kicker kx1200.1 vs kicker zr360

[bebitte3o 10+ year member]

your opinion please on this amp,and good two 10'' sub for this amp!!

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[winkychevelle 10+ year member]

The kx2500.1 I have is a beast so I would go with the kca with two sa10s

 

[n8skow 10+ year member]

Not real sure what the question is here...

 

[bebitte3o 10+ year member]

ok,I have the choice to buy this 2 amp's,so what is the stronguest one,I also have the choice of 2 alpine type r 10'' sub or 2 kicker 10L7,I need sub that required smallest box possible,thank's

sorry for my bad english!!

 

[winkychevelle 10+ year member]

The kx1200 and the alpine in 3cubes tuned to 34hz would be my choice screw kicker l-series

 

[bebitte3o 10+ year member]

the old zr amp's made in USA is not better than the china kx???

 

[n8skow 10+ year member]

Better sound quality - yes. The ZR360 is a Class A/B amp...

But you asked which is the 'strongest'. You're comparing a 360 watt amp to a 1200 watt amp, it's a clear answer.

 

[bebitte3o 10+ year member]

yes it's true,but the kx is 300watt rms at 4 ohm and more than 1200 watt at 1 ohm but the zr is about 574 watt rms at 4 ohm bridged and can run at 2 ohm with 725!

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why the kx can more than triple the power at 2 and 1 ohm and not the zr??

Kicker ZR360

Livin' Loud | KICKER

Competition-ready, Kicker's latest 2-channel amp delivers the power and options you need. Kicker ZR360 Specs

Price & Contact: $649.95; 405-624-8510; Livin' Loud | KICKER

All measurements @ 14volts unless otherwise specified

Frequency Response (4-ohm IHF Load, 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 kHz Ref.): +0 dB, –.8 dB

L/R channel error max deviation 20 Hz to 20 kHz: .03 dB

Phase Response (4-ohm IHF Load, 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 kHz Ref.): +20 degrees, –43.8 degrees

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Below Rated Output, “A” weighted): –103 dB

Distortion at Rated Output @ 1 kHz: .034% @ 400 watts

Output Power (resistive) minimum output (20 Hz to 20 kHz @ 1% THD+N, all channels driven into 4 ohms): 141.3 watts x 2 @ 14 volts; 141.1 watts x 2 @ 12.8 volts; 107.4 watts x 2 @ 10.4 volts

Output Power (resistive) minimum output (20 Hz to 20 kHz @ 1% THD+N, all channels driven into 2 ohms): 257.4 watts x 2 @ 14 volts; 244.5 watts x 2 @ 12.8 volts; 167.5 watts x 2 @ 10.5 volts

Output Power (4-ohm IHF Reactive Load @ 1% THD+N @ 60 Hz bridged): 574.2 watts

Output Power (2-ohm IHF Reactive Load @ 1% THD+N @ 60 Hz bridged): 725.4 watts

Crosstalk (Referenced to Rated Output, 20 Hz to 20 kHz): –62.4 dB

Damping Factor @ 100 Hz: 147

Voltage for Rated Output: 102 mV to 2.14 volts

Idle Current Draw: 2.3 amps

Current Draw @ 1/3 Maximum Power: 37.6 amps @ 182 watts

Efficiency @ 1/3 Maximum Power: 35%

Power-Up Noise: 10.9 dB SPL

Power-Down Noise: 11.3 dB SPL

by Brian Smith

The ZR360 is a 2-channel amp rated at 90 watts per channel into 4 ohms. Features include large gold-plated connections, a massive heat sink, line outputs, 2-ohm bridge capability, and Kicker’s Module Docking Port. The Module Docking Port allows the use of any of Kicker’s Active Signal Processing Modules. The ZR360 that we received for review was equipped with an active crossover module, and several of the optional modules were included as well. These modules offer a variety of signal processing capabilities, ranging from simple crossovers to remote parametric low-frequency EQ.

Performance

It’s obvious that Kicker has spent a lot of time in the competition lanes. This amp exceeds its 4-ohm rating with a 10.5-volt supply, is devoid of turn-on/off pops, and has a channel error that measures in the hundredths of a dB. It’s also built like a tank with a massive heat sink and electrical connections that look like they’ve been swiped from an industrial breaker-box and gold plated. On the functionality side, the ZR360 won’t make you coffee in the morning, but the addition of the optional plug-in modules offers impressive flexibility. The only weak link in the ZR360’s chain is its efficiency. An amp that draws better than 50 amps at 1/3 power is not likely to see its full output potential in the automotive environment.

Installation

Installing the ZR360 should be straightforward, although it may be a bit large for a passenger compartment location. The line outputs allow the amps to be daisy-chained, and Kicker even provides the necessary hex wrenches for the power and speaker connections.

Connections & Adjustments

Connections to the ZR360 include RCA inputs, RCA line outputs, the Module Docking Port, and captive-style terminal blocks for all power and speaker connections. The power connectors accept up to 4-gauge wire and the speaker connections accept up to 8-gauge. Input sensitivity is the only adjustment included on the amp itself. All other adjustments are included with and specific to the Active Signal Processing Modules.

Manual

The manual provided with this unit covers the five amps in the ZR line-up. It’s short, to the point, and doesn’t waste your time with useless information.

 

[winkychevelle 10+ year member]

The zr isn't as powerful yes it is a better made amp but its an ab amp, very inefficient, it'll get hot at 2ohm mono. The kx even though its not the same quality is still very good while making more power it should make roughly 1500w at 2 ohm and people sometimes can run them at 1ohm

 

[t-money 10+ year member]

^^^^^the kx is a 1 ohm stable amp therefore it will put out around 1500 watts at 1 ohm. My birthsheet on my kx1200.1 says 1550 watts. The amp you choose would depend on what subs you run (how many watts rms they are) and what the final ohm load will be. The zr amps were amazing but the kx amps are pretty **** good too.

 

[bebitte3o 10+ year member]

ok,I buy the zr and the kx,test is the only way to go,first test on this two amp are close,not a big difference with my old triple 10'' jl audio,now i need better sub,I like the three 10'' set up,my question is this amp can power up three alpine type r ??

 

[winkychevelle 10+ year member]

ok,I buy the zr and the kx,test is the only way to go,first test on this two amp are close,not a big difference with my old triple 10'' jl audio,now i need better sub,I like the three 10'' set up,my question is this amp can power up three alpine type r ??

Neither of those amps will power 3 type r's properly they handle 800 each 800x3=2100 (3 d4 =1.33) (3 d2=2.66) the zx or kx 2500.1 would work great for 3 d2 type r's

 

[bebitte3o 10+ year member]

ok,big thank's for all your anser,I buy two 10'' type r on sealed box today,I don't put bigger amp because of power drawn by the amp,I listen hours of music in my boat with the motor turned off!!