Lanzar amp question

[ASG1221]

So I'm looking at the Lanzar VCT2410 4000-watts 2-channel Amplifier. Not sure if I should go for it since I can get it for a little over $100 or if it's a bust. Experts, assemble.

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[kr15 5,000+ posts]

if you need a 200w 2ch amp then this is it........................

 

[ASG1221]

Alright you got me, why 200w?

 

[k_schutte 10+ year member]

I'd say it's a solid 200w-300w x 2 @ 2ohm amp...

Pay NO attention to what the sticker on the amp says. How i figure out the "real world power" is take the simple fuse amperage multiplied by voltage then I assume probably 75% of that, just to be safe. that appears to have a pair of 30A fuses...?

60(amps) x 14(volts) X .75 = 630~ watts RMS

 

[4OZGLOVES 10+ year member]

The opti line is a quality Korean built amp but everything else is flea market garbage.

 

[ASG1221]

Hm, alright. I'll have to keep looking then. Thanks guys.

 

[4OZGLOVES 10+ year member]

What kind of power are you looking for and what are you looking to power off of it it ?

 

[k_schutte 10+ year member]

I run Power Acoustik amps right now. I was big into AQ, DD, DC, SD, etc... had to do a REALLY low budget setup this time so I went with a CPT1-5500D, Should get me a solid 2Kw RMS @ 1ohm. not horrible for $200 but the "5500 watt" sticker on it sure annoys me! LOL

Point being, overrated amps are OK to purchase as long as you know what you are getting. If someone bought the CPT1-5500D expecting 3500 rms, well they are stupid but they would also probably be upset. I have seen a few of the "5500's" checked and all were putting pout a clean 2200~ @ 1ohm. so, I spent the $200 knowing I was getting a clean 2Kw, therefore I am happy with it.

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

The opti line is a quality Korean built amp but everything else is flea market garbage.

This. Really IMO you're typically better off buying an honestly rated amp than one that is rated 10X more than it would do if it were hit by lightning.

 

[ASG1221]

Well I was going to redo my system. Context: put this together my senior year of high school for less than $200

Wanted to replace 600w Sony Xplode, 2 500w 10" Duals and Sony Xplode speakers, not sure what they are, have the manual somewhere.

I was looking around and just saw they had that amp for cheap so I figured I could spend a few hundred to redo the system. Honestly, not sure what to look for. I got about 3-4 hundred bucks to spend though.