MA audio vs audiobahn?

[bigdub_diesel 10+ year member]

Ive got a friend looking for a new amp. His old amp did like 400 watts actual power, so he cranked his bass boost to get spl. His old amp crapped out, and now he wants me to find him a new one. He has 2 audiobahn subs,( i know they ****, but he got them cheap), so im looking at some true 800 watt amps. Hes on a tight budget, so hes buying ebay, and looking to spend no more than 135$. So i found an MA audio 683I, or an audiobahn A8002T. Anyone have these brand amps, or be able to tell me if they do the stated wattage, or any input on these.

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[imaspaceguy90 10+ year member]

Ma audio will kill audiobahn, neaither are great tho

 

[azbass 5,000+ posts]

iirc the owners. of both companys are brothers.

 

[azbass 5,000+ posts]

but im a old school fan of MA.

 

[Red Rocket 10+ year member]

I had the A8002T in my first set up and I would say it puts out 600-700 RMS, possibly a little bit higher depending on the electrical system.

 

[spitfirees20 10+ year member]

Hey, if you want MA Audio without the name, check out Ultra Linear. Made by the same company as MA, without the name, killer prices. If he wants 800 watts rms at 4 ohms, I'm assuming he has 2 DVC 4 ohm subs, which means he could also wire it for 1 ohm. Check this out: http://cgi.ebay.com/1200-Watt-Power-Amplifier-Amp-Ultra-Linear-UL1700-NR_W0QQitemZ5880183218QQcategoryZ18797QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem, does at least 900 watts rms at 1 ohm, at least. It's overrated, but even with that I've heard nothing but great things about these amps, and you can't argue with the price.