MRD-1005 or ZX 1000.1

Well guys unfortunatly i'm going back to work on wednesday, ill be working commercial untill the industrial section gets going in march. So! time to decide on my amp. I think 1000rms should keep me happy for a while. The alpine has the features and im assuming the kicker has a lil power advantage.......they're almost the same price from onlinecarstereo.com, just wanted to see everyones opinion....If you have a better suggestion, post up.......keepin it under $400

im a real fan of the power acoustik D class amps and the Lanzar D class amps. the Lanzar 2000D is a beast at 2000 rms @ .5 ohm. but that retails around $600. im getting the Lanzar Vibe3100D in my truck - its a $600 amp that puts out 3000rms @ 1 ohm. thats only with 12.5 volts as well.

dont do the PA. They overrate there stuff HARDCORE. I would know. I ran one lol.

for a budget you could run a Hifonics bXi1606 you get 1600@1 and at a great price.

Or a Hifonics bXi2006 which is 2000@1 Price is good on that also

I concur with Jon, the Hifonics are pretry darn good for the price. you can get the 1606 for about 250

I dont wanna fry my 2nd poor lil 105 alt. And i would be powering my R's with over twice there rated power........Right now they slam really good with only 300rms, 300 sounds kinda wimpy(closer to 350 prolly) but damn they get loud......I think they'll be better suited to 500rms, rather than 700+

how important is the S/N ratio.....cuz the alpine kills kicker in that department. Seems the alpine is also of higher quality........but it has tooooo maaannny features

Ah i was just reading about a customer like you last night in my study guide lol.

The feature Freak. Honestly. Go for the Hifonics bXi1606. Great power for a great price. Wont take alot of drain from ur alt either. You should be set with that

that amps fugly

lol maybe be ugly. But it puts out the rated power. Thats the main thing.

The word hifonics lights up all purdy like toooooo

the 1506 or 1605 or something has the same ratings as the 1606, but looks alot better........+ its like $100 cheaper than the alpine and 1 ohm stable.......any difference between those 2 amps or what.....just last years model????

and jon, what do you mean it wont drain my power?!?!?!!? thats 1100-1600rms man, my old alt died off 1 501

I am using the Hifonics bXi1606 for my amp powering 2 Sidewinders @ 1 ohm and i like it i think it looks pretty cool to when it lights up all blue.

lol i dont see how you killed ur alt on that.

I have my 2500D @ .5 ohms and my alt's....... surviving..... barely

But the 1605 is the 2005 model of the amp.

1604= 2004
1605= 2005
1606= 2006

Its like a code on themodel number

So your subs are the older 04 dual 2's? I had the original single 4's running off an mrd-m1000 @ about 900wrms off a stock 85 amp alt with no problems.

hmmm, i dont mind the 1605......or the price.......it would be running 2 ohm for now....

yea those amps are nice. people are dropping em to .5ohms also. But they will go out after AWHILE if u do that daily

stop playing, the Brutus series amps are major hardcore. but last i checked they were a bit over $400. though you may find a website selling them cheaper, i would rather pay the price and get a garuntee and all that. PA is a lil overated, but mainly because they rate things differently. the 1000D is not a 1000 rms at 1 ohm. its a 800 rms at 1 ohm, just like the 3000D that is only 2400 rms at 1 ohm. if you want hifonics, i suggest going with Thor - 8000 rms at 1 ohm. or Goliath on the low end - 5000 rms, that should get your speakers to move.

ps- that last part was not a serious suggestion.

1605 is only $249 for 1600 watts........I payed almost $1/watt with my alpine, retail....ya, PA and lanzar are pretty much junk.....isnt lanzar rebadged pyramid?
they rate their stuff like that so they seem slightly better......y not say 10000max 1000rms. IMO every company shold rate using the cea style......

*Equips Mod Suit*

lol

Yea I'm done discussing in this section. Only warning here! NO FIGHTING! Got it guys. I wont hesitate to lock this if it turns into a war. so yea.

Keep it clean

Jon, it is possible for two people to talk in a civilized manor, even when they have different views.

now that has been said. i disagree with the opinion of Lanzar products. Though the cheap end is made cheaply - it just goes back to you get what you pay for. now, the Lanzar Optidrive series is rather hard core. the Optidrive 2000D is a 2000 rms @ .5 ohm cea approved amp. it was considered bulletproof by many of the forerunning magazines, and is used quite frequently. though i am not saying they are the best, they are grand. we put 2 of the optidrive 15 inch subs with a single 2000D and the front windshield was blowing seals and flexing the windshield in a '05 civic. another car of ours runs two of the lanzar Maxx series 15"s and a 2000D heritage Lanzar amp - its shaking the van apart as well. both rides were in the high 140's. the van with the maxx's hit a 149.3 at the last MECA comp. im not trying to tell you that Lanza is better or worse, im just saying that they are producing better product now then in the past and maybe yo should give them a chance.

I know things can be discussed in a civilized manor its just i'm on a bunch of car audio forums and i know where this kinda stuff can go.


Plus i've been kinda yelled at for not doing the right job around here

So i'm just sayin. Keep it cool guys.



As I see things. We all have our own veiws. And when we all think we're right. It will blow up and war's begin. So I'm just lettin ya guys know this will be monitored to keep a safe and civil community here

Wow that sounded like a speach from somewhere lol

good point Jon. at the sametime however, its because of some of that war type stuff that new products are found. if you didnt push MD as hard, i would have ignored it - now me and my friends are planning decent orders.

Very true.

I didnt really push MD ............i think lol

sorry man, just cant see myself goin for a lanzar when i have so many to choose from. I think the Bx1605 is a good deal, at 250. Thats 6.4 watts per $1

have the 1606 sittin right now. brand new, just hooked it up to make sure it worked. If you are interested, let me know

How much are you asking for the 1606?

230 or so plus shipping.