hifonics vs audiopipe

[wildleadfoot 10+ year member]

which amp would go better alpine type rs Hifonics BXi 1210D

or Audiopipe AP15001D reliable and sq and rated rms

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[4OZGLOVES 10+ year member]

Ap

 

[wildleadfoot 10+ year member]

wasnt sure with it being cheaper how long have u had yours

 

[spencer321 10+ year member]

well the audiopipe is cheaper and its CEA rated to put out the power it says, hifonics is not. I'm not telling you to get the audiopipe i have a bxi2006d and i love it, it has never given me problems its solid and pushes my HDC3 hard

 

[Digital Designs 10+ year member]

The Audiopipe will be perfect for Rs. I love mine. Excellent amp for 160 bucks brand new.

 

[SPLaudio 5,000+ posts]

someone on here is going to do a clamped test (josh) between the 15001 and bxi2006 he is a dealer for both but thinks the ap will still win,lol...

 

[4OZGLOVES 10+ year member]

someone on here is going to do a clamped test (josh) between the 15001 and bxi2006 he is a dealer for both but thinks the ap will still win,lol...

I bet it does

 

[smoka 10+ year member]

So many people claim AP does rated and more but I've yet to see one proper test. Also AP has not been around that long to determine reliability.

And the lack of specs/website is surprising.

 

[smoka 10+ year member]

well the audiopipe is cheaper and its CEA rated to put out the power it says, hifonics is not.

The only problem with that, is that the CEA rating is only at 4 ohms. After that they can claim whatever they want for power at 1 ohm.

 

[SPLaudio 5,000+ posts]

the ap 15001 has been around for 3 yrs. ap has been around for 7-8yrs....

 

[tinmanchris217 10+ year member]

the ap 15001 has been around for 3 yrs. ap has been around for 7-8yrs....

Agreed. My amp's board has been in use since 2001... and not many complaints.

I have verified (though not "properly") that it does ~1100 @ 1.8-2 ohms (after rise), on 11.8 V (crappy electrical). 45V AC and 25 A, with little to no distortion. Believe what you want, but it's not just the 4 ohm rating that's accurate. I'd bet my hat it does nearly, if not more than it's rating at 14.4V.

Unverified /= not credible... you're welcome to an opinion that's equally valid to mine.

Conversely, if Hifonics hadn't been disproven so many times (06 and 08 serieses, not the 10 series) their amps would hold alot more credibility. This also doesn't apply to their XX and XXV serieses... which have been excellent designs.

Don't get me wrong. I know ALOT of people who are happy with their Hifonics amps. They do near rated (at 14.4), and produce an excellent product for their price (when used properly).

But between the two... there is a slight difference, and it's in AP's favor.