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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/Car_Amplifiers Recent content written about Car Amplifiers en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_428318953092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bikerboy17 - i had this amp hooked up to two eclips 12" subs and the thing bumps along with its sick design and the power that comes out of the thing if i found another one for $200 or lower i would buy it in a heart beat if u ever get a chance to buy one i would def... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~428318953092 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:10:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_428318953092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_427752656516?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author raceme0911 - I had this amp hooked up to 2 15" Cutting Edge Audio speakers in a over-sized old school Caprice box. I blew my trunk apart, broke out the taillight on the driver side, everything now rattles with out the music on, blew out my alternator, and cracked my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~427752656516 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:28:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_427752656516?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_427277258372?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tootallbigboy - I got this amp for free off a friend- I'm only using it to run my 4500 series 12" MTX JACK HAMMER. My head unit volume goes to 32, but if i turn past 22, the amp simply overloads and shuts... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~427277258372 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:27:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_427277258372?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_426146827908?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author incipfer - I purchased this amplifier used from a buddy of mine who raved about how great it was and I told him that I could blow it in a week. I have had it pushing a single 1200 watt 15" 2-ohm load bridged for 2 months and the only thing I have suceeded in is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~426146827908 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:55:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_426146827908?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_426197945988?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jamex - I was looking for something in the 150-250 watt power range for my single, sealed Alpine Type E 12" (which wants an RMS in the 50-250 range). Went to circuit city and they had this guy new for around $60. I noticed they also had a returned one for $50,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~426197945988 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:55:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_426197945988?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_424196017796?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kskate91 - this is a powerful amp not your ordinary 350 watts sounds more like 450 - 500 watts. i have this amp powering a kicker CVR and it pounds the crap out of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~424196017796 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:07:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_424196017796?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_421266165380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dizznig - This amp was good when i had three kicker 10s and it stayed cool and never shut off. it wasnt loud enogh so i bought one old stroker 15. it is louder but that one speaker at one and 4 ohms trips the overload after 5 minutes of moderate play and heats up... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~421266165380 Fri, 7 Mar 2008 22:30:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_421266165380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_419713945220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mattboggs - I had this running a single focal 33v2 13" sub in a sealed enclosure. Using a voltmeter and a 50hz test tone on a cd is a must! I did this and the amp performed as it should! perfect! you can get the test tone on realmofexcursion.com and burn it to a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~419713945220 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:08:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_419713945220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_418457292420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pablos17 - Purchased this amp on eBay 8 months ago and have been enjoying it since. It has lots of power and was easy to install. It has no problem powering my 12"... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~418457292420 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:11:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_418457292420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_417813139076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author biscuitfarmer - I have been a HUGE car audio fanatic for the last ten years. Ever since I was capable of driving, I have had a desire to blast my speakers at levels that weren’t fit for anyone’s ears. This has led to thousands of dollars in purchases, countless maxed... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~417813139076 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:54:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_417813139076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_417308905092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author elecnix - I've had this amplifier driving a 12-inch sub-woofer for 4 years and it has always worked perfectly. It will kick your butt and shake your car plate without... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~417308905092 Wed, 6 Feb 2008 03:49:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_417308905092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_416809979524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ncase84 - This amplifier retailed at $445.00 when purchased in 2004. The price should have been $100. Unfortunately, this amp is not built to last. After less than 1.5 years of minimal use, the amp is malfunctioning. I was using 5-channel mode, 2 speakers for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~416809979524 Sat, 2 Feb 2008 01:08:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_416809979524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415529143940?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - Simply put, this appears to be a very solid, easy to use amplifier with several options. The unit itself, measuring 14-15/16" wide x 2-9/16" high x 11-7/16" deep, is all black. A discreet cover, attached by two allen screws, protects high/low pass... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415529143940 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:10:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415529143940?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415451025028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - I must admit that I'm somewhat surprised to see such poor ratings for this amp, considering that Kicker is generally a pretty good brand in car audio. This is why it surprises me that the two other reviewers are so negative. I bought a used model online... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415451025028 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:49:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415451025028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_406264123012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dimension11 - I was a little skeptical when I saw the size of the amp because it was described as capable of powering 500 watts RMS per channel at 2ohms although it was no bigger than a 250 watt RMS mono amp that I have. However, it stood up to its specs,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~406264123012 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 21:07:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_406264123012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_406256914052?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author got_ink123 - Blew my Alpine V12 out of the water, never overheats fan was excellent. Amazing sound output. Stunning to look at and CHEAP AS DIRT TOO!!! Do your research and you can pick one up brand new in box with 1yr warranty for around $65 - $75 bucks!!! Always a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~406256914052 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:05:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_406256914052?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_406101659268?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lifestyleofthe - If you paid 599 your a dumbaSS.If it looks cheap why did you by it?in the first place DUMBASS.The top is not loose and the amp has a good look.it is solid and a heavy amp.I bet this dumbass diddent even play with the gain levels.Did not seem like this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~406101659268 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 20:30:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_406101659268?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_404967034500?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tazdevil8393 - I picked up this amp for 100.00 from a friend of mine who hated it. After he blew up a few speakers he gave up. I got it and hooked it up to 2 audiobahn 12 inch subs and wired it (correcty) and OMG. It pounds and I love it. My friend has offered me... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~404967034500 Sat, 6 Oct 2007 21:45:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_404967034500?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_404954779268?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jfocus - I have had my amp for about 2 years now, have never ever had a problem. It powers (2) pioneer premiere 2000W woofers and the sounds is phenominal! clear and bumps! I plan on getting another to have for each woofer! Unfortunatley the only con i have... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~404954779268 Sat, 6 Oct 2007 20:36:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_404954779268?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_404594200196?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mwsowers - We got 4- PH-D2 and 12- 15" Magmas in a Blazer! 161.5dB in competitions over and over... Solid Amp. You have to have nice Subs to expect quality sound... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~404594200196 Tue, 2 Oct 2007 00:17:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_404594200196?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_404443664004?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author buschie - This amp is basically a combination of the KAC-7202 and KAC-7252. The reason I say that is because it combines the two amps. From the 7252 you get more power 250 per channel and 500 bridged and from the 7202 you don't get a bass knob. This amp is very... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~404443664004 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 01:48:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_404443664004?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_403388665476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Werewolfmage - I Purchaced this amp after my power acoustick died. I shoudl of went with this amp from the begining. The amp has been in my car for a year now and still works like i just got it. the cooling fan definatly helps it stay cool in the trunk. I run 2 12... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~403388665476 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 01:30:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_403388665476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_403386830468?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Werewolfmage - I bought this amp hoping it would be the last one i would need to buy for a long time. not quite the way i wanted. had the amp for 4 whole months. running on 2 12 inch infinity kappa's sounded good. i was happy turne dmy car off went back out a few... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~403386830468 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:56:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_403386830468?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_403299929732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author turboeeyore - i installed my vr1000d class the night before the db drag, at the show they make you shut your car off, i hit a 135.5 before the amp shut off at 11 volts, which is protection.(on 4 pioneer 10 subs) with the car running i hit 139.8 before i blew a 40 amp... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~403299929732 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:55:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_403299929732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_402401037956?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author supra2284 - i ran 2 of these on 2 12" legacy red subs with the oversized surround and they hit hard,everyone thought i had a 1000$ system when i only payed 350$ for everything my h/u speakers,woofers,amps were all legacy i would probley get bigger amps next time... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~402401037956 Tue, 4 Sep 2007 15:15:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_402401037956?linkin_id=8003929