HHR Ed Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Just a question. Who care about the physical size of their amplifiers? There are micro amplifiers nowadays up to 1500W or so. Old school amps in the 1000-2000W range were sometimes as much as 44" Long. Modern 6k-12K amps can be in the 30" range and 11" wide. So who wants small amps they can hide, and who wants to show off that they have a whopper? Ed Lester ShowtimeSPL Host Showtime Electronics Video MarketingMy old Build Loghttp://www.stevemead...08/#entry511451http://www.youtube.com/showtimespl 5 time dB Drag Finalist Last ride 2007 HHR, current dB 153.5 and bass race 149.4 dB. 153.0 dB on music New Ride, 2008 HHR SS. Build under way. Loudest score ever = 171dB 2009 dB Drag Racing, North American Points Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Just a question. Who care about the physical size of their amplifiers? There are micro amplifiers nowadays up to 1500W or so. Old school amps in the 1000-2000W range were sometimes as much as 44" Long. Modern 6k-12K amps can be in the 30" range and 11" wide. So who wants small amps they can hide, and who wants to show off that they have a whopper? Good ? Edd. Does a 5k amp that is 11" long also seem legit? SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalalpine Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I love big amplifiers. mini ones are great too. but I love the "whoppers" So much more impressive. So much more to look at and feel. But I also have unbelievable amounts of room in my build. (for a sedan) If my build was in a BRZ/FRS or something you better believe all my amps are mini's the big amps cant be wasteful with the space they use though. If Im gonna have a 25 inch long amp its going undoubtedly make power, or F it. Build's consist of: 2004 Chevy Impala : Pioneer--------------------- DEH-X8600bs Soundqubed/AQ------ Q4-120 Rockford Fosgate---- Punch-500.4 Soundqubed/AQ----- Q1-3500D.1 Alpine----------------- 6.5's & 6x9's Subs: TBA All Knukonceptz and SHCA wire and rca's Home Music Setup (4) Soundqubed HDS200 15's in two separate 15.5 cubic foot enclosures tuned to 31 hrz --- XM radio hardwire Updates coming all the time on both builds n8ball2013 "bullshit. Everything fits. If you cut enough." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Big amps always get the wow factor. But big amps also need all that space for the components required to safely and reliably make that power, right? WHen I think of tiny powerful amps, I can't help but think about the Brazilians big 3 (Stetsom, Taramps, SD), and not it in a good way. SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdorre Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Wow, it's almost like Ken was reading my mind. I was going to say everything he said, with the addition of this: If smaller amps could be reliably made, I'd choose them over bigger amps. I'm tight enough on space as it is... 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...
Keith77 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I like them both. Some need big power but don't have the space for it. and on the other had I like the monster amp cause of the sexy ness they bring. Thats cool. Im way too old to be upset by shit like that. Your name is winston. Your own parents hated you even before you were born. My penis is bigger than your penis I'm far from loud and my roof/headliner flaps around like Adam's ass on a windy day. I think it depends more on the structure of the vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Exactly where I was going. 10k amp weighs in at 6 oz. seems weird. Then again the big ass un efficient surfboard amps in the day, where also turds. Happy medium? ? Gotta be!? SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHR Ed Posted January 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 We have been conditioned as consumers to look at small amps with big power with skepticism. This may be a good thing. There are technical challenges with making reliable power in small packages. Proper cooling and current flow capacity are the biggest challenges. For me, it depends on the project. I would love to show off a few 44" long amps in a build. Even if they were only 2kw each. But in a stealth install, that would be a no go. Ed Lester ShowtimeSPL Host Showtime Electronics Video MarketingMy old Build Loghttp://www.stevemead...08/#entry511451http://www.youtube.com/showtimespl 5 time dB Drag Finalist Last ride 2007 HHR, current dB 153.5 and bass race 149.4 dB. 153.0 dB on music New Ride, 2008 HHR SS. Build under way. Loudest score ever = 171dB 2009 dB Drag Racing, North American Points Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 For me it's install dependent. My truck has to be within certain measurements or it won't fit. It's so tight right now that i can not gain 1/8 inch either direction and fit. THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneerchuck Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Having a single cab truck with a system in it I prefer smaller amps for my mids and highs but still like to show off that big sexy sub amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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