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Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 3:44 am
by cargodz
Yes the Hifonics Brutus BXi608 would be a good choice
Others to look at would be:
Massive Audio P500.1
Crunch GP1500D
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 4:50 am
by OnYrMrk
ajkuebel wrote:Thanks for the input. Do you have any other recommendations for something around $200? I don't need the greatest amp, just something that won't overheat. I'm thinking of only running it at around 50-60%..
Stable or not, whenever you run an amp at 1ohm, it is going to get HOT. you will also want to find a way to keep it cooler if you can. Like throw a fan to blow air across it. The cheaper amps out there may state they are 1ohm stable, but that is like saying that a drag car is street legal cause it has one headlight and windshild wipers. Sure you can use it, but is it really safe. My advise is purchase the amp first..then match it with a sub. Save up for a better amp, and then purchase a sub.
You will be better off in the end. that is my .03 cents
2 cents for the advise, 1 extra to offset the economy.
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:36 am
by loudwagon15s
you could prolly find a good deal on a jbl 600.1, that would definitely suit that sub well
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:55 am
by cargodz
OnYrMrk wrote:My advise is purchase the amp first..then match it with a sub. Save up for a better amp, and then purchase a sub.
You will be better off in the end. that is my .03 cents
2 cents for the advise, 1 extra to offset the economy.
First of all Joe, He already has the sub so although going amp first then sub to match would be a good route... not really a choice he has this time round.
Second... That economy line is priceless
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 12:02 pm
by OnYrMrk
my bad, I just realized that he did buy it. And the JBL amp is a great idea...
Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 2:52 pm
by ajkuebel
thanks for the input. i'm looking at the jbl 600.1, but i'm not having any luck with it being sold over the internet, as well as locally.. i don't really trust eBay.. should i try the hifonics or the crunch?
Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 3:00 pm
by swimmerdude
i dont think that model jbl is made anymore?? someone correct me if im wrong
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Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 5:29 am
by cargodz
swimmerdude wrote:i dont think that model jbl is made anymore?? someone correct me if im wrong
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You are correct... but he may find a good deal on one used.
The replacement model for the jbl 600.1 is the BPX500.1 rated at 674w rms @ 1ohm 14.4Volts... So that would also be a good choice for a new amp, but a lil out of his price range.
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 1:58 pm
by ajkuebel
my best friend just hooked me up with an offer for a TMA 1000:1 amp for $200.. what do you guys think? hes tellin me its a hella good deal, but like i said earlier, i have no idea what i'm doing with this stuff, and although he's one of my best friends he is all about his money.. go for it or no?
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 2:49 pm
by Tim
ajkuebel wrote:my best friend just hooked me up with an offer for a TMA 1000:1 amp for $200.. what do you guys think? hes tellin me its a hella good deal, but like i said earlier, i have no idea what i'm doing with this stuff, and although he's one of my best friends he is all about his money.. go for it or no?
How long has he had it ?? Does it have a burnt smell?? IF it is the one I looked up on Google it is made my JL Audio. Check it out first and if it checks out ok, maybe. I didn't know JL made anything other than the Slash series and the entry level stuff.
Tim