Isroufe Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 SoundQubed just released the S1 series - their new budget line of amps... which is funny because I already thought their amps were pretty "budget". Unsurprisingly, this move reminded me of DD's D series amplifiers and the tech talk DD released about the differences between the DM1500 and M1d : https://ddaudio.com/ddownlow/dd-audio-tech-talk-budget-beast/ . I am assuming similar tradeoffs are employed between the S and Q series amps and am wondering if someone can comment on them. I have attached an image of the S1-2250 from this youtube vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzzcUQmdOes&t=3s . I am mainly wondering about any differences that may affect sound quality. I'm working on a build for a Fi SSD Neo 15" (1,750w rms) and currently plan on powering it with my DD M1c (1,400 rms)... but when I saw this amp it sparked some interest in selling my M1c and using that money on an S1-2250 to help me better power my new sub. I will probably make the amp swap unless someone can say the drop in sound quality out-weighs the gain in power. The SoundQubed S1-2250 dyno numbers at 12 volts... I repeat 12 volts ... are: 1,077 watt @4ohm 1,301 @2ohm 2,138 @1ohm Let me know what you think! Thanks! 2017 F-150 3.5L Screw EcoBoost XLT Sport - Factory HU + Lc7i + Zapco I-4100 + Morel Tempo + SQ 2250 + Fi SSD Neo 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isroufe Posted February 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Here is a poor view of the Q1- 2200.2 guts. 2017 F-150 3.5L Screw EcoBoost XLT Sport - Factory HU + Lc7i + Zapco I-4100 + Morel Tempo + SQ 2250 + Fi SSD Neo 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalledSonic Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Cant see any brand names on any of the component pictures, so cant tell if they are chinese or korean. Chevy Sonic Wall (4) 15's on 10k Build Log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/209412-2015-chevy-sonicwall4-15s10klithiumlarge-case-hairpin-us-alts/ (4) Fi SP4 15's | (2) Ampere 5Ks | Active! | Arc KS600.2 & KS125.2mini | CDT Silk Domes | Silver Flute 8s | 240Ah JY | US Alts Jeep Wrangler JK (4) 8's in a 4th Order Build Log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/209841-shadow-2016-jeep-wrangler-jk4th-order4-8sdc-35klarge-case-hairpin-us-alts/ IG @walledsonic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr DeeBeez Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 They are from the same manufacturer that makes their Korean Q series, but are made in china. So they do use cheaper components. Curious to see some clamped scores. I wouldn't trust wiring under 1 ohm like the Q series can handle tho Fi Team 18's (4) Crossfire 16k Crossfire 400.4 & 800.4 Pioneer AVH-X491bhs 140ah cmax CES 320's (2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isroufe Posted February 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 On 2/13/2018 at 6:54 PM, Mr DeeBeez said: They are from the same manufacturer that makes their Korean Q series, but are made in china. So they do use cheaper components. Curious to see some clamped scores. I wouldn't trust wiring under 1 ohm like the Q series can handle tho So in my situation would you run one over the M1c? I would have access to a lot more power but I wouldn't run it full tilt because I'm on stock electrical.. so I guess my gains would be marginal really but would allow for future expansion. Maybe I'll just watch eBay for a good deal on a M2 - more reliable in the long run I suppose. 2017 F-150 3.5L Screw EcoBoost XLT Sport - Factory HU + Lc7i + Zapco I-4100 + Morel Tempo + SQ 2250 + Fi SSD Neo 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalledSonic Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 If you plan to wire down below 1 ohm then stick with the quality korean boards. If youre wiring above 1 ohm and dont care too much about rolling the dice with a questionable quality, then buy chinese. Personally, i would rather wire down low as fuck bc then your impedance rise is less drastic and you get more consistent power output over your playing range. But that requires strong electrical, which isnt in everyones budget Chevy Sonic Wall (4) 15's on 10k Build Log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/209412-2015-chevy-sonicwall4-15s10klithiumlarge-case-hairpin-us-alts/ (4) Fi SP4 15's | (2) Ampere 5Ks | Active! | Arc KS600.2 & KS125.2mini | CDT Silk Domes | Silver Flute 8s | 240Ah JY | US Alts Jeep Wrangler JK (4) 8's in a 4th Order Build Log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/209841-shadow-2016-jeep-wrangler-jk4th-order4-8sdc-35klarge-case-hairpin-us-alts/ IG @walledsonic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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