To follow up to the "top 3 subs" thread, I figured I'd ask another question. What do you guys think are the top 3 amps that fit my criteria (able to put out at least 1000 watts RMS to each channel). For example, if it was a one channel amp and put out 1500 watts, then that would be in this category. If it was a two channel amp and put out 2100 watts, then it would be in this category. But for example, if it was a 2 channel amp and it put out 1600 watts, then it wouldn't fit my criteria. All input is appreciated!

 

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really there's no real answer to this question...

 

but to answer your question here's a few: SOUNDSTREAM TARANTULA, SOUNDSTREAM DaVINCI, SOUNDSTREAM HUMAN REIGN, SOUNDSTREAM HUMAN REIGN ORIGINAL, ZAPCO C2K-4.0x, ZAPCO C2K-6.0x, ZAPCO C2K-9.0xD, ZAPCO 4KW

not sure the specs on these amps, but i know these amps fall under the category of 'best amps' out there

 

sounds like you just went and picked out the most expensive amps out on the mainstream market ....

 

From what i've heard .. Tru amps are very very good amps for speakers .. not sure much on about amps for sub.

Sub amps .. I'd have to say JL .. havent experience any better amps out there which there probably are ..

 

check this out
http://www.arcaudio.com/arc-05/amplifiers/xxk_1500.htm

great amp for a great price. Also look out for amps by US Amps, Zapco Ref series, Diamond Audio.

i mean, if you want the top 3 amps w/ price not being a factor, then probably like sinfoni, brax, helix....but those amps are ridiculous expensive!! only worth getting if money truly is not a factor (meaning you're rich as HELL!)

 

once you get beyond swap meet amplifiers, the biggest determinant of sound quality will be your front speakers: their quality and where they are mounted. 99% of all amps you will be using will be class ab, and as long as they are driven within their capabilities, it is unlikely that you, or i, will be able to hear much of a difference at freeway speed. if you want something different try a hybrid tube amp which does have a different sound (due to its different distortion qualities). for subs, use class d amps: more power, less size, more efficient than class ab amps. the slight loss of sq of the class d amps won't matter unless you are trying to win an sq championship in iascca or usaac. jps

 

To go off-topic for a moment. one of my vendors has introduced full-range Class D amps that are very small. The 50x4 is 1.5" tall and 7x8 footprint. Can't wait to try it out : )

 

US Amps, Arc Audio, Brax, Zapco, Macintosh, Genesis

 

I have the Helix Precision, Brax's baby brother and it is a bulletproof amp. Incredibly well made.



Personally I think this thread is useless. Give us some reference point other than "the best"


Here's a Brax Platinum for sale that fits your requirement. He only wants $4000 for each. It's a steal.

 

Out of curiousity, what kinda power does it put out, and how much did it cost? From what i've heard, those amps are badass!!!

 

Audiosn Thesis HV Venti (in Feb. CA & E)
this one is sexy
i'm sure it sounds as good as it looks
$8k

 

hehehe that thing looks like its a "Transformer" from the show back in the day or maybe it's one of those PowerRanger vehicles

 

Some of the best amps I have used, Soundstream Ref 10.0, Alpine 3357, Kicker XS50, HiFonics Zues.

 

Ok, I sorta misrepresented my question. Basically, if I have 2 12" JL W7's, what amps would be the best to power them? If you could, please tell me what kind, and how many I should use (1 or 2).