WillistonAudioLabs Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Pioneer has been in the car audio industry since the 1970's, but do they still have it? Ok, so it's not 5000 watts, but the GM-D9601 is available for under $200, built like a much more expensive amp, comes with a bass knob...etc. But how does it perform on the SMD Amp Dyno? Let's see... 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...
dolarbilz Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Thank you for doing this one particular amp.ive always liked this amp for some reason.never owned it.Good budget buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 its GREAT to see these companies giving people what they pay for. I really hate to test amps and find out they are bullshitting everyone. This "Budget" Pioneer amp seems solid! All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillistonAudioLabs Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Not bad at all. Seems to be well built, internals are not thrown together like many of the "budget" amps I see. BigDWiz approved and I've seen these go for as little as $150. Yes, there are cheaper watts per/dollar, but many times you get what you pay for. 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...
Rocbola Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I remember that commercial with the bridge! Damn, that takes me back. Sweet video, thanks. I've used many Pioneer headunits over the years, i liked the one with the swimming dolphins on the LCD display, but never thought about one of their amps. I wonder how it sounds in the real world, in a car, on music. The price is certainly worth it if it works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neuspeedescort Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 i have not been impressed by some of these Pioneer amps of late. this surprised me and makes me feel like they are still doing it right. wish they had larger gauge outputs on some of there multi channel amps. it's a struggle to fit 16ga in them. not sure if you had an issue like that on this amp or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillistonAudioLabs Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Just now, neuspeedescort said: i have not been impressed by some of these Pioneer amps of late. this surprised me and makes me feel like they are still doing it right. wish they had larger gauge outputs on some of there multi channel amps. it's a struggle to fit 16ga in them. not sure if you had an issue like that on this amp or not. Not at all. I was easily able to fit 4ga power/ground and 8ga speaker wire into this amp 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...
dolarbilz Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Can you show the internals if you do that mind.not like I know what I'm seeing but cool to look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillistonAudioLabs Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Not sure if it will let me link it here, but I'll try: Link to Pioneer GM-D9601 Internals 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...
mrclm Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 My first two amps WAAAAY back in the day were a Pioneer GMH-50 and a Pioneer GMH-100. That 100 in particular was a great amp. It would get cook your food hot on hot days but just kept chugging along year after year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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