ryan s
they dont think it
i know all about cheap amps have a korean one in my car for the past few years. back in the day, it was like $150 for 400 watts its worked fine and is one of the rare examples of a cheap MA amp lasting. (i am going to move to US-made amps sometime.)While you point out a very valid statement you are missing the value it passes. You simply don't want to run anything under 2 ohms if you want sound quality.
While 2 and 4 ohms can be much more efficient and clean, they also don't push as much power... theoretically due to resistance. Each amp has it's owm amp/power curve so it would be unfare to say 1ohm amps are stronger than 2/4 ohm amplifiers. Price is also a big factor. For example a clean 1ohm 1600w RMS amp built in Korea costs about $700. A handbuilt amp built in USA like ZED (I think) or Arc (for sure 100% hand made in USA) will cost you double to triple that.
It takes A LOT to audibly hear the difference between these amps. Normally at higher volumes you will notice the most.
I suggest a head unit with at least 4V pre-outs for 1KW rms+ BTW.
zed are made in the usa, while arc has outsourced some designs to china (or had them ripped off?). the mini amp is one...can't think of the model number...
i WISH i wouldn't have to buy anything made in 3rd world countries, but thats the reality of the day.
yup. your mtx jackhammer is waiting for you in the cornersq and electrical