DD SS4 vs Zuki

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

When DD is open, they always answer my calls. I like to get a phone number from companies, rather than waiting on emails. That's just me

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

The helix is nice, for sure. I think The DD is at the bottom of the list right now in terms of desirability, under the Zeds, Zuki, and that Helix, IMO anyway. However, you'll get probably the most support (depending, I've gotten awesome support from Vertex for my Levi) on the DD. But will you have issues with any of the better amps? That's the risk you're going to have to take.

The DD will give me the most headroom but only slight over the ZED, Zuki?

DD will by far have the best support since its 5 minutes away and its $200+ cheaper

]Cons, its class D and its just not in the same prestige league as the others.

I wish wooferect still carried that helix, they where always fast to get back with me

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

When DD is open, they always answer my calls. I like to get a phone number from companies, rather than waiting on emails. That's just me

Same here and always real helpful and honest

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

Woofersect. is great. I've bought from them in the past, and wouldn't hesitate to do so again.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Al and Eds carries the helix for a few bucks more

 

[treesive 10+ year member]

The DD will give me the most headroom but only slight over the ZED, Zuki?DD will by far have the best support since its 5 minutes away and its $200+ cheaper

]Cons, its class D and its just not in the same prestige league as the others.

I wish wooferect still carried that helix, they where always fast to get back with me

I'm not sure the DD will have the most headroom. It would be hard to say without breaking down the internal components but I would think the zuki at least will have a large amount of headroom. I am not sure if zed believes in the headroom theory with the class d amps. Another option you might want to look into is the Biketronics BT4180. It is ultra small using hypex modules and i am very impressed with mine so far. It will take some education about it as it is much different then anything you have used before would be my guess. Side benefit is that it is manufactured by hand in america. Here is a link to some talk about this amp... At last! The Biketronics BT4180 amp review you've all been waiting for! - Page 7 - Car Audio | DiyMobileAudio.com | Car Stereo Forum

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

I'm not sure the DD will have the most headroom. It would be hard to say without breaking down the internal components but I would think the zuki at least will have a large amount of headroom. I am not sure if zed believes in the headroom theory with the class d amps. Another option you might want to look into is the Biketronics BT4180. It is ultra small using hypex modules and i am very impressed with mine so far. It will take some education about it as it is much different then anything you have used before would be my guess. Side benefit is that it is manufactured by hand in america. Here is a link to some talk about this amp... At last! The Biketronics BT4180 amp review you've all been waiting for! - Page 7 - Car Audio | DiyMobileAudio.com | Car Stereo Forum

How can they not have gains??

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Anything else to look at in that Helix price range? I've always wanted a Tru amp but its more than I can do.

 

[treesive 10+ year member]

How can they not have gains??

It syncs to the input voltage itself.

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

It syncs to the input voltage itself.

Can you explain that more? Does it just sync once with test tones?

 

[treesive 10+ year member]

Can you explain that more? Does it just sync once with test tones?

Haha not really. It reads the input voltage and syncs to it. Mr.Bill at DIYMA works for them and may be able to help break it down.

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

Haha not really. It reads the input voltage and syncs to it. Mr.Bill at DIYMA works for them and may be able to help break it down.

Ok, I was wondering if they would just be the same output, no matter what your head-unit volume was at (if they automatically adjusted to max output no matter what the signal was).

Head-units have different pre-out voltages, so I was wondering how that all worked out

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

I keep going back to the DD. $ for watt it wins. I don't need a impress the judges amp and I doubt daily listening I'll notice the difference. I can find better places to put that money.

 

[treesive 10+ year member]

I keep going back to the DD. $ for watt it wins. I don't need a impress the judges amp and I doubt daily listening I'll notice the difference. I can find better places to put that money.

I honestly have no idea why you keep this thread going. It has been obvious that you were going to go with the dd from the beginning...

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

I honestly have no idea why you keep this thread going. It has been obvious that you were going to go with the dd from the beginning...

Nothing is obvious with me till its in my hands. But I think you're right.