Viper equipment.

Scarrell · Post by **Scarrell** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 10:22 pm

well its time for a new amp for the Tempest, after i get it fixed i will be looking for a new amp, and i found the Viper 1200.1 for fairly cheap... after being told by a few that the amp is very good, and doing some research and not really finding anything bad about them, i think it is what i am going to go with.. what is everyone elses opinions on Viper?

Scarrell · Post by **Scarrell** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 1:50 pm

anyone?

lotas · Post by **lotas** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 2:44 pm

uhm...Viper is a DEI product, so ive heard that DEI is not what it used to be (they moved from US to the east or something). I looked at that amp when i was searching for amps, how much is it? a kicker kx 1200.1 can be had for 430-450bucks authorized dealer too.

im not sure what a tempest is rms but that kicker is powering my XXX, the gain is like 1/4 - 1/3 up and the bass boost is on 0 and on some songs the bass is too much....good solid amp so far.

audiobass10 · Post by **audiobass10** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 2:50 pm

I've heard this amp exceeds it's rated power..you could probably find something online about it.

Ryan from Ohio · Post by **Ryan from Ohio** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 3:07 pm

Common misconception I have been noticing on other forums:

"The amp is good, it puts out its rated power or more"

Just because the amp puts out its rated power or is under rated does NOT even come close to meaning its good!

There are OTHER big factors to look at. Like how well it is built- overall build quality, componetry and engineering.

Putting out rated power or more is only a small part to the real answer "is this any good?"

Scarrell · Post by **Scarrell** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 3:53 pm

i wouldnt pay that much for something by Kicker, while i respect Kicker and they put out good products... i just wouldnt pay that much... id rather have the JBL 1200.1 but im not doing Ebay.. only websites that are trustworthy... so its kind of harder... but anyway, i can get the Viper 1200.1 for $220 shipped.. not wanting too spend more than $250... so.. and Exactly what Ryan said, i mean ive heard of Legacy amps puttin out around their RMS

anyway if someone can find a good mono amp around that price let me know!!! (also the Viper 1200.1 puts out i think 450@4ohms..)

audiobass10 · Post by **audiobass10** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 4:02 pm

The viper amp is a good choice on a budget. There are other factors, but for that cheap id go with it. That's just me.

Scarrell · Post by **Scarrell** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 5:02 pm

it also has SSF