is this a good amp
#1
is this a good amp
this amp matches my needs.
is it a good amp. anyone had any experience with this company?
http://cgi.ebay.ca/EARTHQUAKE-900W-5...QQcmdZViewItem
EARTHQUAKE 900W.5 3/4/5 CHANNEL 1800 WATT AMPLIFIER
Specifications:
Peak Power: 1800W
RMS Power: 400W x 3 @ 4 ohms Bridged
RMS Power: 130W x 4 + 400 x 1 @ 4 ohm stereo
RMS Power: 240 x 4 + 500 x 1 @ 2 ohm stereo
Dampening Factor: >800
LOW LEVEL RCA INPPUT
LOW LEVEL RCA OUTPUT (TO connect to other amplifiers)
Speaker level input (To connect to factory system)
S/N Ratio 104db
24 db Octave adjustable crossovers ( low pass or high pass)
Thd >0.016
Weight: 14.5 lbs.
5Year Warranty (Authorized dealer must install)
Am in dying need of a 5/6 channel amp that can push 90X2 in front, 60X 2 in rear and at least 150 for the rear. does not have to match 100% but at least 75% of the requirement.i have about 250shipped to spend.
someone help
olddog
is it a good amp. anyone had any experience with this company?
http://cgi.ebay.ca/EARTHQUAKE-900W-5...QQcmdZViewItem
EARTHQUAKE 900W.5 3/4/5 CHANNEL 1800 WATT AMPLIFIER
Specifications:
Peak Power: 1800W
RMS Power: 400W x 3 @ 4 ohms Bridged
RMS Power: 130W x 4 + 400 x 1 @ 4 ohm stereo
RMS Power: 240 x 4 + 500 x 1 @ 2 ohm stereo
Dampening Factor: >800
LOW LEVEL RCA INPPUT
LOW LEVEL RCA OUTPUT (TO connect to other amplifiers)
Speaker level input (To connect to factory system)
S/N Ratio 104db
24 db Octave adjustable crossovers ( low pass or high pass)
Thd >0.016
Weight: 14.5 lbs.
5Year Warranty (Authorized dealer must install)
Am in dying need of a 5/6 channel amp that can push 90X2 in front, 60X 2 in rear and at least 150 for the rear. does not have to match 100% but at least 75% of the requirement.i have about 250shipped to spend.
someone help
olddog
#2
In a word: Nope.
1800 watts for $189 is a dead give-away. Its poop, garbage, a 14.5 lb paperweight. Avoid at all costs, take singing lessons, listen to your Ipod with one headphone. You get the idea.
Here's another link to el-crappo becuase yours doesn't work anymore: http://cgi.ebay.com/EARTHQUAKE-900W-...QQcmdZViewItem
1800 watts for $189 is a dead give-away. Its poop, garbage, a 14.5 lb paperweight. Avoid at all costs, take singing lessons, listen to your Ipod with one headphone. You get the idea.
Here's another link to el-crappo becuase yours doesn't work anymore: http://cgi.ebay.com/EARTHQUAKE-900W-...QQcmdZViewItem
#4
#5
Zombie Slayer
While definately not being top of the line, I purchased a HiFonics Hercules 5ch for my setup. Back in the day HiFonics made some decent stuff. Today......it's still passable. Not for competition, but perfect for clean power on a budget. Prices will vary so do your research.
I believe I was able to find a referb unit on fleabay for roughly $240 shipped about 6 months ago.
I believe I was able to find a referb unit on fleabay for roughly $240 shipped about 6 months ago.
#6
While definately not being top of the line, I purchased a HiFonics Hercules 5ch for my setup. Back in the day HiFonics made some decent stuff. Today......it's still passable. Not for competition, but perfect for clean power on a budget. Prices will vary so do your research.
I believe I was able to find a referb unit on fleabay for roughly $240 shipped about 6 months ago.
I believe I was able to find a referb unit on fleabay for roughly $240 shipped about 6 months ago.
Brief history here:
http://members.shaw.ca/pferlow/steven_mantz_history.htm
#7
Lexus Test Driver
A little earthquake history-- The A200DHC was one of the strongest monoblocks of it's time and along with all of their other amps it earned them a reputation for having very underrated equipment that far exceeded the ratings..
I don't want to knock earthquake, though I'm not totally familiar with their new stuff, but it could very well be that the amp is waaaaaayyy better than a quick glance would tell--
The specs are good, it's fan cooled, low distortion, -- decent s/n ratio-- Really good damping factor-- >800
They're seriously claiming some good specs on it--
I'd really like to see one bench tested to be honest--
I know I know, it looks like a spaceship-- but maybe you could like hide it or something--
It does look like the legit Earthquake logo, and their old stuff was good believe me--
I also second that on a Memphis Belle, it seems like I've mentioned that a few times regarding this question-- An MTX 5400x also comes to mind--
I don't want to knock earthquake, though I'm not totally familiar with their new stuff, but it could very well be that the amp is waaaaaayyy better than a quick glance would tell--
The specs are good, it's fan cooled, low distortion, -- decent s/n ratio-- Really good damping factor-- >800
They're seriously claiming some good specs on it--
I'd really like to see one bench tested to be honest--
I know I know, it looks like a spaceship-- but maybe you could like hide it or something--
It does look like the legit Earthquake logo, and their old stuff was good believe me--
I also second that on a Memphis Belle, it seems like I've mentioned that a few times regarding this question-- An MTX 5400x also comes to mind--
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#8
I also second that on a Memphis Belle, it seems like I've mentioned that a few times regarding this question-- An MTX 5400x also comes to mind--
It looks like we think along the same lines, Earthquake was very very good about 5-10 years ago, I have not kept up to date on their manufacturing processes though lately.
They use to have the best and cheapest $ Dollar $ per watt amp that you could buy
And let's not forget about the Earthquake Magma
If my hunch tells me right though I think Earthquake might still make decent stuff BUT...... They do still have some stuff branded for the flea market sellers.
So they cater to all price points.
I have never known them to be a misleading company at all though.
#9
Lexus Champion
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Everything was good 10 years ago, but now it's all garbage,with the exception of a few brands.
The JL500/5 is gonna be your best bet for a "current" 5 channel amplifier at a good price on ebay. Check out the Helix A500 also. Indoaudio can get you the 5 channel helix.
Steve
The JL500/5 is gonna be your best bet for a "current" 5 channel amplifier at a good price on ebay. Check out the Helix A500 also. Indoaudio can get you the 5 channel helix.
Steve
#10
alright,
how about this Boss GT980.
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...oss+GT980.html
Amplifier Class N/A
Number of Channels 5
RMS Power (4 ohms) 80 watts x 4 chan. + 150 watts x 1 chan.
RMS Power (2 ohms) 200 watts x 4 chan. + 400 watts x 1 chan. MAX
RMS Power (1 ohm) Not Stable
Bridged RMS Power 400 watts x 2 chan. + 400 watts x 1 chan. MAX
Peak Power Output 1200 watts
Minimum Impedance Unbridged 2 ohms
Minimum Impedance Bridged 4 ohms
THD at Rated RMS Power 0.01%
Speaker Level Inputs Yes
Amp Preamp Outputs No
Built-in Crossover Yes - HP/LP
High-Pass Crossover Frequency 150 Hz
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency 45 - 90 Hz
Subsonic Filter
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 105 dB
Channel Separation N/A
Bass Boost 0 - 18 dB
Bass/Gain Remote Yes
Fan Cooled N/A
Fuse Rating
Warranty 1-year Sonic Electronix
sorry to bug you guys.i know you have all listed great amps but price is a factor for me.
olddog
how about this Boss GT980.
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...oss+GT980.html
Amplifier Class N/A
Number of Channels 5
RMS Power (4 ohms) 80 watts x 4 chan. + 150 watts x 1 chan.
RMS Power (2 ohms) 200 watts x 4 chan. + 400 watts x 1 chan. MAX
RMS Power (1 ohm) Not Stable
Bridged RMS Power 400 watts x 2 chan. + 400 watts x 1 chan. MAX
Peak Power Output 1200 watts
Minimum Impedance Unbridged 2 ohms
Minimum Impedance Bridged 4 ohms
THD at Rated RMS Power 0.01%
Speaker Level Inputs Yes
Amp Preamp Outputs No
Built-in Crossover Yes - HP/LP
High-Pass Crossover Frequency 150 Hz
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency 45 - 90 Hz
Subsonic Filter
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 105 dB
Channel Separation N/A
Bass Boost 0 - 18 dB
Bass/Gain Remote Yes
Fan Cooled N/A
Fuse Rating
Warranty 1-year Sonic Electronix
sorry to bug you guys.i know you have all listed great amps but price is a factor for me.
olddog
#11
hey
Everything was good 10 years ago, but now it's all garbage,with the exception of a few brands.
The JL500/5 is gonna be your best bet for a "current" 5 channel amplifier at a good price on ebay. Check out the Helix A500 also. Indoaudio can get you the 5 channel helix.
Steve
The JL500/5 is gonna be your best bet for a "current" 5 channel amplifier at a good price on ebay. Check out the Helix A500 also. Indoaudio can get you the 5 channel helix.
Steve
i need at least 30-40 for them.
olddog
#12
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (6)
IMO, JL hit the nail on the head with the 500/5 in it's power split; a perfect 5 channel amp. My XTANT 603X achieves with the same front/rear split with attenuation on the rear channels. Those 2 amps are great!
Steve
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