JakeMN Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 What amp would you guys recommend that has the best internals to stand up to low voltage(12-13). I've been looking into American Bass which I keep hearing aren't that efficient on low electrical as well as Incrimator Audio. Also a CT Sounds 1400 (formerly Audio Technix) and I've heard good things about B2 which is a pretty new company. I'd consider going with the SCV-1500 from sundown but they're a pretty penny and I feel like my Sundown SAE-1000d that just went up in flames/smoke just wasn't a very well built amp and am not sure what to get considering I want around 800rms @ 1 ohm and am not sure if "entry level" amps are built with the same quality as say a 5k amps. I'm open to about any brand I just want something that's going to last me a while and wont fry under low voltage. I've done countless hours of reading and can't decide.. Please help me out! Bass head in training. Trying to learn everything I can. 2014 Dodge Dart GT Synergy Audio WFO 15.1 V2 (Prototype) Sundown X12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL.Pantie.Soak Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 How did you blow the SAE? Those things put out their rated at low voltages, if anything thats what I would have recommended in this situation! EDIT: I'm an idiot, I was thinking of the SCV series, it pays to read from time to time. Kenwood KVT-614 (4) Marathon 155 AH batts 2/0 OFC SHCA Mechman 370 (2) Audioque 3500.1 (2) AA Mayhem 15s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowtimeElectronics Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Incriminator 10.1 would be cool for you http://showtimeelectronics.com/shop/incriminator-audio-ia10-1-1200-watt-rms-mono-block-class-d-car-amplifieramp-ia/ Ampere 1000.1 is rated at 14v, but its one to look at also as far as quality http://showtimeelectronics.com/shop/ampere-audio-aa-1000-1-1000w-rms-mono-block-car-audio-class-d-amplifieramp/ What subs are you using? Showtime Electronics Authorized Dealer For Many Popular Brands Including XS Power, Kicker, McLaren, Beyma, Ampere Audio, DC Audio and more! Site: www.showtimeelectronics.com eBay: www.stestore.net Amazon: www.amazon.com/shops/showtimeelectronics Email Us : [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeMN Posted May 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Incriminator 10.1 would be cool for you http://showtimeelectronics.com/shop/incriminator-audio-ia10-1-1200-watt-rms-mono-block-class-d-car-amplifieramp-ia/ Ampere 1000.1 is rated at 14v, but its one to look at also as far as quality http://showtimeelectronics.com/shop/ampere-audio-aa-1000-1-1000w-rms-mono-block-car-audio-class-d-amplifieramp/ What subs are you using? I'm just running one SA-12 @ 1 ohm but would like some headroom Bass head in training. Trying to learn everything I can. 2014 Dodge Dart GT Synergy Audio WFO 15.1 V2 (Prototype) Sundown X12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toysareforboys Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I'm just running one SA-12 @ 1 ohm but would like some headroom I was running a C2 Audio Recon 1.6 at 0.5ohms on BONE stock electrical (like seriously bone stock, no big 3, not even upgraded alternator to battery cable, OEM battery FROM 2008!) and the volt meter on my dash hovered around 10 volts listing to decaf music on my two Sundown 15" Zv4's. Survived perfectly and would only go into protection if it dropped below 10 volts or if I clipped it real bad. They put up REALLY well with crappy electrical! Recon 1.6 does 1642 watts certified 1ohm at 12v on the SMD AD-1 amp dyno, can be bought for $449 from TeamKustom and others. Not sure if 1600watts is too cookin for your SA-12 but you could run the sub at 4ohm on the Recon 2.4 and get 800 watts at 12v ($649, 2485 Watts 1 ohm AD-1 cert 12v). They are also just coming out with the Recon 1.0 which would do 1000watts at 1ohm (and Recon 3.5 too, does 1050 watts at 4 ohms 12v). Every model is strappable so if you get a second SA-12 you can link two Recon 1.0's or 1.6's together (or just run one at 0.5 ohms). -Jamie M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdaigle Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 What does your electrical system consist of? I'm guessing it's not very strong if you cooked that sundown amp. Sundown makes some really good amps. System: Pioneer DEH-8400BH 4 Alpine Type R 6.5's 4 Soundqubed PA 6.5's 4 Soundqubed Supertweets Hifonics BRX 640.4 Crescendo S800/4 2 Soundqubed Q1-3500.1s strapped @1ohm 2 Soundqubed HDC4 18's 11 Cubes net @37hz (Subs up, port back) 2 DC Power 250 HD's 1 DC Power 300 SPX DC Power triple alt bracket 5 Kinetik HC 1800's 4 runs of 1/0 OFC power cables 4 runs of 1/0 OFC grounds from rear battery bank to OEM alt bracket iPad Air in dash 300+ sq ft or sound deadening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdaigle Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I think this amp may work well for you. Operates at as low as 8 volts according to the specs. Soundqubed makes good stuff so you can't go wrong here. Soundqubed Q1-1200.2D DESIGN FEATURES SQ series amplifiers are fully stable down to one ohm. Daisy Chain connection of two amplifiers stable down to 2 ohms Four way protection circuits: Speaker shorts, DC offset, High/Low voltage, Thermal protection Double sided boards with high current MOSFET switching devices 24db/oct slope crossovers, Fully adjustable Low Pass Filter and Subsonic Filter Remote Gain Knob Included Specifications Model Q1-1200.2D Frequency Response 20Hz—250Hz Signal to Noise Ratio 100db Low Pass Crossover 24db / Oct Low Pass Crossover Range 20Hz—200Hz Subsonic Crossover Range 10Hz—50Hz Input Sensitivity 0.2V—8V Output Master / Input Slave Connection Yes Working Voltage 8V---16V Efficiency @ 4 ohm 84% Damping Factor Less than 150 Fuse Rating 40Amp X 3 (Linked 240 Amp) Output Power 14.4V @ 1% THD 510X1 @ 4 ohm,870X1 @ 2 ohm,1300X1 @1 ohm Output Power 14.4V @ 5% THD 1470X1 @ 1 ohm Dimensions 12.75"(L)x9.27"(W)x2.35"(H) System: Pioneer DEH-8400BH 4 Alpine Type R 6.5's 4 Soundqubed PA 6.5's 4 Soundqubed Supertweets Hifonics BRX 640.4 Crescendo S800/4 2 Soundqubed Q1-3500.1s strapped @1ohm 2 Soundqubed HDC4 18's 11 Cubes net @37hz (Subs up, port back) 2 DC Power 250 HD's 1 DC Power 300 SPX DC Power triple alt bracket 5 Kinetik HC 1800's 4 runs of 1/0 OFC power cables 4 runs of 1/0 OFC grounds from rear battery bank to OEM alt bracket iPad Air in dash 300+ sq ft or sound deadening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathcards Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 check your subs coil resistance, check your ground, and power just to make sure things are good i have heard of amps going out and taking the speakers/subs with them although sundown is a good brand skar sk2500.1 0 gauge power and ground kunukonceptz alpine HUvxi65 components on BA gt-275new build log -> http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/150642-project-d-kon-deathcards-build-log/#entry2148821 2 x-15 sundowns singer alt, odyssey bat, and maxwell ultra caps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toysareforboys Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I think this amp may work well for you. Operates at as low as 8 volts according to the specs. Soundqubed makes good stuff so you can't go wrong here. Soundqubed Q1-1200.2D Wow, those are some stellar prices if they do claimed wattage! $269 msrp for the Q1-1200.2D and $429 for the Q1-2200.2! Wonder why they don't show 12v ratings (or heck, 10v and 8v! lol) considering specs say good down to 8v! Freaky. -Jamie M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigManAC Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Why did your amp go up in smoke? I'm sure it didn't just decide to blow smoke one day. If it failed due to an issue you are having and you don't fix that issue, any amp you get is likely to end up the same way. Just trying to save you some money. 2001 Saturn L200-Sony MEX-BT4100PFRONT STAGE:- (4) Crescendo PWX 6- Cadence XA250.2SUB STAGE:-Fi Audio BL 15 (Sealed Off)-Crescendo BC2kELECTRICAL:- Singer 240A alt - XS Power D3400- SkyHigh OFC power/speaker wire- Big 3 with SkyHigh 0gaugeBuild Log: Click HereScores: 146.5db @ 29hz Outlaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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