[MB Quart NA2-400.1]

On 8/23/2023 at 10:05 PM, SnowDrifter said:

And what sort of power output do you need at a given ohm load?

 

At least 300 watts @ 2 ohms

 

My little NVX is rated at 300 watts @ 2 ohms, but dyno's much higher
 

 

[MB Quart NA2-400.1]

10 hours ago, SnowDrifter said:

What was your budget?

 

Trying to keep it around $100 bucks, but more importantly, the footprint must be small.

The old NVX I have is perfect as it dyno's much higher than its rating and fits neatly under the seat which constantly moves back and forth everytime I get in.

Found an open box MB Quart on Amazon for $50 bucks, but would still like to see a dyno sheet on it

 

Also looking at a HiFonics Thor as it looks pretty good sizewise and can be had for around $75 bucks new, but I only see peak numbers in the specs and haven't been able to find a dyno vid on it

 

* 250 Watts Peak x 4 @ 4 ohms
• 500 Watts Peak x 4 @ 2 ohms
• Total Peak Power: 500 Watts
• Built to withstand various elements
•Variable Bass Boost
• Aluminum Heatsink
• 3.7" L x 5.51" W x 1.77 " H

[MB Quart NA2-400.1]

7 hours ago, SnowDrifter said:

Soundigital has a unit that might offer a similar size / power density envelope

I have no first hand experience with it though

https://soundigitalusa.com/products/800-1-evox/

 

SD looks good on size and specs, but also a bit spendy at 3 times the price of the others

[MB Quart NA2-400.1]

Anyone here use one of these tiny amps?

 

 

 

 

• 200 Watts RMS x 1 @ 4 ohms
• 400 Watts RMS x 1 @ 2 ohms
• Total Peak Power: 400 Watts
• Marine and Powersports Certified
• Built-In Low-Pass and Subsonic Filters
• 0 - +12 Bass Boost
• Aluminum Heatsink
• Dimensions: 3.7" W x 5.51" L x 1.77"

RMS and Peak ratings don't make sense (dyno sheet would be nice), but the reviews seem pretty decent.

I love tiny efficient amps that put out big power

 

I have an NVX MVPA1 pushing a JBL 12 in my daily beater and absolutely love it, but they're no longer available, so I'm looking into other similar options

 

 

 

 

 

[Your first amplifier - what was it?]

40 Watt Sparkomatic Booster pushing a pair of RF Series-1 10's in a plywood box that was nailed together without glue lol

 

 

 

I was 12 at the time and put it in my Grandfather''s Toyota Corona (which he later gave to me)

 

I soon graduated to the best Flea Market garbage audio I could afford while working at my mom's ice cream store 😵

 

 

[Your first BASS demo, the one you never forgot]

First demo of a real SPL system was Doug Denardin's 94 S10 (Slayer 2)

His setup was ever changing, but I think he had 12 15's at the time

I had heard his old Nissan pickup (Slayer), but it was the S10 that I got an actual shot gun demo in the parking lot of Florida Auto Sound and Security in Longwood

 

 

 

[Security Camera?]

You can get a mobile DVR and color night vision camera for less than $200 bucks easy

Set it to record by motion and you're good to go

I currently have a switched 5 camera system that runs 24/7 and records by motion and plan on adding another 4 channel DVR

Cheap wide angle EBay cameras work fine and it doubles as security for my house or shop when I park out front and have the cams in their direction