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New member Username: Rayne225Peoria, AZ US of A Post Number: 6 Registered: Feb-08 | Might purchase a single Fi BL12, just needed sumthin that can power it up and deliver Ive heard the kicker is more than reliable, but my search has shown me the hifonics as cheaper w/ more RMS watts any other amp suggested are welcome |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 6546 Registered: Jul-06 | " the hifonics as cheaper w/ more RMS watts " Um how can I say this......... WRONG The kicker is underrated. The hifonics is overrated, that amp does ~1200w. The kicker will do a little more than rated. The kicker is without a doubt the better amp. Also be sure you order the sub with the proper coils for the amp you select. |
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Gold Member Username: JuliobSanto DomingoDominican Re... Post Number: 5199 Registered: Dec-05 | kicker is the best choice |
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Silver Member Username: ClouduzPost Number: 308 Registered: Jun-06 | go with kicker you won't be disappointed |
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Gold Member Username: CblazeRock island, Tenesssee Us Post Number: 1875 Registered: Sep-07 | i say kicker.btw m.s. ive seen the 1606d with bench test papers at 1490 watts rms.dont have alink but ive seen it |
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Gold Member Username: CblazeRock island, Tenesssee Us Post Number: 1877 Registered: Sep-07 | the kicker will have more watts tho rayne prolly between 1700-2000 watts |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 6558 Registered: Jul-06 | Be REAL careful when looking at hifonics benchtests. They are known to test at really high THDs i.e. 5% which is slight clipping........ |
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Platinum Member Username: Chaunb3400Huntsville, Alabama U.S. Post Number: 13966 Registered: Jul-05 | I would go with the Kicker And Honestly, I dont trust any bench test unless it came straight from the company that way with the amp |
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Silver Member Username: Stateprop486PA Post Number: 831 Registered: Jan-08 | Kicker zx1500.1, or the AQ 1200D $239 shipped cant beat that price for a true 1200watt @ 1ohm amp prob does more then rated... http://www.audioque.com/aq/AQamps.htm |
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Silver Member Username: Stateprop486PA Post Number: 832 Registered: Jan-08 | kicker is a great amp cuz i have a zx1000.1 and its still goin strong. |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 6572 Registered: Jul-06 | The AQ is $249 but yeah. I would get the kicker amp if price doesn't matter. |
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New member Username: Rayne225Peoria, AZ US of A Post Number: 8 Registered: Feb-08 | i apologize to go around the original topic posted, but what are your guys' opinions on other brands, such as: lanzar, sony, alpine, infinity, and/or crunch? other brands i havent mentioned? |
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Silver Member Username: Tpa954Hollywood, Florida U.S.A Post Number: 256 Registered: Nov-07 | Do you have a budget, because if you want to spend a couple more bucks i would go with a MMATS D2000.1 . Only reason i suggest this is because there are great quality. Kicker is also a good amp but they dont come with 3 YEAR WARRANTYS like mmats !!!! |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 6577 Registered: Jul-06 | Lanzar, sony, crunch = crap Alpine, infinity = good |
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Gold Member Username: N2audioLawrence, Ks USA Post Number: 1493 Registered: Mar-04 | Lanzar Optdrive amps are solid. The non-opti class D's are generally ok on a budget. The other stuff is WAAAY over-rated - there's a bargain here and there, but those are budget amps and you should know that before you consider buying one. Sony's will produce rated power (RMS, not max), but their reliablity is questionable. Crunch's GP sub amps produce a lot of power for the cost, but like lanzar, the majority of their stuff is over-rated with questionable reliability. |
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Gold Member Username: CblazeRock island, Tenesssee Us Post Number: 1893 Registered: Sep-07 | "Be REAL careful when looking at hifonics benchtests. They are known to test at really high THDs i.e. 5% which is slight clipping" it was at 1% thd |
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Gold Member Username: N2audioLawrence, Ks USA Post Number: 1496 Registered: Mar-04 | it should be pointed out that the Kicker does 1600-1800w at 2 ohms. The HF does 1200-1400w at 1 ohm, 900-1000w at 2. |
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Silver Member Username: Drant19DUB-C, TX Post Number: 421 Registered: Aug-07 | i hope you know that u will need a HO alt in your budget if your going to run a kicker 1500 |
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Gold Member Username: N2audioLawrence, Ks USA Post Number: 1498 Registered: Mar-04 | "And Honestly, I dont trust any bench test unless it came straight from the company that way with the amp" I thought that was a backasswards opinion when I read it. Personally the only test I consider "official" is when it's done by an independent shop. Coincidentally I came across this just this morning... http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=296777 |
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Silver Member Username: MateoPost Number: 305 Registered: Oct-05 | you wont necessarily need a new alt for 1500wrms, it depends on the car. some people can send that and a lil more no problem. all depends on the car. my truck as a stock 136amp alt FTW |
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Gold Member Username: Th3pwn3rPost Number:... Post Number: 7205 Registered: Jul-06 | Also, if your charging system is having trouble supporting the current demands of the amplifier(s) then turn down the gain or use the volume control knob carefully and you'll be fine. |