So after the long wait since showing these little guys at CES this year, and the month or two delay... they're here!!! Well, the HDP 4 is here and the 5 and mono will be arriving tomorrow afternoon. Initial impression is that this is a GREAT looking amp. I love the adjustments on the top for easy tuning. It's also heavier than it looks, which I like. As you'll see in the pics, there is a x10 switch on the A channels for a crossover range of 50-5000 hz, so this is great for all you active folk. The Hertz logo has an orange ring around it that lights up when the amp is on, though isn't too bright as to burn your cones and rods. I like it. Alot. I dropped in in the board just temporarily and it will be moved around when the other two arrive tomorrow. I need to pull the Genesis Profile 4 (bridged on fronts) and Profile sub because we sold them, and might drop one of these 4 channels in their place to see how it measures up. When I have some listening time, I'll let you guys know what I think. power specs are in the pics of the side of the box, and the max dimensions (meaning from the outside of the mounting feet) are 11.18" x 6.73" x 1.83". I took some photos of it next to an LRx 1.2k that we're putting in today, and since it's of similar size and most of you have first had experience with it I also have some next to a Bit One. Anyways, I'll review the performance soon!! Oh yea, the mono and 5 channel are just a little longer at 13.54".
DROOOOOOOOLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!! What's the damage on these bad boys!?! 7 - 800?
Damn, I knew I was going to forget something. I meant to put that info in the original post. Here it is!
HDP 1 - $699.99 (600 x 1 @ 4 and 1000 x 1 @ 2)
HDP 4 - $599.99 (you already saw the specs on this one)
HDP 5 - $799.99 (70 x 4 @ 4 + 380 x 1 @ 4, 200 x 2 @ 4 + 550 x 1 @ 2)
I think with these power ratings, the size, the price, and the three year warranty if authorized dealer installed that this is going to be a very successful line of amps.
Are there differences that are more than skin deep? Same heatsink, same hardware, same output, same XO section (within a couple hundred Hertz, no pun intended)...shift a couple things around, move the controls to the top panels and add high level inputs...
And the timing...they're both coming out at the exact same time
860MP | 5-channel Class D SQ amp | Enigma + Ebony + AE IB15 "Plan for the best, EQ for the rest" - Zaph
Are there differences that are more than skin deep? Same heatsink, same hardware, same output, same XO section (within a couple hundred Hertz, no pun intended)...shift a couple things around, move the controls to the top panels and add high level inputs...
And the timing...they're both coming out at the exact same time
There are some definite undeniable similarities for sure. Our Elettromedia rep happens to also be the Polk rep, so I'll inquire. Taking a quick look at the Polk site, there are some differences as well.
That's what she said! Ya I just got excited as well, although I'm fighting myself right now. I could either blow out my LRx's and go all Hertz with these to save a ton of space, orrrrr keep the LRx's and just continue on with the plan! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!
The flavor of my Kool-Aid is CHERRY! And yes I am the Kool-Aid MAN!
In comparing the LRx and the Hertz it looks like, and I'm an idiot when it comes to this stuff, but looks like the LRx's are a little better performing am I correct in that?
There are some definite undeniable similarities for sure. Our Elettromedia rep happens to also be the Polk rep, so I'll inquire. Taking a quick look at the Polk site, there are some differences as well.
It's interesting that in some industries it's acceptable to rep conflicting lines.
It's interesting that in some industries it's acceptable to rep conflicting lines.
Good observation. I've talked to him and he is looking in to it for me, so I'll let you guys know. He is really way more in to home theater equipment, and I think that is more what he does with Polk line.
Im used to the size of old HP amp and man these are really small . The Polk and the hertz sure looks similar, probably they use the same manufacturers for accessories like heatsinks and connectors. Same with DLS amps , their connectors are the same with other ones as well such as TRU or Groundzero.
Hertz HDP amps
Pioneer DEH P99RS/Audison Lrx 5.1k/Morel 12" Ultimo soon 
.....2 way upfront decisions decisions
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