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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 10:34 PM
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I'm going to run a true 2 ohm stable amp in my car powering 2 Kenwood KFC 3013ps each handling 400 watts rms. The idea is to get an amp in the 800-1000 watts range. I got a few I am looking at.




Pioneer GM-D9601 GM Digital Series Class D Mono Amplifier
Kenwood Kac-9105D 1800-Watt Class D Mono Amplifier
Hifonics BRX1600.1D Brutus Vehicle Mono Subwoofer Amplifier


Would I go wrong with either amp? Anyone suggest a better bang for buck amp?
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 12:46 AM
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If or not hung up on name brands, look in to sound ordinance. I've had great luck with them. Good prices. Solid service.
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 03:52 AM
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The Hifonics BRX1600.1D Brutus is getting fantastic reviews and should be able to feed plenty of power to my subs. A good clean 600 watts a piece rms.
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Phoinex gold m Series old school amps but the best very under Rated
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I picked up the Hifonics BRX1600.1D. Come found out I had a dual 8 ohm Rockford P3 not 4 ohm. I'll snug the Rockford amp back in the truck. The Brutus should run plenty of power.

http://www.hifonics.com/hifonics_brutus_amplifiers.html
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Originally Posted by IrbyBocksnick
I picked up the Hifonics BRX1600.1D. Come found out I had a dual 8 ohm Rockford P3 not 4 ohm. I'll snug the Rockford amp back in the truck. The Brutus should run plenty of power.

http://www.hifonics.com/hifonics_brutus_amplifiers.html
Let me know how it goes, I've been considering the big brother of that amp for my subs when I can get some cash together (just replaced my fuel pump, steering rack and tie rod ends).
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 01:12 PM
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A reputable dealer gives it very high ratings. The whole line of amps.
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Got a nice jl audio one for 50 from a pawn shop
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I have had bad experiences with pawn shops. I try to buy new. With prices much lower these days it's well worth it to get new.
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