chuey_316 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 I've seen dyno vids of the BRX, BRZ, and BE lines, but nothing on the BEX line. I'm in the market for a new amp, but the holidays and bills have the budget strapped, so I'm doing a lot of comparing to get the best that I can with what I have to spend ($250 max). Would like to be around 2-2.5k @1ohm. Sub is an RE HC18 D2, 2/0 cable, one deep cycle under the hood, and will be powered by 2 ad244 alts. Not 100% whether they are the 145a, or 160a alts, so I'll just assume 290a total to be safe. 1999 Blazer AD-244 Alt (soon to be 2) HU / Pioneer P7800MP Sub / RE 18HC Amp / Shopping for a new one 7.71 cubes 118 sq" port area tuned to 34.9hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkarredSierra Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 U might also look at the skar rp2000.1 or the american bass ph4000. Both of those are in your budget and are good brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwking Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 +1 on the american bass ph4000md. I run one to 2 xfl12s and it absolutely rocks them. from what i've read it is doing rated, same guts as the massive n4. also, right in the price range and reliable af Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuey_316 Posted December 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Thanks. Not sure how I missed those. Saw the ph2500, but not the 4000. My list just narrowed down to 2 amp that weren't on the list.lol I'll do some reading, and decide which one to get. I'll say that I'm initially leaning towards the Skar, only because a friend of mine runs a lot of their equipment for daily, and comp, and has never had issues, but I definitely won't overlook the American Bass. 1999 Blazer AD-244 Alt (soon to be 2) HU / Pioneer P7800MP Sub / RE 18HC Amp / Shopping for a new one 7.71 cubes 118 sq" port area tuned to 34.9hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwking Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 i had never run AB before this amp, i have been running it for about 7 months now and its convinced me of its worth so much that i'll be adding a 2nd one. also, only $222 on amazon https://www.amazon.com/American-Bass-Amplifier-Phantom-Micro-Technology/dp/B0096BAS10 or $213 on wallymart https://www.walmart.com/ip/American-Bass-PH4000MD-4000w-Max-Class-D-Amplifier-Phantom-Micro-technology/41079365?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1330&adid=22222222227028679235&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=61403085129&wl4=pla-97205995449&wl5=9016939&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=100362769&wl11=online&wl12=41079365&wl13=&veh=sem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s5300 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Does the ph4000 seriously not have a bass remote? What the fuck : or maybe it does? Looks like a 1/4 jack instead of RJ or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3vil Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Who cares? Your talking like a factory knob wouldn't just be tossed back in the box so that you could run an LC1 instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuey_316 Posted December 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Both amps look good, and I've seen only good reviews and tests for each of them. My friend is a Skar rep, and can get my equipment better cost than what can I find online, but unfortunately the rp2000.1 is unavailable at the warehouse. Still found a few places online that have them for $230 though. I was told that the AB's were power hungry, is that true, or is it only the older ones? I mean I know it takes power to make power, but any ideas as to which of these two need more current? 1999 Blazer AD-244 Alt (soon to be 2) HU / Pioneer P7800MP Sub / RE 18HC Amp / Shopping for a new one 7.71 cubes 118 sq" port area tuned to 34.9hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdsa23 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 You sure you dont want to save some more and get a better amp? XS Power D5100, 2 D2700s, & 2 D975s MechMan 220a Alt DC 5K Kicker 650.4 2 12 Ascendant Audio Mayhem's Pioneer DEH-P7200HD Rockford Fosgate 3sity.1 Build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/166792-88-nissan-maxima-trunk-build/#entry2430899 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/191439-lexus-is300-fi-crescendo-shca-rf-pics/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuey_316 Posted December 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 I could save more, but with kids, and a mortgage I can't justify spending more on audio like I would before. From everything I've heard and seen though, the Skar amps seem to be reliable, and they do more than rated. 1999 Blazer AD-244 Alt (soon to be 2) HU / Pioneer P7800MP Sub / RE 18HC Amp / Shopping for a new one 7.71 cubes 118 sq" port area tuned to 34.9hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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