pls help w/ decision. Orion vs US Amps vs Soundstream

[brocken 10+ year member]

I've narrowed my choice in amps down to three but I'm hard pressed to pick which one. I plan on getting this amp for a set of OZ Audio 180 CS which like about 150 rms.

The Orion would be the 4002, the US amps is the 2200(i have one powering the Seas perf in my car) and the Soundstream is the TRA560.2(tarantula).

The Orion and US amps are cheaper on Ikesound than I can find the tarantula but a little more isn't a big deal. I"m wondering if the Soundstream would be any better quality than the Orion or US amps? The Us amps supposedly puts out more, 200w/chan rms vs 150rms/chan for the others.

I just can't make a decision on which one. Please help if you've had experience with any of these.

Thanks!

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[FoxPro5 5,000+ posts]

The most power/dollar gets my vote. I'd never recommend DEI or Ikesound to anyone...looks like US is the clear winner in my book.

 

[brocken 10+ year member]

I don't have any complaints about my current US Amps unit. I just like to try new things...sometimes that doesn't turn out well...haha

I don't think I'll buy from Ikesound either, especially since they're on the other side of the US. I just mentioned the Orion because others on the forum suggested it.

I guess I'm mostly curious to hear how the Soundstream stacks up to the US Amps. If it's worth spending a few extra bucks.

 

[DiDan 10+ year member]

if you could get your hands on a soundstream VGA series i would take one hands down. they put out MUCH more than their rated power (VGA 600.2 is rated 600watts into 4ohms bridged but was benched 800watts @ 13.8V) and they sound sweet!

DiDan

 

[brocken 10+ year member]

nice looking amp. cheapest I could find was on egay for $250 though...which is more than I was looking to spend.

If it's a really great amp I might have to think about it...

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

PM flakko about a US Amps IS - 2100

 

[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

UsAmps

 

[tjmutlow 10+ year member]

try to find older US amp

 

[brocken 10+ year member]

Now I just have to find somebody besides Ikesound that sells US Amps. The website I bought mine from is no longer working... thecarstereo.com

Any good online places to buy? I don't have any dealers around here.

Thanks!

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

Now I just have to find somebody besides Ikesound that sells US Amps. The website I bought mine from is no longer working... thecarstereo.com
Any good online places to buy? I don't have any dealers around here.

Thanks!

did you read what I posted????????

 

[brocken 10+ year member]

I'm looking for the 2150. I'd rather have more than enough power for the speakers.

 

[HitManSE 10+ year member]

Its cool, you can still pm flakko lol, anything USamp related, hes the man.

 

[brocken 10+ year member]

oh, I didn't realize he was a distributor.

thanks for all the posts.

I kinda answered my own question though. I ended up ordering a Kicker zx450.2. I found one for a good price and decided to just go for it. I really like Kicker but don't usually spend the money since the prices are high. But when I find a deal on one I snatch 'em up.

 

[BassAddictJ 5,000+ posts]

us amps ftw

 

[oddiofile 10+ year member]

old school us amps //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif