hdorre Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 I would prefer a JL Audio 500/1 wired at 4ohm (same power at 1.5-4ohm & from 11-14.4v -THD <0.05% @ 4ohm, Damping >500 @ 4ohm) over a AQ amplifier that puts out 1000wrms at 14.4, at 1ohm, with horrible specs... Kk, get the JL then..it doesn't make a difference to me. This thread was to "spread the word" about the new AQ amp, not be a vs thread against overpriced equipment. Are you done now? If so, you can gtfo my thread On 5/8/2011 at 7:38 PM, Kranny said: On 5/8/2011 at 7:35 PM, 'Maxim' said: It hurts me inside when I read stuff like this and remember you're 15 LMFAO so true Mitsubishi 3000GT (Old Build) Headunit: Pioneer 80PRS Frontstage: (2) McLaren Audio MLT-2 Tweeters & (4) PRV Audio MR Series Neo 6.5" Mids Substage: 4 15" Hybrid Subs - Tantric Motors & Sundown Softies Amps: Banda 2.4D Amp (Tweets), American Bass VFL 350.4 (Mids), and (2) Ampere 3800s Electrical :Singer 260A Alt & JY Power Lithium 2005 Chevy Colorado Ext Cab Headunit: Pioneer 80PRS Frontstage: 4 PRV 700Ti Tweets & 6 10" Delta Mids on 3000wrms Substage: 6 Fi BTL 18s in a 4th Order Walkthrough on 3 Wolfram 4500s Electrical: Singer "390" and JY Power My Official Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamHT Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Is it a sacrifice when the cost of what you would like to do far exceeds practical applications? I may not be an expert on high end equipment, but have had more than my share of experience doing my own installation. I can see now where your tastes lie, but must say SQ isn't for everyone. I love a clean system, but am far from an SQ guy. I could honestly care less about the damping, and power output at 1%, 5%, and 10%. Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmedina Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Is it a sacrifice when the cost of what you would like to do far exceeds practical applications? I may not be an expert on high end equipment, but have had more than my share of experience doing my own installation. I can see now where your tastes lie, but must say SQ isn't for everyone. I love a clean system, but am far from an SQ guy. I could honestly care less about the damping, and power output at 1%, 5%, and 10%. X2 there's no way in hell I would spend way more than I need to when I can get equivalent or better for a better price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carroot1 Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 My point is you have ALOT of amplifiers to choose from. Yes the AQ are cheap & the money for actual watts are pretty good... I've owned ALOT of equipment & installed customers equipment for many, many years. I know humans don't have the best memory when it comes to sound... BUT Working with "High End" equipment for many years & pulling out cheap equipment, you understand WHY some equipment costs more.. Example... I would prefer a JL Audio 500/1 wired at 4ohm (same power at 1.5-4ohm & from 11-14.4v -THD <0.05% @ 4ohm, Damping >500 @ 4ohm) over a AQ amplifier that puts out 1000wrms at 14.4, at 1ohm, with horrible specs... I'm sure these are pretty close in wattage, even though they are rated different... I guess what makes some amps stand out is when they are under load... When amps are driving to the max, some stay strong, some do not... I would like to see a comparison between these two amps, not just SPL numbers but between 2-3 people listening... I used that example because you can buy them off ebay for $150-200 range.. Anyways, spend you money how you want... Just trying to figure out why sacrifice so much quality for little wattage gain?? Could you answer that? i dont understand what your saying? You'd prefer the JL500 watt amp over the AQ1200D because why? I don't understand why you would prefer that amp over aq. Aq would be louder and just as clean. "little wattage gain" according to those specs the aq is literally double the JL 500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trâgîk Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Forget it. Lol -----SELLING EVERYTHING---- 2 DC sound labs 3.5k's (still avail) 2 HDC312A D1's (still avail) 5 XS Power Batteries (1 d3400 and 1 d1200 left) 4 runs of knukoncepz 0 gauge (have all the wire still) DC power 270XP alt (sold) RF T1 6.5 components (both sold) Powerbass XAX 4160 (still avail) Custom built box 4.75^3 tuned 34hz (still avail) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmedina Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Lol this is going no where Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southnash Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 I knew mentioning JL would ruffle some feathers... TeamHT EVERYBODY loves great SQ. (Not the crazy volvo guys who listen to jazz, etc) I mean LOUD, CLEAN, CLEAR systems.. We all sacrifice this with extremely high power systems... But you don't have too in this case... Maybe if this amp was $100, then ok..save some money.. I like my system LOUD, very loud....I've had 3 149+db systems, all in trunks of 4dr cars... I guess I just want people to realize that for a SMALL wattage loss (probably the same), you can have ONE of the best SOUNDING class D amps ever.. The AQ costs the same as a 500/1, you can not only get GREAT SQ BUT also near the same power output... then add the flexibility to run at different ohms, different voltages & not sacrifice wattage.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamHT Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Which AQ are you referring to? And I have to disagree, a clean system with great sounds is not the same as a SQ setup. Different beasts entirely. I've built 153+ out of the trunk with my highest score 157.6 on music non walled in my silverado. I have numbers too. But find me the largest JL amp and look at its price, and them compare to the AQ3500, sundown 2500, 3000, crescendo 3kw, RF T4000 and T2500. I can see the JL being a good amp, but price needs to be factored, also JL up here in Alaska is NOT cheap. I can understand shipping but it is a rip off. I am rebuilding now planning on walling three DC level 5s with 15000rms. That sure is a lot of JL 500.1s just for damping and sq....where its really not going to matter. Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southnash Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 What does this amp put out at a realistic voltage, 12-13v??? around 600-750ish? Remember this is a 750w amplifier at 1% THD at 1ohm... Then you gain 250w at the same ohm, but it adds 4% THD = 250 extra watts... so if 4% THD gives me 250w rms, what if we rated all amps at 5% THD then?? I'm sure ALOT of other decent brands would sell ALOT MORE!!! Not JL, but Kicker, Memphis, RF, etc.... take their 1% rating & change it to 5%... Now they are higher wattage for less money all i'm saying is go with a brand that your ABLE to buy in a store... They can't just screw you over, they have a brand name to protect, a reputation, a history of this great industry... not somebody re-badging power acoustik amps & making profit on consumers that don't know any better.... that's wrong in my eyes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamHT Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 And last I checked, the JL500.1 was like...$400 before shipping. This isn't a case of a little bit more, you're looking at more than double the cost for lower output bit with damping and thd to your liking. Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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