What are decent amp brands

[PioneerZX2 10+ year member]

Ive got a Pioneer DVC sub that needs 400WRMS at2 ohms. I eventually want to get another. So the amp i need needs to be at least 800W RMS at 1 ohm. Hears the tricky part my budget is $200. Ive always had pioneer and infinity entry level amps and have been happy with them. So thats the kinda of sq im looking for maybe a little less if necessary.

So far ive been looking at MA Audio(SSERIES2400,2), MB Quart(MB QUART REF1,800 MONO), American Bass (PD1600MD)and Cadence(TXA-1000,D).

Are any of these brands good if so which ones are better. Are there better budget brands in this price range?

Thank in advance

PS i already have a pioneer 360W rms amp might, i be better off to buy another one of these and run 2 amps for two subs space isnt much of an issue

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[OmegaBunny 10+ year member]

AP15001D?

Amazon.com: AUDIOPIPE AP15001D 1500W MONO D Car Audio Amplifier: Electronics

 

[Falcons 5,000+ posts]

i enjoyed my american bass amp when i had it. people have been talking about cadence lately. cant say anything on the other two. no experience

 

[PioneerZX2 10+ year member]

I really like the AB but its a really small amp which makes me wonder if its true to its rating, Audiopipe i see that thrown around here is it pretty decent brand nvr heard of em b4? S/N seems a little low but with that much headroom in power itd prolly sound pretty clean?

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

dont mess with the ma ,the mb is lower line i think and also same with the american bass,but out of those 3 i'd go with the american bass.you might also look at massive nano,ppi sedona,you might wanna look on the sight for a used one ,personally i'd stay away from the audiopipe too ,customer service ***** bad

 

[OmegaBunny 10+ year member]

I've had a couple cadence amps and can't say anything negative about their performance. I have never used them for my subs just mids/highs.

 

[Falcons 5,000+ posts]

my american bass amp pushed my memphis mojo 15 for a while. i was just a noob back then so i wired the ohms to low and blew it.

 

[PioneerZX2 10+ year member]

Okay so no to ma and mb q, good to know. ive been leaning towards cadence its about all i can afford but looks promising. Up to more opinions on American Bass and Audiopipe, idc much about cs if the product is solid, i know the technical stuff about audio just not familiar with many brands. NTM im pretty easy on my system so if its a decent product i would damage it. and ill def browse for used.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

your in ohio i'd just call bob at american bass if i was you

 

[PioneerZX2 10+ year member]

^^ not a bad idea but i was hoping that someone had personal experience with them, whether they are low, entry, or decent quality sound and reliability. And whether they out put what they claim

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

i've heard some good some bad but thats with all amps.i'd go with the xfl models tho

 

[rangerboy101 10+ year member]

I loved my Boss, Dual, and Power Acoustik's amps. Def recommend them.

 

[cleansoundzz 10+ year member]

I loved my Boss, Dual, and Power Acoustik's amps. Def recommend them.

Those amps are the bottom of the barrel. Entry level. Better to save up money and get better quality than those 3.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

I loved my Boss, Dual, and Power Acoustik's amps. Def recommend them.

get these at the flee market,cough cough

 

[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

Eclipse, Image Dynamics, Cadence, American Bass, there are loads of nice amps out there. Its better to pick one you like and ask if its worth it.