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Soundstream PCA2000D

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Topic: Soundstream PCA2000D

Posted By: alexv305
Subject: Soundstream PCA2000D
Date Posted: November 17, 2005 at 7:17 AM

OK I have two Kicker L5 15s. I need a total of 1500w RMS @ 1 ohm. I can get a Soundstream PCA2000D. It says on www.soundstream.com that it produces 2000w RMS @ 1 ohm. I know that is more than enough. My question is, does Soundstream over rate their RMS ratings? I just want to know if it really puts out 2000w RMS at 1 ohm. I am curious because I had bought a Boss PD-3000 and it totally sounded like a cheap 100w amp. So I emailed the Boss Tech support stating that I had that amp hooked up to a 60A fuse on the distribution block and it did not blow that fuse at all. So I would guess the Boss PD-3000 only put out like 600w - 1000w RMS. Boss Tech support said "The amp can produce 1000watts rms at 1 ohm stereo mode. The voltage for rating the amp is 14.4 volts and with a test tone of 1kHz." So they rubbed it in their own face, ha ha. I will neverr buy Boss Audio again, with the exception of a boat anchor.

My main question is are Soundstream power ratings accurate? I know they have a good reputation...Way better than Boss Audio, but does the Soundstream PCA2000D really put out 2000w RMS?



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Alpine HU
Directed 5-Band Equalizer
Two Pionner 6x8 4-ways
Two Pionner 6x9 3-ways
Audiobahn A6004T
Two Kicker L5 15s
Soundstream PCA2000D
Audiobahn 1 Farad Power Cap



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Posted By: youngone
Date Posted: November 17, 2005 at 10:40 AM

Soundstream makes pretty good products up there on the same level as Audiobon. And other middle-class brands such as that.  I haven't heard any bad things about them.  I think you'd be fine going with it.  They're more of an SPL type amp but it should be fine.  Hope this helps

Aaron



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