Alphasonik Amplifiers
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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Printed Date: April 28, 2024 at 8:39 AM
Topic: Alphasonik Amplifiers
Posted By: coppellstereo
Subject: Alphasonik Amplifiers
Date Posted: December 17, 2005 at 1:12 AM
Does anyone have an oppinion on their new series?
I am interested in the PMA300HCA 
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Posted By: supradude
Date Posted: December 17, 2005 at 4:52 AM
They're not what they used to be since Audiobahn got ahold of them.
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Posted By: arrow12
Date Posted: December 17, 2005 at 9:14 AM
They do look very very nice. But as mentioned before, their quality has taken a downfall as of late. You can do better in my opinion.
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That's my opinion. Take it, leave it, or correct me.
Posted By: coppellstereo
Date Posted: December 17, 2005 at 1:42 PM
the last one says 1800w @ 2ohms mono. Are we 100% sure that audiobahn now owns them and is producing things their way? -------------
Posted By: coppellstereo
Date Posted: December 17, 2005 at 1:56 PM
I am looking for an amp for my dual 2ohm subwoofer rated at 450w. The hifonics zeus zx6000 is 600w and should do the trick
or
JBL GTO 601.1 is 424 watts RMS x 1at 4 ohms and 580 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms
or
Anyone else have a recommendation?? Thanks! -------------
Posted By: coppellstereo
Date Posted: December 17, 2005 at 1:58 PM
zeus is 600w @ 4ohms Is there a significant disadvantage to running @ 4ohms compared to 1ohm with subwoofers? If the amp is stable to 1ohm, should I trust that? I know heat is the primary concern -------------
Posted By: eklipz17
Date Posted: December 17, 2005 at 2:06 PM
The GTO amps are nice. If it was me, I'd get the JBL over the Hifonics. 4ohms is usually better SQ and is easier on the amp. 1ohm is more power, but alot of people will say 1ohm will make the amp over heat easier and makes it easy for subs to distort.
Posted By: coppellstereo
Date Posted: December 17, 2005 at 2:19 PM
I'm trying to figure out which amp is most cost effective. The jbl might be out of my price range =(
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Posted By: supradude
Date Posted: December 17, 2005 at 6:46 PM
I'll say this from experience; Hifonics may not make the amps they used to make, but I have the 2200d Brutus rated at 2200 watts rms at 1 ohm, and I'm sure it don't put out that much power, but it is very strong. For the money it costs, you can't beat its performance. Since Maxxsonics got control the Hifonics and Autotek line has been hurt. This is happening all over the industry with the rare exceptions like US Amps, McIntosh and a few more companies. If you want an amp that is a bargain and better than most, I'd recommend Hifonics.
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Posted By: jlord16
Date Posted: December 18, 2005 at 3:16 AM
JBL amps are sweet as for their price
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Posted By: oxygen65
Date Posted: December 18, 2005 at 4:01 AM
whenever i buy an amp i always look at the fuses first becuse say that a pyle 2400 watt amp has one 25 amp fuse, then you obviously kno that it is not putting out what it says, but then you look at a hifoniks amp and they have a 80 amp bus fuse in them and you kno that it is going to be a much better amp
Posted By: coppellstereo
Date Posted: December 18, 2005 at 3:04 PM
the new directed amps look nice! but their most powerful mono amp is only 400w @ 4ohms. If took my sub down to 1ohm they would work, but other than that I wouldnt be giving them adequate power. Unless infact they are under rated. Too bad the D2400 is about as much as the JBL GTO601.1 Anyone have other suggestions? I appreciate all of the input thus far! -------------
Posted By: coppellstereo
Date Posted: December 18, 2005 at 7:19 PM
are hifonic's amps historically over or under rated?
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Posted By: godblessdremil
Date Posted: December 18, 2005 at 11:18 PM
I install these amps all the time and i personally like them, these guys are just biased twords audiobahn(I don't blam then there speakers suck). Anyway there tough as hell and i have yet to kill one. If you do get one get one from an authorized dealer that way you got the warranty.
Posted By: coppellstereo
Date Posted: December 18, 2005 at 11:35 PM
The problem is that I cant afford half of these amps retail. If buying online maybe it is better to get something more reliable
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Posted By: eklipz17
Date Posted: December 19, 2005 at 12:50 AM
Since you said that your sub is 450wrms then that JBL amp would be a good match. I personally like the JBL amps over the Hifonics. I don't think Hifonics amps are competitive gear, but I'm not saying they're a piece of crap. I own the GTO 1201.1 II amp and I couldn't be happier with it. Plus, I love how the JBL amps look. On mine, the cover is see through and you can add neon tubes to put inside to make it look cooler. (There's a little bracket inside to hold the neon). Just something cool I guess. Like I said, if it were me I'd get the JBL amp, you'd be very pleased with it, even if you have to save up some money if you don't have enough. But if you have enough for the Hifonics and don't want to save more, then I'd say go for it. Just make sure you match up the wattage of the sub. around 400-500wrms x1 @ 4ohms, or 1ohm if you want to run it that way.
Posted By: coppellstereo
Date Posted: December 19, 2005 at 1:06 AM
are the jbl amps stable down to one ohm - i dont see it listed on their spec sheets
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Posted By: eklipz17
Date Posted: December 19, 2005 at 1:26 AM
No, 4 and 2 ohms.
Posted By: coppellstereo
Date Posted: December 19, 2005 at 1:49 AM
The GTO601.1 is 424x1 @ 4ohms. Think that is close enough?
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Posted By: coppellstereo
Date Posted: December 19, 2005 at 1:54 AM
or should i go for the PX600.2 which is 663W RMS x 1 channel at 4 ohms
or
290W RMS x 2 channels at 2 ohms
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Posted By: eklipz17
Date Posted: December 19, 2005 at 2:21 AM
The GTO601.1 is 424x1 @ 4ohms. I'd go with that one. The other one would be over powering the sub.
Posted By: coppellstereo
Date Posted: December 19, 2005 at 2:25 AM
yeah, i listed that above - think that is close enough to the sub's handling of 450?
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Posted By: sedate
Date Posted: December 19, 2005 at 3:21 AM
You are seriously overthinking this amp purchase.
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"I'm finished!" - Daniel Plainview
Posted By: coppellstereo
Date Posted: December 19, 2005 at 3:29 AM
well, it is for my girlfriend - i have a lot of pressure on it. Her friends all like riding with me, and I am now trying to pass that presence on to her!
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