Better deal than SQ3500 for $599 new

[Dub7sonoma Premium Member]

I'm currently running a single AQ3500v1 and cant get ahold of another one. I have been thinking about buying 2 of the SQ3500 f0r $599 each from soundqubed while they are on sale.

Before I pull the trigger, does anyone know of a similar or better amp (quality and power wise) for around that price?

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[los33 10+ year member]

Taramp 5k?

 

[TheFiverMan 10+ year member]

Taramps will be close if you want Brazilian. But thats the best deal you are going to get on a 4k Korean

 

[Dub7sonoma Premium Member]

Taramps will be close if you want Brazilian. But thats the best deal you are going to get on a 4k Korean

Prefer not to go Brazilian....at least not yet

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

Prefer not to go Brazilian....at least not yet

I vote one larger Brazilians instead of two Koreans strapped. Depends on your electrical and what sub(s)/impedances you're trying to push

 

[Dub7sonoma Premium Member]

I vote one larger Brazilians instead of two Koreans strapped. Depends on your electrical and what sub(s)/impedances you're trying to push

I have 2 alts only totaling 240 amps of output at the moment, but will be getting dual HO alts in a few weeks from income tax return. I also have 7 group 31 batts in the rear and stock battery up front. I have 4 dual 2 CT Sounds Meso 12s. I can either run a single amp at .25ohm or 1 ohm. Or run 2 amps at .5 each or 2ohms each

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

With that kind of electrical, you could run a Taramps 30k. That would be overkill though, haha.

Korean may be best based on wiring options and your solid electrical.

 

[James Coyle]

Can someone explain this "Brazilian" and "Korean" thing to me please?

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[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

Can someone explain this "Brazilian" and "Korean" thing to me please?Sorry //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

Brazilian takes less power to make the same power as Korean. They use full bridge instead of half bridge topology and use the full rail voltage instead of half. They run a higher internal voltage than Korean, and are therefore less stable at lower impedances. Koreans are less efficient, but more rugged. As power gets higher, Brazilians become much cheaper than "equivalent" Koreans. Lower power amplifiers are different as far as price.

 

[James Coyle]

Thank you very much, @adulbrich ;

 

[Dub7sonoma Premium Member]

Brazilian takes less power to make the same power as Korean. They use full bridge instead of half bridge topology and use the full rail voltage instead of half. They run a higher internal voltage than Korean, and are therefore less stable at lower impedances. Koreans are less efficient, but more rugged. As power gets higher, Brazilians become much cheaper than "equivalent" Koreans. Lower power amplifiers are different as far as price.

yeah what he said lol

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

Any time

 

[72Impala 10+ year member]

Remember Brazilian also has very limited voltage range.

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

Remember Brazilian also has very limited voltage range.

Yea, that's true too. There are some crazy high-voltage ones too though. I run my Banda at 15.x fine daily