Where are the Zed Leviathan and Kronos reviews?

[fourthmeal]

As the thread title says, whenever I do a search on DIYMA I get about nothing, and when I google it,..I get DIYMA which brings me right back where I started OR I get some review for "Lair of the Leviathan" apparently a video game...which has some guy named Zed related to it.

[BTA]

I returned mine for a refund.

*shrug*

[fourthmeal]

Originally Posted by BTA

I returned mine for a refund.

*shrug*

Please do tell!

[jrgreene1968]

Originally Posted by BTA

I returned mine for a refund.

*shrug*

why?

[BTA]

Didn't feel like dealing with the pop issues and the protect issues at turn on. From what I understand you can fix the protect issue by clipping a resistor. I don't think I should have to do that on a $600 brand new amp though.

Shipping it back and forth hoping it gets fixed correctly did not appeal to me either. So I took a nice $60 hit on shipping costs to play around with it for a few days.

As far as how it sounds, I wasn't all that impressed, but I only had a few days of listening/tuning invested so I dunno how much faith you can put into that.

I hope those who are getting them have less issues than I and are happy with them. I just wasn't patient enough to deal with it. I havn't heard of anyone getting one back from repair yet though.

[roller]

Keep in mind that only a few of these have been shipped so far. Also keep in mind that people with negative experiences are generally more vocal than those with positive experiences. It's just human nature.

With that, I have one on order and should be getting it within the next few weeks, will post a review once I get it installed.

Also if it's worth mentioning, Steve Mantz said only 18 amps were shipped with the popping issue and has since been rectified.

[optimaprime]

not knocking you guys that bought first run stuff but this is why i wait to buy new shit. i love zed amps i have two of them but even with new cars theres stuff that gets missed. I hope there will be some reviews coming they look like killer amps.

[BTA]

Originally Posted by roller

Keep in mind that only a few of these have been shipped so far. Also keep in mind that people with negative experiences are generally more vocal than those with positive experiences. It's just human nature.

With that, I have one on order and should be getting it within the next few weeks, will post a review once I get it installed.

Also if it's worth mentioning, Steve Mantz said only 18 amps were shipped with the popping issue and has since been rectified.

Good to know. I'd still like to hear from an actual user that the issue was rectified.

In a car environment, not on some shitty bench setup like the 10 post wonder guy likes to yammer on about in the other two threads.

[jrgreene1968]

Originally Posted by BTA

Good to know. I'd still like to hear from an actual user that the issue was rectified.

In a car environment, not on some shitty bench setup like the 10 post wonder guy likes to yammer on about in the other two threads.

x2..i was interested in them, until i read about the pop

[fourthmeal]

If Stephen said he fixed it, I'm interested.

[fredridge]

What, you had to eat the cost of shipping???? that seems dumb....sends out a new defective amp and you have to pay for shipping.

It's not like you can go to the store and just buy one and return it to the same store, shipping is part of running an online business, he should eat the cost.


I am guessing all the other reviews are waiting for a couple of months of burn in before they tell you whether they like it or not.

Originally Posted by BTA

Didn't feel like dealing with the pop issues and the protect issues at turn on. From what I understand you can fix the protect issue by clipping a resistor. I don't think I should have to do that on a $600 brand new amp though.

Shipping it back and forth hoping it gets fixed correctly did not appeal to me either. So I took a nice $60 hit on shipping costs to play around with it for a few days.

As far as how it sounds, I wasn't all that impressed, but I only had a few days of listening/tuning invested so I dunno how much faith you can put into that.

I hope those who are getting them have less issues than I and are happy with them. I just wasn't patient enough to deal with it. I havn't heard of anyone getting one back from repair yet though.

[Luke352]

^^^It's clearly outlined in Zed's return policy etc... that that is the case.

[Boostedrex]

I've talked to 2 different people who bought a Leviathan and neither were all that impressed with the sound of the amps. I haven't heard them myself, so I can't say any more than that. I'd be interested to hear them though as Stephen has been in the game for a long time and he has always made great amps.

[fredridge]

Yeah, I didn't read the rules.... good thing he outlines it, though I still think it sucks, but that's cool.

I figure I will wait and pick one up used and see how I like it..... I have too many amps sitting around now though.

Originally Posted by Luke352

^^^It's clearly outlined in Zed's return policy etc... that that is the case.

[snaimpally]

Originally Posted by BTA

Didn't feel like dealing with the pop issues and the protect issues at turn on. From what I understand you can fix the protect issue by clipping a resistor. I don't think I should have to do that on a $600 brand new amp though.

Shipping it back and forth hoping it gets fixed correctly did not appeal to me either. So I took a nice $60 hit on shipping costs to play around with it for a few days.

As far as how it sounds, I wasn't all that impressed, but I only had a few days of listening/tuning invested so I dunno how much faith you can put into that.

I hope those who are getting them have less issues than I and are happy with them. I just wasn't patient enough to deal with it. I havn't heard of anyone getting one back from repair yet though.

Good to know. I was debating and then read the pop issue and decided against it. Having to eat $60 on shipping totally sucks!

[fourthmeal]

I have faith that they will turn out pretty well on the second batch, and I'm sure you could send in your amp (yeah shipping sux) and have him tweak it to perfection if you got an early one...I'm also sure Stephen would walk you through whatever is possible on your own over the phone or email too.

[SummerGuy]

any other review on levathian?

[Hedonistic1]

Yea i am becoming very interested!

[rommelrommel]

Hearing that you eat shipping costs on defect product excites you?

Although I think Zed has made a lot of solid amps over the years it really seems to be the current forum boner. A Kronos/Leviathan pair probably could have worked for me too whenever I get around to doing a system.

[neomsport]

A pal of mine just got his Leviathan installed and said is blows away his prior dual amp system (a/d/s). I am looking to replace my PH30, which has been just great, in my M3, since it lost a channel, and I want more juice for my subs (twin 8's in small BP). I think the 600 watts, about 2x the power, would do just the trick.

I want to hear his system and see some kind of legit review, and then I can make a more informed decision.

Rick

[fourthmeal]

Yes, I'm hearing more and more good things. I think some people figured it would FIX system problems, like harshness in the highrange or something. Of course the best we can expect an amp to do is to simply amplify what we give it without adding anything, and it looks like it does just that.

[sapp591]

I'am not to good at reviews but what I will say. My previous set up alpine pdx 100.4 and 600.1. Replaced by a Leviathan and Kronos. I'am running my Front Hertz comp and rear 5x7 alpine type r's on the Leviathan (not using ch's 5 and 6 yet). Hopefully adding a pait of 8's for more mid bass later. I'am running the Kronos on a pair of Boston G5 10's bridged 8 ohms.
My old set up (Alpine PDX amps) wont even hold a candle to the Zeds in SQ and output hands down! When I add two 8's into the system, that should make it complete.
I could've just bought the Leviathan only, but I have so many more options with both Zed's. When you look at the cost around 1050.00 for both, why buy Jl, Alpine, and many others. Just my opinon.

[orangelss]

I have only used mine to drive a set of 8" seas that I have glassed in the doors. Been playing them from 40hz to 350hz. So in that limited band with I have been very happy with the Leviathan. I have a second gen with no "pop" issue. Amp is very transparent, na additions or subtractions to the sound. That is agains a ESX 75.2, wich adds a little edge compared to the Lev.

As for my Kronos will let you know if it doesn't sell and I break down and install it.

Build quality is superb and detailed. The new connectors are a dream to use. Over all a very happy customer. Steave has made another soon to be legend amp. Put the ESX back in the closet to rest for the time being.

[cubdenno]

Originally Posted by orangelss

I have only used mine to drive a set of 8" seas that I have glassed in the doors. Been playing them from 40hz to 350hz. So in that limited band with I have been very happy with the Leviathan. I have a second gen with no "pop" issue. Amp is very transparent, na additions or subtractions to the sound. That is agains a ESX 75.2, wich adds a little edge compared to the Lev.

As for my Kronos will let you know if it doesn't sell and I break down and install it.

Build quality is superb and detailed. The new connectors are a dream to use. Over all a very happy customer. Steave has made another soon to be legend amp. Put the ESX back in the closet to rest for the time being.

Will give a review when orangelss lets me use his to try out. Should be here any day now!

[snaimpally]

The form factor to power looks very good and of course there is Steve's reputation, but I heistated because of the whole full range class D thing. I may eventually get a Leviathan as 150 x 2 and 300 x 2 would be a step up in power from my DD S4 (100 x 2 and 200 x 2).