Fusion amps, and cheap power Q's

[netzero 10+ year member]

Hey is Fusion car audio alright stuff? I've seen some people use their stuff, but how are their amps? I need like 225-250 RMS @ 2ohms and they have an amp for like $100 that does that. I have the choice between that or an orion Hcca-d600 which does that same.

First Q: Are fusion amps OK

Second: Between Fusion, orion, or infinity Reference 311A , which one for $100, or suggest a cheaper alternative to power two little 8s

Thanks!

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[netzero 10+ year member]

Any input?

 

[grimreper912003 5,000+ posts]

What Orion amp?

 

[netzero 10+ year member]

What Orion amp?

orion Hcca-d600 = $100

4 Ohms: 125 watts x 1 chan. RMS

2 Ohms: 225 watts x 1 chan. RMS

1 Ohm: 300 watts x 1 chan. RMS

or

fusion EN-AM60010 = $90

170 Watts RMS x1 Channel @ 4 ohms

250 Watts RMS x1 Channel @ 2 ohms

I need 200~250 so either will work, but the fusion is more watts and cheaper. This is for a little setup in the house so im not looking for the best. But wish one will be the best bang for the buck?

 

[grimreper912003 5,000+ posts]

well I personally Have never used either of those amps, but my experiance with Orion has been awesome so far. The fusion is a little over rated probably, as the orion most likely does rated.

 

[netzero 10+ year member]

well I personally Have never used either of those amps, but my experiance with Orion has been awesome so far. The fusion is a little over rated probably, as the orion most likely does rated.

You think i should just pay the extra $10 and get the orion? It's not that big of a deal, I just want sure if the fusion would do the rated power, and be a few buck cheaper.

 

[thevic24 5,000+ posts]

iam running a fusion nv-am2500 in my olds right now. its rated at 1800rms at 1ohm and benched at over 2k. its a very big amp though. imo from using this one iam very happy with it. here shortly it will be on a dd 3510 at 1 ohm.

 

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

orion Hcca-d600 = $1004 Ohms: 125 watts x 1 chan. RMS

2 Ohms: 225 watts x 1 chan. RMS

1 Ohm: 300 watts x 1 chan. RMS

or

fusion EN-AM60010 = $90

170 Watts RMS x1 Channel @ 4 ohms

250 Watts RMS x1 Channel @ 2 ohms

I need 200~250 so either will work, but the fusion is more watts and cheaper. This is for a little setup in the house so im not looking for the best. But wish one will be the best bang for the buck?

Fusion is okay... but it's not really reliable vs. Orion.

Orion all day.

 

[netzero 10+ year member]

Iv seen a few people do pretty well with fusion, but like thevic24 said, it was mostly higher end stuff. I'll probably end up getting the orion. It's rated for 1 Ohm as well, so it'll give me more options later.