Amp recomendations...

[Down]

I was going to go with all Rockford amps, but I've changed my mind since, so now I need some suggestions. Right now I have 2 10" JL W3 D2V2's, and a set of Audiobahn 6002 components. Of course please keep price in mind. I was also wondering how amps like Profile, US acoustics, and others are so cheap and claim so many watts? Are they worth the money, or are they unreliable? What does anyone think of Memphis Audio? The headunit is a Pioneer DEH-6400. Thanks for any suggestions. [img]graemlins/rock.gif[/img]

[Vyse]

US Acoustics looks like a good brand to me, but that's just from reading the specs on them. I've never seen an article or heard any word of mouth testimonials. The CEA has instituted a standard for power ratings on amplifiers, eliminating 'cheater' amps like Phoenix Gold and Eclipse. I think it's great, the power rating on the amp is what you get. I'd suggest looking at Premier, Alpine, JL Audio, Rockford Fosgate. They build good stuff.

[memphis_raines]

Just use the basic rule of economics....you get what you pay for.

[new2thegame]

ive been buyin bazooka amps for a while on ebay they are so cheap and man do they work great i have been gettin the el1500 600 watt mono amp for like 70 shipped i have bought abought 5 of them and had sold them for more then what i payed for

[new2thegame]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW heres a link they retail where i am for around 225$

[Down]

I've actually had JL, Alpine, and Rockford, great stuff, I was just looking for something a little different, I'm always changing my mind. So new2thegame, what do you think of the Bazooka amp? What kind of subs do you have hooked up to it?

[new2thegame]

i had two of those amps pushing my 12 inch type rs and man did they pound they never cut out cause of gettin hot i would get some more but im going all rockford fosgate its a great amp for the price you wont be dissappointed

[Down]

So are you going to sell the Bazooka amps that you have now? :D [img]graemlins/rock.gif[/img]

[new2thegame]

already sold them lol

[memphis_raines]

I've actually had JL, Alpine, and Rockford, great stuff, I was just looking for something a little different, I'm always changing my mind.


If you say these companies make great stuff, I say stick with that. Personally, I have a RF 500S for my subs and a RF 301X for the rest, mounted on a Subthump rack without the endcaps for the sake of mounting room. No overheating problems whatsoever.

[user1101]

Originally posted by Down:
I was also wondering how amps like Profile, US acoustics, and others are so cheap and claim so many watts?

Pass on the Profile amps. Of the three I owned, only one of them made it through the first 12 months. Their components just aren't up to snuff.

[mr_man]

Those bazooka amps look pretty weak, 350 PEAK power at 4 0hms, and 500 at 2, they would be good if it were RMS. I'm very impressed with my JBL amp, I'd recomend it.

[new2thegame]

it is RMS
i had my subs wired up at 500 rms on 2 ohm the sub was comeing out the basket aboue 2 inchs

[user1101]

Originally posted by new2thegame:
it is RMS
i had my subs wired up at 500 rms on 2 ohm the sub was comeing out the basket aboue 2 inchs

Did you just say that your sub has a linear excursion of about 51mm? Are we talking about your Alpine Type R's still?

[new2thegame]

yea i said about