Need help deciding...

certifiedquality · Postby **certifiedquality** » September 21st, 2011, 8:06 am

Can't make up my mind which amp to buy from these choices:
Re audio dts 1500.1
DTS Series Monoblock Class D Car Amplifier
RMS Power Rating (14.4V)):
4 ohms: 410 watts x 1 chan.
2 ohms: 700 watts x 1 chan.
1 ohm: 1000 watts x 1 chan.
Dynamic power output: 2000 watts x 1 chan.
Pulse Width Modulated MOSFET power supply
Wired remote bass level control included
LED power (green) and protect (red) indicators
Variable Bass Boost (0 to +12 dB bass boost at 45 Hz)
Input Impedance: 20 K-Ohm
Input sensitivity:
Low level: 100mV-6V
Variable low-pass filter (40-180 Hz, 24 dB/octave)
Subsonic filter (17-50 Hz, 24 dB/octave)
Bass frequency (30-80 Hz)
Effective damping factor: 150 @ 4 ohms
Frequency response: 17-180 Hz
Dimensions: 14-9/16"L x 8-11/16"W x 2"H

Hifonics HFi 1000.1D
RMS Power Rating:
4 ohms: 475 watts x 1 chan.
2 ohms: 750 watts x 1 chan.
1 ohms: 1000 watts x 1 chan.
Max power output: 1000 watts
Wired HFR-3 remote bass level control included
Variable Bass Boost (0 to +10 dB bass boost at 45 Hz)
Input sensitivity:
Variable level: 200mV-6V
Variable low-pass filter (30-250 Hz, 24 dB/octave)
Subsonic filter (15-35 Hz)
Damping factor: >200
Frequency response: 15-250 Hz
Dimensions: 13-1/2"L x 8-13/16"W x 2-7/16"H

Soundstream Stealth stl1.1200D
Power Rating: 700 Wrms X 1 @ 2 ohms
Power Rating: 1200 Wrms X 1 @ 1 ohms
THD: 0.30%
Frequency response: 10Hz - 220Hz
S/N ratio: 96dB
Damping factor: >200
Input sensitivity: 200mV - 5V
Current Draw: 100A
Dimensions: 6.5" (W) X 2.125" (H) X 11.25" (L)

Soundstream Technologies Lil Wonder 4th Gen. L1.1100D

Power Rating: 800Wrms X 1 @ 2 ohm
Power Rating: 1100Wrms X 1 @ 1 ohm
Remote Gain Control Included
Gloss Black Finish w/ Cooling Fan
Detent Crossovers & Gain Adjustments
Dimensions: 10.43" (W) X 1.969" (H) X 13.385" (L)
(Can't seem to find much info on this one, Soundstream doesn't even have the manual on their site)

It's going to be powering a single 500W Rms 10" Orion XTRpro, in a ported box tuned to 29.5 Hz.
My budget is to be not more than US$200 if I purchase online or around TT$1800 if i buy locally. I'm looking at around 700W rms at 2 Ohms and amp must not be longer than 14" also. I'm open to other suggestions than what is listed above once it meets these requirements.

shake d livin wake d dead · Postby **shake d livin wake d dead** » September 21st, 2011, 8:25 am

must it only be new amps?? btw,I'd rule out the lil wonder for sure,loss faith in those line of soundstream amps,the stealth is decent enough,but if it was up to me I'd buy the hifonics,never heard any reviews or even heard the re myself so I can't say.......

certifiedquality · Postby **certifiedquality** » September 21st, 2011, 8:30 am

Yep must be new.

Firewall · Postby **Firewall** » September 21st, 2011, 8:34 am

the stealth should run you around $1800 or a little less and it is a nice small amp.

you can call 7420646. he has them new

Ted_v2 · Postby **Ted_v2** » September 21st, 2011, 11:26 am

id go with the RE and then the sound stream stealth but thats just me

certifiedquality · Postby **certifiedquality** » September 21st, 2011, 12:36 pm

sound boy 64 wrote:id go with the RE and then the sound stream stealth but thats just me

What's the reasons for those choices?

Ted_v2 · Postby **Ted_v2** » September 21st, 2011, 2:40 pm

certifiedquality wrote:
sound boy 64 wrote:id go with the RE and then the sound stream stealth but thats just me

What's the reasons for those choices?

saw the re audio in action already and it was a pretty nice amp (looked good and for the price should deliver)

installed a 500.4 on a pair of 8" Soundstream 4 ohms (bridged the amp), amp never had any issues up to this day

so am guessing the mono should be around the same quality as the 4 channel

3stagevtec · Postby **3stagevtec** » September 21st, 2011, 7:41 pm

http://www.amazon.com/AUDIOPIPE-AP15001D-1500W-Audio-Amplifier/dp/B002RE87UC/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1316647766&sr=8-6

$171USD
Free shipping
Excellent reviews
More headroom!

Locally, they sell for over $2200 in Gopauls, not worth it.. Shipping it in would be a better bet.

Those RE amps never impressed me much. Had a 1000Wrms mono on a 600Wrms RF Power T1.. sub kept asking for more oomph!

Hifonics HFi is they low end series. Not sure if they are CEA rated as yet..

I never read up much on the new SS amps, but heard a few people recommend them at times..

Ted_v2 · Postby **Ted_v2** » September 21st, 2011, 8:31 pm

3stagevtec wrote:http://www.amazon.com/AUDIOPIPE-AP15001D-1500W-Audio-Amplifier/dp/B002RE87UC/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1316647766&sr=8-6

$171USD
Free shipping
Excellent reviews
More headroom!

Locally, they sell for over $2200 in Gopauls, not worth it.. Shipping it in would be a better bet.

Those RE amps never impressed me much. Had a 1000Wrms mono on a 600Wrms RF Power T1.. sub kept asking for more oomph!

Hifonics HFi is they low end series. Not sure if they are CEA rated as yet..

I never read up much on the new SS amps, but heard a few people recommend them at times..

had a 400w model in this as well

Sully · Postby **Sully** » September 21st, 2011, 8:45 pm

Go with whichever one the dealer giving you a good deal on, with a warranty.

certifiedquality · Postby **certifiedquality** » September 21st, 2011, 9:44 pm

3stagevtec wrote:http://www.amazon.com/AUDIOPIPE-AP15001D-1500W-Audio-Amplifier/dp/B002RE87UC/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1316647766&sr=8-6

$171USD
Free shipping
Excellent reviews
More headroom!

Locally, they sell for over $2200 in Gopauls, not worth it.. Shipping it in would be a better bet.

Those RE amps never impressed me much. Had a 1000Wrms mono on a 600Wrms RF Power T1.. sub kept asking for more oomph!

Hifonics HFi is they low end series. Not sure if they are CEA rated as yet..

I never read up much on the new SS amps, but heard a few people recommend them at times..

Like the specs on the audiopipe but it's too big to fit where i want to put it. I was suspicious of the hifonics with its ratings and only a 80a fuse. The re is actually a bit over my budget and so far haven't heard anything about it to justify going over budget.
So it's looking like one of the soundstreams.... unless someone has another suggestion.

shake d livin wake d dead · Postby **shake d livin wake d dead** » September 21st, 2011, 10:06 pm

I have used a lot of the said amps below and loved the quality I got from it,it small enough,I know you said you looking for new,but there are a few on tuner classifieds which are reasonably priced....

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_711 ... 1200D.html

I prefer the hcca though,but this one works great as well......

certifiedquality · Postby **certifiedquality** » September 21st, 2011, 10:16 pm

shake d livin wake d dead wrote:I have used a lot of the said amps below and loved the quality I got from it,it small enough,I know you said you looking for new,but there are a few on tuner classifieds which are reasonably priced....

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_711 ... 1200D.html

I prefer the hcca though,but this one works great as well......

Those orions look good but waaaay over my budget.

unknown person · Postby **unknown person** » September 21st, 2011, 10:18 pm

hifonics the way to go.

shake d livin wake d dead · Postby **shake d livin wake d dead** » September 21st, 2011, 10:54 pm

hifonics good eh,but like other brands for example soundstream they made a lower line of amplifies,cheaper as you would say,soundstream did this with the xtreme series line of amplifiers,really don't know what went wrong with them dey nah,then they created this lil wonder 3 thing,real failure IMO, I think 3stage tried to point out this,although hifonics were good based on the zeus, colossus and the olympus,I think they failed with the HFI,I heard only 1 and it sounded aight enough,quality was poor....

certifiedquality · Postby **certifiedquality** » September 22nd, 2011, 1:45 am

Throwing another one into the mix:

Soundstream Rubicon RUB1.1000D
Power Rating: 800 Wrms X 1 @ 2 ohms
Power Rating: 1000 Wrms X 1 @ 1 ohms
THD: 0.50%
Frequency response: 15Hz - 150Hz
S/N ratio: 95dB
Damping factor: >300
Input sensitivity: 100mV - 2V/2v-8v
Fusing: 3x35A
Dimensions: 8" (W) X 2" (H) X 13.375" (L)

(The manual and the site gives slightly different specs so not too sure what's going on there, the length is what especially concerns me as it's listed as 15.35 in the manual)

shake d livin wake d dead · Postby **shake d livin wake d dead** » September 22nd, 2011, 6:55 am

I believe you talking about this

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_239 ... 1000D.html
they play good,one of the better models.but if you get your hands on one of these

http://www.modifiedlife.com/soundstream ... d-ratings/

you good to go......

certifiedquality · Postby **certifiedquality** » September 22nd, 2011, 9:02 am

Yeah that's the one.

shake d livin wake d dead · Postby **shake d livin wake d dead** » September 22nd, 2011, 9:46 am

sounding like you want to put this under the front seat of the vehicle...what vehicle is it....it may be a tight fit,if you are putting it there....

certifiedquality · Postby **certifiedquality** » September 22nd, 2011, 11:25 am

Yep under the front seat. It's a 2001 Mazda Demio.
I measured 14 inches at the narrowest part under there. I thinking the Rubicon might not fit.

riadb · Postby **riadb** » September 23rd, 2011, 1:49 pm

you could try a stroker 1000.1

1000rms @ 1ohm
750rms @ 2ohm

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_205 ... 000.1.html

could give you it for $2000 brand new.