Crunch Amp

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Printed Date: July 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM

Topic: Crunch Amp

Posted By: pimpincavy
Subject: Crunch Amp
Date Posted: June 12, 2004 at 6:57 PM

I was wondering if this Crunch Blackmaxx amp is a good product.

https://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?Productid=13167

Is this actually a 750W amp or is it overrated like so many other amps seem to be?

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Posted By: kfr01
Date Posted: June 12, 2004 at 8:21 PM

All I know is that I finally junked a Crunch "250" watt amp for my Xtant 200 watt amp for my sub and there was a world of improvement. It sounds much cleaner and under control. I actually think I was listening to some audible distortion before with the Crunch. And while it sounded OK on some songs, when there was a musical peak it got muddy and lost control.

The fuse rating on the Crunch was 15amp. The fuse rating on the Xtant was 30amp. Was the Crunch overrated? Probably. Having said that, I bought it in 1996 and still works.

Just my experience, take it for what it's worth. :-)

kfr

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Posted By: pimpincavy
Date Posted: June 12, 2004 at 10:29 PM

Thanks guys, are their any amps in the same price range as that amp that put out as many watts? Im looking for a inexpensive amp to push 2 12" subs. I havent decided on the subs yet, but they are probably going to be 300-400 RMS.

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Posted By: shaman
Date Posted: June 13, 2004 at 3:56 AM

Pyle, crunch,etc. 300W RMS? I don't think so. I would take thier "RMS" rating and divide by two.

Posted By: thapimpfromchi
Date Posted: June 13, 2004 at 4:47 AM

shaman, haha, thats about what I do, but I tend to divide by 3. Either that, or look at the fuses they use. 10 amp = 100 watts tops, 20 amps = 200 watts, etc. good luck man.

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