Deicsion between 2 amps

[eenyuheye8o8 10+ year member]

I am debating on getting either a SoundQubed 3500.1D or a Memphis MC1.4000. Just looking for everyones input.

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[East 10+ year member]

I've used AQ amplifiers and Memphis MC's and personally I would get the AudioQue. Nothing against Memphis as they have solid rated amplifiers in most cases but thus far have favored AQ in amplifiers category. I am however upset that they recently started charging nearly $100 more for their amplifiers making them slightly less desirable. May I ask why these two brands? Honestly for the price I would find something better than both.

 

[eenyuheye8o8 10+ year member]

I've used AQ amplifiers and Memphis MC's and personally I would get the AudioQue. Nothing against Memphis as they have solid rated amplifiers in most cases but thus far have favored AQ in amplifiers category. I am however upset that they recently started charging nearly $100 more for their amplifiers making them slightly less desirable. May I ask why these two brands? Honestly for the price I would find something better than both.

Which amp would you recommend? I chose the both since I already have HDC3 12s running thinking of staying with name brand. But basically its the fact that I can get either both for the same price. Brand new. If there are other options out there I would like to hear about em. I wouldnt mind running a sundown cause i currently have a Sundown 2K on my subs right now but I need more POWAHH.

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

Not sure what else is out there for the same price as the AQ. I did notice their prices and Crescendos both went up recently. Still 2 of the better brands out their for the $$$

 

[eenyuheye8o8 10+ year member]

Not sure what else is out there for the same price as the AQ. I did notice their prices and Crescendos both went up recently. Still 2 of the better brands out their for the $$$

Money is not a problem, I just wanna have at least 2K or 1.5K to each of my subs. I got a guy selling me a used DC 5.0K amp but I do not really want to buy used. I want brand new for the warranty and knowing that I am the only one that has used it

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Ive owned the AQ 3500 and had it on 2 HDC3s. Great amp. Looking at buying another soon.

 

[NASTY08IMPALA 5,000+ posts]

I run the 3500.1 on 2 12" hdc4s love it all

 

[eenyuheye8o8 10+ year member]

If there's any other options out there I'd be open to some input. I know everyone's going to have their own opinion in everything. But I'm leaning toward the 4K but the 3500.1D has dual inputs the Memphis has only 1. Is it still capable of putting out 4K RMS at 1 o?

 

[NASTY08IMPALA 5,000+ posts]

If there's any other options out there I'd be open to some input. I know everyone's going to have their own opinion in everything. But I'm leaning toward the 4K but the 3500.1D has dual inputs the Memphis has only 1. Is it still capable of putting out 4K RMS at 1 o?

The 4k is a electrical hog ..its way less efficient and will require more electrical backup ...the 3500.1 is alot smarter choice and probably cheaper and all around better amp

 

[eenyuheye8o8 10+ year member]

The 4k is a electrical hog ..its way less efficient and will require more electrical backup ...the 3500.1 is alot smarter choice and probably cheaper and all around better amp

I can get either amp at the same price. And the 3500.1 is dual inputs and 4300@1 meaning I still need more electrical for that one. I mean I wouldn't mind going either way. My rep wanted me to run the 4K to show off the amplifier and just let them know what the Memphis can do. But I wanted the Soundqubed one to match my subs since I bought them BNIB also. I've looked at crescendo, sundown and other brands but I'm just wondering what's everyone's experience. I don't mind getting the SQ amp. I just need to run another set of 0 gauge for the amp since its dual inputs

 

[NASTY08IMPALA 5,000+ posts]

I can get either amp at the same price. And the 3500.1 is dual inputs and 4300@1 meaning I still need more electrical for that one. I mean I wouldn't mind going either way. My rep wanted me to run the 4K to show off the amplifier and just let them know what the Memphis can do. But I wanted the Soundqubed one to match my subs since I bought them BNIB also. I've looked at crescendo, sundown and other brands but I'm just wondering what's everyone's experience. I don't mind getting the SQ amp. I just need to run another set of 0 gauge for the amp since its dual inputs

I know the aq has dual inputs ..i have one ...im jus sayin the memphis is notorious power hog ....idk how ur electrical is setup but u will need at least a 240 alt 2 runs of pos and 2 runs of neg .a good agm under the hood and 2 g31 batts in back to run either amp ..but the 3500.1 will hold alot better voltage

 

[eenyuheye8o8 10+ year member]

I know the aq has dual inputs ..i have one ...im jus sayin the memphis is notorious power hog ....idk how ur electrical is setup but u will need at least a 240 alt 2 runs of pos and 2 runs of neg .a good agm under the hood and 2 g31 batts in back to run either amp ..but the 3500.1 will hold alot better voltage

Ohh kk now I understand where your getting at, well I got a shuriken 87/85 in the front, got 1 shuriken bt100 in the rear waiting for the shipment for 1 more, and I use a ctek charger over night to charge the batteries but its mainly for burps and comps I don't turn that up on the daily. And small demos for friends but that's about it.

 

[eenyuheye8o8 10+ year member]

Thanks for all your inputs guys, there's actually a guy on Oahu selling a SAZ3K for 420 I'm picking that up on Thursday.

 

[NASTY08IMPALA 5,000+ posts]

Thanks for all your inputs guys, there's actually a guy on Oahu selling a SAZ3K for 420 I'm picking that up on Thursday.

Not quite the power of the aq but a very solid amp none the less..enjoy