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[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

I like your list, a lot of quality products on there. However even though an amp might be overrated does not mean it is "junk." It is naive to think the PD5000 from Boss has 5000W for under $200.
Sure it might be overrated by a few hundred but the 4500W you get are quality.

You mean 450 watts.

 

[The_Quiet_One 10+ year member]

I'm not seeing alpine, brax, or helix on your list. I've really enjoyed my Alpine and Helix amps. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/cool.gif.3bcaf8f141236c00f8044d07150e34f7.gif

 

[My63bug]

Trusted:SSA (IC2200.1 & IC150.4). //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Agreed!

 

[bigblank69 10+ year member]

I'm not seeing alpine, brax, or helix on your list. I've really enjoyed my Alpine and Helix amps. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/cool.gif.3bcaf8f141236c00f8044d07150e34f7.gif

Brax and Helix were on list, I can't believe I overlooked alpine... woops

 

[basswiigee2fix]

I like your list, a lot of quality products on there. However even though an amp might be overrated does not mean it is "junk." It is naive to think the PD5000 from Boss has 5000W for under $200.
Sure it might be overrated by a few hundred but the 4500W you get are quality.

*may not do the 5000, or even 500*... but the 450w* you get will be quailty.... sorry had to fix the errors in your post... lol

 

[humboldt_tunes]

What do people think about Powerbass amps?

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[kr15 5,000+ posts]

Hit or miss on PB. Some are chinese. Theyve had some korean boards too. In general, i like them for middle tier stuff

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

What do people think about Powerbass amps?
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yeah they had/have one thats same amp as my ppi it's very dependable and does rated idk about the rest.. think i'd look at wolfram or others.. what power at what ohm are u needing?

 

[humboldt_tunes]

yeah they had/have one thats same amp as my ppi it's very dependable and does rated idk about the rest.. think i'd look at wolfram or others.. what power at what ohm are u needing?

I'm looking at a 1 amplifier budget build and ran into ASA3 1100.5*and the ASA3 700.5. found them refurbished very cheap with 3 year warranty.
And yes I've looked at all the other decently rates budget amps. But just ran into these and wanted to know people's take. I can get the 700.5 for $95 and the 1100.5 for $129.

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[350zspl 10+ year member]

Phoenix Gold

Zuki

Zapco

Clarion

Tru

Xtant

RE / US Amps

DB Drive

Morel

 

[kr15 5,000+ posts]

The asa stuff is decent

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

I'm looking at a 1 amplifier budget build and ran into ASA3 1100.5*and the ASA3 700.5. found them refurbished very cheap with 3 year warranty.
And yes I've looked at all the other decently rates budget amps. But just ran into these and wanted to know people's take. I can get the 700.5 for $95 and the 1100.5 for $129.

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on ebay? idk about that warranty deal man.. i looked at a nice old cadence 1200 on there yr a go was warned not to trust the seller.. i mean how u get 3x more warranty on refurb than new ya know.. https://www.ebay.com/itm/POWERBASS-ASA3-700-5-5-CHANNEL-SPEAKERS-SUBWOOFERS-1400-WATT-CAR-AUDIO-AMP/152439819366?epid=96950200&hash=item237e1f0c66:g:kNYAAOSwtfhYpkUw i know it's more the $ but i can find u 2 amps for say $200.. maybe get jbl 500 tested over 800rms like $100 and look for used 4channel they pretty cheap on cl fb offer up.. bigblank had some amps fs he just used them for dynos idk if he still has any send him a pm..

 

[humboldt_tunes]

I know MMats is highly regarded but their MPA series is made in China and from what I read most don't recommend Chinese made amps. The one I'm interested in is the 5 channel MPA5900.

Do people have experience with the MPA line?

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[jmalander]

Blaupunkt?

 

[HardofWhoring]

Blaupunkt?

Depends, is it one that came free when you bought a t-shirt, or the one you buy at a truck stop? (No). It might do it what it says, but I wouldn't bother with blaupunkt unless all you had to your name was a walmart gift card, and there was NOTHING ELSE in the store you wanted.