orion 1200d refurbished

[nike 10+ year member]

is it a good idea to get an orion 1200d refurbished $209 from ikesound to power two type r's or a hifonics bx1605 new for $ 299 or is there something better for the same money

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[SSS 18734 5,000+ posts]

the orion is a great deal. I wouldnt pay $300 for the hifonics, which IMO would be a worse amp.

 

[nike 10+ year member]

but have that is refurbished can it really handle the type r's and is it really 1 ohm stable

 

[PhatTonyDeMarco 5,000+ posts]

I would pick Orion over Hifonics any day. I dont care what line of Hifonics, Orions just amaze me for the price. It will do the rated power, and then some. Get it, NOW.

 

[SSS 18734 5,000+ posts]

I wouldnt worry about it being refurbished, and it comes with a warranty from ikesound (6 months I believe). My way of thinking is, if nothing goes wrong in 6 months, then nothing will likely go wrong if it is properly used.

It will put out plenty of power for the type R's, and i've even heard of people running them at .5 ohms daily. I would be more worried about the Hifonics staying stable at 1 ohm than the orion, although i've seen plenty of people doing it.

in my opinion, go with the orion. it's a better quality amp that will put out just as much power as the hifonics, for $80 less. It's a win-win situation.

 

[PhatTonyDeMarco 5,000+ posts]

but have that is refurbished can it really handle the type r's and is it really 1 ohm stable

IkeSound's refurbs are known to be really good, 30 day warrenty so you dont have to worry. And the Type R's are 500 RMS I believe, so 1200 will give 600w to each sub... It will sound awsome, and yes it is 1 ohm stable.

 

[nike 10+ year member]

thnak alot and how much power wiil i need for the rest of the system i mean for the 6*8 speakers in the doors is the orion 400 watts enough or should i go with the 800

 

[SSS 18734 5,000+ posts]

the 400 would be more than enough for just about any set of speakers. What kind of speakers are they?

 

[nike 10+ year member]

4 pioneer 3 way speaker but im thinking of gettin a component speaker infinity 6810cs $148

 

[SSS 18734 5,000+ posts]

this one, right?

http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/2448

if so, get it. It will provide a nice, clean signal for any set of speakers, even if you decide to upgrade, and the amps will match too! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/thumbsup.gif.3287b36ca96645a13a43aff531f37f02.gif

 

[nike 10+ year member]

yeah that one

 

[nike 10+ year member]

and what capacitor do you recomend i already have a yellow top optima battery

 

[SSS 18734 5,000+ posts]

dont bother with a capacitor. For that setup, I would put that money towards 0 guage cable + install accessories, and some extra wire to do the "big 3." Will be much better than a cap. And if you dont know what the big 3 is, just search and youll find it.

 

[BCONNELLY 10+ year member]

no cap, just be sure to do the big 3

 

[Hustler904 10+ year member]

i got the orion 1200d and powered my single 12 type r and it sounded great,now i power my mtx thunder 9500 with it and its still loud