arc KAR's(400.2 and 200.2) inplace of an Aura 4200 and 2300. The 4200 benched at 96x4 @4ohms and 203x2 bridged. The 2300 benched @784 bridged. They are an incredible bang for the buck and solid build quality. I would definitely go with the Aura's.

 

[djmadfx 10+ year member]

I am about to pull out my Arc KAR's(400.2 and 200.2) inplace of an Aura 4200 and 2300. The 4200 benched at 96x4 @4ohms and 203x2 bridged. The 2300 benched @784 bridged. They are an incredible bang for the buck and solid build quality. I would definitely go with the Aura's.

Whoa! Where did you get those bench results? Makes me want to buy the 2300 now. I was wondering why it had two 40 amp fuses.

 

[chefhow 10+ year member]

Whoa! Where did you get those bench results? Makes me want to buy the 2300 now. I was wondering why it had two 40 amp fuses.

I was curious about the output and it didn't come with a "birthsheet" so the guy who is helping me with my install tested them at his shop and that is what they showed. I was amazed to say the least, changed the subs that I was going to use since I really didn't expect to have that much power. They are built like tanks, Eddie(my buddy) went out and ordered 4 of the 2300 and a 4200 for his install he was so impressed. I am installing mine this afternoon.

 

[djmadfx 10+ year member]

I was curious about the output and it didn't come with a "birthsheet" so the guy who is helping me with my install tested them at his shop and that is what they showed. I was amazed to say the least, changed the subs that I was going to use since I really didn't expect to have that much power. They are built like tanks, Eddie(my buddy) went out and ordered 4 of the 2300 and a 4200 for his install he was so impressed. I am installing mine this afternoon.

Do you happen to know how much power out of those 80 amps that the 2300 takes up? If you can... I suggest making a new thread in the amplifiers section with this info. Many people are curious.

 

[Jester1318 10+ year member]

What sub will the 2300 be running on? Let us know how it does after you get it installed

 

[chefhow 10+ year member]

What sub will the 2300 be running on? Let us know how it does after you get it installed

I picked up 2 AA 8's and 2 CDT EF8's and I am thinking about getting an RE SE10(used). They are all going to go in sealed enclosures. I already have the box for the 8's and I was going to get a prefab box for the 10 while I figure out what to do with it.

 

[chefhow 10+ year member]

Do you happen to know how much power out of those 80 amps that the 2300 takes up? If you can... I suggest making a new thread in the amplifiers section with this info. Many people are curious.

I have no idea but I will find out.....

 

[chefhow 10+ year member]

So installed the Aura amps yesterday and had a full day in the car with them today and let me just say this, this was the best $200 I have invested in my system in a long time. The 4200 is smooth and warm, almost tube like compared to my Arc KARs which seemed kind of "thin" at times. I am running a DLS UR36 3 way set up in the doors and dash they sing. Very Impressed. For the subs I have a pair of Kicker Comp CVR8's in a 1.25 cuft sealed box and they had a hard time handling the output, dropped the gains down from the 1/2 way mark to about 1/4 down and they were great. Tons of power and headroom. I highly reccomend them.

 

[khail19 10+ year member]

I am about to pull out my Arc KAR's(400.2 and 200.2) inplace of an Aura 4200 and 2300. The 4200 benched at 96x4 @4ohms and 203x2 bridged. The 2300 benched @784 bridged. They are an incredible bang for the buck and solid build quality. I would definitely go with the Aura's.

You sure it was 96x4 @ 4 ohms and not 2? That's nearly double the rated power! That seems too much if it's 203x2 bridged @ 4 ohms. If it is the case then these are definitely the most bang for the buck amps around right now.

 

[brandontw 10+ year member]

Just remember...Clarus > California > Baja

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Um i think its more like

Clarus = California > Baja

if i recall corectly, all clarus amps have a "sister" model in the California line, clarus amps are just shinier, but have the same internals.

 

[djmadfx 10+ year member]

So installed the Aura amps yesterday and had a full day in the car with them today and let me just say this, this was the best $200 I have invested in my system in a long time. The 4200 is smooth and warm, almost tube like compared to my Arc KARs which seemed kind of "thin" at times. I am running a DLS UR36 3 way set up in the doors and dash they sing. Very Impressed. For the subs I have a pair of Kicker Comp CVR8's in a 1.25 cuft sealed box and they had a hard time handling the output, dropped the gains down from the 1/2 way mark to about 1/4 down and they were great. Tons of power and headroom. I highly reccomend them.

Drooooool.... lol.... I'm so tempted to buy 2 of the 2300s, one for each of my CompVR woofers. They would probably make my car dim like a mofo with my 80a stock alternator though. And I'm sure that my 4 guage wiring wouldn't cut it for 3 amps (80a, 80a, 60a). That's the overall stuff that I'm worried about. That's why I asked you about the power consumption the other day.