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Old 06-21-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Ok ive been browsin more for Amps and Subs
well i ran across a site called VortexAudioExpress
and they sell supposedly really nice subs..like theres a 4000W amp for only $200!
and yea
im looking to see if anyone has bought an amp from there and if theyre good..
this is one of the amps im looking at
Vortex Audio Express

another....
Vortex Audio Express
im still not the clearest on the whole whats good for DB and Mhz
and crap
so someone clear that up and tell me if these are a steal....
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Looks like Power Acoustik inflates their RMS ratings very liberally. I'd stay away from any "B" brands like that-looks worse than Profile amps. If it sounds too good to be true then it usually is. Buy a Rockford Fosgate or something quality. Rockfords include a test sheet in their amp boxes which show that individual amp's power output on test equipment to verify they are honest about their power ratings. Most amp brands don't do that because they know they are being dishonest with what they claim their amps can do.
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I would be very skeptical about those Vortex ratings. Currently, I would only choose from the following manufacturers for my Power Amps: Rockford Fosgate Power Series, JL Audio, Kicker, MTX, or Alpine.

The last time I purchased an amp/subwoofer, I was very disappointed with Memphis Audio after hearing so many good things about them. In a way, I am kind of glad my amp and subwoofer did not survive my car accident because I would have sold them for next to nothing anyway.
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yea thats what i thought...i have thre amps lined up in my shopping cart on Crutchfield....
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Looks like Power Acoustik inflates their RMS ratings very liberally. I'd stay away from any "B" brands like that-looks worse than Profile amps. If it sounds too good to be true then it usually is. Buy a Rockford Fosgate or something quality. Rockfords include a test sheet in their amp boxes which show that individual amp's power output on test equipment to verify they are honest about their power ratings. Most amp brands don't do that because they know they are being dishonest with what they claim their amps can do.
I'll second that. The other thing about Rockford, Kicker, JL, etc. amps is they are very often underrated. The number on the box is a minimum. My test sheet for my 10001.1bd (rated at 1000w @ 1 ohm RMS) actually produces over 1400w @ 1ohm RMS and 1000w @ 2 ohms RMS according to the bench sheet, and this is typical of their amps.
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Looks like Power Acoustik inflates their RMS ratings very liberally. I'd stay away from any "B" brands like that-looks worse than Profile amps. If it sounds too good to be true then it usually is. Buy a Rockford Fosgate or something quality. Rockfords include a test sheet in their amp boxes which show that individual amp's power output on test equipment to verify they are honest about their power ratings. Most amp brands don't do that because they know they are being dishonest with what they claim their amps can do.
I'll second that. The other thing about Rockford, Kicker, JL, etc. amps is they are very often underrated. The number on the box is a minimum. My test sheet for my 10001.1bd (rated at 1000w @ 1 ohm RMS) actually produces over 1400w @ 1ohm RMS and 1000w @ 2 ohms RMS according to the bench sheet, and this is typical of their amps. Additionally, they usually
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Looks like Power Acoustik inflates their RMS ratings very liberally. I'd stay away from any "B" brands like that-looks worse than Profile amps. If it sounds too good to be true then it usually is. Buy a Rockford Fosgate or something quality. Rockfords include a test sheet in their amp boxes which show that individual amp's power output on test equipment to verify they are honest about their power ratings. Most amp brands don't do that because they know they are being dishonest with what they claim their amps can do.
I'll second that. The other thing about Rockford, Kicker, JL, etc. amps is they are very often underrated. The number on the box is a minimum. My test sheet for my 10001.1bd (rated at 1000w @ 1 ohm RMS) actually produces over 1400w @ 1ohm RMS and 1000w @ 2 ohms RMS according to the bench sheet, and this is typical of their amps. Additionally, they usually dissipate heat
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Looks like Power Acoustik inflates their RMS ratings very liberally. I'd stay away from any "B" brands like that-looks worse than Profile amps. If it sounds too good to be true then it usually is. Buy a Rockford Fosgate or something quality. Rockfords include a test sheet in their amp boxes which show that individual amp's power output on test equipment to verify they are honest about their power ratings. Most amp brands don't do that because they know they are being dishonest with what they claim their amps can do.
I'll second that. The other thing about Rockford, Kicker, JL, etc. amps is they are very often underrated. The number on the box is a minimum. My test sheet for my 10001.1bd (rated at 1000w @ 1 ohm RMS) actually produces over 1400w @ 1ohm RMS and 1000w @ 2 ohms RMS according to the bench sheet, and this is typical of their amps. Additionally, they usually dissipate heat a lot
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Looks like Power Acoustik inflates their RMS ratings very liberally. I'd stay away from any "B" brands like that-looks worse than Profile amps. If it sounds too good to be true then it usually is. Buy a Rockford Fosgate or something quality. Rockfords include a test sheet in their amp boxes which show that individual amp's power output on test equipment to verify they are honest about their power ratings. Most amp brands don't do that because they know they are being dishonest with what they claim their amps can do.
I'll second that. The other thing about Rockford, Kicker, JL, etc. amps is they are very often underrated. The number on the box is a minimum. My test sheet for my 10001.1bd (rated at 1000w @ 1 ohm RMS) actually produces over 1400w @ 1ohm RMS and 1000w @ 2 ohms RMS according to the bench sheet, and this is typical of their amps. Additionally, they
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Looks like Power Acoustik inflates their RMS ratings very liberally. I'd stay away from any "B" brands like that-looks worse than Profile amps. If it sounds too good to be true then it usually is. Buy a Rockford Fosgate or something quality. Rockfords include a test sheet in their amp boxes which show that individual amp's power output on test equipment to verify they are honest about their power ratings. Most amp brands don't do that because they know they are being dishonest with what they claim their amps can do.
I'll second that. The other thing about Rockford, Kicker, JL, etc. amps is they are very often underrated. The number on the box is a minimum. My test sheet for my 10001.1bd (rated at 1000w @ 1 ohm RMS) actually produces over 1400w @ 1ohm RMS and 1000w @ 2 ohms RMS according to the bench sheet, and this is typical of their amps. Additionally, they usually dissipate heat a
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Looks like Power Acoustik inflates their RMS ratings very liberally. I'd stay away from any "B" brands like that-looks worse than Profile amps. If it sounds too good to be true then it usually is. Buy a Rockford Fosgate or something quality. Rockfords include a test sheet in their amp boxes which show that individual amp's power output on test equipment to verify they are honest about their power ratings. Most amp brands don't do that because they know they are being dishonest with what they claim their amps can do.
I'll second that. The other thing about Rockford, Kicker, JL, etc. amps is they are very often underrated. The number on the box is a minimum. My test sheet for my 10001.1bd (rated at 1000w @ 1 ohm RMS) actually produces over 1400w @ 1ohm RMS and 1000w @ 2 ohms RMS according to the bench sheet, and this is typical of their amps. Additionally, they usually dissipate heat a lot better.
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