Can anyone point me to some quality 2 channel amps that will deliver 500
watts per channel RMS into a 1 ohm load?
The only 1 ohm stable amps I've been able to find are mono sub amps.a
Best Regards
Marcel
Scott Gardner - 15 Jul 2004 02:43 GMT
> Can anyone point me to some quality 2 channel amps that will deliver 500
> watts per channel RMS into a 1 ohm load?
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> Marcel
Well, the Audiobahn A1502DP is advertised as 450W X 2 into one-ohm loads,
but I've never used one, so I can't vouch for either the quality of the amp
or the accuracy of the ratings.
I think the problem you're going to run into is that the combination of
1000WRMS total power in stereo mode *and* 1-ohm stability is pretty rare.
The widespread availability of one-ohm amps is a relatively recent
development, and most of the manufacturers figure that the only thing
people will need 1000WRMS for is powering a subwoofer, so that's why you
see so many mono amps in that range but hardly any stereo amps.
What are you wanting to power with this amp?
Scott Gardner
Wild Weasel - 15 Jul 2004 03:31 GMT
I'm thinking of installing 3 sets of CDT 6.5" cast comp mids in my whip and
am kicking around the idea of driving them from one amp (wired in
parallel).
>> Can anyone point me to some quality 2 channel amps that will deliver
>> 500 watts per channel RMS into a 1 ohm load?
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>> Marcel
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> What are you wanting to power with this amp?
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> Scott Gardner
Ken Hoinsky - 15 Jul 2004 03:46 GMT
> Can anyone point me to some quality 2 channel amps that will deliver 500
> watts per channel RMS into a 1 ohm load?
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> Marcel
The old Rockford Fosgate punch amps were 1 ohm stable (I know this from
experience).
-Ken
Scott Gardner - 15 Jul 2004 04:47 GMT
>> Can anyone point me to some quality 2 channel amps that will deliver 500
>> watts per channel RMS into a 1 ohm load?
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> -Ken
Yep, I was thinking about the older Punch amps, but I assumed he was
interested in modern amps, and anyway, I couldn't remember if any of the
Punch amps could put out 1000WRMS, even running a 1-ohm load.
Scott Gardner
Ken Hoinsky - 15 Jul 2004 04:49 GMT
>>>Can anyone point me to some quality 2 channel amps that will deliver 500
>>>watts per channel RMS into a 1 ohm load?
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> Scott Gardner
The 800@2 one could do about 1000 watts RMS with the alternator
running... I just picked one up on ebay for $165 :D I got one new when
it came out for around $450 (which was a killer deal back then).
-Ken
MZ - 15 Jul 2004 21:20 GMT
I think the older Kicker ZR series went to 1 ohm in stereo. If they didn't,
they sure could have - much like those Rockfords that were mentioned.
ESX Quantum series could go down to 1 ohm in stereo too.
Both had class AB amps that will deliver 500 watts per channel. However,
neither of them are made anymore.

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> Can anyone point me to some quality 2 channel amps that will deliver 500
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> Marcel
FHLH002 - 16 Jul 2004 05:06 GMT
older stuff
PG MS series amps
US AMPS.
perhaps an Orion HCCA.
How bout a SS Rubi 1000?
and of course the older rockford punch series.
FHLH.... older amps RULE.
> Can anyone point me to some quality 2 channel amps that will deliver 500
> watts per channel RMS into a 1 ohm load?
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> Marcel
Mister_B - 15 Jul 2004 16:09 GMT
Soundstream 3.0 and 6.0 .. Also 5.0 and 10.0 on eBay now .. Class A amp
stable to 1/2 ohm stereo .. Orion Hcca as well .. Ma Audio High curren
. Lanzar High current for the cheapies that'll get teh job done ..Goo
luck !!
> Can anyone point me to some quality 2 channel amps that will delive
500
> watts per channel RMS into a 1 ohm load?
>
> The only 1 ohm stable amps I've been able to find are mono su
amps.a
> Best Regards
>
> Marce
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fhlh002 - 17 Jul 2004 04:06 GMT
depends on the LANZAR.... if it's a pre 99 or 98 (can't recall when
soundaround bought them) OPTI, those things friggin rock:)
FHLH..... so do older autotek's, Linear Power's, etc.. etc... etc...
> Soundstream 3.0 and 6.0 .. Also 5.0 and 10.0 on eBay now .. Class A amps
> stable to 1/2 ohm stereo .. Orion Hcca as well .. Ma Audio High current
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> > Marcel
MZ - 17 Jul 2004 04:47 GMT
> depends on the LANZAR.... if it's a pre 99 or 98 (can't recall when
> soundaround bought them) OPTI, those things friggin rock:)
>
> FHLH..... so do older autotek's, Linear Power's, etc.. etc... etc...
Autotek changed?
FHLH002 - 21 Jul 2004 18:28 GMT
didn't say they changed.... just like their older gear... the grey amp
days...
FHLH .. likes the old stuff
> > depends on the LANZAR.... if it's a pre 99 or 98 (can't recall when
> > soundaround bought them) OPTI, those things friggin rock:)
> >
> > FHLH..... so do older autotek's, Linear Power's, etc.. etc... etc...
>
> Autotek changed?