I'm looking for a ~1000W mono amp for a small space (22 × 18 x 3"), budget <= $500. Pairing it with a Stereo Integrity SQL-12 D4.
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taco
ISO Compact 1000W Mono Amp
Alpine S2-A120M
S-Series mono subwoofer amplifier — 1200 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms
www.crutchfield.com
JL Audio JD1000/1
JD Series mono subwoofer amplifier — 1,000 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms
www.crutchfield.com
That stinger amp is 2k for 200$ 🫨. I'd like to hear some first hand experience with it. Such a steal, as long as it doesn't run into heating issues and it's not noisy, I'd rock that sh!t!
There are some good videos on YT describing the unit.
They are designed in-house by an engineer well respected in the industry, Looks pretty decent, the new budget go-to.
They are designed in-house by an engineer well respected in the industry, Looks pretty decent, the new budget go-to.
JL Audio XD1000/1v2
creativeaudio.net
JL Audio XD1000/1v2: Monoblock Class D Subwoofer Amplifier 1000 W
JL Audio XD1000/1v2: Monoblock Class D Subwoofer Amplifier 1000 WMonoblock Class D Subwoofer Amplifier, 1000 W x 1 @ 2 Ω / 600 W x 1 @ 4 Ω - 14.4VThis potent...
creativeaudio.net
Lots of options! I forgot to mention I am focusing entirely on SQ, if that makes any difference for the suggestions.
In my unprofessional opinion a bass amp is a bass amp. As long as it's not noisy (static/background noise) and at doesn't overheat at its rated power. I wouldn't worry too much about its SQ. Put that focus on getting the sub in a proper box, and a proper tune. That's where you'll get your "SQ".
Like I said.... unprofessional opinion 😃
Like I said.... unprofessional opinion 😃
GZHA MINI ONE – Ground Zero Audio
11124020: 1-Kanal Class D Kompaktverstärker
www.ground-zero-audio.com
F/S : BNIB - Refurb. JL RD1000/1 w/ Remote , Arc Audio...
Up for sale is some amps that were kind of an "impulse buy" before I got my HD1200/1 on sale a month ago. So these babies are no longer needed... just sitting around. PayPal via "F&F" only .. guys know me here.. no runarounds, no problems, packed with care and shipped fast.. Here they are: JL...
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If you’re focusing entirely on SQ, then these are some good options. Most of them are way out of your $500 budget, but you can try to find them used.
mosconi-america.com
mosconi-america.com
www.audiotec-fischer.de
www.mmatsproaudio.com
Pro 1|10 Mosconi America / Gladen Audio America
Hi-End Audio Equipment made in Italy and Germany
mosconi-america.com
One 1000.1D Mosconi America / Gladen Audio America
Hi-End Audio Equipment made in Italy and Germany
mosconi-america.com
HELIX P ONE MK2
1-channel High-Res amplifier with 1 Ohm stability and digital signal input | 1 x 500 Watts @ 4 Ω | 1 x 880 Watts @ 2 Ω | 1 x 1500 Watt @ 1 Ω
www.audiotec-fischer.de
ADK1500.1v2 | AD Store
adcaraudio.com
M1000.2 - MMATS Pro Audio
1 x 1000 Watts RMS @ 2Ω Class D Amplifier New heatsink design! More power and reliability! Extreme engineering from extreme power! • Ultra-Efficient Class D topology reaching 83% efficiencies at full power, provides the biggest power in the smaller chassis. • SMT assembly and 1% resistors round...
www.mmatsproaudio.com
I actually was posting in the classifieds to see if anyone had anything used since I didn’t expect to find any new high end equipment within my budget.
I’m currently running a Helix V Eight Mk2 for my front end (which I bought used here), so something in the same realm of equipment is what I was seeking.
I got a quote for a new Helix D One, but I’m not sold it will have enough oomph for the SQL-12.
I’m currently running a Helix V Eight Mk2 for my front end (which I bought used here), so something in the same realm of equipment is what I was seeking.
I got a quote for a new Helix D One, but I’m not sold it will have enough oomph for the SQL-12.
I've been very happy with my SoundQubed amp. I particularly like that the bass knob is a gain control and not a bass boost control and that it has a clipping indicator on the knob. 860 watts @ 2 Ohm. I have it paired with my Match UP 10 DSP.
soundqubed.com
S1-1250 S Series Monoblock Amplifier
SoundQubed S Series S1-1250 Monoblock Amplifiers subwoofer amplifier. Power for competitions and every day customers.
soundqubed.com
This is just from the first couple of pages in the classifieds. I would also recommend checking out the Musway ONE.1000. I think I paid about that for mine.
Zapco
https://www.diymobileaudio.com/threads/zapco-z-150-2-ii-and-zapco-z1kd-ii.461887/#post-6206610
Alpine PDX
https://www.diymobileaudio.com/thre.../cleaning-out-alpine-pdx-distribution-blocks-speakers-etc….463364/#post-6206036
More Zapco
Zapco
https://www.diymobileaudio.com/threads/zapco-z-150-2-ii-and-zapco-z1kd-ii.461887/#post-6206610
Alpine PDX
https://www.diymobileaudio.com/thre.../cleaning-out-alpine-pdx-distribution-blocks-speakers-etc….463364/#post-6206036
More Zapco
Whew lots of good responses. I need to check some measurements and see what will fit best under my driver seat...there is less room than I anticipated.
I will soon be posting my Alpine PDX:
Alpine PDX-M12
Alpine PDX-M12
- 1,200 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms (1,200 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms)
- 10-1/8"W x 2"H x 8-5/8"D
The MMatts amps are really nice looking and just barely above your range for a 1000 wattt 2ohm setup. I have a D’Amore amp but it is 700 wattts at 2 ohm so that might be lower power than you want.. I also have a Zapco Z-1KD II and that is similar in that it has below 1000 output at 2 ohm. The Zapco is listed in the classified here on DIYMA. https://www.diymobileaudio.com/threads/zapco-z-150-2-ii-and-zapco-z1kd-ii.461887/#post-6206610
in my wife's car, i have a CT Sounds CT-2000.1D Compact Class D for that same sub in a 1.25cuft sealed box. matches up nicely with very old re audio 800.4 running focal ps165 fx all the way around. everything sounds musical and does about 1300-1600w on music before clipping.
if you were to do an a/b listen with everything the same but just different amps. say ct sound 2000.1 vs zapco 6.0/arc audio xxk2500, you'll notice that the hit is not as fast/pronounced, but you would have to be really listening for it or have the ear for it and it has to be side by side.
i'de say, you would be happy picking any of the choices here, unless you got a picky ear. then it's just a rabbit hole.
if you were to do an a/b listen with everything the same but just different amps. say ct sound 2000.1 vs zapco 6.0/arc audio xxk2500, you'll notice that the hit is not as fast/pronounced, but you would have to be really listening for it or have the ear for it and it has to be side by side.
i'de say, you would be happy picking any of the choices here, unless you got a picky ear. then it's just a rabbit hole.
I have a single strapable vibe audio UK monoblock, you need another for 1k@4ohms. Also a new powerbass
XMA-2405IR 2ch Compact Amplifier
XMA-2405IR 2ch Compact Amplifier
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