HiFonics Vs. JBL amps
10-21-2002, 07:25 AM
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HiFonics Vs. JBL amps
Hey guys. A good friend of mine is upgrading his audio system. We don't have a decent shop within 60 miles of us, so he is going to buy it all online and install it himself. He is a contractor, so I am fairly sure he can install everything with little trouble.
He is looking at getting a Class D amp for his subs. He wants everything to be cost effective, so he is looking at lower cost items. Right now, he is trying to compare a JBL 1200.1 and a HiFonics Z1000D. What are your opinions on these amps? The HiFonics is 1 ohm stable, but what about the JBL?
About 8 years ago, HiFonics was some serious stuff. I know they went AWOL for a while, but apparently they are back and running. I have never experienced anything with JBL, so I really don't know how they sound. I am trying to advise him, but I can't advise without some decent input. Y'all got any?
He is looking at getting a Class D amp for his subs. He wants everything to be cost effective, so he is looking at lower cost items. Right now, he is trying to compare a JBL 1200.1 and a HiFonics Z1000D. What are your opinions on these amps? The HiFonics is 1 ohm stable, but what about the JBL?
About 8 years ago, HiFonics was some serious stuff. I know they went AWOL for a while, but apparently they are back and running. I have never experienced anything with JBL, so I really don't know how they sound. I am trying to advise him, but I can't advise without some decent input. Y'all got any?
10-21-2002, 12:35 PM
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Alright man. If you want a serious amp that can throw out some serious serious SERIOUS bass, you should try and find yourself a series 6,7 or 8 colossus. Those amps are no joke. What kind of speakers is your boy getting. My brother has 4 15" L7's hooked up to one colossus and his truck is bumpin something rediculious. Go with the old hifonics amps man. No one can compare with them unless you bring in a ppi or something of the sort. For the colossus though he is gonna need some serious wiring, an extra battery and maybe a bigger alternator. If your boy is looking for a series 6-8 colossus. I know of someone that sells really good ones in real good condition for really good prices.
10-21-2002, 04:11 PM
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Originally posted by Ramses718
Alright man. If you want a serious amp that can throw out some serious serious SERIOUS bass, you should try and find yourself a series 6,7 or 8 colossus. Those amps are no joke. What kind of speakers is your boy getting. My brother has 4 15" L7's hooked up to one colossus and his truck is bumpin something rediculious. Go with the old hifonics amps man. No one can compare with them unless you bring in a ppi or something of the sort. For the colossus though he is gonna need some serious wiring, an extra battery and maybe a bigger alternator. If your boy is looking for a series 6-8 colossus. I know of someone that sells really good ones in real good condition for really good prices.
Alright man. If you want a serious amp that can throw out some serious serious SERIOUS bass, you should try and find yourself a series 6,7 or 8 colossus. Those amps are no joke. What kind of speakers is your boy getting. My brother has 4 15" L7's hooked up to one colossus and his truck is bumpin something rediculious. Go with the old hifonics amps man. No one can compare with them unless you bring in a ppi or something of the sort. For the colossus though he is gonna need some serious wiring, an extra battery and maybe a bigger alternator. If your boy is looking for a series 6-8 colossus. I know of someone that sells really good ones in real good condition for really good prices.
10-22-2002, 09:23 AM
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Originally posted by Ramses718
Well whats your price range?? I am suggesting you buy something used not brand new. Its gonna be very very hard for you to buy a brand new series 6,7, or 8 colossus.
Well whats your price range?? I am suggesting you buy something used not brand new. Its gonna be very very hard for you to buy a brand new series 6,7, or 8 colossus.
He plans on spending well under that, but that is his cut off limit. He is not going to consider to spend more on amps or subs and cut down on components or anything else. He knows what he wants to spend on each item, and that is it.
10-22-2002, 01:43 PM
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I have the JBL and I love it. The best thing about it is the versatality. It puts out max power between 1-2ohms, where as most amps including hifonics make their power at their lowest resistance. You'll have less of a headache hooking up your subs for max power.
10-22-2002, 02:43 PM
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Originally posted by C-Dawg
He wants to stay under $400 for a 1000+ watt class D amp. He is figuring 2 12 inch subs for $450 or under. Throw in about $200 for wiring and power distribution, $100 on patch cables, $600 for component sets, $500 on a head unit, $400 for an amp for the components, $200 for instalaltion materials, $150 on sound deadening and that about does it. That brings you to the magic # of $3000.
He plans on spending well under that, but that is his cut off limit. He is not going to consider to spend more on amps or subs and cut down on components or anything else. He knows what he wants to spend on each item, and that is it.
He wants to stay under $400 for a 1000+ watt class D amp. He is figuring 2 12 inch subs for $450 or under. Throw in about $200 for wiring and power distribution, $100 on patch cables, $600 for component sets, $500 on a head unit, $400 for an amp for the components, $200 for instalaltion materials, $150 on sound deadening and that about does it. That brings you to the magic # of $3000.
He plans on spending well under that, but that is his cut off limit. He is not going to consider to spend more on amps or subs and cut down on components or anything else. He knows what he wants to spend on each item, and that is it.
10-22-2002, 07:10 PM
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Originally posted by Ramses718
OMG Where do you live??? Where are you getting these prices from?? Those are outrageous prices man.I never seen anyone come up with such numbers. The most your gonna spend on cables is like 50 bucks and thats for 4 gauge wires and the other stuff is still to much.
OMG Where do you live??? Where are you getting these prices from?? Those are outrageous prices man.I never seen anyone come up with such numbers. The most your gonna spend on cables is like 50 bucks and thats for 4 gauge wires and the other stuff is still to much.
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