WillistonAudioLabs Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I can't take credit for this idea, it was one of Meade's from a while back...test two amps on the Amp Dyno head to head! Since I'm all about the old school amps, I decided to throw up two "50 Watt" high-current cheater amps from the late 90's on the Dyno. The Orion 225 HCCA vs. MTX Thunder 225HO. Both rated at 400x1 at 1 ohm...which one is more underrated? Would you put your $ on Red or Black? Check it out! Watch on YouTube in 1080P or embedded below: See my videos on YouTube http://www.willistonaudio.com Many tests and demos of OLD and NEW SCHOOL car audio gear! See cool pics on Instagram @oldschoolstereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swordlordboy1234 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 great vid!!! My old YouTube channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/SwordLords1234?feature=mhee My old build log : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/161872-96-accord-b2-sundown-sky-high-dc-power-re-re-build-for-heatwave/page-37 My New Build - http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/207041-2016-mazda-6-sql-build/ 2016 Mazda 6 Touring JL Fix 86 - OEM signal correction B2 prototype DSP 6to8 B2 Ref63 - 3 way active set 2 B2 Class H quattro's 1 B2 Zero.5R @.5 2 B2 HNv3 12 d2 B2 SLIP40 - Lithium in the trunk Northstar Group 35 under the hood 100ft 2/0 welding cable 30ft 4ga welding cable 20ft 8ga welding cable All stinger OFC speaker wire Soundrive custom RCA's Tons of attention to detail.... Can it be perfect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseyMclame Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Nice ! Fun video. I had my bets on the MTX, I've always liked old school MTX. I guess my 4 channel is gonna be old school eventually, as they stopped making the thunder elite line lol. Current setup in my 96 Hoe Hu - Pioneer DEH-80prs. Amps - (4) Crossfire C5 1700D's, MTX Thunder 5604(mids), PPI Art 300.2 (tweets) Batts - 4 91ah rear batts, 50ah batt up front. Subs - 2 Crossfire XSv2 18's Alt - Singer 330A Front stage - Random JL & Eclipse mids, Eclipse tweets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Great vid bro.... SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillistonAudioLabs Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I'm sure a lot of people here will see this and be like..."what, that's only 400W..lame". Back in the day, the MTX Thunder 225HO retailed for $580 and the Orion HCCA 225R retailed for $629. These were expensive amps and called "cheaters" because they could be used as 50 watt amps in competitions. You could get three of these amps and fit in the 150W and under competition class and have an advantage as your "actual" output power would be over 1200W for these 3 amps. The rules changed around 2000/2001, so the cheater amp age was essentially over. Just some background, fun times! See my videos on YouTube http://www.willistonaudio.com Many tests and demos of OLD and NEW SCHOOL car audio gear! See cool pics on Instagram @oldschoolstereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I'm sure a lot of people here will see this and be like..."what, that's only 400W..lame". Back in the day, the MTX Thunder 225HO retailed for $580 and the Orion HCCA 225R retailed for $629. These were expensive amps and called "cheaters" because they could be used as 50 watt amps in competitions. You could get three of these amps and fit in the 150W and under competition class and have an advantage as your "actual" output power would be over 1200W for these 3 amps. The rules changed around 2000/2001, so the cheater amp age was essentially over. Just some background, fun times! Bud, i understand. Those that bitch,.... Meh... SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazestorm23 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I wouldn't have thought old mtx would be better than orion. Have you gotten a chance to test out any of the newer mtx? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillistonAudioLabs Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I wouldn't have thought old mtx would be better than orion. Have you gotten a chance to test out any of the newer mtx? I don't really test many new amps, but I'm sure I will in the future. Lots of myths on the Internet about the Orion amps and I'll soon disprove many See my videos on YouTube http://www.willistonaudio.com Many tests and demos of OLD and NEW SCHOOL car audio gear! See cool pics on Instagram @oldschoolstereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazestorm23 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I wouldn't have thought old mtx would be better than orion. Have you gotten a chance to test out any of the newer mtx?I don't really test many new amps, but I'm sure I will in the future. Lots of myths on the Internet about the Orion amps and I'll soon disprove many if your interested I would really like my mtx 4001D tested if you want to give it a go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillistonAudioLabs Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 if your interested I would really like my mtx 4001D tested if you want to give it a go Check with the guy who does Execution Audio and CT Sounds (Coleman Thedinger). He said on Facebook he would test any amp that was sent to him. I can't do this as I just don't have the time and have enough of my own to test to keep me busy for the next year or so See my videos on YouTube http://www.willistonaudio.com Many tests and demos of OLD and NEW SCHOOL car audio gear! See cool pics on Instagram @oldschoolstereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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