Top 5 Sub Amps Under $200 (2020)
Top 5 Sub Amps Under $200 (2020)
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Pioneer GM D9701
Audiopipe apcle 1500
Rockford Fosgate Prime 500
Alpine MRV M500
Taramps HD 3000
Hifonics Zeus 2416
Orion XTR 1000.1
Links to the amp dyno’s Big D tested on the list
Audiopipe 1500
Alpine MRV M500
Rockford Fosgate Prime 500
Pioneer 9601
Taramps HD 3000
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About 15 years ago I got the old m450 version of that alpine. I did replace it recently to get more power, a bass knob and non spade terminals but it still works just fine. The new one is the power acoustik razor 2500 Ryan from budget gem or bust reviewed and I’m very impressed for under $100.
Had me till hifonics..anything made by maxxsonics is garbage.
Looking to put some sound in my Nissan Altima SR
I just picked up 3 Orion XTR amps. Got the 2500D and 2 of the 1500.2. I tell you the power and clarity is insane. I have the 1500.2 on my mids/highs and is way more power than I needed. Best money spent.
One thing I really like about the Orion and Taramps is that they’re rated at 12 volts also. Good picks.
Power Acoustik RZ1-3500D.. thoughts? It’s going for less than $150!..
So i have the audio planet pl1500.1m amp installed on the back of my box with 2 alpine 12" bassline subs. Everything is ran professionally. Could i just unplug the pl1500.1m and install the pioneer gmd-9070. This is my first system and from the dyno numbers ive seen it should be a pretty big difference. Hopefully icould just use the existing wiring and bass remote and just plug into the pioneer.
I have no idea where you got that the Hifonics Zues amp was in that category but you are sadly mistaken. I you would have said one of the Brutus amps that was CEA2006 rated then it would have made the grade but no way the Zues does. Many of the Zues amps even have a dummy fuse to fool people into thinking it can put out more power. Stay away from their Zues amps. They are not to be trusted. Actually Hifonics is not to be trusted after that chicken shit stunt.
Skar for the winnnn
What you think about the soundqubed 2200.2
No se escucha nimadres 😧
Lil D Wiz. Love it
I know Skar has hatred following its name but they make legitimate power on the cheap.
My SK1500 2nd gen was nice
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Pioneer GM D9701
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Audiopipe apcle 1500
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Rockford Fosgate Prime 500
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Alpine MRV M500
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Taramps HD 3000
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DZGCH52/?tag=robertvega-20
Hifonics Zeus 2416
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T3VMTPQ/?tag=robertvega-20
Orion XTR 1000.1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DDYY6XC/?tag=robertvega-20
i know it was a while now since you made this video but i would love it if you can dyno the lanzar vector 6000 watt amp its surpringly cheap under $150 which is crazy so def would love that amp to be dyno and if you can give your thoughts on it thanks
I have a 12in kicker comp s 4ohm 300w rms and I’m looking for a good amp that can handle had. An audio shop in my area said ds18 amp that’s 1500w would be good but it looks really cheap. Thank you for the video would you recommend anything?
What about the Soundstream AR8000.1D overrated but makes 2K RMS at 1 ohm for way less than $200.00. Or maybe these don’t have the best reputation for being reliable? I’ve yet to hood mine up.
Whats the best budget amp for 2 kicker Compvr’s
I was waiting for his mom to bust through the door pissed off because he won’t get a job the whole time
Where’s the dynos? Reading their specs means nothing. At least reference a dyno
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I got the Rockford Fosgate Prime as a swap for the older version. Love it.
Power acustic rz3500.cheaper than every thing on the list..and performs EXTREAMLY well and is verry reliable but I know what kills the brand for alot of ppl RATINGS!!! I’m running 4 of the 2500ds but I’m experienced in car audio over 30yrs so it allows me to run budget gear I be wishing PPLE could hear my truck and what it sounds like. It’s amazing !!! I’m not into name brands I need my gear TO JUST WORK and don’t fail.i know power acustik over rate there amps .but they perform AND THEY’RE CHEAP.
How is Dual Walmart brand didnt make this list??
whats wrong with 4 gauge? just getting into audio and would like to know
Thanks to videos like this every one of these amps is 200$ or better except the audio pipe and the Rockford
I don’t usually comment on anything, but I’ll tell you what. I have a pioneer d8601 in my 92 Honda Accord. I bought it because I saw big d test it. I think I paid $120 on amazon a few years ago. Previously I had a 1200 watt hifonics Brutus that worked well for about 6 months. It dimmed my lights and was never as clean sounding as the pioneer. I’ve had kicker Cvx 15”, Lanzar pro 15, and fosgate p1 15” in the same sealed box in my back seat. I have Rockville 15 d4 now, because I wanted to see if they sucked as bad as I’ve seen and read. At this power level they don’t. I was so impressed by this sub amp that I bought the 4 channel amp , d8704 to rum my ct sounds meso 6x9s and alpine 6.5 s with old school German made mb quart tweets up front. Alpine deck. Daily. I’m not a spl competition guy. I crank it up every time I get in the car. I have 120 amp alternator. It hits hard and super clean and never gets warm , 4 gauge quality wire . Some songs can blur your vision. My rear view mirror is useless. I put half a tube of superglue on it and it lasts like 3 days
I got that pioneer 9701 with 2 american bass elite wired to 1 ohm box tuned to 40 hz and im impressed hitting hard and never overheats.
Power Acoustic 4500w?
Harmony Audio HA-A1500.1 Car Class D Amp Mono 3000W Sub Amplifier w/ Bass Remote
U the man thanks for showing me about those amps😎
Can’t hear shit
Way to much talking
Do you consider having HPF and LPF filters and the filters’ slopes as part of your criteria? To me, besides honest power figures….. those are pretty important features because if you have good crossovers, you might be able to eliminate other equipment upstream of the amplifiers. Curious. Thanks for posting! Interesting group of amplifiers.
Well I have the gm-d8604 and audiopipe 2k mono 👊😎🤛🇺🇲🎶🔊
What’s a good five channel amp for not to much?
had two rockford r500 amp and a hertz 1xd. All blew within 5 years, what’s a reliable brand?
There are so many powerful budget amps under 200 bucks that actually meet or exceed ratings. Ive heard good things about the Skar amps, sound qubed, and plenty of small and powerful full bridge amps. There is also no shortage of big subs on the cheap that can take the power and sound decent. Used to be if u wanted a 1000 RMS sub u were spending $500 minimum now u can get a beast 12 for 150 bucks.
AWESOME VIDEO AS ALWAYS BROTHER!!!
I have a pioneer ts-1200m sub and I don’t know what amp I should get, what would you recommend
What’s a good amp for 2 American bass 15 inch subs
Kenwood all dayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
I think Orion is the better amps at any power level
Best amp for 4 12s?
Do you think any of your top 5 are good starter amps
Dumb question, but what’s the issue with the 4 guage inputs?
Skar 800.1d and Skar 1500.1d are my budget picks. I bought a brand new 800.1d for $150 shipped. I’m BLOWN AWAY how loud it is on 2 cheap 10" subs. (Skar SDR-10d4 at $90/each) i’d go so far as to say it’s comparable to my last set-up. (JL Audio 500/1 on 2 Sundown SA-12d4) Droppin’ Quad boyyyy!
Hello friend! Do you know a good chinese amplifiers in aliexpress to buy? Thanks.
Those Pioneers are pretty great amps for the price. They sound awesome. The one thing I don’t like about them are the plastic mounting tabs. They break really easy if you use anything other than a screwdriver and if you don’t use pan head screws when mounting them they’ll split. I picked up the APCL1800.1d a few years back because of Big D’s first dyno of the APCL1500.1d. It was $209.00 and for the price, you couldn’t beat it. It was a beast. I had it on 2-06 CVX 12”s and it popped one. I loved that amp. What up. V!
I just got a couple alpine 10in. Dual voice coil subs. I’m pretty sure they’re 300 watt rms running 4ohm resistance. What amp would be good with that?