GTO1201.1

what yall think of that amp?
is it a good brand thats trusted? I really don't have any experience, all the audio gurus gimme their two cents worth

http://www.jbl.com/car/products/prod...at=AMP&ser=GTS

http://www.jbl.com/car/products/prod...at=AMP&ser=POS

 

What is the cost of it? JBL/Crown is a badass amp.

 

I don't have any experience with those particular amps, but I have a JBL 1200.1 (the Powervalve version, I think the predecessor to the first amp you posted). I have had this amp for two years and have run it hard, the thing is a tank...it has never overheated and has never skipped a beat.
Since I was so happy with the Powervalve 1200.1, I decided to replace a couple very old amps with a JBL PX600.2 (new model). Also very happy with this amp, but it does not run as cool. It is a large amp for its power output ratings, but it seems the heatsink design (large surface area is plexiglass, doesn't help with heat dissipation) is the culprit for the amp getting hotter than one would expect.
Please post your review if you decide to get the amp.

 

JBL amps are pretty awesome

I mean they are owned by Harman Int so you know its a awesome amp.

The JBL are one of the best amps for the money. I mean a 1200 watt amp for $500 cant be beat.

If you get that amp I say dont get the xxx and get the SX

 

For the money you can do alot better. JL, DLS, TRU, Zed Audio, Highfonics......I can go on.

 

What are you planning on powering with it? Plus what kind of load are you looking to power your setup. Will it be at 4 ohms bridged, 2 ohms, 1 ohm etc etc.

I second optomos recommendations and I will throw in my personal favorites Arc Audio in there. Also check these out:

http://edesignaudio.com/category.php?type=amps

 

got pictures? i need something that doesn't look so simple, something different...that is still quality built...im tired of seeing JL amps everywhere...the other ones you listed I've heard are really great but i haven't had a chance to look into em. got any pictures? I want a good compromise of looks and quality...

 

http://www.maxxsonics.com/hifonics/ampsnew_main.html
http://www.zedaudio.com/products.html
http://www.trutechnology.com/products.htm
http://www.dls.se/english/index.htm
http://www.arcaudio.com/arc-05/amplifiers.htm

 

http://www.audiotec-fischer.com/engl...endstufen.html

I'm not sure what you are looking for as far as the looks department, but I drooled the first time I saw a Tru Technology C-7 in person. It's like a gorilla in a tuxedo cause that amp is a monster, but looks so classy. I'm not too fond of the looks of the JBL in the original post.

http://www.sounddomain.com/ride/409848/4

 

I think helix and brax amps are more then he is willing to spend, but they are top class amps.

 

optomos - those dark blues are actually not priced too bad.

However - the two best value amps for me are the Zapco iForce and the Arc KAR's.

 

theres a reason you see JL amps everywhere

 

JBL's are good amps. I had one, that I bought used from a friend, pounded like crazy, thought it was dead, cuz it got covered in condensation in my trunk. Hooked it back up like 6 months later, and it still pounds. Ended up selling it back to the kid that sold it to me, cuz it is a good ass amp. No complaints here.

 

For the money the jbl amp is about the best you can get. I have swaped more jl amps at work than any other brand, they are average at best. I know alot of people will disagree with me on this but I have been installing professionally for 5 years and have firsthand experience with both of these kinds of amps.