Is the Hifonics ZRX1200.2 CEA-2006 compliant?

[Sparkko]

The description on Sonic's website claims it to be CEA compliant, but they don't include it in the list of CEA-2006 compliant amps. I need to be sure that it can push the power that it claims. It will be powering 2 12" Pioneer Champion Pros rated at 600Rms a piece, so I need the full 1200 watts.

Link to the amp: Hifonics ZRX1200.2 Zeus Series 1200W 2-Channel Car Amplifier

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[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

CEA compliant is a bunch of BS. What ohm subwoofers do you have? You would be better off with a mono class D amp. Have a budget for an amp?

 

[michaellane 5,000+ posts]

The description on Sonic's website claims it to be CEA compliant, but they don't include it in the list of CEA-2006 compliant amps. I need to be sure that it can push the power that it claims. It will be powering 2 12" Pioneer Champion Pros rated at 600Rms a piece, so I need the full 1200 watts.
Link to the amp: Hifonics ZRX1200.2 Zeus Series 1200W 2-Channel Car Amplifier

buy a mono amp

 

[Sparkko]

Trying to keep it around $200 (I'm not the biggest audiophile). The subwoofers are 4ohm DVC.

Here is the link to the subwoofers: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_74610_Pioneer-TS-W3003D4.html

 

[C1500martin 10+ year member]

Get the be1700 instead headroom is always better and you can just turn your gains down

Refurbished - Hifonics BE1700.1D-RB (LS-be17001d-RB) 1700W Monoblock Brutus

 

[AnthonyO 10+ year member]

Soinic has the MB Quart ONX 1.2000 refurbish at $169. Steal of a deal.

 

[Sparkko]

Get the be1700 instead headroom is always better and you can just turn your gains down

Refurbished - Hifonics BE1700.1D-RB (LS-be17001d-RB) 1700W Monoblock Brutus

I'll look into it. Thanks!

Also, I thought dual voice coil subs are better suited to 2-Channel amps? Excuse my lack of knowledge, I'm just now starting on my first system for my 88' *****-Am.

 

[AnthonyO 10+ year member]

Dual 4ohm subs parallel will equal a 1ohm mono load on a mono amp.

 

[C1500martin 10+ year member]

I'll look into it. Thanks!Also, I thought dual voice coil subs are better suited to 2-Channel amps? Excuse my lack of knowledge, I'm just now starting on my first system for my 88' *****-Am.

If your getting hifonics ONLYbuy brutus line and if its the brutus elite such as that one its even better. Thats the best they offer.

Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams

Look at how to wire your subs. You wire multiple subs together to get your final ohm load for the amp

 

[Sparkko]

How close to my subwoofers' RMS rating do I need to stay? Is 200 over/under acceptable?

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

How close to my subwoofers' RMS rating do I need to stay? Is 200 over/under acceptable?

I like to always have more power than you need. That way you can keep your gains set low.

Winner!

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_92602_Hifonics-ZRX3200.1D-Factory-Refurbished.html

 

[C1500martin 10+ year member]

200 is fine because you have impedance rise and voltage drop and after that your probably giving your subs half the power you think you are

 

[Sparkko]

I like to always have more power than you need. That way you can keep your gains set low.

Winner!

Refurbished - Hifonics ZRX3200.1D Zeus Series 3200W Class-D Monoblock Amplifier

That price tag is tempting... At this point I'm really considering either that one, or this power precision.

Precision Power PPI BA2600.1D 2600W Class D Car Amplifier

 

[C1500martin 10+ year member]

Id spend extra $20 and go with the BE1700 its been proven by steve meades amp dyno to do its numbers

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

That price tag is tempting... At this point I'm really considering either that one, or this power precision.Precision Power PPI BA2600.1D 2600W Class D Car Amplifier

Im a PPI fan but those new BA amps **** IMO.