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i have a lightning audio x1.1000 at 4 ohms its supposed to put out 400 watts i have a kenwood kac-7201 that is 400 watts bridged at 4 ohms that is much louder.


edit the kenwood does 460 at 4 ohms bridged but still it shouldnt be that much louder with only 60 more watts

the TMA amp will do what it says it does. i do not have personal experience with the TMA amps, but considering its made by JL its going to be a solid amp.

the only thing that might sway you is, the TMA line does not carry a warranty. but i wouldnt let that distract you.

Now keep in mind that this is only my opinion, but I've seen quite a few problems with the Lightning Audio brand over the years... Now I'm not saying that they have improved or not, but as amps go I think I would have to be leaning more towards the TMA... if for only the fact that they come right out and say that they are a JL company and I know JL would not badge it if they were affraid that it was sub par equipment... Lightning Audio on the other hand... while the proffesionals may know that they are a Fosgate company... the masses are still left pretty much in the dark about it, probably due to the fact that it is a lesser company... but that's just me

Hey guys, I'm looking to get a cheap 1000 RMS @1 ohm amp and have found a fairly good deal on these two amps, but need help deciding on which of these 2 to get.

To my knowledge, TMA is a subcompany that is made by JL audio, and the Storm/Strike line of Lightning Audio are actually made by Rockford Fosgate.

I have heard many people saying that the Storm amp actually benches at a legit ~1100 RMS at 14.4V, but haven't heard much about how much the TMA amp benches at.

Long story short, I can get the storm amp for about 15-20 dollars cheaper than the TMA amp but was wondering which of the two I should get. If anyone has had personal experiences with either of these amps and can give me their input, that would be great.