500W RMS Stereo amp stable@1ohm??

[Wild Weasel]

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]

Wild Weasel wrote:

> 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

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]

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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).


> Wild Weasel wrote:
>
>> 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
>

snip

> What are you wanting to power with this amp?
>
> Scott Gardner

[Ken Hoinsky]

Wild Weasel wrote:
> 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

The old Rockford Fosgate punch amps were 1 ohm stable (I know this from
experience).

-Ken

[Scott Gardner]

Ken Hoinsky wrote:

> Wild Weasel wrote:
>> 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
>
> The old Rockford Fosgate punch amps were 1 ohm stable (I know this from
> experience).
>
> -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]

Scott Gardner wrote:

> Ken Hoinsky wrote:
>
>
>>Wild Weasel wrote:
>>
>>>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
>>
>>The old Rockford Fosgate punch amps were 1 ohm stable (I know this from
>>experience).
>>
>>-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
>
>
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

[Mister_B]

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
.. Lanzar High current for the cheapies that'll get teh job done ..Good
luck !!

> 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


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[MZ]

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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"Wild Weasel" > wrote in message
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> 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

[FHLH002]

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.


"Wild Weasel" > wrote in message
. 97.136...
> 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

[fhlh002]

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...

"Mister_B" > wrote in message
...
>
> 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
> . Lanzar High current for the cheapies that'll get teh job done ..Good
> luck !!
>
> > 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
>
>
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[MZ]

> 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]

didn't say they changed.... just like their older gear... the grey amp
days...

FHLH .. likes the old stuff

"MZ" > wrote in message
...
> > 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?
>
>

[Dr. Death]

My ZR1000 works fine @ 1ohm stereo

"MZ" > wrote in message
...
> 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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> "Wild Weasel" > wrote in message
> . 97.136...
> > 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
>
>