elemental designs nine.1 OR phoenix gold xenon 1200.1 OR planet audio vx1400d

[kAdUkUbOy 10+ year member]

i'm sure most of you have read my previous threads inquiring about the orion 1200d, pg xenon 1200.1, and whatever other amp? anyhow, this is my last post about amps before i make my purchase.

just like the title says, it's going to be one of those 3 amps to push my subs. as you all know the amps push out at LEAST 1200 watts @ 1 ohm (which will go along well with the subs i want). i've done several searches trying to decide, but from what i've gathered they are all really good amps. however, which one is "better"? when i say better, i mean reliability, sq, options, the company itsef, etc. i'm sure some will say there is no better amp, it's whatever fits my budget and setup. in this situation, my setup won't be an issue. the price... they're all around the same, so that's not much of an issue either.

anyhow, out of the 3 listed in the title, which would be your choice? also, for those concerned about the pg xenon 1200.1 and the warranty... it will be purchased from an authorized dealer, w/ an extended warranty. as far as the planet audio amp goes, i'm not to familiar with their products. after reading several threads on them some people like 'em, some don't. the same is said for the eD nine.1.

also which ever brand i go with, i'll be getting their multi-channel amp later on to push my mids and highs.

all i am asking for are honest opinions... thanks in advance people!!

here are some specs i acquired from their websites:

eD nine.1 elemental designs

NINe.1 Amplifier Power Ratings

1200 x 1 @ 1 Ohm Mono

900 x 1 @ 2 Ohm Mono

450 x 1 @ 4 Ohm Mono

Signal to Noise Ratio -95dBA

Variable Input Sensitivity 150 mVolt - 7.0V

Remote Variable Input Sensitivity Yes

Variable Low Pass X-Over 40-240 @12dB

Current & Thermal Protection Yes

Remote Bass Equalization Yes

Variable Phase Control Yes

Master / Slave Option Yes

Efficiency 64%

Variable SubSonic Filter 24dB/Octave, 15Hz - 50Hz

Fuse(s) 4x30

Max Current Draw 130 Amps

Length 14.70

Width 9.85

Height 2.25

pg xenon 1200.1 phoenix gold xenon; more info

1200 x 1

@ 4 - 1 ohm

1321 x 1

@ 4 - 1 ohm

24dB per Octave

5 to 55Hz

30 to 300Hz

0 to 18dB

1 ohm

planet audio vx1400d planet audio

Max Power (1 Ohm) 1250W X 1

Max Power (2 Ohms) 1000W X 1

RMS Power (2 Ohms) 825W X 1

RMS Power (4 Ohms) 500W X 1

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 100dB

Frequency Response 20-250Hz

Dimensions:

10-5/8”W x 2-7/16”H x 16”L

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[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

Id get the 9.1. Its gonna be cheaper than the PG through an authorized dealer, and you dont have to pay more for an "extended warranty." Youll get a three year warranty, which you can transfer to someone else if you decide to sell it.

 

[Shinobi 10+ year member]

Nine.1 puts out more power than the other amps listed and Ben is a good guy I'd go for the ED amp .

 

[Mackenzie 10+ year member]

Xenon may cost more, but it will give you full rms at all ohm loads. Its also much more efficent than the ed, so a little less strain.

 

[flakko 5,000+ posts]

that is if he dusnt have an adequate lectrical system. but the ed is underrated at 13.8 vdc, and like stated before, has a 3 year warranty.

 

[davidfre21 5,000+ posts]

PG has really gone down hill, eD as long as they have them in stock

 

[Mackenzie 10+ year member]

PG has really gone down hill, eD as long as they have them in stock

That xenon sounds as good as any other pg amp ive owned including the tianiums, and tantrum amps. I wouldnt say they have gone completly downhill, but have had some problems. Ive been running their old, and new equipment with no problems, and embarasing others systems ive came across. Their sq is still, and always will be top notch.

 

[kAdUkUbOy 10+ year member]

that is if he dusnt have an adequate lectrical system. but the ed is underrated at 13.8 vdc, and like stated before, has a 3 year warranty.

my electrical system won't be hurt too much... i have a '98 yukon w/ a stock 140a alternator, yellow top, and i will be doing the big 3 w/ 1/0 awg wires. actually, i'll be using 1/0 awg wires to wire the amp as well.

 

[flakko 5,000+ posts]

heck get the 9.1!

 

[millerscents 10+ year member]

Planet Audio have a 1yr over the counter exchange warranty ( extened to 5 yrs [add. 4yrs parts and labor] when installed by authorized dealer) something to think about

 

[Fitz 10+ year member]

9.1

 

[delvryboy 5,000+ posts]

9.1 .....

 

[rasta4life 10+ year member]

Just because the Xenon may have changed their look does not mean they have gone down hill.If you look at the demographics of car audio fans most are under 30 years old.The PG wanted a more youthful look with their amps. The PG product is still top notch.Most people that are saying bad things about Xenon are internet people that have probably have not heard the amps.Go to sounddomain website and look at the people that have reviewed the Xenon 1200.1 and the rating is not poor.Remember PG has always been power hungry so make sure if you do get the Xenon have your electrical upgrade.(Soon will be installing Two Xenon 1200.1 to Two JL Audio 13w7)

 

[Mackenzie 10+ year member]

Rasta4life, it sucks that the pg forum is no more. they are really pissn me off with that.

 

[chinny 5,000+ posts]

9.1 bcuz its rated at lower volts and its cheaper with 3 years